Instructions Description: Critical appraisal (2000 words) Length: 2000 words (1000 words/10% per paper) Task: Choose 2 research papers (which use different research strategies) from the list below. For each paper, answer the following questions and critically discuss. These questions are a guide to conducting a critical appraisal and are not to be used as headings. 1.Identify the health issue addressed by the paper. 2.Explain the author/’s framing of the issue and their justification for conducting the research. 3.Interpret the worldview and theory base (or lack of it) from which the authors approach the issue. 4.Identify and critique the research question or hypothesis. 5.Identify and appraise the research strategy used. 6.Identify and appraise the research methods used. Critique the research approach in both papers. This means discussing & presenting the strengths & weaknesses. Preparation: Select 2 papers from the list: Paper A Skinner, J., Byun, R., Blinkhorn, A., & Johnson, G. (2015). Sugary drink consumption and dental caries in New South Wales teenagers. Australian Dental Journal, 60(2), 169-175. doi:10.1111/adj.12310 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/adj.12310/epdf Paper B Tiggemann, M., & Miller, J. (2010). The internet and adolescent girls' weight satisfaction and drive for thinness. Sex Roles, 63(1), 79-90. doi:10.1007/s11199-010-9789-z http://link.springer.com.ezproxy.cdu.edu.au/article/10.1007%2Fs11199-010-9789-z Paper C Coory, M., & Baade, P. D. (2005). Urban-rural differences in prostate cancer mortality, radical prostatectomy and prostate-specific antigen testing in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 182(3), 112-115. (Reading 6.2). http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/182_03_070205/coo10519_fm.html Paper D Watson, E., Hewitson, P., Brett, J., Bukach, C., Evans, R., Edwards, A., et al. (2006). Informed decision making and prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer: A randomised controlled trial exploring the impact of a brief patient decision aid on men's knowledge, attitudes and intention to be tested. Patient Education and Counseling, 63(3), 367-379. (Reading 6.5) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738399106001595 Paper E Dockrell, M., Morrison, R., Bauld, L., & McNeill, A. (2013). E-cigarettes: Prevalence and attitudes in Great Britain. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 15(10), 1737-1744. doi:10.1093/ntr/ntt057 https://academic-oup-com.ezproxy.cdu.edu.au/ntr/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/ntr/ntt057 Paper F Nagel, T., Robinson, G., Condon, J., & Trauer, T. (2009). Approach to treatment of mental illness and substance dependence in remote Indigenous communities: Results of a mixed methods study. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 17(4), 174-182. (Reading 8.3) http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1440-1584.2009.01060.x/abstract Paper G Johnston, V., & Thomas, D. P. (2008). Smoking behaviours in a remote Australian Indigenous community: The influence of family and other factors. Social Science & Medicine, 67(11), 1708-1716. (Topic 8) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953608004644 . Presentation: Academic essay with APA referencing Assessment Criteria: As per the CDU grading matrix and the criteria below: Criteria Marks : Identifies the main characteristics of both papers (as listed above)/5 Interprets and explains how the author’s theoretical framework and world view are evident in both papers/5 Provides a coherent critique and appraisal of the main characteristics of both papers (as listed above)/5 Adheres to the requirements of formal academic essay writing, including introduction, clear argument, use of evidence, conclusion and referencing/5 /20