Module 4 Assignment: Literature Matrix and Synthesis Guidelines and Rubric
Module 4 Assignment: Literature Matrix and Synthesis Guidelines and Rubric Purpose
As a master’s-prepared advance practice nurse you will have many opportunities to lead evidence-based change in practice. The deliverable at the end of this program is a completed evidence-based process improvement project prepared for dissemination. The beginning steps of developing an evidence-based practice improvement project include creating a clinical or practice question and searching literature. The purpose of this assessment is to use the clinical or practice question developed in NR520 and conduct a literature search for articles that answer and/or explain the clinical or practice question. Students will conduct a literature search in relevant databases and complete a literature matrix table. Students will also provide a short summary synthesizing their evidence.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
- CO 1: Apply leadership and management theories, concepts, and models as a foundation for planned change within healthcare delivery settings. (PO 4,5)
- CO 2: Determine the need for planned change that improves health and organizational outcomes based on a comprehensive needsassessment (PO 4,5)
- CO 3: Create a plan to lead and evaluate an evidence-informed change initiative in order to promote practice-related outcomes (PO 4,5)
Suggested Due Date
This assignment has a suggested due date of Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of Module 4.
Final due date is Sunday 11:59 pm MT at the end of Module 7.
Total Points Possible: 180 points
Assignment Overview
For this assignment, students will use the clinical or practice question developed in NR520 and conduct a literature search for articles that answer and/or explain the clinical or practice question. Students will conduct a literature search in relevant databases and complete a literature matrix table. Students will also provide a short summary synthesizing their evidence.
Assignment Instructions
- Review clinical/practice question developed in NR520. You might choose to modify or change the clinical/practice question.
- Conduct a literature search in databases appropriate for the identified clinical/practice question.
- Select ten (10) scholarly articles published within the past five years.
- Complete the Literature Matrix Table
- In a summary, synthesize your findings from the reviewed evidence and include in Part II of the Literature Matrix.
- Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
- Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.
- Written portions of this assignment must use appropriate citation of sources, and references must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
- Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the APA Manual (current edition).
- Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper, rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59pm. (You cannot revise your APA for a higher grade in that category)
Literature Matrix and Synthesis Writing Services
Assignment Criteria
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Assessment Criteria |
Points |
% |
Description |
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Part I of the Literature Matrix Table |
85 |
47 |
Complete the Literature Matrix Table. All columns are completed. Ten (10) articles are provided. Articles selected address or answer the clinical/practice question. Articles selected are scholarly and published within the past five years. |
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Part II Synthesis of Evidence |
85 |
47 |
Summary and synthesis of findings is included on the form addressing how the articles answered the EBP question. |
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Graduate-level Writing Style |
10 |
6 |
· Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure · Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing · Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person · Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) · Correct APA format for the following: o Font style and size o Margins and spacing o Headings; subheadings o Citation and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
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Total |
180 |
100% |
A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
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Assessment Criteria |
Distinguished
(100%)
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Exceeds
(92%)
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Proficient
(84%)
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Needs Improvement
(0)
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Part I of the Literature Matrix Table |
85 Points |
78 Points |
71 Points |
0 Points |
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Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: · Completes all columns of the Literature Matrix Table · Provides ten (10) articles · Articles are scholarly and published within the past five years · Articles address or answer clinical/practice question
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Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: · Completes all columns of the Literature Matrix Table · Provides ten (10) articles · Articles are scholarly and published within the past five years · Articles address or answer clinical/practice question
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Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: · Completes all columns of the Literature Matrix Table · Provides ten (10) articles · Articles are scholarly and published within the past five years · Articles address or answer clinical/practice question |
Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: · Completes all columns of the Literature Matrix Table · Provides ten (10) articles · Articles are scholarly and published within the past five years · Articles address or answer clinical/practice question |
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Part II Synthesis of Evidence |
85 Points |
78 Points |
71 Points |
0 Points |
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Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner: · Assesses and assimilates consistencies in findings · At least two-three paragraphs of information is presented · Addresses how articles answered the EBP question. · Synthesis is thorough and presented in at least two-three paragraphs. |
Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial: · Assesses and assimilates consistencies in findings · At least two-three paragraphs of information is presented · Addresses how articles answered the EBP question. · Synthesis is thorough and presented in at least two-three paragraphs. |
Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas: · Assesses and assimilates consistencies in findings · At least two-three paragraphs of information is presented · Addresses how articles answered the EBP question. · Synthesis is thorough and presented in at least two-three paragraphs. |
Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas: · Assesses and assimilates consistencies in findings · At least two-three paragraphs of information is presented · Addresses how articles answered the EBP question. · Synthesis is thorough and presented in at least two-three paragraphs. |
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Graduate-level Writing Style |
10 Points |
9 Points |
8 Points |
0 Points |
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Distinguished graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting all of the following criteria with 0-1 errors total: · Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure · Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing · Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person · Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) · Correct APA format for the following: o Font style and size o Margins and spacing o Headings; subheadings o Citation and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
Graduate-level writing style exceeds expectations as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 2-4 errors total: · Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure · Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing · Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person · Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) · Correct APA format for the following: o Font style and size o Margins and spacing o Headings; subheadings o Citation and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
Proficient graduate-level writing style is evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 5-7 errors, total: · Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure · Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing · Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person · Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) · Correct APA format for the following: o Font style and size o Margins and spacing o Headings; subheadings o Citation and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
Graduate-level writing style needs improvement as evidenced by meeting the following criteria with 8 or more errors, total: · Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure · Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing · Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person · Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) · Correct APA format for the following: o Font style and size o Margins and spacing o Headings; subheadings o Citation and referencing sources o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers) |
