APPENDIX B: ASSIGNMENT 3 – CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF EVIDENCE Students are required to demonstrate their ability to critically appraise two pieces of evidence (i.e., primary research studies) provided,...

APPENDIX B: ASSIGNMENT 3 – CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF EVIDENCE Students are required to demonstrate their ability to critically appraise two pieces of evidence (i.e., primary research studies) provided, highlighting methodological rigour of the studies, at a foundational level using a validated critical appraisal tool. Purpose and rationale: This assignment requires you to demonstrate critical appraisal of two published research studies. This is a skill central to effective clinical practice and in many instances throughout your career, where you will be required to locate and apply best available evidence to support clinical decisions. Instructions: • You are expected to critically appraise the two research studies provided in HLSC122 LEO Assessment Task 3 tile. • The research studies should be accessed as a full text and critically appraised using an appropriate Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist. • This assignment must be supported by a minimum of four references, which need to be valid and varied academic sources (i.e., textbooks listed in unit outline). However, you are encouraged to use more references if needed to support your discussion. • Your essay should have in-text references as per APA 7th referencing style (i.e., author, year). You should refer to the https://libguides.acu.edu.au/referencing/apa7