Provide a critical evaluation of a qualitative research article published in sport psychology literature in the last 12 months.

Provide a critical evaluation of a qualitative research article published in sport psychology literature in the last 12 months. Consider the following points in your critical appraisal:  What is qualitative research?  Make reference to ontological and epistemological assumptions, methodology,methods, data analysis, quality criteria, and data representation  Compare and contrast the chosen qualitative paper with other published studies in the area to discuss ‘good’ or ‘bad’ practice  Do not only focus on the negative issues, highlight areas of good practice to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of qualitative research  Use literature to support your critical narrative Knowledge and Understanding 1. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding regarding the different philosophical approaches in applied sport psychology research 2. Appreciate ethical dilemmas in sport psychology research and their appropriate resolution Cognitive Skills 3. Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise research in Sport Psychology 4. Undertake and interpret inferential statistics 5. Compare qualitative and quantitative research philosophies Performance and Practice 6. Critically debate the research philosophies used in applied sport psychology 7. Effectively use statistical software packages Personal and Enabling Skills 8. Demonstrate evidence of critical analysis 9. Ability to communicate on paper in a fluent and articulate manner