1. Complete the Quantitative Appraisal Tool.

2. Write a study synopsis that includes these main points:

• research design and setting
• sample: sampling method; number of subjects; inclusion/exclusion criteria; attrition, loss to follow up, or response rate if any; and important characteristics of the sample
• how the study was conducted (explain how the data was collected—including measurement instruments–and, if the study involves an intervention, how the intervention was carried out)
• Important data that pertain to your PICOT question
• Findings/conclusions related to your PICOT question

3. Submit the appraisal document and synopsis in submission folder.

• Structure of filenames:
  1. Lastname article
  2. Lastname appraisal
  3. Lastname synopsis