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| Appropriate for the scope of Radiation Therapist |
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| Validates or adds to the body of knowledge |
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| Title: |
| Clearly states purpose of the article |
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| Concisely states purpose of the article |
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| Abstract concisely summarizes the following: |
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| Introduction: |
| States the problem or need |
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| Describes relevance to practice |
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| Presents relevant background material |
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| Clearly states purpose of research |
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| Review of Literature (if applicable): |
| Describes the literature search (databases and inclusion or exclusion criteria) |
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| Presents a thorough review of the literature |
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| Provides a critical assessment of the literature |
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| Defines the problem |
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| States research questions or hypothesis(es) |
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| Provides definitions
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| Provides assumptions
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| Methods or Key Procedure: |
| Research design
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| Identifies research design
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| Uses appropriate research design
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| Sample
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| Defines population, if appropriate
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| Describes sampling selection process
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| Uses an appropriate sample size
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| Minimizes sampling error
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| Includes a description of the data gathering procedures
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| Instrumentation
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| Describes instrument, if appropriate
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| Describes validity
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| Reports reliability
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| Describes data analysis methods relevant to the research questions or hypothesis
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| Uses appropriate data analysis tools
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| Results: |
| Reports return rates, if appropriate
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| Describes demographics of sample
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| Reports results of data analysis related to each research question or hypothesis
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| Reports results of data analysis using appropriate language and format
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| Demonstrates objectivity in reporting results
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| Discussion: |
| Draws conclusions supported by the findings of the study
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| Integrates findings with related literature
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| Discusses implications of results for practice
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| Identifies limitations of the study
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| Suggests directions for future research
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| Summarizes conclusions
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| Figures and Tables: |
| Includes figures and tables of sufficient quality |
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| Includes a sufficient number of figures and illustrations |
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| Figures and tables do not require revision |
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| Style: |
| Is organized and has logical flow |
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| Uses appropriate and current terminology |
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| Free of redundancy |
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| Follows AMA writing guidelines
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| Follows ASRT author guidelines
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| Does not require substantial editing
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| References: |
| Uses timely or historically significant references
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| Contains appropriate references to support material presented
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| Includes sufficient references
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| Uses correct citation in text and reference list
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