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| Title: |
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| Abstract: |
| The abstract concisely summarizes the research study |
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| The abstract contains a summary of the study’s purpose, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion |
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| The introduction clearly describes the purpose |
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| The introduction clearly states the research questions/hypotheses |
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| The introduction states the problem or need |
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| The introduction presents relevance to practice |
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| Methods/ Key Procedure: |
| Identifies the research design |
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| Includes information regarding IRB approval or exemption |
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| Defines the population of the study |
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| Describes the sampling process |
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| Uses an appropriate sample size |
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| Describes data collection process, including instrumentation |
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| Describes data collection validity and reliability |
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| Describes data analysis process |
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| Results: |
| Reports results related to each research question or hypothesis |
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| Reports results using appropriate language and format |
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| Demonstrates objectivity in reporting results |
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| Discussion/Conclusion: |
| Interprets results of the study |
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| The discussion integrates findings with previously published work to support conclusions |
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| The discussion addresses implications of the results for evidence-based practice |
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| The discussion identifies limitations of the study |
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| The discussion suggests direction for future research |
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| The conclusions are supported by the findings of the study |
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| Figures and Tables: |
| Includes figures and tables of sufficient quality |
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| Includes a sufficient number of figures and illustrations |
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| Style: |
| Manuscript is organized and has logical flow |
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| Manuscript uses appropriate and current terminology |
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| Manuscript uses appropriate headings |
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| Manuscript is free of redundancy |
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| Manuscript follows AMA writing guidelines |
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| References: |
| References are timely or historically significant |
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| References appropriately support the material presented |
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| References are sufficient |
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| References are correctly cited in the text and reference list |
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