Evidence- Based paper: Identify and discuss basic designs,

Evidence- Based paper

Objectives

• Identify and discuss basic designs, corresponding questions, analytical methods related to research questions, and limits on implications of findings (e.g., causal vs. relational) Deliverables

• Write a 6-8 page (not including the title and reference pages) paper

• APA 7 formatted paper with an introduction and conclusion

• APA 7 headings for each section of the paper

• At least 5 peer-reviewed articles

Step 1: Research

• Review previous research and new research to complete.

• Capstone project topics cannot be used in this course due to the potential for self-plagiarism, a new topic must be chosen instead.

Step 2: Consider

• For your final paper, you will identify an issue in nursing and explore the evidence.

• Follow the provided template, that format is required.

• What is the problem?

• What do you hope to achieve by addressing it?

• Identify your search strategies

• What level of evidence were you able to find?

• Write a literature review of at least 5 peer-reviewed journal articles to address your problem

• Solutions

Step 3: Write

• Write a paper that addresses the questions above.

Step 4 Save and submit

• When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy in Canvas.

400 level Hallmark Rubric

Intentional Learning, Exemplary Reflection, and Clinical Judgment

55 to >49.0 pts Exemplary: Identifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides direction for the content that is engaging and thought provoking. The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the presentation/paper. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and Evaluates original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.

Decision Making and Evidence Based Practice

55 to >49.0 pts Exemplary: Produces compelling and accurate evidence to support in-depth analysis to the central position beyond the required (4) research sources with at least 2 sources from a periodical database. Research sources are relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable and add to the strength of the content.

49 to >44.0 pts Accomplished: Produces essential, accurate evidence to support the central position with the required (3) research sources including 1 source from a periodical database that are relevant, accurate, recent (less than 5 years old) and reliable.

Organization and Presentation

45 to >40.0 pts Exemplary: Ideas are arranged logically, flows smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components uses provided template. For a slide presentation, the design, font size.