Week 4Evidence Synthesis
Assignment
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a synthesis of evidence using three quantitative research study articles and three non-research evidence sources. The development of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool builds a body of research study evidence about a practice problem and evidence-based intervention for implementation in a practice change project. Continually adding research studies to the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool builds the foundation for the synthesis of research study evidence for a practice change.
Please note that this is the first part of a 2-part assignment. You will receive feedback from your course faculty on this assignment and will be required to use the feedback to revise this paper. In Week 6, you will add to this paper and submit as the Week 6 Assignment.
Instructions
Follow these guidelines when completing the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have any questions.
1. Review the directions for completing each column of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool (located in the Week 2 lesson).
2. Use the two quantitative research studies from NR715 that are already on your expanding Johns Hopkins Individual Summary Tool. Add the quantitative research study appraised in Week 1 of this course to your Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool.
a. All articles must be recent research study articles less than 5 years old, be related to your selected National Practice Problem, and include an evidence-based intervention.
b. If any of your quantitative research studies do not meet these requirements, you need to find replacement quantitative research studies and update the Johns Hopkins Evidence Summary Tool after you appraise, level the evidence, and grade the quality of the replacement study.
3. Locate three non-research evidence sources to support the articulation of the practice problem.
4. Use the most current version of Microsoft Word that is the format for all Chamberlain University College of Nursing. You can tell the document is saved as the current version because it will end in “docx.”
5. All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.
6. Review the rubric for the grading criteria.
The assignment includes the following components:
1. Introduction
a. Write a one-sentence purpose statement.
b. Introduce the practice problem. (Cited)
c. Introduce the evidence-based intervention using research study evidence. (Cited)
2. Analysis of the Practice Problem (1-2 paragraphs): Using research study evidence and non-research evidence, present the following at the national and local levels (cited):
a. Significance
b. Prevalence
c. Mortality
d. Economic ramifications of the practice problem
3. Evidence Synthesis: Using a minimum of three quantitative research study articles and a minimum of three non-research study evidence sources, write a synthesis of evidence to include the following:
a. Identify the main themes and salient points that emerge from the sources. (Cited)
b. Compare and contrast the main points from all evidence sources. (Cited)
c. Present an objective overarching synthesis of research evidence about the practice problem. (Cited)
4. Conclusion
a. Write one concise paragraph, providing a clear and logical summation of the paper.
5. References
a. Include a list of all references in APA format
6. Appendix A: Attach the completed Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool as Appendix A. Complete all sections of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool for each research study. Include the following:
a. A minimum of three quantitative research studies
b. Complete all sections completely and identify the quality and the levels of evidence.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page, reference page, or appendix)
· 1-inch margins 
· Double-spaced pages
· 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font
· Headings & subheadings
· In-text citations
· Title page 
· Reference page 
· Standard English usage and mechanics
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
2. Analyze research and non-research data for the purposes of critical appraisal and judgment of evidence for translation into practice. (POs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
5. Synthesize research study evidence and non-research evidence relevant to practice problems and a practice question. (POs 1, 3, 5, 9)
Due Date
· By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
· Late Assignment Policy applies
Rubric
W4 Assignment Grading Rubric
W4 Assignment Grading Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
Requirements: 1.Write a one-sentence purpose statement. 2.Introduce the practice problem. (Cited) 3.Introduce the research-proven intervention using research study evidence. (Cited)
20 pts
Includes all requirements and provides an excellent introduction
18 pts
Includes all requirements and provides a very good introduction
16 pts
Includes all requirements and/or provides a basic introduction
0 pts
Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a poor introduction
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of the Practice Problem
Requirements: Using research study evidence and non-research evidence present at the local and national levels: significance, prevalence, mortality, and economic ramifications of the practice problem. (Cited)
30 pts
Includes all requirements and an provides an excellent analysis of the practice problem
27 pts
Includes all requirements and provides a very good analysis of the practice problem
24 pts
Includes all requirements and/or provides a basic analysis of the practice problem
0 pts
Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a poor analysis of the practice problem
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence Synthesis
Requirements: 1.Identify the main themes and salient points that emerge from the sources. (Cited) 2.Compare and contrast the main points from all evidence sources. (Cited) 3.Present an objective overarching synthesis of research evidence about the practice problem. (Cited)
60 pts
Includes all requirements and provides an excellent evidence synthesis
54 pts
Includes all requirements and provides a very good evidence synthesis
48 pts
Includes all requirements and/or provides a basic evidence synthesis
0 pts
Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a poor evidence synthesis
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
Requirements: Write one concise paragraph, providing a clear and logical summation of the paper.
10 pts
Includes all requirements and provides an excellent conclusion.
9 pts
Includes all requirements and provides a very good conclusion
8 pts
Includes all requirements and/or provides a basic conclusion
0 pts
Provides a poor conclusion
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style and Standards
Requirements: 1. Use appropriate Level I headers . 2. Reference and citations are in current APA style. 3. Paper length is 4-6 pages excluding title, reference pages, and appendix.
20 pts
Includes all requirements and presents excellent APA style and standards
18 pts
Includes all requirements and provides a very good APA style and standards
16 pts
Includes all requirements and/or provides a basic APA style and standards
0 pts
Includes fewer than all requirements of APA style and standards and/or provides poor style and standards
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing
Requirements: 1. Uses standard English grammar and sentence structure. 2. No spelling or typographical errors. 3. Organized presentation of ideas.
20 pts
Includes all requirements and demonstrates excellent clarity of writing
18 pts
Includes all requirements and demonstrates very good clarity of writing
16 pts
Includes no fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates basic clarity of writing
0 pts
Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor clarity of writing
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppendix A
Requirements: 1. Three quantitative research studies 2. Complete all sections completely and identify the quality and the levels of evidence 3. Attach the completed Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool as Appendix A
40 pts
Includes all requirements and provides an excellent summary table
36 pts
Includes all requirements and provides a very good summary table
32 pts
Includes all requirements and/or provides a basic summary table
0 pts
Includes fewer than all requirements and/or a poorly completed summary table
40 pts
Total Points: 200
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