Quantitative Article Search and Summary

Quantitative Article Search and Summary

Assignment

Purpose

Learning to critique and summarize research is an important skill for you to master. The purpose of this assignment is to 1) demonstrate library search techniques and 2) analyze quantitative research related to the Global Burden of Disease and National Practice Problems.

You will review the characteristics of quantitative research within the Explore section this week. Then you will search for a recent (within 5 years) quantitative research article related to one of the eight National Practice Problems. These National Practice Problems include COPD, mental illness, addiction, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and safety.

You will critique the quantitative article using the Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool and then summarize the selected quantitative article.

Instructions

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

1. Review the characteristics of quantitative research within the Explore section of this week’s module and readings.

2. Conduct a library search and select one recent (within 5 years) quantitative research article related to one of the National Practice Problems.

3. 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.”

4. Review the rubric for the grading criteria.

The assignment includes the following components:

1. Title page

2. Introduction (The word introduction is not used as a heading as the introduction comes after the title)

a.    Introduce the practice problem.

3. Literary search strategy

a.    Identify the databases searched to locate the recent quantitative literature.

b.    Include keywords used in your search.

c.    Describe limiters used.

4. Summary

a.    Summarize the quality of the article based on the Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool.

b.    Discuss if this is a solution that can contribute to the practice problem solution.

5. Conclusion

a.    Provide a clear and logical conclusion in 1 concise paragraph.

6. Appendix A

a.    Attach the completed Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool as Appendix A..

Writing Requirements (APA format)

·     Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)

·     1-inch margins

·     Double-spaced pages

·     12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font

·     Headings & subheadings

·     In-text citations

·     Title page

·     References page

·     Standard English usage and mechanics

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

2. Critically appraise literature for level and quality of evidence to support practice change. (POs 1, 3, 5, 6, 7)

3. Appraise global healthcare practice problems and DNP practice relevant to advanced nursing practice. (POs 1, 3, 9)

Due Date

·     By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

·     Late Assignment Policy applies

Rubric

W3 Assignment Grading Rubric

W3 Assignment Grading Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChoose one recent (within 5 years) quantitative article related to any of the national practice problems.

Requirements: 1. Introduces selected practice problem. 2. Literature chosen is < 5 years old. 3. Provides incidence and/or prevalence of practice problem.

10 pts

Includes all requirements and provides an excellent introduction.

9 pts

Includes all requirements with a very good introduction.

8 pts

Includes 2 requirements with a basic introduction.

0 pts

Poor introduction and/or includes 1 or fewer requirements.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe your strategy for searching for the quantitative evidence

Requirements: Includes literature search strategy used: 1. Provides the key words used. 2. Describes filters used. 3. Discusses database explored. 4. Provider other modifiers or limiters used to effectively locate the article.

30 pts

Includes all requirements and provides an excellent description of the literature search strategy.

27 pts

Includes all requirements and provides a very good description of the literature search.

24 pts

Includes 3 requirements and a basic description of the literature search.

0 pts

Includes 2 or fewer requirements and/or provides a poor description of the literature search.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse the Johns Hopkins Appraisal tool to conduct a critique of the quantitative article.

Requirements: 1. Review the article and identify the key characteristics of the quantitative evidence. 2. Present the research question. 3. Aim of the study. 4. Research method used. 5. Sample; description. 6. Overview of the findings/outcomes.

30 pts

Includes all requirements and provides an excellent appraisal of the quantitative article.

27 pts

Includes all requirements and provides a very good appraisal of the quantitative article.

24 pts

Includes no fewer than 4 requirements and provides a basic appraisal of the quantitative article.

0 pts

Includes 3 or fewer requirements and/or provides a poor appraisal of the quantitative article.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummarize in your own words the article findings

Requirements: 1.Provide a summary of overall findings; Includes a summary: a. Main points of the research b. Level of evidence c. Quality of evidence d. Findings/Outcomes emerging from evidence 2. Discuss if this is a solution that can contribute to the practice problem solution.

40 pts

Includes all requirements and provides an excellent summary of the quantitative article.

36 pts

Includes all requirements and provides a very good summary of the quantitative article.

32 pts

Includes no fewer than 3 of the requirements and provides a basic summary of the quantitative article.

0 pts

Includes 2 or fewer requirements and/or provides a poor summary of the quantitative article.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion: Effectively summarizes paper

Requirements: 1.Provides a clear and logical conclusion in no more than 1-2 concise paragraphs. 2.Presents summary of the findings. 3. Concludes value of article to practice problem.

10 pts

Includes all the requirements and provides an excellent conclusion.

9 pts

Includes all requirements and provides a very good conclusion.

8 pts

Includes no less than 2 requirements and provides a basic conclusion.

0 pts

Includes 1 or fewer requirements and/or provides a poor conclusion.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence Support

Requirements: Attaches completed Johns Hopkins Appraisal Tool as an appendix.

10 pts

Includes the John Hopkins Appraisal tool as an appendix.

0 pts

Does not include the John Hopkins Appraisal tool in the appendix.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style and Standards

Requirements: 1. Uses level I headers. 2.References and citations are proper APA (current version). 3.Length of APA formatted paper is 2-3 pages (excluding title page and references).

10 pts

Includes all requirements and presents excellent APA style and standards.

9 pts

Includes 3 requirements and very good APA style and standards.

8 pts

Includes no fewer than 2 requirements of APA style and standards.

0 pts

Includes one or fewer requirements of APA style and standards.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing

Requirements: 1. Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. 2. No spelling errors or typographical errors. 3. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.

10 pts

Includes all requirements and demonstrates excellent clarity of writing.

9 pts

Includes all requirements and demonstrates very good clarity of writing.

8 pts

Includes no fewer than 2 requirements and basic clarity of writing.

0 pts

Includes 1 or fewer requirements and/or demonstrates poor clarity of writing.

10 pts

Total Points: 150