Appraisal Synopsis

1) Read the article. (attached)

2) Critically appraise the article using the following components.

Components of Appraisal Synopsis:

• • • What was the purpose of the study (research questions, purposes, and hypotheses)?
    • What was the study design?
    • How was the sample obtained?
    • What inclusion or exclusion criteria were used?
    • Who from the sample actually participated or contributed data? Was the sample size adequate? Explain.
    • What methods were used to collect data (e.g. sequence of events, timing, types of data, and measures)?
    • Was an intervention /treatment/clinical protocol tested? Explain.
    • What data analysis methods were used?
    • What were the main findings of this study?
    • Was this a credible study? Why? Why not?

3) Write a 3-page narrative plus the title, abstract (for your written paper), and reference page. Use APA format.

• • • Title page
    • Abstract
    • Heading: Purpose
    • Heading: Methods
      • Subheading: Study Design
      • Subheading: Sample/Sampling Methods
      • Subheading: Instruments/Measurements/Tools
      • Subheading: Data Analysis
    • Heading: Major Findings
    • Heading: Credibility
    • Reference page