What is the very first step in critically appraising an article?

a. Consider the researcher's goals
b. Determine the study problem
c. Find each section of the report
d. Thoroughly read the entire article


ANS: D
Reading the entire article thoroughly is the first step, because a basic understanding of the total process is necessary.
It is important to think through what the researcher was trying to accomplish, but one must first read the entire article.
It is important to determine the basic problem, but one must first read the entire article.
It is important to find each section of the report, but one must first read the entire article.

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