Group Project - Due 8/3/2018 by 11pm EST

CRITERIA

NAME:

Points deducted

Power Point and Video Content

The following Information is clearly and accurately presented on PowerPoint:

· Clearly stated background of problem and why this is a topic of current interest or importance to this client population

· Literature Review is complete and accurate, synthesizes each research study findings; citations included on slides throughout

· Recommendations clearly stated

· Reference list is complete, included in PPP, and APA format correct

Power Point and Video Mechanics

· PPP is exceptionally attractive in terms of professionalism, design, layout, neatness.

· Graphics and content are easily viewed and are related to the topic, making the material easier to understand.  

· No grammatical mistakes.

· Presenters avoid reading PPP. Well-rehearsed presentation, smooth handoff from one presenter to the next.

· Presenters are dressed in professional attire.

· Presentation is no longer than 15” and includes all necessary information and expanded ideas.

Paper

1. First paragraph is a summary of the study (not a background of the problem!) and includes the following five components:

· Focus or purpose of the research

· Setting (be specific)

· Number of participants or observations

· Results

· Conclusions

·

0. Include your critical analysis of the study ( address each one ):

· Was the research question well framed and was it important to study this topic? (Was it significant?)

· Has the researcher communicated clearly and fully? (Is it easy to read, understand & follow?)

· Was the research method appropriate? (Quan: Did it help them answer their question? Qual: Could they understand the phenomenon this way?)

· Is there a better way to find answers to the research question?

· Was the sample size sufficient?

· Were there adequate controls for researcher bias?

· Is the research replicable? (Could everyone get the same results? Why/Why not?)

· What were the limitations in this study?

· How generalizable are the findings? (Does it apply to all populations? Why/Why not?)

· Are the conclusions justified by the results?

0. Include:

· A statement of the value of the article.

· A synthesis of how the findings from this research could impact your clinical practice

· A synthesis of how the findings from this research could impact the role of the professional nurse.

0. Include:

· Statement declaring the research as quantitative or qualitative study (include elements within the research study to prove) AND substantiate why this is a quantitative or qualitative study citing specific rationale from nursing research text as basis for determining if quantitative or qualitative.

· (*Must support with textbook and resource is included on reference page)

0. APA Format/Style followed

· Title page, reference page and headings included

· Citations used correctly when information is paraphrased or cited directly from the study.

· Minimal use of direct quotations.

· Maximum page limit of 4, not including reference page

The entire project is worth 100 points.  

*A team grade will be given for the PPP/video and individual grades will be given for the Article review.                     TOTAL

Criteria

Check criteria when completed

Evaluation

1. First paragraph is a summary of the study (not a background of the problem!) and includes the following five components:

20%

a. Focus or purpose of the research

b. Setting (be specific)

c. Number of participants or observations

d. Results

e. Conclusions

0. Include your critical analysis of the study ( address each one ) :

a. Was the research question well framed and was it important to study this topic? (Was it significant?)

b. Has the researcher communicated clearly and fully? (Is it easy to read, understand & follow?)

c. Was the research method appropriate? (Quan: Did it help them answer their question? Qual: Could they understand the phenomenon this way?)

d. Is there a better way to find answers to the research question?

e. Was the sample size sufficient?

f. Were there adequate controls for researcher bias?

g. Is the research replicable? (Could everyone get the same results? Why/Why not?)

h. What were the limitations in this study?

i. How generalizable are the findings? (Does it apply to all populations? Why/Why not?)

j.

k. Are the conclusions justified by the results?

25%

0. Include:

a. A statement of the value of the article.

b. A synthesis of how the findings from this research could impact your clinical practice

c. A synthesis of how the findings from this research could impact the role of the professional nurse.

25%

c.

e.