Description
Please read through these step by step directions for a better understanding of the assignment. At the end you will see a video presentation going over the rubric and how to submit.
Step 1: Introduction
Write an introduction to the topic and end the paragraph with a thesis statement. The introduction should include 2-3 attention grabbing statements and end with 1 concise thesis statement that describes the overall purpose of your paper.
Step 2: Describing Quantitative Research
Describe what quantitative research is in your own words.
Then discuss how and what type of Quantitative Data you would collect related to your POI. For example, if I was interested in changing a policy on pain scales in the pediatric setting, I might collect data on how many pain scales are used in the facility, what pain scores are and at what point a pain score (data) warrants medication administration to a patient and their expected level of relief. It is not necessary to include the design of a study in this section.
Step 3: Appraisal Tools, Studies and Matrix
Locate your 2 quantitative studies so you can appraise each separately with the tool below. Students must include: one (1) meta-analysis or systematic review AND one (1) single study, e.g. randomized control trials, quasi-experimental studies, correlation or observational studies, case control or retrospective studies, cohort studies. Mixed studies may be used for the single study, but you can NOT use it for the next assignment. Once you have found 2 different quantitative study designs as specified, complete the appraisal tool for each study using the following link.
Appraisal Tool -PDF document use this tool to appraise both quantitative studies separately. Attach the completed sections to your paper or with your assignment.
Only complete the section of the tool related to the quantitative appraisal unless you have a mixed methods study in which case you will complete all sections of the tool.
Appraisal Tool Word Document
Follow all the steps carefully as the tool will guide you which step to move to in each section of the tool.
Review this video
(Links to an external site.)
to help you complete the tool. (click on “video” in blue)
Creating an Evidence Matrix
Create an evidence matrix of the 2 appraisal studies for this assignment. There is an example provided to you below. Include both studies used in the appraisal from this paper on the matrix. Keep this matrix as it will be used on the following paper as well AND NU 611 if you are in the DNP track, so be sure to put it in a safe place that you will be able to easily find again. The matrix determine if students can identify the study design, methodology, findings, results, limitations, level of evidence. The matrix should be included as an appendix OR you may upload as a separate attachment if needed. Use either link below to complete, one is a pdf, the other is a word document.
Matrix PDF
you will need to complete the matrix for this assignment
Matrix Word Document
SUBMISSION:
You will need to submit your 2 studies, completed appraisal tools and completed matrix (with each quantitative study included on it) along with your assignment. The documents may be submitted separately or merged to the paper.
Step 4: Article Discussion
Use the information from your appraisal tool to discuss in detail the following information for each study:
Purpose , research design and methodology (steps, procedures and strategies for gathering and analyzing data) used in each study
Data Collection describing the procedures devleoped to guide the collection of data in each study
Concepts of validity, reliability and other related terms that are applicable to each study. A full discussion of the terms and support directly from each study is expected. Use the text book required readings to assist with this section.
Results and clinical implications
Level of evidence and quality of evidence ratings (according to tool). Discuss what the level and quality ratings mean in relation to strength of the evidence and decision to sue (or not use) this information to guide practice. You need to fully support this section from evidence in the study and other resources. Understanding the levels of evidence tells you about the type of study performed, design, methods, etc. and if those findings should be applied to your own practice area. Grade of Recommendation is important because it helps you make a judgement about the quality of evidence; together they impact the decision about implementation into practice.
The following tool can be used to help you determine strength and quality, but this information is also listed directly on the tool.
John Hopkins Evidence Rating Scale
(Links to an external site.)
Other helpful links to understanding this information can be found in the required and recommended resources.
Step 5: Applicability to Practice and Future Research
Discuss how the two studies may influence your practice by supporting how the findings can influence at least three (3) fo the Institute of Medicine Aims: safety, efficiency, effectiveness, patient-centered, timely, and equity. You must first discuss what the aim means first. Then, show how the aim can be met through the recommendations from the article that apply to your practice setting.
Step 6: Conclusion:
Provide a conclusion to the paper summarizing all main points. A conclusion should NOT state any new information that was not previously addressed in the paper. It should not re-state the purpose of your writing, but summarize the writing. Determining the main points of each section of the paper (body of text) will help you formulate your conclusion.
Step 7: Turnitin
Be sure to submit your paper to turnitin. You do not have to submit your matrix or the appraisal tools to turnitin as they will skew your similarity report findings. If this happens, please just let your instructor know and re-submit the paper without those items.
See Rubric for specific directions on Scholarship deductions. Page limit: 6 pages, excluding the title page, reference page and any attachments or appendices
References: 2 studies that you used in the appraisal and at least 2 additional peer reviewed references; text books should be used to support findings. All sources should be current no older than 5 yrs.
Order of Paper for FINAL SUBMISSION of Paper: Title page, paper, references, appendices OR attachments. Documents must be uploaded as a Microsoft Word OR Adobe PDF.
To see the rubric, go the next section of the Module and click on the rubric link.
Quantitative Paper
Quantitative Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Introduction
Introductory Paragraph & Thesis Statement:
1. Introduce the topic to the reader in 2-3 sentences to grab the reader’s attention.
2. Conclude this paragraph with a clear and concise statement informing the reader of the purpose or primary objective of the paper/discussion.
0.5 pts
Met or Exceeds Criteria
The information fully addresses the required elements and demonstrates understanding of the material.
0.38 pts
Met Minimum Requirements
Students met minimum requirements for introduction by including a few attention grabbing statement and a thesis statement. Organization or detail may be lacking.
0.25 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
Information fails to address the required elements and the introduction or thesis statement may not be included.
0 pts
Missing
Student did not address or poorly addressed introduction in 1 sentence or only included a thesis statement.
0.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Describing Quantitative Research
Student summarizes:
1. Quantitative research by using support from text books or other peer reviewed resources to explain what quantitative is and how it is measured using data.
2. How and what type of quantitative data would be collected related to your specific POI
2.5 pts
Met or Exceeds Criteria
Student fully supported discussion of what quantitative research in using support from text books or peer reviewed resources. Clearly address how and what type of quantitative data would be used related to specific POI.
1.8 pts
Met Minimum Requirements
Student minimally supported discussion for quantitative research. May or may not have provided adequate support form text books or peer reviewed resources. May be missing the “how” or “what” type of quantitative data would be used related to specific POI.
1.25 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
Student may or may not have summarized quantitative research using appropriate support from text books or peer reviewed sources OR is lacking a full explanation on how AND what type of quantitative data could be collected related to POI.
0 pts
Missing
Student missing discussion on quantitative research and/or how and what quantitative data would be collected related to POI. Discussion not well supported with text books or peer reviewed resources.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Appraisal Tools, Studies, & Matrix
Student completes and submits the following with the assignment.
1. Appraisal tools completed accurately for both studies
2. Tools are submitted with assignment.
3. Studies that were appraised are submitted to assignment area
4. Matrix is complete and attached OR merged to the assignment
-Students who selected an incorrect study for this assignment will have additional points deducted in this area as they are not able to meet the requirements of this section.
4 pts
Met or Exceeds Criteria
Student successfully all requirements of this rubric criterion. Data is accurate and complete; tools, studies and matrix all submitted with assignment.
3 pts
Met Minimum Criteria
Student missing required criterions or is missing signfiicant details in at least one of the criteria in one of the four required areas.
2 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
Student missing significant details in more than 1 of the required criterions or failed to submit all required documents.
0 pts
Missing
Student failed to submit all of the required documents. Lacking significant details in most of the criterions.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Article Discussion
Using the information from both appraisal tools, discuss in detail the following information:
1. Purpose, research design and methodology (steps, procedures and strategies for gathering and analyzing data) used in each study
2. Data Collection describing the procedures developed to guide the collection of data of each study, and sampling of participants.
3. Concepts of validity, reliability and other related terms that are applicable to each study. A full discussion of the terms and support directly from each study expected.
4. Results and clinical implications.
5. Level of evidence & quality of evidence (directly from tool) and include what that means in terms of strength of the evidence and decision to use this information in practice. Justification should be provided for each study.
-Information should be well supported from findings in the study, peer reviewed resources or text books and should be specific to each study.
-Students must apply the above points to each study.
-Students must demonstrate understanding of each concept discussed above for full credit.
-Students who selected an incorrect study for this assignment will have additional points deducted in this area as they are not able to meet the requirements of this section.
Each item is worth approximately 2 points each
10 pts
Met or Exceeds Criteria
Student demonstrated full understanding of the concepts by including all information as described in the grading criterion.
7.5 pts
Met Minimum Criteria
Student met minimum criterion requirements. Details lacking to demonstrate full understanding of the material. Information may or may not be fully supported with text books or peer reviewed references or studies.
5 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
Student missing a thorough and in-depth discussion showing full understanding of elements in discussion. Failed to meet the required discussion crierions. AND/OR Not fully supported with detail or information directly from the study, text books or other peer reviewed resources.
0 pts
Missing
Student missing significant detail in the discussions of each study’s findings or in multiple aresa of the criterion listed. Information not well supported throughout discussion.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Applicability to Practice and Future Research
Discuss how the two studies may influence your practice by supporting how the findings can influence at least three (3) of the Institute of Medicine Aims: safety, efficiency, effectiveness, patient-centered timely, and equity. You must discuss what the aim means first. Then show how that aim can be met through the recommendations from the article that apply to your practice setting. Student includes peer reviewed references and/or text books to support this discussion.
5 pts
Met or Exceeds Criteria
Student fully discussed implications to practice from both studies to support how the findings can influence a minimum of three (3) IOM aims. This section is fully supported with peer reviewed resources and/or texts.
3.75 pts
Met Minimum Criteria
Student missing details in one of the discussions related to implications in practice OR missing a discussion of 1 of the required 3 IOM aims. May or may not be fully supported with peer reviewed resources or texts.
2.5 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
Student did not fully discuss implications to practice from one or both studies. Missing appropriate detail in at least 2 of the required 3 IOM aims. This section may or may not be fully supported with peer reviewed resources and/or texts.
0 pts
Missing
Student did not discuss in detail the implications to practice for one or both of the studies and/or did not include a detailed discussion of at least three (3) IOM aims demonstrating full understanding of each aim. Peer reviewed references and/or texts missing from discussion to fully support discussion.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Conclusion
1. Summarize the major points of the paper in one (1) paragraph.
2. No new information or references should be included in this section.
0.5 pts
Met Or Exceeds Criteria
The information fully summarizes the main points of the paper/discussion, without including any new information or references.
0.38 pts
Met Minimum Criteria
Information summarized with minimal detail.
0.25 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
The information did not adequately summarize the main points of the paper/discussion. New information or references may have been introduced.
0 pts
Missing
Student did not address or poorly addressed in one (1) sentence.
0.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Scholarship
Demonstrate Graduate Level Scholarship. Follows guidelines in the 7th Edition APA manual.
1. Formal, scholarly writing style, no first-person language.
2. Writing should be clear and concise.
3. Organize work by headings.
4. Full paper (except reference page, appendices and/or attachments) submitted to Turnitin with minimal similarity.
5. Correctly formatted title page included with page numbers formatted according to APA 7th edition standards.
6. Writing should be free of APA errors.
7. Paper to include a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed or scholarly references in addition to required EBP guideline.
8. Citations and references follow APA 7th edition format.
9. Writing should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
10. Paper not to exceed 6 pages excluding title page, reference page and any appendices.
11. Follow all assignments instructions/directions.
12. Additional deductions may apply for late submissions, plagiarism or lack of scholarship and professionalism in the assignment.
2.5 pts
Met or Exceeds Criteria
The student’s application of graduate level critical thinking, writing skills, and application of 7th edition APA format are exemplary. Faculty discretion may apply
1.8 pts
Met Minimum Criteria
The student’s application of graduate level critical thinking, writing skills, and application of 7th edition APA format are good with room for minor improvements. Additional assistance outside of class optional. Faculty discretion may apply.
1.25 pts
Missing Significant Criteria
The student’s application of graduate level critical thinking, writing skills, and application of APA format illustrates some competency with room for moderate improvements. Additional assistance outside of class recommended. See Student and CON Resources and Support for information on how to create an eTutoring account with the Center for Academic Excellence and/or help with Scholarly Writing. Faculty discretion may apply.
0 pts
Lacking/Missing Scholarship
The student’s application of graduate level critical thinking, writing skills, and application of APA format are absent with major improvements necessary. Additional assistance outside of class likely required for success in the course. See Student Resources and Support for information on how to create an eTutoring account with the Center for Academic Excellence and/or help with Scholarly Writing. Faculty discretion may apply.
2.5 pts
Total Points: 25
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