PICOT

see attached

• Develop an evidence-based research question. Construct it using the PICOT

question format. Click the infographic below to guide you in this format.

• Conduct and summarize a mini-literature review utilizing the best, most current,

evidence-based research relating to your phenomenon of interest. Your review should

make use of at least three scholarly resources published within the last five years.

• Your mini-literature review should be cited in APA (7th ed.) style and be at least three

pages in length.

• If you can, correlate your research to a problem or scenario that could be encountered

in your specific APRN role.

NURS 660 PICOT Research Question with Brief Literature Review Rubric

NURS 660 PICOT Research Question with Brief Literature Review Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Introduction/Topic

25 to >20.5 pts
Clearly identifies the proposed phenomenon of
interest and provides a background of the topic and
purpose of the paper.

25
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Formation
of PICOT Question

25 to >20.5 pts
Accurately construct the PICOT question in a logical
sequence.

25
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Literature
Review Process

20 to >16.4 pts
Conducts a literature review providing evidence
from scholarly resources to support claims using a
minimum of three sources published in the last five
years. Appraises and discusses the results of the
research evidence in a logical sequence and
accurately identifies the level of the research
evidence using commonly used grading tools; i.e.,
USPSTF Grading Definitions (identify tool and
include as an appendix).

20
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Conclusion 10 to >8.2 pts

Provides a logical and organized conclusion
summarizing the essential points of the paper. No
additional/new information is presented in the
conclusion.

10
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Scholarly
Writing/APA Format

10 to >8.2 pts
Organized flow, logical progression of ideas and claims
with supporting evidence from professionally
legitimate sources. Contains a balanced and relevant
presentation of information, free from grammatical
and spelling errors, and adheres to assignment length
of five typed, double-spaced pages (not including the
reference list and appendices), and APA format.

10
pts

Total Points: 90

Week 8 PICOT Research Question with Brief Literature Review