RUA: Analyzing Published Research on : Causes and Prevention of Childhood Obesity

The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)

Two articles to be used and are attached:
1. Determinants of overweight and-or obesity among school adolescents in Butajira Town, Southern Ethiopia. (Quantitative article)

2. Intergovernmental policy opportunities for policy opportunities for childhood obesity prevention in Australia- Perspectives from senior officials (Qualitative article)
Included the previous assignment and notes from the instructor.  As well as week 5 tips

Preparing the assignment

1. The paper will include the following:
a.    Clinical Question (30 points/15%)
1.    Describe the problem: What is the focus of your group’s work?
2.    Significance of problem: What health outcomes
result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations.
3.    Purpose of the paper: What will your paper do or describe?
***Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different.

You can use your paper 1 for items 1 & 2 above, including any faculty suggestions for improvement provided as feedback.
b.    Use Evidence Matrix Table Template: Data Summary – (60 points/30%)
Categorize items in the Evidence Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.
1.    References (recent publication within the last 5 years)
2.    Purpose/Hypothesis/Study Question(s)
3.    Variables: Independent (I) and Dependent (D)
4.    Study Design
5.    Sample Size and Selection
6.    Data Collection Methods
7.    Major Findings (Evidence)
c.    Description of Findings (60 points/30%)
Describe the data in the Evidence Matrix Table, including proper intext citations and reference list entries for each article.
1.    Compare and contrast variables within each study.
2.    What are the study design and procedures used in each study; qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method study, levels of confidence in each study, etc.?
3.    Participant demographics and information.
4.    Instruments used, including reliability and validity.
5.    How do the research findings provide evidence to support your clinical problem, or what further evidence is needed to answer your question?
6.    Next steps: Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
d.    Conclusion (20 points/10%)
Review major findings in a summary paragraph.
1.    Evidence to address your clinical problem.
2.    Make a connection back to all the included sections.
3.    Wrap up the assignment and give the reader something to think about.
e.    Format (30 points/15%)
1.    Correct grammar and spelling
2.    Include a title and reference page
3.    Use of headings for each section:
o    Problem
o    Synthesis of the Literature
    Variables
    Methods
    Participants
    Instruments
    Implications for Future Work
4.    Conclusion
5.    Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines
6.    Include at least two (2) scholarly, current (within 5 years) primary sources other than the textbook
7.    3-4 pages in length, excluding appendices, title, and reference pages

The purpose of this week’s (Five) assignment is to now interpret and analyze those same two articles you utilized for our last written assignment.

You will do this by:

filling out the matrix ( available as a link when you click on the assignment in this week’s module, or in our Files section), then
summarize your findings in the body of the paper. The matrix can be included as an appendix to your paper, or you can post that separately in addition to the paper.
Here’s some clarification of the rubric:

Description of Findings: Summary  means the information you will provide in the matrix

Description of Findings: Description  is your narrative (the paper) that includes those points in the rubric.

Look at the Directions and Assignment Criteria and you will find the required information to include in that summary description. This is in addition to the matrix.  At the very top of the document is the actual purpose of the paper. Follow the template/outline provided and you will be fine!

Remember, each of you in your teams are working on two different articles for the group project! These articles are the basis for this assignment.

And last, you will also see  in the assignment directions, that you may utilize the first paper to provide some of this week’s requirements. If I had any feedback for you in that paper, feel free to revise and include that in this paper.