Week 6 Critical Appraisals of One (1) key study (2 to 3-pages) excluding first page and references and Appendices.

Article to write on

 ” Relevance of Depression among adolescents in the American society”

 Learning Objectives: 2, 5, 6To ensure students utilize quality studies and research, the implementation of a Rapid Critical Appraisal (RCA) can assist in evaluating key research information to determine its strength and reliability.Objectives: The purpose of this assignment is for students to select an RCA that best applies to current research, a study, or other evidence, to validate its content. Utilize one of the RCAs made available in Week 6, or an RCA of their own choosing. Readings – Beginning in Week 5, please read:

1. Melnyk &      Fineout-Overholt (2014) Chapters 4-6
2. Optional:      Explore other sites and tools for other RCAs

Preparation

1. Choose a Rapid      Critical Appraisal from Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt. Alternatively, you      can choose an RCA from another source but you must share that source.
2. Evaluate a      chosen article using the selected RCA.
3. Prepare your      paper (2-3 pages).  For submission, title your file:  “Last      Name_RCA”
   1. Construct your       2-3 page paper based on rubric criteria.
   2. Attach your       RCA as an Appendix (APA format)
   3. Don’t forget       your APA format and references!