Literature Search, Rapid Critical Appraisal, and Summarization

Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

Part 1: Complete a Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist chart for each research article (4 total).

CHART ATTACHED

Part II: Write a summary (2–3 pages)
• Describe the similarities and differences among the four research articles.

Quantitative and Qualitative Summary (Abstract)

Ensure the following questions are addressed in each summary:

1. What type of research is it (quantitative, qualitative, and design)?
2. What was the research question(s) or hypothesis?
3. What is the sample, the sample size, and sample attributes?
4. What was the setting of the study?
5. What were the researcher’s findings? (Identify one.)