Ask: Did the author clearly state the problem? The author should present the problem as a question instead of putting it in sentence form. It should include relevant factors such as the group addressed and major variables.
Ask: Did the writer justify the study? The author should clarify the reasons for the study. These might include personal reasons or social necessity.
Ask: Did the author choose a topic significant to health and nursing? The problem needs to relate to the medical field. While this ties in to the justification for the study, this step provides more details and a slightly different perspective.
Ask: Did the author choose a topic that can be thoroughly researched? The study to be done should include data that can realistically be gathered and evaluated. The writer should be able to test and document his findings.