Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities and Threats (SCOT)

Module 2 Assignment: Information Retrieval Paper – Part 1

Submit by 2359 (CT) Saturday at the close of Module 2.

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Date:

Overview: “Information Retrieval Paper – Part 1”

This Module you will begin to develop an Information Retrieval Paper. This assignment focuses on identifying appropriate evidence-based nursing practices related to specific problems you may identify as you work in the healthcare/workplace setting.

The goals of an Information Retrieval Paper are to (1) practice using APA format, (2) summarize and examine the strengths and limitations of research articles, and (3) prepare you for the Nursing Research Course where you will write a research paper using the skills you have learned completing this Information Retrieval Paper. Each week, you are using the template provided, do not create a new word document.

As a part of your Information Retrieval Paper, you will begin the development of a research question using PICO format. Chapter 9 of the Role Development textbook explains PICO. Be sure to develop your research question and then just below your research question delineate what the P, I, C, and O components of your question are.

For this Assignment you will –

· Identify a clinical problem

· Establish a PICO question

· Prepare a Title Page in proper APA format

· Identify three peer-reviewed articles

· Summarize each article using APA format.

Resources

APA Modules:

1). UTA Library formatting guide : click the left-hand side menu under “home” to find resources and examples to help you. Please note, we are using the Professional Paper guidelines.

https://libguides.uta.edu/apa/home

2). Purdue Writing Center: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

Performance Objectives

· Identify a clinical problem in your workplace setting.

· Develop an appropriate research question using PICO criteria and format.

· Summarize 3 peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles/literature related to your clinical problem and research question.

· In order to receive credit all selected articles should be published from within the past 5 years.

· Use correct grammar, punctuation, and APA format expected in writing professional papers.

Rubric and PICO Format

Use this rubric to guide work on the assignment, “Information Retrieval Paper, Part 1.”

The research question must be stated in PICO format. See Chapter 9 of the Role Development textbook for the formatting. Be sure to address all four PICO components of the question.

Task



Accomplished

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Task #1- Problem Identification Research Question Rationale for Question

Must be constructed in the PICO format.

(Total 40 points)

Identifies a clinical problem in the workplace that would be under a nurse’s control in 2-3 well written sentences (15 points)

Clearly states question and completes PICO format. Problem, Intervention, Comparator, and Outcome is appropriately stated. (15 points)

Clearly explains why research question was chosen (10 points)

Identifies a clinical problem in the workplace but it is not under the control of a nurse OR problem is stated in 1 sentence (8 points)

Research question is stated and in PICO format but problem, intervention, comparator, and/or outcome are not clearly stated.

(12 points)

Rationale is not clearly stated for the selection of a research question. (8 points)

Does not clearly identify a clinical problem in the workplace.

(0 points)

Does not state question OR does not use PICO format when delineating the research question.

(5 points)

Provides no rationale for the selection of a research question. (0 points)

Task #2- Title Page (Total 10 points)

Develops title page components in APA format with no errors. (10 points)

Develops title page components in APA format with 1-2 errors. (7 points)

Does not use Title Page or creates title page with more than 3 errors. (0 pts)

Task #3- APA References and Summaries

Summarize peer-reviewed, evidence-based literature related to a clinical problem. (Total 30 points)

Use correct grammar, punctuation, and American Psychological Association (APA) format in writing professional papers. (Total 20 points)

Answers 2 questions in overview (Where did you search for articles? How did you decide what articles to include?)

(5 points)

Clearly and concisely summarizes 3 professional, peer-reviewed articles that address a research question. Articles have been published within the past 5 years. Note: Credit will not be given for any article used that is not within the 5 year timeframe. (25 points)

Consistently uses correct mechanics and APA format in writing professional papers (no errors).

(20 points)

Answers 1 question in overview

(3 points)

Briefly summarizes 3 professional, peer-reviewed articles that address a research question. However, summaries are not clearly stated leading to confusion of the article addressed. (20 points)

Uses correct mechanics and APA format in writing professional papers (1-3 errors).

(15points)

Does not respond in overview section

(0 points)

Summarizes 1 or 2 professional, peer-reviewed articles that address a research question. (15 points)

Information found are not peer reviewed journal articles OR Articles are > 5 years old

(5 points)

Does not use correct mechanics and/or APA format in writing papers (4-5 errors).

(10 points)

Does not use correct mechanics and/or APA format in writing papers (6 + errors).

(0 points)

Preview of Information Retrieval Paper Criteria

In this module’s assignment, you will take the initial steps in composing an Information Retrieval Paper that you will complete in Modules 3 and 4. You are only completing the highlighted red sections this week. Because the assignment will be submitted in sections, may want to look at the entire paper in the table below, this gives you can overall idea of the 3-part assignment.

Content Criteria

Timeline

Task #1- (Introduction)

A. Identification of clinical problem in a workplace setting

B. Research question stated correctly

PICO format

C. Rationale for question

D. Discussion board

E. Revision if necessary

Task #2-

Title page

Task #3-

Overview: Where did you search? How did you decide on the 3 articles?

Article #1- APA reference, summary

Article #2- APA reference, summary

Article #3- APA reference, summary

Tasks 1-3 To Be Completed Module 2 (Now)

Critical Analysis

Completeness of analysis

To Be Completed Module 3

Conclusion

Synthesis of key points for the 3 articles

To Be Completed Module 4

Reference Page

Alphabetized

Sources cited in APA format

References complete

To Be Completed Module 4

Task #1- Research Problem and Question using PICO Format

A. In the space below, identify the clinical problem in the workplace setting that will serve as the focus of your information retrieval paper. Make sure that the problem is one that would be under your complete control as a nurse. Summarize your thoughts, what would you like to see changed? Write 2-3 well written sentences for full credit.

Clinical Problem (Type in box below)

B. In the space below, compose a preliminary research question about the clinical problem that you identified in the workplace. Use this criteria in composing a preliminary research question:

– Question must relate to a clinical problem in the workplace.

– Question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.

– The issue to be studied is under your complete control as a nurse.

– The question is open ended.

Delineate the PICO components of your question.

Preliminary Research Question and Identified PICO Criteria (Type in box below)

· State your question

· Now, fill in the PICO format in each text box

P (problem) =

I (intervention) =

C (comparator) =

O (outcome) =

P (Problem) =

I (Intervention) =

C (Comparator) =

O (Outcome)=

C. Why did you chose this? Compose rationale below.

Rationale for Selecting the Research Question (Type in box below)

D. After completing this portion of the Assignment, go to this module’s Discussion, and follow the directions for sharing your research question. After receiving feedback from your colleagues, revise your research question, if necessary, in the space provided.

Revised Research Question (Type in box below)

E. Complete after participating in the discussion. Type your revised Research Question in the box provided below. If no revision is needed, please restate your question here.

Task #2- Title Page Components

In this part of the Assignment, you will complete the title page for your Information Retrieval Paper by using the example shown below.

***use the space on the page below as an example format- take the information, delete it, and replace with yours.

For additional guidance, refer to the UTA website to view title page guidelines-

· https://libguides.uta.edu/apa/title_page

1

This Should be Your Unique Title Which Summarizes Your Main Idea.

It Needs to be Title Case, Bold, Double Spaced and 3-4 Lines Down from the Top Margin.

Your Name

Institution Name

Course Number and Name

Faculty’s Name

Assignment Due Date

Task #3- APA References and Summaries

· Select three peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles that address your research question.

· Articles must be published within the past 5 years (unless it is a classic source).

· Compose an overview of your choice of the three articles. Answer these questions:

1. Where did you search for articles?

2. How did you decide what articles to include?

· Post references to the three articles in APA format.

· Summarize the article and how it addresses your research question.

Overview

Where did you search for articles? How did you decide what articles to include?

1). Where did you search for the articles?

2). How did you decide what articles to include?

Article 1

In the space below, post the reference for the first article in correct APA format.

In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format. Use scholarly writing to describe the article, the decision-making process you used to select the article, and how it addresses your research question. Use professional writing style.

Article 2

In the space below, post the reference for the second article in correct APA format.

In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format. Use scholarly writing to describe the article, the decision-making process you used to select the article, and how it addresses your research question. Use professional writing style.

Article 3

In the space below, post the reference for the third article in correct APA format.

In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format. Use scholarly writing to describe the article, the decision-making process you used to select the article, and how it addresses your research question. Use professional writing style.

Submit this Assignment Document into Canvas for grading.

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