Assignment: Genetic or Cellular Malfunction Article Critique
Reading: VanMeter, K. C., & Hubert, R. J. (2014). Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN 13-978-1455754113
a) Chapter 20 Neoplasms and Cancer
b) Chapter 21 Congenital and Genetic Disorders
c) Chapter 22 Complications of Pregnancy
Consider the material that was presented. Find a research article related to topics found in Chapters 20, 21, or 22. Title your post with the Chapter number and the topic. For this discussion post, you should provide a strong (5-6 sentences per paragraph with citations and a purpose statement) two-paragraph explanation of the topic and then introduce your article. Use the following ten questions to critique your research article. The ten questions need to be incorporated into the discussion. The last paragraph should be a conclusion tying all the content together. This discussion post will be longer than what most would consider to be a normal length post, so make sure that you are answering all the questions and providing the information that is required.
Article Critique Criteria:
I. Author, Year, Title, Journal
II. Purpose of the article: research, theoretical, program implementation
III. From what discipline was the literature review drawn?
IV. What were the gaps, issues, purposes identified from the synthesis of the literature?
V. What design and methods were used for the purpose of the project?
VI. Were the sample, size, and setting (or choice of articles) adequate for the project?
VII. What were the findings and conclusions?
VIII. What are the implications for future research?
IX. How could the information in this article be applied to advanced nursing practice?
X. Would you recommend this article to others as an example to add to the understanding of this information?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.