PICOT

Week 8 PICOT Research Question with Brief Literature Review

• Develop an evidence-based research question. Construct it using the PICOT

question format. Click the infographic below to guide you in this format.

• Conduct and summarize a mini-literature review utilizing the best, most current,

evidence-based research relating to your phenomenon of interest. Your review should

make use of at least three scholarly resources published within the last five years.

• Your mini-literature review should be cited in APA (7th ed.) style and be at least three

pages in length.

• If you can, correlate your research to a problem or scenario that could be encountered

in your specific APRN role.

NURS 660 PICOT Research Question with Brief Literature Review Rubric

NURS 660 PICOT Research Question with Brief Literature Review Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction/Topic

25 to >20.5 pts Clearly identifies the proposed phenomenon of interest and provides a background of the topic and purpose of the paper.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Formation of PICOT Question

25 to >20.5 pts Accurately construct the PICOT question in a logical sequence.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Literature Review Process

20 to >16.4 pts Conducts a literature review providing evidence from scholarly resources to support claims using a minimum of three sources published in the last five years. Appraises and discusses the results of the research evidence in a logical sequence and accurately identifies the level of the research evidence using commonly used grading tools; i.e., USPSTF Grading Definitions (identify tool and include as an appendix).

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion 10 to >8.2 pts

Provides a logical and organized conclusion summarizing the essential points of the paper. No additional/new information is presented in the conclusion.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scholarly Writing/APA Format

10 to >8.2 pts Organized flow, logical progression of ideas and claims with supporting evidence from professionally legitimate sources. Contains a balanced and relevant presentation of information, free from grammatical and spelling errors, and adheres to assignment length of five typed, double-spaced pages (not including the reference list and appendices), and APA format.

10 pts

Total Points: 90