An individual 1500 word critical appraisal allowing you to show an understanding of appraisal evidence (i.e.., step 3 of the 5 step approach to evidence-based practise).
You will demonstrate the ability to identify issues with research design, validity and bias in peer-reviewed publications.

-Briefly summarise the nature, aims and hypothesis/es of the study.
– Summarise the methods used in the study, including participants, materials, basic procedure.
– Detail the main findings of the study and whether the hypothesis was supported
-Identify potential threats to internal and external validity in the research design
-In conclusion, propose some suggestions as to how threats to validity could have been resolved so that the research outcomes could have been better applied to the health-related field being discussed in the article.

Essay will be submitted to Turnitin.
Needs to be of a very high standard, looking for an A+ level grade only!