Research Critique Model Template

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Heading		Questions to be Asked
1	Title	1.1	Is the title concise?
		1.2	Is the title informative?
		1.3	Does the title clearly indicates the content?
		1.4	Does the title clearly indicates the research approach used?
2	Author(s)	2.1	Does the author(s) have appropriate academic qualifications?
		2.3	Does the author(s) have appropriate professional qualifications and experience?
3	Abstract	3.1	Is there an abstract included?
		3.2	Does the abstract identify the research problem?
		3.3	Does the abstract state the hypotheses (if appropriate)?
		3.4	Does the abstract outline the methodology?
		3.5	Does the abstract give details of the sample subjects?
		3.6	Does the abstract report major findings?
4	Literature Review	4.1	Is the literature review up-to-date?
		4.2	Does the literature review identifies the underlying theoretical framework(s)?
		4.3	Does the literature review presents a balanced evaluation of material both supporting and challenging the position being proposed?
		4.4	Does the literature clearly identifies the need for the research proposal?
		4.5	Are important references omitted?
5	Hypothesis	5.1	Does the study uses an experimental approach?
		5.2	Is the hypothesis capable of testing?
		5.3	Is the hypothesis unambiguous?
6	Operational Definitions	6.1	Are all terms used in the research question/problem clearly defined?
7	Methodology	7.1	Does the methodology section clearly state the research approach to be used?
		7.2	Is the method appropriate to the research problem?
		7.3	Are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach chosen stated?
8	Subjects	8.1	Are the subjects clearly identified?
9	Sample Selection	9.1	Is the sample selection approach congruent with the method to be used?
		9.2	Is the approach to sample selection clearly stated?
		9.3	Is the sample size clearly stated?
10	Data Collection	10.1	Are any data collection procedures adequately described?
		10.2	Has the validity and reliability of any instruments or questionnaires been clearly stated?
11	Ethical Issues	11.1	If the study involves human subjects has the study ethical committee approval?
		11.2	Is informed consent sought?
		11.3	Is confidentiality assured?
		11.4	Is anonymity guaranteed?
12	Results	12.1	Are the results presented clearly?
		12.2	Are the results internally consistent?
		12.3	Is sufficient detail is given to enable the reader to judge how much confidence can be placed in the findings?
		12.4	Does graphic material enhance the clarity of the results being presented?
13	Data Analysis	13.1	Is the approach appropriate to the type of data collected?
		13.2	Is any statistical analysis correctly performed?
		13.3	Is there sufficient analysis to determine whether “significant differences” are not attributable to variations in other relevant variables?
		13.4	Is complete information (test value, df and p) reported?
14	Discussion	14.1	Is the discussion balanced?
		14.2	Does the discussion draw upon previous research?
		14.3	Are the weaknesses of the study acknowledged?
		14.4	Are clinical implications discussed?
15	Conclusions	15.1	Are conclusions supported by the results obtained?
		15.2	Are the implications of the study identified?
16	Recommendations	16.1	Do the recommendations suggest further areas for research?
		16.2	Do the recommendations identify how any weaknesses in the study design could be avoided in future research?

Table 21: Research Critique Model Template

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Reference(s)
	Book		Gerrish, K. & Lacey, A. (2010) The Research Process in Nursing. John Wiley & Sons: United Kingdom (UK), England, Oxfordshire, Oxford. [ISBN: 9781405190480]. [Available on: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Dk4fz2].

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Reference (or cite) Article
	Kahlon, R. S. (2016) Research Critique Model Template [Online]. dkode: United Kingdom, England, London. [Published on: 2016-01-03]. [Article ID: RSK666-0000128]. [Available on: dkode | Ravi - https://ravi.dkode.co/2016/01/research-critique-model-template.html].

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