title: Linking research to practice: suggestions for reading a research article.
abstract: Although researchers and editorial review boards are obligated to communicate research information in readable fashion, journal readers also must assume responsibility for interpreting and evaluating research articles. The general format for reporting research results is described. In addition, seven major questions to be asked by cirtical readers are presented. These questions are designed to help readers identify the purpose of a study; assess its importance; evaluate the research design, sampling and data collecting procedures; interpret the results of data analyses; and form implications for practice.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011932:Reading; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design