Critical Appraisal

Marking Grid (Critical Appraisal)
– Clearly answers both sections of the paper giving one example of why an author may choose to use qual/quant/mixed method research and gives a relevant example from the paper.
– Clear critique of Aims and objectives in relation to the methods used and research design stated.
– All elements of sampling and recruitment are clearly analysed in regards to how they were described, carried out and justified.
– Comprehensive explanation of the methods of data collection and analysis used by the researcher to collect information, including all strengths and weaknesses
– Students states examples of how the reflexivity could have been strengthened?
– Answer includes all of previous answers and includes ideas of how to improve how bias is addressed
– Student explains how the research findings could be improved.
– Answer gives critique of how paper could have wider relevance including changes that could strengthen its relevance and impact.
– Answer correctly Identifies one aspect of the paper that could be improved in relation to the criteria(framework), describing how and why this change could have such impact.
Grammar:  Excellent presentation with a high level of accuracy. Correct Harvard referencing used. No errors in
grammar, spelling or punctuation.