Week 7 Assignment: A literature review provides a concise comparison of the literature for the reader and explains how the research demonstrates support for your PICOT. You will use the literature review from this assignment in NUR-590, during which you will write a final paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.

Week 7 Assignment: A literature review provides a concise comparison of the literature for the reader and explains how the research demonstrates support for your PICOT. You will use the literature review from this assignment in NUR-590, during which you will write a final paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.

Week 7 Assignment: A literature review provides a concise comparison of the literature for the reader and explains how the research demonstrates support for your PICOT. You will use the literature review from this assignment in NUR-590, during which you will write a final paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to write a review of the research articles you evaluated in the Evidence-Based Practice Project: Evaluation of Literature assignment in Topic 5. If you have been directed by your instructor to select different articles in order to meet the requirements for a literature review or to better support your evidence-based practice project proposal, complete this step prior to writing your review.

A literature review provides a concise comparison of the literature for the reader and explains how the research demonstrates support for your PICOT. You will use the literature review from this assignment in NUR-590, during which you will write a final paper detailing your evidence-based practice project proposal.

In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, select 4 of the 6 articles you evaluated that demonstrate clear support for your evidence-based practice and complete the following for each article:

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Introduction – Describe the clinical issue or problem you are addressing. Present your PICOT statement.

Search methods – Describe your search strategy and the criteria that you used in choosing and searching for your articles.

Synthesis of the literature – For each article, write a paragraph discussing the main components (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how the article supports your PICOT.

Comparison of articles – Compare the articles (similarities and differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, controversies).

Suggestions for future research: Based on your analysis of the literature, discuss identified gaps and which areas require further research.

Conclusion – Provide a summary statement of what you found in the literature.

Complete the “APA Writing Checklist” to ensure that your paper adheres to APA style and formatting criteria and general guidelines for academic writing. Include the completed checklist as an appendix at the end of your paper.

Refer to “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview,” located in Class Resources, document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.

You are required to cite four peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

MBA-MSN; MSN

3.2: Analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

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Benchmark – Evidence-Based Practice Project: Literature Review – Rubric

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Rubric Criteria

Total175 points

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Introduction

Introduction

0 points

The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are omitted.

7 points

The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are incomplete or incorrect.

7.7 points

The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are presented. Some aspects are vague. There are minor inaccuracies.

8.05 points

The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are adequately described.
8.75 points

The clinical issue or problem and PICOT statement are thoroughly described.

Search Methods

Search Methods

0 points

The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are omitted.

14 points

The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are only partially described.
15.4 points

The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are summarized. More information is needed.

16.1 points

The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles are described. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
17.5 points

The search strategy and criteria used in choosing and searching for articles is thoroughly described.

Synthesis of Literature

Synthesis of Literature

0 points

A paragraph for one or more article is missing.
14 points

All articles are presented, but the synthesis of literature is incomplete.

15.4 points

A summary for each article is presented. The main components (subjects, methods, key findings) are generally discussed. General rationale for how each article supports the PICOT is provided. More information is needed.

16.1 points

A paragraph for each article is presented. The main components (subjects, methods, key findings) are adequately discussed, and rationale for how each article supports the PICOT is provided. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
17.5 points

A well-developed paragraph for each article is presented. The main components (subjects, methods, key findings) are thoroughly discussed, and substantial rationale for how each article supports the PICOT is clearly provided.

Comparison of Articles

Comparison of Articles

0 points

One or more article is missing in the comparison.
14 points

All articles are presented, but the comparison is incomplete.

15.4 points

A general comparison of the similarities, differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, and controversies among the articles is presented. Some aspects are unclear. More information is needed.
16.1 points

A comparison of the similarities, differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, and controversies among the articles is adequately presented. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
17.5 points

A detailed comparison of the similarities, differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, and controversies among the articles is thoroughly presented.

Suggestions for Future Research

Suggestions for Future Research
0 points

Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are omitted.
14 points

Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are only partially presented.
15.4 points

Some identified gaps and areas requiring further research are generally discussed. The narrative is generally based on the analysis of the literature. More information is needed.
16.1 points

Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are adequately discussed. The narrative is based on the analysis of the literature. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.
17.5 points

Identified gaps and areas requiring further research are thoroughly discussed and clearly based on the analysis of the literature. The narrative is insightful and demonstrates an understanding of research analysis necessary for future study.

Conclusion

Conclusion
0 points

The conclusion is omitted.

7 points

A conclusion is presented but fails to present a summary statement of what was found in the literature.
7.7 points

The conclusion presents a vague summary statement of was found in the literature. There are inaccuracies.
8.05 points

The conclusion presents an adequate summary statement of what was found in the literature.
8.75 points

The conclusion is well-developed and presents a clear and accurate summary statement of what was found in the literature.

Ability to Analyze (B) (B)

Ability to Analyze (C3.2) (C3.2)

0 points

The literature review presented does not demonstrate an ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.
14 points

The literature review presented does not consistently demonstrate an ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

15.4 points

The literature review presented demonstrates a general ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

16.1 points

The literature review presented demonstrates an adequate ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

17.5 points

The literature review presented demonstrates a strong ability to analyze appropriate research from databases and other information sources to improve health care practices and processes.

Appendix

Appendix

0 points

The appendix and required resources are omitted.
7 points

The APA Writing Checklist is attached, but an appendix has not been created. The paper does not reflect the use of the APA Writing Checklist during development
7.7 points

The APA Writing Checklist is attached and in the appendix. The APA Writing Checklist was generally used in development of the paper, but some aspects are inconsistent with the paper format or quality.
8.05 points

The APA Writing Checklist is attached in the appendix. It is apparent that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development of the paper.

8.75 points

The APA Writing Checklist is attached in the appendix. It is clearly evident by the quality of the paper that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development.

Required Sources

Required Sources

0 points

Sources are not included.

7 points

Number of required sources is only partially met.

7.7 points

Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.
8.05 points

Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.
8.75 points

Number of required resources is met. Sources are current and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

9.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
10.78 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated
11.27 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

12.25 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
11.2 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
12.32 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

12.88 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

14 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

7 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

7.7 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
8.05 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

8.75 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout

7 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent

7.7 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
8.05 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
8.75 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

7 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
7.7 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

8.05 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
8.75 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

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