This is a literature revuew for a PICOT question using 4 sources this is the information provided by the school.
Instructions
- A literature review is not an annotated bibliography in which you summarize briefly each article that you have reviewed.
- While a summary of what you have read is contained within the literature review, it goes well beyond merely summarizing professional literature.
- It focuses on a specific topic of interest and includes your critical analysis of the relationship among different works, and relating this research to your work.
- In this case, your work will be your capstone project.
- It may be written as a stand-alone paper or to provide a theoretical framework and rationale for a research study (such as a thesis or dissertation).
- Your literature review will be written as a standalone paper.
Below is information about the structure of the literature review, finding credible information for research assignments, formulating research questions, search strategies and a literature review template:
Ruberic
15 ptsExemplaryIdentifies/addresses a relevant topic and a thesis that provides direction for the content that is engaging and thought provoking. The thesis clearly and concisely states the position, premise, or hypothesis and is consistently the focal point throughout the presentation. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and careful, critical analysis of the research topic and thesis (argument). Compares/contrasts perspectives, considers counter arguments or opposing positions, and draws original and thoughtful conclusions with future implications.
15 ptsExemplaryProvides five current, peer-reviewed sources that present accurate, distinguishing evidence and effectively integrate the main concept into the assignment. Sources are relevant, accurate, current (less than 5 years old) and reliable, reflecting and validating the strength of the content.
15 ptsExemplaryContent is effectively organized. Ideas are arranged logically, flows smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, citations, references, etc.). For a slide presentation, the design, font size, style, and spacing are optimal for audience viewing
15 ptsExemplaryContent is well written and uses standard English characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, or formatting errors. APA guidelines for formatting are consistently followed. Includes in-text citations and references that are written correctly.
Example (The example is also attached it needs to be APA)
For the title page, follow the guidelines below. Information without brackets should remain as written. The learner should replace the information within the brackets with the requested information, and all prior information and brackets should be removed.
Literature Review
[Remove brackets & insert Your Full Name Here]
Nightingale College
[Remove brackets & insert Your Course Number, Section & Course Title]
[Remove brackets & insert Your instructors name using Professor or Dr. ________]
[Remove brackets & insert Month, Day, Year this is the date the assignment is due, not the date it is submitted]
Prior to submitting your paper, make sure to remove all instructions in brackets on the following pages.
Literature Review
[The introduction to the paper must be at least 5 sentences with 1 in-text citation, a fully stated purpose statement, and PICOT Question. In this section, introduce the topic to the reader. Indicate why the selected topic is important and why it is important to conduct a literature review as part of the project. Make sure the PICOT question is written as a quality improvement question, not a research question and that it contains all components of PICOT. End this section stating, “The purpose of this paper is … “]
Project Proposal Topic
[The project proposal section must be at least 1 fully formed paragraph (at least 5 sentences in length) with in-text citations. In this section, present an overview of the topic by discussing the topic in general. Consider providing some background information and describing the gap (current practice versus best practice) in nursing practice that was identified. Consider using statistics here to reinforce the point.]
Methods of Searching
[This section must be at least 1 fully formed paragraph (at least 5 sentences in length).This section should describe how the literature search was conducted. For example: A literature review was conducted using both electronic and manual resources… Describe how the search for literature was conducted by explaining what databases or search engines were used to find the peer-reviewed articles. Describe what keywords were used; what date range was used to obtain the most current information (remember they must be less than 5 years old); what things were excluded (example: blogs, websites with biased information, etc).]
Review of the Literature
[There must be at least 5 fully formed paragraphs (at least 5 sentences in length) with 5 in-text citations that correlate with the current, peer-reviewed references used. This will be the bulk of the review. Organization of the material here is important. In one paragraph for each of the 5 current, peer-reviewed articles, elaborate on the relation to the project topic/PICOT question, as well as what best practices were identified. Integrate key details of each article, demonstrating a clear understanding of the content reviewed. Consider the main takeaways after reading each article as they relate to the project project/intervention. This section should outline details of each article and also include the learners insight as they relate to the project and PICOT. Also include any other pertinent information about the topic that was discussed in the articles chosen.]
Findings
[This section must be at least 2 fully formed paragraphs (at least 5 sentences in length) with in-text citations. In this section, provide a summary of the most significant findings found in the Review of the Literature section. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the literature (for example, small sample sizes that limit the validity of the findings or conclusions that you disagree with as an evaluator); and identify any gaps in the literature found. Begin with The literature has shown…]
Conclusion
[The section should be at least 1 paragraph (at least 5 sentences in length), summarize at least 3 key points, and contain at least 1 in-text citation. Provide a thorough summary with at least 3 key points. Although not required, it is suggested learners restate the PICOT question in this section, so the reader is drawn to refocus on the topic/question.]
References
[There must be at least 5 current (within the last 5 years), peer-reviewed references. Use APA-7 formatting specific to reference type, including (but not limited to) alphabetical order and hanging indent. Specific reference examples have been discussed in the webinars.]