Evidence Table

MSN5300 Evidence Table

A literature review is the foundation for every research project. The matrix reflects the structure of empirical research articles. Summarize each study across the row. Adding pg #s will help keep track of where specific information is located. Try to summarize in your own words - add quotes where you don't.

Citation (APA format)

Research question/ Purpose/Hypothesis

Theory/ Framework

Research Design

Research

Sample

Research variables/ measures

Intervention/

Treatment

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MSN 5300 Evidence Table (…con't…)

Purposefully look for similarities and differences between studies, identify themes that emerge and think about how each study might relate to others reviewed.

What are the implications of your analysis? What is missing? Where are the gaps in the body of literature? What would you suggest for future research? For practice? What new questions should be asked?

Major findings, contributions

Study limitations, gaps that remain

Study implications for research, practice, policy

Make note of how this research is linked to other studies reviewed

Miscellaneous