Purpose 

The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice. (POs #4 and #8)
 
Due Date
Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity.
 
Total Points Possible
150 Points
Requirements
The paper will include the following.

1. Clinical question
   1. Description of problem
   2. Significance of problem
   3. Purpose of paper
2. Description of findings
   1. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-Colleg
   2. Describe
      1. Concepts
      2. Methods used

• Participants

1. Instruments including reliability and validity
2. Answer to “Purpose” question
3. Identify next step for group

3. Conclusion of paper
4. Format
   1. Correct grammar and spelling

Use of headings for each section

1. Use of APA format (sixth edition)
2. Page length: three pages

PREPARING THE PAPER

1. Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group.
2. Paper should include a title page and a reference page.

 

Directions and Assignment Criteria

Assignment Criteria	Points	%	Description
Problem	20	13%	1. Problem is described: What is the focus of your group’s work?2. Significance of the problem is described: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations. 3. Purpose of your paper: What will your paper do or describe? “The purpose of this paper is to . . .”   **Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1, the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your work from paper 1 for items 1 and 2 above, including any suggestions for improvement provided as feedback. Item 3 above should be specific to this paper.
Description ofFindings: Summary	20	13%	Summarize the basics of each article in a matrix table that appears in the appendix.
Description ofFindings: Description	60	41%	Describe in the body of the paper the following.·        What concepts have been studied? ·        What methods have been used? ·        Who are the participants or members of the samples? ·        What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? ·        How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? ·        What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
Description ofFindings: Description	60	41%	Describe in the body of the paper the following.·        What concepts have been studied? ·        What methods have been used? ·        Who are the participants or members of the samples? ·        What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? ·        How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able to answer your question? ·        What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s work.
Format	30	20%	1.    Correct grammar and spelling2.    Use headings for each section: Problem, Synthesis of the Literature (Concepts, Methods, Participants, Instruments, Implications for Future Work), Conclusion. 3.    APA format (sixth ed.): Appendices follow references. 4.    Paper length: Three pages