This tab looks at how to critically analyze or critique research articles. You can also read a guide to critiquing research from Flinders University here.
Astroth, K.S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018). Focusing on the fundamentals: Reading qualitative research with a critical eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(4), 381-385.
Holloway, I., & Galvin, K. (2017). Chapter 18: Establishing quality: Trustworthiness and validity. In Qualitative research in nursing and healthcare (Fourth edition.)
Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., & Cronin, P. (2007). Step by step guide to critiquing research. Part 2.: Qualitative research. British Journal of Nursing, 16(12), 738-744. Retrieved from CINAHL database
Tolich, M., & Davidson, C. (2018). Collecting and analysing qualitative data. In Social science research in New Zealand an introduction . (pp.121-133). Auckland: Auckland University Press.
The Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Handbook
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Doing reflexive thematic analysis
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Qualitative Research in Health Care
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Astroth, K.S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018). Focusing on the fundamentals: Reading quantitative research with a critical eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(3), 283-287.
Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., & Ryan, F. (2007). Step by step guide to critiquing research. Part 1: Quantitative research. British Journal of Nursing, 16(11), 658-663. Retrieved from CINAHL database.
Fain, J. (2017). Chapter 14: Critiquing research reports. In Reading, understanding, and applying nursing research (Fifth edition., pp. 311-330).
Greenhalgh, T. (2019). How bias threatens the validity of research evidence. In Understanding research methods for evidence-based practice in health. (2nd ed., pp.63-64).
Mills, G., & Gay, L. (2019). Evaluating a research report. In Educational research : competencies for analysis and applications (12th edition., pp.555 - 561). -[Shelf Location at Madras St Campus, Christchurch : LB1028MIL 2018]
Tolich, M., & Davidson, C. (2018). Collecting and analysing quantitative data. In Social science research in New Zealand an introduction . (pp.104-120). Auckland: Auckland University Press.
Also visit our Library FAQ which considers the question what does "rigour" mean when critically appraising research?
Analyzing Quantitative Data: An Introduction for Social Researchers
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Thematic Analysis: a practical guide
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Thematic analysis: an introduction by Virgina Braun and Victoria Clarke
What is a Code?: Qualitative Research Methods
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