General Objective
Critically and creatively read a research paper. Your goal is
to understand the paper’s main points, including assumptions made, arguments
presented, data analyzed, and conclusions drawn.
Specific Objectives
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Perform a research paper review on an assigned
research paper.
Assignment
This module’s reading materials include a research paper
titled “CMS Hospital Compare System of Star Ratings and Surgical Outcomes Among
Patients Undergoing Surgery for Cancer: Do the Ratings Matter?” Create a
research review adhering to the template below. Use the format below, including
headers. Be sure to address all of the questions and instructions.
Research Review Template
Title:
Authors:
Journal:
Prepared by:
^^Do not include the section above in the page count^^
1.0
Paper Summary – a brief summary of the
paper (i.e., what the purpose of the paper is). Do not repeat the title.
2.0
Research Question – discuss the specific
research question being addressed
3.0
Methodology Summary – describe and
discuss the methodology of the research. This effort entails a discussion of
how the authors conducted the research (e.g., was data analyzed, surveys used,
simulations run, was the analysis quantitative or qualitative, etc.)
4.0
Results – Provide a summary of the
descriptive statistics in Table 1.
5.0
Limitations – Provide a summary of the
study’s limitations (in your own words)
6.0
Conclusions – Summarize the author(s)
conclusions
7.0
Practical Implications – Discuss your
interpretation of the practical implications (i.e. – what value is the study to
hospital leaders and patients?)
8.0
Opinion – discuss your opinion of the
paper, primarily the quality of the ideas and potential impact
RULES AND CONSIDERATIONS
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Submit a Microsoft Word-compatible file in a
.doc format. The file(s) must be uploaded to the proper Dropbox at the location
established for this purpose.
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While you do not need to cite the paper you are
reviewing, you must cite any external data or information that you use in your
analysis in APA citation format. Failure to properly cite information will
result in a lowering of your grade for this assignment.
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Your submission must adhere to the template
provided above, including all headers.
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Questions related to this deliverable should be
channeled through proper communication.