·        The selected articles should be original research articles. Review articles, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, and systemic review should not be used. ·        Mixed-methods studies should not be used. Your critique should include the following: Research Problem/Purpose ·        State the problem clearly as it is presented in the report. ·        Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing knowledge? ·        Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing? ·        State the purpose of the research. Review of the Literature ·        Identify the concepts explored in the literature review. ·        Were the references current? If not, what do you think the reasons are? Theoretical Framework ·        Are the theoretical concepts defined and related to the research? ·        Does the research draw solely on nursing theory or does it draw on theory from other disciplines? ·        Is a theoretical framework stated in this research piece? ·        If not, suggest one that might be suitable for the study. Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions ·        What are the independent and dependent variables in this study? ·        Are the operational definitions of the variables given? If so, are they concrete and measurable? ·        Is the research question or the hypothesis stated? What is it? Methodology ·        What type of design (quantitative, qualitative, and type) was used in this study? ·        Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study? ·        State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting. ·        Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample? ·        State the type of reliability and the validity of the measurement tools. ·        Were ethical considerations addressed? Data Analysis ·        What data analysis tool was used? ·        How were the results presented in the study? ·        Identify at least one (1) finding. Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations ·        What are the strengths and limitations of the study? ·        In terms of the findings, can the researcher generalize to other populations? Explain. ·        Evaluate the findings and conclusions as to their significance for nursing.