Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) (Portfolio Part 2) – Pharmacotherapeutic Research Evidence
o Search the literature for an RCT of a pharmacotherapeutic agent. This could be a drug, CAM, or an herb/food used to prevent or treat
diseases such as garlic or tea. Read the RCT and write a 1 page summary of the study including a description of 1) the aim of the study, 2) the
pharmacotherapeutic agent, 3) the sample, and 4) the findings. Save the article to include in the portfolio.
o YouTube review: The Gold Standard: What are randomized controlled trials and why are they important?
Criteria Ratings Pts
Choose a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a pharmacotherapeutic agent 3.0 pts
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3.0 pts
One page summary which includes a description of: the aim/purpose of the study 3.0 pts
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3.0 pts
The pharmacotherapeutic agent 1.0 pts
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1.0 pts
The sample and sampling strategy 3.0 pts
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3.0 pts
Methodology 4.0 pts
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4.0 pts
and the findings 6.0 pts
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6.0 pts
Formatted in APA (6th ed.) style, with a cover page, introduction, conclusion, and reference list. 5.0 pts
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5.0 pts
