Required
Uniform Assignment:Analyzing Published Research

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:200 POINTS

REQUIREMENTS

The paper will include the following.

1. Clinical
question

a. Description
of problem

b. Significance
of problem

c. Purpose
of paper

2. Description
of findings

a.
Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as
found in Assignment Documents in e-College.

b.
Describe

i.
Concepts

ii.
Methods used

iii.
Participants

iv.
Instruments including reliability and validity

v.
Answer to “Purpose” question

vi.
Identify next step for group

3. Conclusion
of paper

4. Format

a. Correct
grammar and spelling

b. Use
of headings for each section

NR449 Evidence Based Practice

c. Use
of APA format (sixth edition)

d. 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.