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Critical Thinking Assignment: Analyze a Research Paper (110 points)
Read the following article:
Basri, R., Issrani, R., Hua Gan, S., Prabhu, N., & Khursheed Alam, M. (2021). Burden of stroke in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A soaring epidemic. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 29(3), 264–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2021.02.002
Watch the following video:
Steve Kirk (2020, May 3). The Structure of Scientific Research Papers YouTube. https://youtu.be/BAS9I4tFgV8
Write a paper that addresses each of the following:
- What information is reported in the abstract?
- What theoretical foundation was identified in the research?
- What is the motivation and scope of the study?
- Explain the research methods used.
- What gaps and implications did the researchers identify?
- What do the researchers include in the conclusions?
- How do the researchers indicate they have acted appropriately while conducting the study?
- Explain the research process and its importance in furthering knowledge in the field of healthcare.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
- Be four pages in length, not including the title or reference pages.
- Each question or reflection should be answered with at least one paragraph of text discussing your findings.
- Cite the article and video in the text of your answer and list both sources of the reference page.
- Be formatted according to Saudi Electronic University and APA writing guidelines.
Follow APA and Saudi Electronic University writing standards.
Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
You are strongly encouraged to submit all assignments to the Originality Check prior to submitting them to your instructor for grading.
