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Assignment: Evaluating Evidence-Based Research in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN)
Objectives:
- Analyze and critique a Peer-Reviewed EBP Research Study from a professional advanced practice journal (< 5 years old). Please make sure it's a primary research study and not just an article or literature review. Review the rubric prior to choosing a study to ensure you are able to meet all of the requirements.
- Assess the implications and relevance of research findings to your specific APN track.
- Identify and discuss the alignment with MSN Essentials demonstrated in the assignment.
Task Overview:
- Paper Requirements:
- Compose a 4-5 page APA paper (7th edition) excluding the title and references. Students must expound on the paper's topics and not just answer the questions to receive full credit. Work must be reflective of graduate-level work.
- All references must be less than 5 years old.
- All assignments that include references must provide either a functional hyperlink to the source or upload the full journal article. Failure to include a working link or the article will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. Broken or inaccessible links will also receive a zero.
Assignment Guidelines:
- APN Track Identification:
- Clearly state your specific APN track at the beginning of the paper.
- Article Selection Details:
- Describe the methodology used to locate the chosen article (e.g., databases like PubMed, CINAHL, search terms utilized, etc.).
- Specify the journal name, publication year, article title, and all authors.
- Research Study Details:
- Define the research topic and the specific question under study, utilizing PICOT if provided.
- Outline the subject selection process, detailing how subjects were identified.
- Analyze and discuss the research methods and methodology employed in the study.
- Research Findings:
- Summarize and synthesize the main findings presented in the research paper.
- Interpret the findings, including statistical analyses (e.g., p-values, significance levels).
- Professional Practice Significance:
- Discuss the practical implications and significance of the research findings within your specific APN track.
- Submission and Links:
- Submit the paper to the Canvas assignment site for grading.
- Provide a link to the chosen research article at the conclusion of your paper.
- MSN Essentials Alignment:
- Reflect on and identify which Domain(s) of the MSN Essentials are addressed or demonstrated through this assignment.
Your paper will be graded according to the Rubric.
Rubric
Evidence Based Research Paper Updated January 2024
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Identification - 1. Identifies APN track1. Identifies APN track | 5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Identification - 2. Identifies an EBP article from a professional Advanced Practice journal in the student's APN track.2. Identifies an EBP article from a professional Advanced Practice journal in the student's APN track. | 5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Identification - 3. Identifies the title and all authors of the article3. Identifies the title and all authors of the article | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Identificaiton - 4. Student identifies the search method used to find the article. (Cochran library, Silver Platter and search terms, etc).4. Student identifies the search method used to find the article. (Cochran library, Silver Platter and search terms, etc). | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Identificaiton - 5. Identifies Journal name and year of article publication.5. Identifies Journal name and year of article publication. | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies the Topic and Question Under Study - 1. Identify the topic/question under study.1. Identify the topic/question under study. | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies the Topic and Question Under Study - 2. Why is this topic important?2. Why is this topic important? | 10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubjects and Research Methods - 1. Subjects - where found and how many?1. Subjects - where found and how many? | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubjects and Research Methods - 2. Describe the research methods used in the study.2. Describe the research methods used in the study. | 10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehensive interpretation of findings - What did the finding show? Interpret the finding. (i.e. p value and sign levels.) What does this mean?What did the finding show? Interpret the finding. (i.e. p value and sign levels.) What does this mean? | 10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehensive interpretation of findings - Identify the significance of the findings to professional practice in your APN track.Identify the significance of the findings to professional practice in your APN track. | 10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMSN Essentials - Identifies and discusses which of the MSN essentials this assignment meets.Identifies and discusses which of the MSN essentials this assignment meets. | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format and Professional Language | 10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences - Identifies at least 8 outside references in relation to your article no more than 5 years old.Identifies at least 8 outside references in relation to your article no more than 5 years old. | 5 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle Link Provided | 5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts |
Total Points: 100