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LOCATING AND CRITICALLY ANALYZING PRIMARY RESEARCH ARTICLES
What steps do you take to locate primary and peer-reviewed research articles when performing a literature search?
What resources are available to you to engage in a meaningful and successful literature search?
As you have explored throughout this course, Walden University provides vast resources for student support to ensure success in their academic program of study. When it comes to research and using Library resources, several support mechanisms are available to you as well.
Taking the first step to think about a research topic or area of interest and filtering that topic using a series of keywords and operations will be a fundamental component for performing a literature search in Walden Library’s databases. While the ultimate goal is to produce a set or results that match your search criteria, you must keep in mind that that the quality of the research articles obtained will likely vary. Thus, you must critically examine and analyze the aims of the research produced and how it aligns, confirms, or negates your topic or area of research. As you develop proficiency in this area, you will discover that you can extract content themes and frameworks to enhance future research and the need to identify additional research support.
For this Assignment, consult the Walden Library webinars and resources provided. These resources serve as a general good first step for performing literature searches and engaging with the databases of research available to you. Think about a research topic or area of interest to focus on for this Assignment. Then, search the Walden Library to locate and retrieve peer-reviewed research articles that pertain to your topic or area of interest.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE:
Review the Walden Library webinars presented in the media Learning Resources for this week.
Then, search the Walden Library and locate three peer-reviewed primary research articles that pertain to your practice area and are of particular interest to you.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (6 PARAGRAPHS)
Write a 6-paragraph APA-formatted paper in which you do the following:
Write a 1-pararaph introduction of how you conducted your literature search and the databases consulted in your search in relation to your practice area or area of interest. Be specific and provide examples.
Write a 1-paragraph summary of each of the articles you have selected (a total of 3 paragraphs).
Write 1 paragraph that synthesizes the three articles using a scholarly voice.
Write a final paragraph in which you discuss the differences between summarizing and synthesizing research. Be specific and provide examples.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 9
Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 9.
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Rubric
NURS_8002_Module4_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_8002_Module4_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a 1-paragraph introduction of how you conducted your literature search and the databases consulted in your search in relation to your practice area or area of interest. Be specific and provide examples.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response accurately and clearly introduces in detail how the literature search was conducted in relation to the practice area or area of interest selected, including a detailed descriiption of the literature search process and the databases consulted. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the introduction and process described.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response accurately introduces how the literature search was conducted in relation to the practice area or area of interest selected, including an accurate descriiption of the literature search process and the databases consulted. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the introduction and process described.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response inaccurately or vaguely introduces how the literature search was conducted in relation to the practice area or area of interest selected, including an inaccurate or vague descriiption of the literature search process and the databases consulted. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the introduction and process described.
13 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response inaccurately and vaguely introduces how the literature search was conducted in relation to the practice area or area of interest selected, including an inaccurate and vague descriiption of the literature search process and the databases consulted, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the introduction and process describes, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a 1-paragraph summary of each of the articles you have selected (a total of 3 paragraphs).
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response accurately and clearly summarizes in detail each of the articles selected.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response accurately summarizes each of the articles selected.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response inaccurately or vaguely summarizes each of the articles selected. … OR … The response summarizes < 3 articles. 13 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response inaccurately and vaguely summarizes each of the articles selected, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite 1 paragraph that synthesizes the 3 articles using a scholarly voice.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response comprehensively and fully synthesizes the content from the 3 articles selected that accurately and clearly support in detail the practice area or area of interest selected.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response synthesizes the content from the 3 articles selected that accurately supports the practice area or area of interest selected.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response inaccurately or vaguely synthesizes content from the articles selected that may lend support to the practice area or area of interest selected.
17 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response inaccurately and vaguely synthesizes content from the 3 articles selected that does not lend support to the practice area or area of interest selected, or it is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a final paragraph in which you discuss the differences between summarizing and synthesizing research. Be specific and provide examples.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the differences between summarizing and synthesizing research. … The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the differences explained.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response accurately explains the differences between summarizing and synthesizing research. … The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the differences explained.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the differences between summarizing and synthesizing research. … The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the differences explained.
13 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the differences between summarizing and synthesizing research, or it is missing. … The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the differences explained, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriiptive.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. ... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
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Walden University. (2021). DNP capstone resources NURS 8702 and NURS 8703Links to an external site.. Office of Research and Doctoral Studies. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/research-center/program-documents/dnp-8702-8703
Walden University. (n.d.). Subject research: Nursing.Links to an external site. Walden Library. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/subject/nursing
Walden University. (n.d.). Using evidence: Synthesis.Links to an external site. Writing Center. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/synthesis
Westlake, C. (2012). Practical tips for literature synthesis. Clinical Nurse Specialist,Links to an external site. 26(5), 244–249. https://doi.org/10.1097/NUR.0b013e318263d766
Required Media
Review the following Media Resources available from the Walden Library:
Walden University. (n.d.). Library webinar archives: Nursing.Links to an external site. Walden Library. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/nursing
“Introduction to Nursing Research in the Walden Library”
“Advanced Nursing Research Library Lab”
APA format with references