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When conducting a literature review, what are the steps you should you take to successfully search the evidence? Once you have generated your results, how do you properly

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When conducting a literature review, what are the steps you should you take to successfully search the evidence?

Searching and appraising literature

When conducting a literature review, what are the steps you should you take to successfully search the evidence? Once you have generated your results, how do you properly appraise the evidence, grade them, and select the ones you want to use?

When conducting a literature review, the goal is to produce a set of results that match your search criteria. The results you get will vary dramatically depending on the search engine(s) you utilize and which key words you choose to enter. Selecting the right database(s) is one skill; selecting the best key words is another. In this Assignment, you will hone your skills in both of these important aspects of the search process.

Keep in mind, the results of your search will vary in terms of quality, as well as appropriateness, and significance to your research goals. For this reason, searching is only the first step of the process. The second step is to appraise the results you identified, and based on your evaluations, select the literature that you will select.

To prepare:

  • Review the Learning Resources for this week which focus on how to successfully search and appraise search results.
  • Review the course textbook Appendices E1, E2, E3 and G2 located in the Learning Resources for this week, which you will be required to complete and submit as part of this Assignment.
  • Select one organizational type and one gap in practice or practice change on which to focus for this Assignment.
    Note: You may select a new organizational type and gap in practice or practice change or, if you choose, you may reuse one on which you focused for a previous Assignment, Discussion, or Blog in this course.Also Note: These may or may not be the same organizational type and gap in practice or practice change as those you will focus on for your Practicum and DNP Project.
  • Consider all of the factors you should take into account when searching the evidence, then, using the Walden Library databases, conduct a search related to the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change you selected.
  • Consider all of the factors you should take into account when appraising evidence, then, using the course text Appendices E1, E2, E3, appraise the results of your search.
  • Based on your appraisals, identify the three recent (within the last five years), peer-reviewed articles that you think are most relevant to your research goals.Note: For this Assignment, you must complete Appendix G2 based on having completed either Appendix E1, E2, or E3, for each of the three articles you selected, as appropriate. You will submit a total of four documents (three completed Appendices along with your 2–3-page paper).

Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Assignment so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, scroll down to the bottom of the Assignment page.

The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

Write a paper in which you do the following:

  • Describe the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change you selected and explain the goals of the search you conducted.
  • Describe your process of searching the evidence. Be specific and provide examples. Based on your knowledge from the Week 1 webinar assignment discuss the following:
    • Which database(s) did you select? Why did you choose them?
    • Which key words did you select? Why did you choose them?
    • What limits and filters did you use to find the most accurate evidence?
  • Describe your process of appraising the evidence you identified. Be specific and provide examples. Include the following:
    • How many articles did you find?
    • Based on what criteria did you decide on the three recent (within the last five years), peer-reviewed articles that you selected?
  • Include copies of your completed Appendix G2, along with Appendix E1, E2, or E3 that you completed as appropriate for each of the articles you selected.
    • Note: For this Assignment, you must complete Appendix G2 based on having completed either Appendix E1, E2, or E3 for each of the three articles you selected, as appropriate. You will submit a total of four documents (three completed Appendices along with your 2–3-page paper).

Note: Use this week’s Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing Template

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By Day 4 of Week 5

Submit your Assignment.

submission information

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

  1. To submit your completed assignment, save your five documents as W5Assgn1_Lastname_Firstinitial_doc1 and W5Assgn1_Lastname_Firstinitial_doc2, etc.
  2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
  3. Next, click on Upload File.
  4. Click “Add another file” to repeat step 3 for the second document required to complete this Assignment.
  5. Select Submit Assignment for review.

RubricNURS_8006_Week5_Assignment1_Rubric

NURS_8006_Week5_Assignment1_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Describe the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change you selected and explain the goals of the search they conducted.
5 to >4.45 pts Excellent 90%–100% The response accurately and clearly describes the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change they selected and accurately and clearly explains the goals of the search they conducted.
4.45 to >3.95 pts Good 80%–89% The response adequately describes the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change they selected and accurately explains the goals of the search they conducted.
3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair 70%–79% The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change they selected and inaccurately or vaguely explains the goals of the search they conducted.
3.45 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% The response inaccurately and vaguely describes the organizational type and gap in practice or practice change they selected and inaccurately and vaguely explains the goals of the search they conducted, or it is missing.
5 pts
Describe your process of searching the evidence. Be specific and provide examples. Include the following: • Which database(s) did they select? Why did they choose them? • Which key words did they select? Why did you choose them? o Describe the limits and filters used to find the most accurate evidence.
10 to >8.9 pts Excellent 90%–100% The response accurately and clearly describes their process of searching the evidence as explained in the criteria.
8.9 to >7.9 pts Good 80%–89% The response adequately describes their process of searching the evidence as explained in the criteria.
7.9 to >6.9 pts Fair 70%–79% The response inaccurately or vaguely summarizes each of the articles selected. … OR … The response summarizes < 3 articles.
6.9 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% The response inaccurately and vaguely summarizes each of the articles selected, or it is missing.
10 pts
Describe your process of appraising the evidence you identified. Be specific and provide examples. Include the following: • How many articles did you find? • Based on what criteria did you decide on the three recent (within the last five years), peer-reviewed articles that you selected?
20 to >17.8 pts Excellent 90%–100% The response accurately and clearly describes their process of appraising the evidence they identified as explained in the criteria.
17.8 to >15.8 pts Good 80%–89% The response adequately describes their process of appraising the evidence they identified as explained in the criteria.
15.8 to >13.8 pts Fair 70%–79% The response inaccurately or vaguely describes their process of appraising the evidence they identified as explained in the criteria.
13.8 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% The response inaccurately and vaguely describes their process of appraising the evidence they identified as explained in the criteria or it is missing.
20 pts
Include copies of your completed Appendix G2, along with the Appendices E1, E2, or E3 that you completed as appropriate for each of the articles you selected.
30 to >26.7 pts Excellent 90%–100% The response includes accurate and clear copies of their completed Appendix G2, along with the Appendices E1, E2, or E3 that you completed as appropriate for each of the articles they selected.
26.7 to >23.7 pts Good 80%–89% The response includes adequate copies of their completed Appendix G2, along with the Appendices E1, E2, or E3 that you completed as appropriate for each of the articles they selected.
23.7 to >20.7 pts Fair 70%–79% The response includes inaccurate or vague copies of their completed Appendix G2, along with the Appendices E1, E2, or E3 that you completed as appropriate for each of the articles they selected.
20.7 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% The response includes inaccurate and vague copies of their completed Appendix G2, along with the Appendices E1, E2, or E3 that you completed as appropriate for each of the articles they selected. or it is missing.
30 pts

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:

Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
5 to >4.45 pts Excellent 90%–100% Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. 90% of the time. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4.45 to >3.95 pts Good 80%–89% Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.
3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair 70%–79% Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 70% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
3.45 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 70% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
5 pts
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.45 pts Excellent 90%–100% Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4.45 to >3.95 pts Good 80%–89% Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair 70%–79% Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.45 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.45 pts Excellent 90%–100% Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4.45 to >3.95 pts Good 80%–89% Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.95 to >3.45 pts Fair 70%–79% Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3.45 to >0 pts Poor 0%–69% Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts

Total Points:  80

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