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JOURNAL Article
Goal:
To develop skills in critically assessing the primary literature
and presenting the findings of clinical research.
Objectives:
Summarize and critically evaluate a research article.
Assess the soundness of research methods and study design.
Evaluate the presentation and analysis of data.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of the study.
Format:
Prepare a 2-3 page typewritten outline to be handed in.
Suggested format:
Name
Date
Journal Article Reference
Introduction
Study objective
Justification for study
Methods
Research design
Inclusion/exclusion criteria
Treatment protocol
Statistical tests
Results
Discussion / Conclusion
Guidelines:
State the title of the article, authors, journal name, and issue.
Describe methods used in study. Summarize inclusion/exclusion
criteria. Describe treatment given and tests to assess outcome.
Record results and specify which findings are statistically
significant.
State the authors’ conclusion and be able to defend or dispute
these conclusions. Discuss future implications to clinical
practice.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of the study. Suggest
improvements if possible.
Provide conclusions independent of the authors’ conclusions

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JOURNAL Article Goal  To develop skills in critically assessi.docx

  • 1. JOURNAL Article Goal: To develop skills in critically assessing the primary literature and presenting the findings of clinical research. Objectives: Summarize and critically evaluate a research article. Assess the soundness of research methods and study design. Evaluate the presentation and analysis of data. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the study. Format: Prepare a 2-3 page typewritten outline to be handed in. Suggested format: Name Date Journal Article Reference
  • 2. Introduction Study objective Justification for study Methods Research design Inclusion/exclusion criteria Treatment protocol Statistical tests Results Discussion / Conclusion Guidelines: State the title of the article, authors, journal name, and issue. Describe methods used in study. Summarize inclusion/exclusion criteria. Describe treatment given and tests to assess outcome. Record results and specify which findings are statistically significant. State the authors’ conclusion and be able to defend or dispute
  • 3. these conclusions. Discuss future implications to clinical practice. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the study. Suggest improvements if possible. Provide conclusions independent of the authors’ conclusions