Assessing the research problem, literature review and methodology in a nursing study

To what extent do the researcher(s) outline a research problem that:
a) Is easily identified and/or clearly stated?
b) Includes a clearly identified phenomenon/phenomena of interest?
c) Matches well to the chosen paradigm? (i.e., is a qualitative approach appropriate?)
d) Is significant for nursing?

 To what extent do the researcher(s) incorporate a literature review that:
a) Is thorough, current, drawn mainly from primary sources, and inclusive of a varietyof relevant sources?
b) Includes sufficient information for the reader to understand the research problem, and/or the phenomenon/phenomena of interest?
c) Identifies gaps within the existing body of literature, which in turn justify the need for the new study

To what extent do the researcher(s):
a) Describe the sample and setting with sufficient detail?
b) Apropriately gain access to the site and/or recruit participants?
c) Use a sampling method that enhances information richness and addresses the needs of the study?
d) Incorporate an adequate number of contacts with study participants?
e) Recruit a sample size appropriate for the research question/method used?