Module 6 Assignment
· Due July 27 by 11:59pm
· Points 20
· Submitting an external tool (Turnitin)
Develop a PowerPoint Presentation in regard to the issue of Advanced Practice.
1. Identify a current research problem related to advanced nursing practice that is of interest to you. Include WHY this is a problem. (Limit response to no more than 3 sentences). Develop a research question to provide information about the research problem. *Stated in attached document
2. Based on your research question, do you believe it will best be answered by a qualitative or quantitative study? Support your decision as to why you believe the answers would best be provided by the type of study you have chosen.
3. Select a middle-range theory and identify the application of nursing theories to your research problem. Conduct a literature review.
4. Based on your literature review answer the following questions:
· If qualitative,
· Identify the purpose of the study.
· Briefly, describe the design of the study and explain why you think it is either appropriate or inappropriate to meet the purpose.
· Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not addressed.
· Identify the sampling method and recruitment strategy that was used.
· Discuss whether sampling and recruitment were appropriate to the aims of the research.
· Identify the data collection method(s) and discuss whether the method(s) is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
· Identify how the data was analyzed and discuss whether the method(s) of analysis is/are appropriate to the aims of the study.
· Identify four (4) criteria by which the rigor of a qualitative project can be judged.
· Discuss the rigor of this study using the four criteria.
· Briefly, describe the findings of the study and identify any limitations.
· Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study to discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in your discussion any implications for the discipline of nursing.
· If quantitative,
· Identify the purpose and design of the study.
· Explain what is meant by ‘blinding’ and ‘randomization’ and discuss how these were addressed in the design of the study.
· Identify ethical issues related to the study and how they were/were not addressed.
· Explain the sampling method and the recruitment strategy was used.
· Discuss how the sample size was determined – include in your discussion an explanation of terms used.
· Briefly, outline how the data was collected and identify any data collection instrument(s).
· Define the terms of validity and reliability, and discuss how the validity & reliability of the instruments were/were not addressed in this study and why this is important.
· Outline how the data were analyzed.
· Identify the statistics used and the level of measurement of the data described by each statistical test – include in your discussion an explanation of terms used.
· Briefly, outline the findings and identify any limitations of the study.
· Use the information that you have gained from your critique of the study to briefly discuss the trustworthiness and applicability of the study. Include in your discussion an explanation of the term statistical significance and name the tests of statistical significance used in this study.
Submission Instructions:
· The presentation is original work and logically organized.
· Follow current APA format including citation of references.
· The PowerPoint presentation should include 10-15 slides which are clear and easy to read.
· Speaker notes expand upon and clarify content on the slides.
· Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
· Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style
· Attention: Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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Presentation Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished - 4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. |
Excellent - 3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. |
Fair - 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
Poor - 1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
4 points |
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Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
Distinguished - 4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
Excellent - 3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. |
Fair - 2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
Poor - 1 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
4 points |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished - 4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. |
Excellent - 3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
Fair - 2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
Poor - 1 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
4 points |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished - 4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. |
Excellent - 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
Fair - 2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
Poor - 1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
4 points |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished - 4 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
Excellent - 3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
Fair - 2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
Poor - 1 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
4 points |
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Total Points |
20 |