ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title EBP107 Evidence-Based Practice

Assessment Assessment 3: Journal Article Evaluation: Using a critical

appraisal tool

Individual/Group Individual

Length 1,500 words (+/- 10%)

Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the Subject Learning Outcomes

outlined at the bottom of this document.

Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 5.2 (week 10)

Weighting 45%

Total Marks 100 marks

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Context:

This assessment enables students to demonstrate their ability to evaluate and appraise evidence in
healthcare research, an essential component of evidence-based practice and the exercise of clinical
judgement in the delivery of quality healthcare.
Students will use a critical appraisal tool and other supporting references to appraise and interpret
the sections and methodological quality of a research article including how well the evidence may be
applied in evidence-based practice.

Instructions:

Students are required to conduct an evaluation of one journal article in an essay format. The article
may be the selected one used in Assessment 2 Article Summary task. Alternatively, you may choose
to select an article of your choice from the range of research articles supplied for the previous
Assessment 2 assignment.

This task requires using one of the critical appraisal tools supplied from a link below. Choose an
appraisal tool that fits the chosen article to evaluation.

• CASP. (n.d.). CASP Checklists. Retrieved from https://casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists/

• Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM). (2014). Critical Appraisal Tools. Retrieved from
https://www.cebm.net/2014/06/critical-appraisal/
• Equator Network.(n.d.). Reporting guidelines for main study types. Retrievedfrom
http://www.equator-network.org/
• Joanna Briggs Institute (n.d). Critical appraisal tools. Retrieved from
https://jbi.global/critical-appraisal-tools

Essay Format:
The article evaluation must be presented in an essay format, with an introduction, body and
conclusion.

Introduction:
The introduction must introduce the article, including proper referencing of the article, and a
discussion about why you chose that article to evaluate.

Body:
In the body of your essay you must:

1. Use the critical appraisal tool you have chosen to evaluate all the sections of the research
study, including the title, abstract and declarations.

2. Throughout the body of your essay you are to refer to the chosen critical appraisal tool
and use additional references to support your evaluation. Subheadings may be used.

3.. Provide a referenced definition of Evidence Based Practice (EBP), and a recommendation
as to how well the findings from this study may be incorporated into EBP. Give reasons and
offer evidence to support your evaluation.

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Conclusion:
A brief discussion of the overall quality of the study with reference to the strengths and weaknesses
as outlined in the body of the essay.

Referencing: It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing
research. Please see more information on referencing
here: https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills/apa/tool

Word count: Please include the word count - excluding in-text citations and reference list at the end
of the assessment. Please adhere to the word count, if you exceed 1,500 words (+10%), the excess
may not be graded.

Appendix: Include a copy of the completed critical appraisal tool as an appendix.

Submission Instructions:

Submit via the Assessment 3: Journal Article Evaluation link in the main navigation menu in EBP107
Evidence-Based Practice. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the
LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

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Learning Rubric: Assessment 3 Journal Article Evaluation: using a critical appraisal tool
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Fail (Unacceptable)
Assessment Attributes (Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
0-49%
50-64% 65-74% 75 -84% 85-100%
Knowledge and The chosen article The article being The article being reviewed The article being The article being
understanding being reviewed has not reviewed has been is identified, referenced reviewed is identified, reviewed is identified,
been clearly identified, identified, however, and clear introduction is referenced and a succinct referenced and thorough
Review and information is appropriate referencing provided. introduction is provided. and succinct introduction
introduction provided disjointed or irrelevant is not included and is provided.
for a chosen article. comments are present. introduction provided is
limited.
Percentage for this
criterion: 20%
Application of new Lack of application of Demonstrated Well-developed Thoroughly developed Highly sophisticated and
knowledge. new knowledge is application of new application of new evaluation of chosen creative evaluation of
evident. No reference knowledge in evaluating knowledge and evaluation article with clear chosen article with
Evaluation of journal to the critical appraisal a chosen journal article. of chosen article with reference to the critical thorough application of
article and adherence tool. Lacks reference to the reference to the critical appraisal tool. the critical appraisal tool.
to the critical appraisal critical appraisal tool. appraisal tool. Excellent description and
tool. critique of each section.

Percentage for this

criterion: 30%

Limited understanding Resembles a recall or Supports personal opinion Discriminates between Clearly discriminates
Reasoning and
of key concepts summary of key ideas. and information assertion of personal between assertion of
presentation of
required to support substantiated by evidence opinion and information personal opinion and
argument and/or
discussion. Often conflates/confuses from the research/course substantiated by robust Information that is
position.
assertion of personal materials. evidence from the substantiated by robust
opinion with information research/course evidence from the

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Key concepts of Confuses logic and substantiated by Demonstrates a capacity materials and extended research/course
discussion presented. emotion. Information evidence from the to explain and apply reading. materials and extended
Discriminates between taken from reliable research/course relevant concepts, with a reading.
personal opinion and sources but without materials. good description of the Well demonstrated
substantiated comments to support. overall quality of research. capacity to explain and Information is taken
information. Clear definition of apply relevant concepts, from sources with a high
Evidence Based Practice with a very good level of
Percentage for this provided. description and critique interpretation/evaluatio
criterion: 25% of the overall quality of n to develop a
research. Relevant and comprehensive analysis
thorough definition of or synthesis.
Evidence Based Practice.
An excellent description
of overall quality of
research, including
succinct and thorough
definition of Evidence
Based Practice provided.
Structure and writing No evidence of Adequate academic Good academic writing Well-developed Highly developed
style. planning. Inappropriate writing style. Basic style. Logical sequence academic writing style. academic writing style.
writing style. Needs structure, some areas with clear structure. Clear expression with Clear and concise.
Clarity of expression, work on structure, flow may lack flow or order. logical sequencing, flow Structure and
planning and flow of and order. Report structure includes and structure. sequencing effectively
work Some aspects of report flow of introduction, body supports discussion,
Report missing structure missing, lacking and conclusion. Report structure includes drawing concepts
15% structure of complete introduction, clear presentation of together.
introduction, body and body and conclusion. introduction, body and
conclusion. conclusion. Report structure includes
succinct presentation of
introduction, body and
conclusion.

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Correct citation of key Demonstrates Demonstrates use of Demonstrates use of Demonstrates use of Demonstrates use of
resources and inconsistent use of credible and relevant credible resources to good quality, credible high-quality, credible and
evidence good quality, credible resources to support and support and develop ideas. and relevant resources to relevant resources to
and relevant resources develop ideas, but these support and develop support and develop
to support and develop are not always explicit or arguments and position arguments and position
ideas. well developed. statements. statements.
10%
Shows evidence of wide Show evidence of wide
scope within the scope within and without
organisation for sourcing the organisation for
evidence. sourcing evidence.
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO a) Describe the different forms of knowledge acquisition and the sources of evidence in health.

Explain the rationale and purpose of scientific research, evaluation and the evidence-based approach and ethical considerations in the
SLO b)
context of healthcare.

SLO c) Describe and interpret the hierarchy of evidence.

SLO d) Retrieve and evaluate health information from databases, internet and library sources in order to inform and improve healthcare practice.

SLO e) Identify and appraise the quality of the key components of an evidence- based, health science research article

SLO f) Describe quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methodologies, research processes, data management and analysis.

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