Follows Current Apa Format Nursing Question

Literature Review & Evidence Matrix Assignment

For this assignment, you will prepare a 3 page review of the literature pertinent to a selected problem for healthcare research and to use that review to propose a methodology to address the problem.

1. Conduct a search of literature relevant to the problem/topic. Identify a minimum of 4 references, most of which are randomized clinical trials. Only one opinion articles may be included.
2. Read the peer- reviewed articles with the focus of preparing a document that will compare and contrast the information in the articles you found. Copies of the articles used must be submitted with the final paper.
3. The reader of your literature review should be able to clearly identify the gaps in the knowledge in the problem area as well as the purpose of the study you are proposing. The number of pages in this assignment should be no longer than 4 pages. You should be able to write enough to create an effective argument but not so much that the result looks padded.
4. Prepare an Evidence Matrix using the template located in Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources.
   The Evidence Matrix can help you organize your research before writing your literature review. Use it to identify patterns and cohesions in the articles you have found similar methodologies? common theoretical frameworks? It helps you make sure that all your major concepts covered. It also helps you see how your research fits into the context of the overall topic.
   A literature review provides a summary of previous research on a topic that appraises, categorizes, and compares what has been previously published on a specific topic. It lets the author to synthesize and place into context the research and scholarly literature relevant to the topic. It helps to plan the different methods to a given question and reveals patterns. It forms the foundation for the author’s subsequent research and defends the significance of the new investigation.
   • The introduction should define the topic and set the stage for the literature review. It will include the author’s perspective or point of view on the topic, how they have defined the scope of the topic (including what’s not included), and how the review will be organized. It can point out overall trends, conflicts in methodology or conclusions, and gaps in the research.
   • In the body of the review, the author should organize the research into major topics and subtopics. These groupings may be by subject, type of research such as case studies, methodology such as qualitative, genre, chronology, or other common characteristics. Within these groups, the author can then discuss the evidences of each article and examine and compare the importance of each article to similar ones.
   • The conclusion will summarize the main findings of the review of literature supports or not the research to follow and may give direction for further research.
   • The list of references will include full citations for all the items mentioned in the literature review.

Submission Instructions:

• The introduction is original work and logically organized.
• The paper is 3 pages in length and follows current APA format including citation of references.
• Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
• Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
• Grading Rubric
  

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  Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

  Essay/Paper Rubric
  Criteria	Ratings	Points
  Identification of Main Issues/Problems	Distinguished – 4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.	Excellent – 3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.	Fair – 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.	Poor – 1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.	4 points
  Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems	Distinguished – 4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	Excellent – 3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.	Fair – 2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	Poor – 1 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.	4 points
  Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding	Distinguished – 4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.	Excellent – 3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	Fair – 2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	Poor – 1 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.	4 points
  Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature	Distinguished – 4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.	Excellent – 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.	Fair – 2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.	Poor – 1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.	4 points
  Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines	Distinguished – 4 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.	Excellent – 3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.	Fair – 2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.	Poor – 1 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.	4 points