nursing research

N3345 Transition to Professional Nursing
JBoyd 2017
Submit by 2359 Saturday at the close of Module 5 (Last week of the course)
Name Date:
Overview: “Information Retrieval Paper: Part 3”
This week, you will complete Part 3 of the Information Retrieval Paper, which you worked on in
Module 3 and 4. You are using the template provided, do not create a new word document.
So far, you have developed a research question, identified the PICO components of your research
question, included your rationale for selecting your research question, created a title page for your
paper in APA format, located three peer-reviewed articles, summarized each article in APA format,
and critically analyzed the articles.
In this module, you will summarize and synthesize the key points of the peer reviewed, evidence
based articles and develop a reference page in APA format.
RN-BSN Clinical Practice Experience Assignment: This clinical practice experience assignment
is considered part of AACN RN-BSN clinical practice experience (Direct/Indirect). Clinical
practice experiences may be known as clinical learning opportunities, clinical practice, clinical
strategies, clinical activities, experiential learning strategies, or practice. (AACN, 2012)
Reference: American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2012). Expectations for practice
experiences in the RN to baccalaureate curriculum [White paper]. RN-BSN-Expectations-WhitePaper.pdf
Be sure to review the previous assignments that relate to the Information Retrieval Paper.
Incorporate your Coach’s suggestions and corrections so you won’t make the same
mistakes again in this last section of the Information Retrieval Paper.
Performance Objectives:
• Synthesize the key points of peer reviewed, evidenced based articles.
• Develop a reference page in APA format.
• Use correct grammar, punctuation, and American Psychological Association (APA) format in
writing professional papers.
Rubric
Use this rubric to guide your work “Information Retrieval Paper, Part 3.”
Task

Accomplished Proficient Needs
Improvement
Missing
Information
Module 5 Assignment – Information Retrieval Paper, Part 3
N3345 Transition to Professional Nursing
JBoyd 2017
Week 5 Application:
“Information Retrieval
Paper: Part 3” (100
points total)
Task #1:
Conclusion: Summarize
Key Points (Total 60
points)
Key findings are
identified and
discussed relating to
the identified
research question
studied. Well written
with at least 3
sentences per topic.
Scholarly writing is
fully observed. (60
points)
Key findings are
identified and
minimally linked to
the identified
research question
studied. Two
sentences written
per topic and
scholarly writing is
predominately
observed. (40
points)
Key findings are not
fully identified or
discussed as related
to the peer research
question. One
sentence per topic
noted and scholarly
writing is not
observed. (20
points)
Does not
complete.
(0 points)
Task #2:
Reference Page and Intext Citations
(Total 40 points)
Correct Grammar and APA
Format are graded heavily.
References are cited
in APA format,
alphabetized and
complete.
(30 points)
Uses 3 properly
formatted in-text
citations to support
thoughts.
(10 points)
Uses correct
mechanics and APA
format in writing
professional papers
(1-2 APA errors).
(25 points)
Uses 2 properly
formatted in-text
citations to support
thoughts OR 1-2
APA errors r/t
citations
(7 points)
3-4 APA and/or
grammatical errors
noted.
(15 points)
Uses 1 properly
formatted in-text
citations to support
thoughts OR 3-4
APA errors r/t
citations
(3 points)
Does not use
correct
mechanics
and/or APA
format (more
than 5 APA and
grammatical
errors).
(0 points)
No use of intext citations to
support
thoughts OR >5
APA errors r/t
citations
(0 points)
Week 5 Application
Information Retrieval Paper: Part 3
In this week’s assignment, you will complete your Information Retrieval Paper. Review the outline
for the entire assignment before your begin.
APA Format Elements Timeline
Title Page in APA format Completion Timeline
APA format
Citations in the body of the paper
Headings
Applicable each time sections are
submitted
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Writing style
Grammar
Spelling
Paragraphs of at least three well-written
sentences
Organization and flow
Applicable each time sections are
submitted
Content Criteria Timeline
Introduction:
Identification of clinical problem in a
workplace setting
Research question stated correctly
Rationale for question
Title page
Completed Module 3
Summary of 3 peer-reviewed articles
Overview: Where did you search? How did
you decide on the 3 articles?
3 article summaries
Completed Module 3
Critical Analysis
Completeness of analysis
Completed Module 4
Conclusion
Synthesis of key points for the 3 articles
To be completed Module 5 (now)
Reference Page
Alphabetized
Sources cited in APA format
References complete
To be completed Module 5 (now)
Task #1 – Conclusion: Summarize Key Points
In this part of the Information Retrieval Paper, you will synthesize the main points from the
three peer reviewed, evidence based articles.
Directions:
In this section write a paragraph or two to synthesize the key points of the articles. Consider
this section a conclusion of your findings.
For full credit, each of the 3 articles needs a minimum of 3 sentences. Each article topic
requires an in-text citation (3 total).
Synthesis Points from Articles (Type below)
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Task #2 – Reference Page
In this part of the Information Retrieval Paper, you will create the reference page for the
entire paper in APA format.
Directions:
• Develop the reference page for your Information Retrieval Paper. Make sure that
references are:
– cited in APA format.
– alphabetized.
• Complete the reference page in the space below.
– Must have 3 peer-reviewed, evidence based articles
Reference Page (Type Below)
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JBoyd 2017
Submit this Assignment Document into Canvas for grading.