Consistent practice for pressure ulcer prevention in long-term older people care: A quasi-experimental intervention study
EBP Project – Finding the Evidence
Assignment Instructions
In this assignment, students will be asked to create the initial steps of an evidence based practice project using your topic and the article you found in Finding a Quantitative Nursing Research Article II (so long as it was approved). You will also need your PICO(T) question that was approved in the Topic and PICO(T) Question assignment. The student will locate several additional resources to answer their PICO question, and write this information into a paper using APA style. Please click on the link below for more information, and watch your due dates and times carefully. For additional help, use the Module 4 discussion board. There is a six page limit to this paper, but that does not include the cover page or references.
Finding the Evidence Paper Instructions v2-1.docx
Be very careful not to plagiarize in this assignment. Remember, if you use a source and do not cite it, that is plagiarism. If you have a direct quote from any source and it is not clearly indicated as a quote in your paper, then even if you cite it that is plagiarism. IF SEVEN OR MORE WORDS ARE THE SAME AS ANY SOURCE THAT IS A QUOTE AND MUST BE MARKED AS SUCH. If you only change one or two words from the source but keep the order of the ideas the same as in the original, that is plagiarism. Go back to the plagiarism tutorial or ask a librarian if you have any questions. Any instances of plagiarism detected will result in your failing the course and being referred to the Office of Community Standards.Submit your EBP Project – Finding the Evidence assignment and your nursing quantitative research article to the link above.
LATE PAPERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AFTER THE SUBMISSION LINK CLOSES ON MONDAY OF WEEK #5 AT 2359.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A PAPER, YOU CANNOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE SHARING THE EVIDENCE ASSIGNMENT IN MODULE FIVE.
Rubric
Evidence Based Practice Project:Finding the Evidence
Evidence Based Practice Project:Finding the Evidence
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial PICO question completed / nursing research article selected.
5 to >3.0 pts
Accomplished
Research article is a quantitative article, nursing focused, and is 5 years or less from current publication date. Article must be uploaded as a pdf file. Please note: if you forget to upload your nursing quantitative research article, a 5 point penalty will be applied to your paper
3 to >2.0 pts
Proficient
Research article is a quantitative article that is nursing focused but is greater than 5 years old.
2 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Research article is not nursing focused or is a qualitative article, systematic review, meta-synthesis, meta-analysis, meta-summary, integrative review, clinical information article or “how-to†article. No article uploaded.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpening Paragraph(Paragraph #1)
10 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished
Introduction statement(s) present. PICO question with all elements present. Statement of importance with two facts such as costs, morbidity, mortality, safety. Include related statistics with citation and is 5 years or less from current publication date.
8 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
No introduction statement(s). PICO statement is incomplete. Statement of importance incomplete or missing. Citation is incomplete or missing.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
No introduction statement(s). PICO statement grossly incomplete or missing. Statement of importance missing. No citation
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneral Format
5 to >4.0 pts
Completely met
Paper is six pages or less. Paper includes the following headings: Summary of Research Article, Major Variables, Strengths and Weaknesses, Practice Guideline, Fourth Resource, Conclusion 5 points
4 to >0.0 pts
Partially met
Paper more than six pages, headings missing, or incorrect headings. 4 – 1 points
0 pts
Not met
Paper greater than six pages and headings missing or incorrect.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary paragraph for your nursing quantitative research article. (Paragraph #2)
15 to >14.0 pts
Accomplished
Correctly identified design, sampling method, and setting of study. Identified major findings of study. Major findings include information from the Results and / or Discussion sections. Major findings clearly tied to PICO question. Facts connected to your nursing practice.
14 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Design, sampling method, or setting incorrect. Identified findings are not the most important findings. Only one finding includes results or discussion sections. Major findings not clearly tied to PICO question. Facts not clearly connected to your nursing practice.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Design, sampling method, and setting not identified. No major findings clearly identified from the article. No findings from the results or discussion sections No attempt to connect the major findings from the article back to the PICO question. No attempt to connect the major findings from the article back to your nursing practice.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMajor research variables (Paragraph #3)
10 to >9.0 pts
Accomplished
All major research variables included. Conceptual definition for each variable mentioned or its absence noted. Operational definition for each variable mentioned. Correct level of measurement given for each variable.
9 to >0.0 pts
Proficient
Some major variables missing or variables included that are not actually major research variables. Incorrect or missing conceptual or operational definitions. Incorrect or missing levels of measurement.
0 pts
Needs Improvement
Paragraph missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTwo additional strengths or weaknesses from your nursing quantitative research article. (Paragraph #4)
10 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished
Two strengths or two weaknesses or one strength and one weakness are specifically identified from your nursing quantitative research article. The student choices for strengths / weaknesses must focus on the methods used by the authors for sampling, measurement methods used (ex. a questionnaire), or how the data was collected (data collection) with examples from the student’s research article.
8 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Only one strength / or weakness explained well with second strength / weakness only identified. Strengths / weaknesses not based on sample, measurement methods, or data collection.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Strength / weaknesses identified are not based on these three critique skills. No strengths / weaknesses identified.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical practice guideline summary.(Paragraph #5)
10 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished
Name and specific website of the clinical practice guideline and specific website identified. Guideline is the most recent version or published within the past five years. Three facts clearly identified that were found within the guideline and relate to the practice of a BSN. Facts clearly tied to PICO question. Facts connected to your nursing practice.
8 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Name of the clinical practice guideline or website not clearly identified. Fewer than three facts clearly identified that were found within the guideline or facts not specifically related to the practice of the nurse. Facts vaguely tied to PICO question. Facts vaguely connected to your nursing practice.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Name of the clinical practice guideline and website not stated. What is given is not a clinical practice guideline. No clearly identified facts from the guideline. Facts not tied to PICO question or nursing practice.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome“Fourth resource†summary.(Paragraph #6)
10 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished
Three facts clearly identified from the fourth resource which is 5 years or less from current publication date. Facts clearly tied to PICO question. Facts connected to your nursing practice.
8 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Less than three facts clearly identified from the fourth resource. Facts not clearly tied to PICO question. Facts not clearly connected your nursing practice.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
No facts clearly identified from the fourth resource. Fourth resource is not an academic source. No attempt to connect facts from the fourth resource back to the PICO question. No attempt to connect facts from the fourth resource back to your nursing practice.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClosing Paragraph(s)(Paragraph #7, and #8 if needed)
10 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished
PICO question is restated. A summary of what was learned (from all sources) is present. Sources are cited. Recommendations for practice are offered.
8 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Missing one or more of the following elements: PICO question. A summary of what was learned. Recommendations for practice.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
No PICO question. Poor or no attempt to summarize information from the resources. No / vague recommendations for practice are offered.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style and Formatting
15 to >0.0 pts
Accomplished
APA formatting for this paper will follow the guidelines for general formatting, in text-citations, margins, headings (if desired) alignment and line spacing, font type and size, paragraph indentation, page headers, and the reference page as explained in the 7th edition of the APA Manual. Helpful Hints: • Do not use 1st person in a formal paper. • Do not use direct quotes, instead summarize and paraphrase what you are reading. Multiple quotes (more than two) will receive multiple point deductions. These deductions are separate from the 15 points for APA. In other words, there is no limit to the number of points that can be deducted for excess direct quotes. • Please do not forget to use the approved CONHI cover page. • Check your references format before submitting your paper. A ten-point deduction will be applied to your paper if the References page is omitted. The first time an APA error is discovered, it will be pointed out to you and a point will be deducted from your paper. Maximum number of points deducted for APA errors: 15 points
0 pts
Needs Improvement
APA formatting for this paper will follow the guidelines for general formatting, in text-citations, margins, headings (if desired) alignment and line spacing, font type and size, paragraph indentation, page headers, and the reference page as explained in the 7th edition of the APA Manual. Helpful Hints: • Do not use 1st person in a formal paper. • Do not use direct quotes, instead summarize and paraphrase what you are reading. Multiple quotes (more than two) will receive multiple point deductions. These deductions are separate from the 15 points for APA. In other words, there is no limit to the number of points that can be deducted for excess direct quotes. • Please do not forget to use the approved CONHI cover page. The first time an APA error is discovered, it will be pointed out to you and a point will be deducted from your paper. Maximum number of points deducted for APA errors: 15 points
0 pts
Proficient
APA formatting for this paper will follow the guidelines for general formatting, in text-citations, margins, headings (if desired) alignment and line spacing, font type and size, paragraph indentation, page headers, and the reference page as explained in the 7th edition of the APA Manual. Helpful Hints: • Do not use 1st person in a formal paper. • Do not use direct quotes, instead summarize and paraphrase what you are reading. Multiple quotes (more than two) will receive multiple point deductions. These deductions are separate from the 15 points for APA. In other words, there is no limit to the number of points that can be deducted for excess direct quotes. • Please do not forget to use the approved CONHI cover page. The first time an APA error is discovered, it will be pointed out to you and a point will be deducted from your paper. Maximum number of points deducted for APA errors: 15 points
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExcessive Direct Quotes
0 pts
More Than Two Direct Quotes
Five points will be deducted for each direct quote in excess of two.
0 pts
No More Than Two Direct Quotes
0 pts
Total Points: 100
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