1) Problem and Research Question (150 words) • Accurately and concisely describ

1) Problem and Research Question (150 words) • Accurately and concisely describes the problem very well. Correctly states the research
question or study hypothesis, and study aims.
• Provides a brief summary of all key elements of justification correctly, noting significance
of the problem, current research knowledge and gaps in research.
2) Critical appraisal (600 words)
• Correctly answers all CASP questions regarding the reliability of the study.
• Identifies and describes the strengths and weaknesses of the study and discusses
whether biases are present in how the study was undertaken (methods used).
• Provides a detailed explanation of how the research findings have answered the research
question, study hypothesis or study’s aim/s.
• States correctly at least two limitations of the study (as cited by the authors) in their
discussion section, and clearly states how these limitations may impact on the
implementation of the research findings in clinical practice. (3) CASP checklist and appraisal summary (150 words)
• All relevant sections of the CASP checklist are correctly answered and a detailed rationale
to each CASP question is provided. The appraisal summary is completed stating the
student’s conclusion of the methodological rigour of the publication. (4) Application – outcome & methodological rigour (300 words)
• Accurately describes all outcomes of the study.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving in describing the critical appraisal of the
publications and accurately applies the critical appraisal to how the research publications have been written up.