Reading, understanding, and appreciating original nursing research literature is essential for evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2018).
Purpose
This assignment provides a learning activity for students to read an original research study and complete a worksheet to demonstrate understanding of the study purpose, design, sample, data collection, analysis, limitations, conclusions, and the importance of reading research literature.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)
CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 & 8)
CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4, 8)
CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 & 8)
Due Date
Submit the completed RRL Worksheet by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.
Points
This assignment is worth 200 points.
Assignment Directions:
- Read over each of the following directions, the required Reading Research Literature worksheet, and grading rubric.
- Download and complete the required Reading Research Literature (RRL) worksheet (Links to an external site.).
- Download or access the required article. The required article must be used. O’Connor, M., Tanner, P. , Miller, L., Watts, K., & Musiello, T. (2017). Detecting distress: Introducing routine screening in a gynecological cancer setting. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(1), 79-85. Retrieved from https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
(Links to an external site.) - You must use the grading rubric to ensure you are meeting all grading criteria of the worksheet.
- You are required to complete the worksheet using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.). Click on the envelope at the top of the page.
- Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and in-text APA formatting.
- Submit the completed Reading Research Literature Worksheet to the Week 6 Assignment.
Reminder
Before preparing your assignment, please review this “Crediting Sources Made Simple (Links to an external site.)“ resource. This tool is intended to help you understand scholarly writing, APA, referencing, and crediting. Please reach out to your instructor with any questions as you prepare your assignment.
**Academic Integrity**
Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.
By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Please see the grading criteria and rubrics on this page.
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References
American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN). (2008). Executive summary: The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice (2008). Retrieved from http://www.aacnnursing.org/Education-Resources/AAC…
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (2018). Quality and safety education for nurses competencies. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/#e…
Rubric
NR439 Reading Research Literature Worksheet Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose of the StudyUsing information from the required article and mostly your words, thoroughly summarize the purpose of the study. Describe what the study is about. Provide details. |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeType of Research & the DesignUsing information from the required article and your own words, summarize the description of the type of research and the design of the study. Include how it supports the purpose (aim or intent) of the study. Provide details. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSampleUsing information from the required article and your own words, summarize the population (sample) for the study; include key characteristics, sample size, sampling technique. Provide details. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData CollectionUsing information from the required article and your own words, summarize one data that was collected and how the data was collected from the study. Provide details. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData AnalysisUsing information from the required article and your own words, summarize one of the data analysis/ tests performed or one method of data analysis from the study; include what you know/learned about the descriptive or statistical test or data analysis method. Provide details. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitationsUsing information from the required article and your own words, summarize one limitation reported in the study. Provide details. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFindings/DiscussionUsing information from the required article and your own words, summarize one of the authors’ findings/discussion reported in the study. Include one interesting detail you learned from reading the study. Provide details. |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReading Research LiteratureSummarize why it is important for you to read and understand research literature. Summarize what you learned from completing the reading research literature activity worksheet. Provide details. |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing, Mechanics, Organization, Spelling, Sentence Structure, Grammar |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA In-Text Formatting for Cited Sentences |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired RRL Worksheet and Required Article Use |
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0.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction |
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0.0 pts |
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Total Points: 200.0 |
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