Writing Literature Research Paper

Instruc!ons for your literature research paper
Your APA 7th edition literature research paper will build off of your PICOT question and should have the following components:
Title page (formatted according to APA 7th edition)
A running head from p2 on.
Headings identifying:
Background of the Problem – why your PICOT population and observation need to have an intervention and comparison reviewed? The background information identifies and describes the history and nature of your research problem with reference to the existing literature. Here in this section you should indicate the root of the problem being studied, appropriate context of the problem in relation to theory, research, and/or practice, its scope, and the extent to which previous studies have successfully investigated the problem, noting, in particular, where gaps exist that your study attempts to address. Background information does not replace the literature review section of a research paper; it is intended to place the research problem in a proper context.
Two or more scholarly articles should be referenced.
PICOT question – you are answering a question which should be clearly identified, this is not a problem statement. (Groves & Gray p390-391)
Purpose of the paper – The purpose of your research paper is to conduct an evidence based literature search and analysis of literature to address your PICOT question, by comparing what evidence-based literature has to say about your I (intervention strategy) and C (comparison strategy). To minimize bias, you should not state an opinion in this section. Your purpose statement presents the reason, scope, and direction of the paper. It tells the reader
what to expect in a paper and what the specific focus will be. This section is not long.
Literature search strategy- include the names of databases you used, word’s used for research, word’s eliminated in research, dates, types of journals reviewed, the type of studies, the number of journals reviewed, any problems encountered….. (Groves & Gray, Table 13.1, p391-392)
Evaluation of the Literature- analyze the research literature you found which addresses your PICOT. Does the literature utilize qualitative or quantitative studies? What are the sample sizes? What are the locations? Are they similar? Were the findings similar? Are the articles presenting original research? You should have research literature which examines both the I (intervention strategy) and C (comparison strategy). By reading, investigating, and writing about EB literature on both, you minimize bias. (Groves & Gray, p394-414)
Three (3) or more scholarly research articles should be referenced when evaluating your intervention strategy. Three (3) or more scholarly research articles should be referenced when evaluating your comparison strategy.
Conclusion of findings- it is here in this section you state which is better, the I or the C? Clearly state the intervention or change identified through your analysis of literature as the better option and why.
Include a discussion on implementing change in healthcare. You may have personal communications with your leaders in your organization or in your community about change. You can include information on what the process is to implement change at your healthcare facility? Unit Practice Council?
Manager? What is the process? OR you can write generically about implementing change in healthcare identifying an EBP Model you could use to facilitate change…Be sure to use APA format to CITE personal communications!!
Two or more scholarly articles should be referenced when discussing change in healthcare.
Include a discussion on barriers to change- There is EB literature available which discusses barriers to change in healthcare. Here you may cite (APA)
your leaders, as they may identify barriers to change OR you can write generically about barriers to change.
Two or more scholarly articles should be referenced when discussing barriers to change in healthcare.
Summary of the paper. Two to three paragraphs, restating the PICOT, the analysis of literature research findings, how change can or may occur and barriers to change. Discuss areas of needed research or future areas to be examined.
Reference page APA 7th edition formatted with ten (10) or more scholarly and scholarly research references.
The paper should be APA 7th edition formatted, use headings, use APA 7th edition format in text references, and be 5-10 pages (double spaced) long. Not
included in the page count, but required, an APA 7th edition formatted title page and reference(s) page.
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Literature Research final paper rubric
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Title Page 5.0 pts
Excellent
The title page is correctly formatted using APA 7th ed. style guidelines.
3.0 pts
Beginning
The title page has 1 or more errors.
Background
of the
Problem
25.0 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
Topic is clearly defined and context for literature research is
provided. Background information is engaging and leads to a
clear purpose statement. Relevance to nursing is articulated well.
17.0 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
Topic is defined and context for literature research is
provided. Background information leads to a clear
purpose statement. Relevance to nursing is articulated.
10.0 to >0 pts
Beginning
The paper
presented the
topic and
research need.
PICOT
Question
5.0 pts
Excellent
The PICOT question is clearly identified.
3.0 pts
Beginning
The PICOT question is not clearly identified.
Purpose of
the Paper
10.0 pts
Excellent
This section of the paper goes from general to
specific, demonstrating the importance of topic. Two
or three main discussion points of the literature
review are clearly identified in the purpose
statement.
7.0 pts
Proficient
This section of the paper demonstrates
the importance of topic with two or three
discussion points of the literature review
identified in the purpose statement.
5.0 pts
Beginning
This section shows limited understanding
of the research purpose. Some perspective
of paper’s context is discussed. This
section sets a basic context for the
problem.
Literature
Search
Strategy
20.0 pts
Excellent
Concise details are provided about article
selection, including search engines, search
terms, and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Number
and type of articles included are clearly stated.
All articles are relevant to the purpose.
20.0 pts
Proficient
Details are provided about the article
selection, including search engines, search
terms, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Number and type of articles included are
stated. Most articles are relevant to the
purpose.
15.0 pts
Beginning
The article selection, including search
engines, search terms, and
inclusion/exclusion criteria are presented.
Number and type of articles included are
not stated. Most articles are relevant to the
purpose.
Evaluation
of the
Literature
105.0 to >75.0 pts
Excellent
The paper discusses the general findings among the
experts and identifies the consensus of the findings. There
is an objective, balanced view from various perspectives.
75.0 to >50.0 pts
Proficient
The paper discusses findings among
the experts and identifies the consensus
of the findings. There is an objective,
50.0 to >0 pts
Beginning
The paper discusses findings
among the experts and weakly
identifies the consensus of the
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105.0 pts
20.0 pts
30.0 pts
30.0 pts
20.0 pts
15.0 pts
15.0 pts
Each cited study is related to the topic. There are at least 3
research studies related to each, the intervention strategy
and the comparison strategy, and attention to detail about
the topic. The collection of peer-reviewed scholarly research
studies are analyzed for differences and commonalities
about the topic. A conclusion of the findings is clearly stated.
balanced view from various
perspectives. Each cited study is related
to the topic. There is a variety of studies
and attention the topic. The collection of
studies have differences and
commonalities noted. The conclusion of
the findings is stated.
findings. There is not an objective,
balanced view from various
perspectives. Cited studies do not
all relate to the topic. The collection
of studies have differences and
commonalities noted. A weak
conclusion of the findings is offered.
Conclusion 20.0 to >10.0 pts
Excellent
States a conclusion of analysis of findings in literature with justification(s) based
on a reasonable interpretation of the data. No new information, data or thoughts
are introduced.
10.0 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
States a conclusion based on a reasonable interpretation of
the data. New information, data or thoughts may have been
introduced.
Intervention
or Change
30.0 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
The paper clearly discusses the
intervention(s) or change(s) compared in and
cites evidence to support the
intervention/change perceived as the better
one. The intervention/change is applicable,
with evidence of critical thought and support
of the selected intervention.
Analysis/synthesis/evaluation/interpretation(s)
are effective and consistent. A discussion on
implementing change in healthcare is
included.
27.0 to >20.0 pts
Intermediate
The paper discusses the intervention(s) or
change(s) compared and discusses the
intervention/change perceived as the better
one. The intervention/change is applicable,
with evidence of critical thought and support
of the selected intervention.
Analysis/synthesis/evaluation/interpretation(s)
are effective and consistent. The discussion
on implementing change is vague.
20.0 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
The paper discusses the intervention/change
perceived as the better one. The
intervention/change may be applicable, but is
weak in support of the selected intervention.
Analysis/synthesis/evaluation/interpretation(s)
are present, not well supported. There is little
discussion on implementation of change in
healthcare.
Barriers to
Change
30.0 to >20.0 pts
Excellent
The discussion identifies authentic issues or challenges of concern to
the writer, their communities, and/or professionals in the field.
20.0 to >0 pts
Incomplete
Discussion does not identify authentic issues or challenges of concern
to the writer, their communities, and/or professionals in the field.
Paper
Summary
20.0 to >10.0 pts
Excellent
Summary is written with justification based on a reasonable interpretation of the data. New
information, data or thoughts may be introduced in looking forward to original research to be
conducted or actions the author can take to participate in change..
10.0 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
States a conclusion based on a reasonable
interpretation of the data. New information, data
or thoughts may have been introduced.
APA format
of in-text
citations
and
reference
page(s)
15.0 to >10.0 pts
Excellent
The paper is consistent in correct use of APA 7th ed. formatting from
throughout the paper, to the reference page. There is a running head from p2
and beyond.
10.0 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
APA formatting
throughout has 2-5
errors.
5.0 to >0 pts
Intermediate
APA formatting throughout has 6 or
more errors. Inconsistent use of APA
format.
Writing
Style and
Grammar
Proof read
the paper
several
times.
Check and
double
15.0 to >10.0 pts
Excellent
The paper is consistently correct in the use of the rules
of grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Language is clear and precise; sentences display
consistently strong, varied structure.
10.0 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
The paper demonstrates consistent
correct use of the rules of grammar,
usage, punctuation and spelling with
few minor errors.
5.0 to >0 pts
Intermediate
The paper contains few grammatical,
punctuation, and spelling errors. Language
lacks clarity or includes the use of some
jargon or conversational tone.
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Total Points: 300.0