05Dec
Week 3: RUA: Topic Search Strategy
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- Chamberlain RN-BSN, Nursing
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The Topic Search Strategy paper is the first of three related assignments in this course. It is due in Week 3. The purpose of this initial paper is to briefly describe your search strategies when identifying two articles that pertain to an evidence-based practice topic of interest.
Click here to download the assignment guidelines and rubric.
You will begin collaboration of the topic search in this week for assignments in Weeks 5 and 7 but the individual assignment will be due in Week 3.
Submit your assignment as indicated by the instructor on the Calendar.
NR449 RUA: Topic Search Strategy Guidelines
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Clinical Question
Required criteria
1. Describe the problem. What is the focus of your group’s work? 2. Explain the significance of the problem in terms of patient outcomes. 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. PICOT question in support of the group topic. 4. State the purpose of your paper. What will your paper do or describe? This is similar to a problem statement. "The purpose of this paper is to . . .” |
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45 pts |
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Levels of Evidence
Required criteria
1. Identify the type of question being asked (therapy, prognosis, meaning, etc.). 2. What is the best type of evidence to answer that question (e.g., RCT, cohort study, qualitative study, etc.)? |
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20 pts |
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Search Strategy
Required criteria
1. List search terms and results. 2. Databases used (start with the CU library). Link your search with the PICOT question described above. 3. Refinement decisions. As you did your search, what decisions did you make in refinement to get your required articles down to a reasonable number for review? Were any limits used? If so, what? 4. Identification of two (2) most relevant articles (primary sources published within the last 5 years). |
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65 pts |
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Organization and APA Style
Required criteria
1. Correct grammar and spelling. 2. Include a title page. 3. Use of headings for each section. 4. Clinical Question, Levels of Evidence, Search Strategy, and Conclusion 5. Adheres to current APA formatting and guidelines. 6. 3-4 pages in length, excluding title and reference pages. |
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30 pts |
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Total Points: 160
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