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**## wk8assignment.docx**
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a Quantitative published research study using the concepts presented throughout the course.
The purpose of the critical assessment is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice.
This Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/230274/modules/items/9808945)
**To prepare:**
· Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool from the Learning Resources.
· Choose one published Quantitative study from any presented in the course resources in Weeks 1–7 and use the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool, Bissett et al. (2025) to critically appraise the research study (choose any Quantitative study used in the course).
**The Assignment**
Present your analysis using the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool. Include a Cover page. No other text is required, you are only submitting the completed, Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool for the Quantitative article you selected.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 8
**Submit** your Assignment by
**Day 7 of Week 8**.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
**WK8Assgn_LastName_FirstInitial**
2. Then, click on
**Start Assignment** near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on
**Upload File** and select
**Submit Assignment** for review.
Rubric
**NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_Rubric**
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| NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleted Appendix E2: Identified the quality of the one selected Quantitative article to answer the EBP question. | **45 to >36.0 ptsExcellent** The response clearly and accurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**36 to >31.5 ptsGood** The response accurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**31.5 to >27.0 ptsFair** The response vaguely or inaccurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**27 to >0 ptsPoor** The response vaguely or inaccurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article, or it is missing. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleted Appendix E2: Correctly selects and completes the correct components of the form for the selected Quantitative article. | **90 to >72.0 ptsExcellent** The response comprehensively and clearly completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response comprehensively and clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**72 to >54.0 ptsGood** The response clearly completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**54 to >36.0 ptsFair** The response inaccurately or vaguely completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**36 to >0 ptsPoor** The response inaccurately or vaguely completed sections of the form, or it is missing. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected, or it is missing. | 90 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The assignment follows correct APA format for the cover page, font, spacing, and in-text citations. | **15 to >12.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct APA format with no errors.<br> <br>**12 to >10.5 ptsGood** Contains a few (one or two) APA format errors.<br> <br>**10.5 to >9.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) APA format errors.<br> <br>**9 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 15 pts |
Total Points: 150
**NURS8211_WK6_AppendixE2_SingleStudyEvidenceAppraisalTool_2025FINAL_FORM.docx**
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**## wk8assignment.docx**
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a Quantitative published research study using the concepts presented throughout the course.
The purpose of the critical assessment is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice.
This Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/230274/modules/items/9808945)
**To prepare:**
· Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool from the Learning Resources.
· Choose one published Quantitative study from any presented in the course resources in Weeks 1–7 and use the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool, Bissett et al. (2025) to critically appraise the research study (choose any Quantitative study used in the course).
**The Assignment**
Present your analysis using the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool. Include a Cover page. No other text is required, you are only submitting the completed, Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool for the Quantitative article you selected.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 8
**Submit** your Assignment by
**Day 7 of Week 8**.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
**WK8Assgn_LastName_FirstInitial**
2. Then, click on
**Start Assignment** near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on
**Upload File** and select
**Submit Assignment** for review.
Rubric
**NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleted Appendix E2: Identified the quality of the one selected Quantitative article to answer the EBP question. | **45 to >36.0 ptsExcellent** The response clearly and accurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**36 to >31.5 ptsGood** The response accurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**31.5 to >27.0 ptsFair** The response vaguely or inaccurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**27 to >0 ptsPoor** The response vaguely or inaccurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article, or it is missing. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleted Appendix E2: Correctly selects and completes the correct components of the form for the selected Quantitative article. | **90 to >72.0 ptsExcellent** The response comprehensively and clearly completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response comprehensively and clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**72 to >54.0 ptsGood** The response clearly completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**54 to >36.0 ptsFair** The response inaccurately or vaguely completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**36 to >0 ptsPoor** The response inaccurately or vaguely completed sections of the form, or it is missing. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected, or it is missing. | 90 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The assignment follows correct APA format for the cover page, font, spacing, and in-text citations. | **15 to >12.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct APA format with no errors.<br> <br>**12 to >10.5 ptsGood** Contains a few (one or two) APA format errors.<br> <br>**10.5 to >9.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) APA format errors.<br> <br>**9 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 15 pts |
Total Points: 150
**NURS8211_WK6_AppendixE2_SingleStudyEvidenceAppraisalTool_2025FINAL_FORM.docx**
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**## wk8assignment.docx**
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a Quantitative published research study using the concepts presented throughout the course.
The purpose of the critical assessment is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice.
This Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/230274/modules/items/9808945)
**To prepare:**
· Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool from the Learning Resources.
· Choose one published Quantitative study from any presented in the course resources in Weeks 1–7 and use the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool, Bissett et al. (2025) to critically appraise the research study (choose any Quantitative study used in the course).
**The Assignment**
Present your analysis using the Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool. Include a Cover page. No other text is required, you are only submitting the completed, Critical Assessment, Appendix E2: Single Study Evidence Appraisal Tool for the Quantitative article you selected.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 8
**Submit** your Assignment by
**Day 7 of Week 8**.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
**WK8Assgn_LastName_FirstInitial**
2. Then, click on
**Start Assignment** near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on
**Upload File** and select
**Submit Assignment** for review.
Rubric
**NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleted Appendix E2: Identified the quality of the one selected Quantitative article to answer the EBP question. | **45 to >36.0 ptsExcellent** The response clearly and accurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**36 to >31.5 ptsGood** The response accurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**31.5 to >27.0 ptsFair** The response vaguely or inaccurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article.<br> <br>**27 to >0 ptsPoor** The response vaguely or inaccurately identified the quality of the article to answer the EBP question of the selected article, or it is missing. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleted Appendix E2: Correctly selects and completes the correct components of the form for the selected Quantitative article. | **90 to >72.0 ptsExcellent** The response comprehensively and clearly completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response comprehensively and clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**72 to >54.0 ptsGood** The response clearly completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**54 to >36.0 ptsFair** The response inaccurately or vaguely completes the correct sections of the form for the selected article. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.<br> <br>**36 to >0 ptsPoor** The response inaccurately or vaguely completed sections of the form, or it is missing. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected, or it is missing. | 90 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The assignment follows correct APA format for the cover page, font, spacing, and in-text citations. | **15 to >12.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct APA format with no errors.<br> <br>**12 to >10.5 ptsGood** Contains a few (one or two) APA format errors.<br> <br>**10.5 to >9.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) APA format errors.<br> <br>**9 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 15 pts |
Total Points: 150
**NURS8211_WK6_AppendixE2_SingleStudyEvidenceAppraisalTool_2025FINAL_FORM.docx**
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