Prepare a  2500 word essay that analyses the implications of the findings of a chosen paper and how these findings could be used to improve your practice.

Assessment Component: ESSAY (2500words +10%)

Prepare a  2500 word essay that analyses the implications of the findings of a chosen paper and how these findings could be used to improve your practice.

The student will:-

Introduce the essay and the article you will be critiquing.

Critique the research methods deployed. This must include the following information

Type of research
Method of samples and/or sampling
Ethics and governance
Bias
Reliability/Validity/Trustworthiness (Research Rigour) must be considered

Select an appropriate critiquing tool from those provided on the module shell
Identify and critically analyse two of the findings of the paper.
Additional supporting evidence should be used within this section, with a minimum of 4 research articles relating to each implication.

Evaluate how evidence based research can affect/improve practice in your area of work. (Midwifery area)

Conclude your essay

Essay plan:

A – Introduction (100 words)
B – Research Methods (800 words)
C – Critiquing Tool (Appendix only – not included in word count)
D – Critical Analysis of findings (900 words)
E – Evaluate EBP (600 words)
F – Conclusion (100 words)

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