Overview
Assignment
Capstone Topic Selection and Problem Statement
This assignment marks the first major step in the capstone project. Students will select a well-defined topic and craft a problem statement, which will serve as the foundation for their research and analysis in the coming weeks. A well-developed problem statement ensures clarity, feasibility, and relevance in addressing a significant issue in nursing education.By completing this assignment, students will:
Establish the topic of their capstone paper.
Develop a problem statement that frames the issue and its significance.
Identify preliminary supporting evidence from scholarly sources.
This assignment aligns with the final capstone paper submission in Week 10 by ensuring a strong, researchable problem statement that guides the development of the entire project.
Total Possible Points: 50 points
Due Date: Sunday, 11:59 P.M. PT
* This assignment is designated as an attendance-related activity. This means, in order to be marked in attendance for the online instructional week, students must complete this assignment within the assigned week.*
Instructions
Step 1: Selecting a Topic
Review current nursing education challenges. Consider issues related to quality improvement, leadership, technology, curriculum development, disparities, policy, or workforce development.
Ensure the topic aligns with your professional goals and interests.
Conduct a preliminary literature search using credible databases (e.g., CINAHL, PubMed, or EBSCO) to verify that sufficient evidence exists to support your research.
Step 2: Developing a Problem Statement
Clearly define the problem in 1-2 sentences.
Explain why this problem is significant in nursing education.
Provide initial evidence (at least two scholarly sources) that supports the importance of this issue.
Outline potential gaps in research or practice related to this problem.
Step 3: Writing the Assignment
Title Page: Include course name, assignment title, student name, and date (APA format).
Introduction (1 paragraph): Introduce the topic and why it is relevant to nursing education.
Problem Statement (1-2 paragraphs):
Clearly define the problem.
Explain its significance.
Provide supporting evidence with citations.
Preliminary Literature Review (1 paragraph): Summarize key findings from at least two peer-reviewed sources.
References: List all sources in APA format.