Discussion

Literature Review & Evidence Matrix Assignment

For this assignment, you will prepare a 3 to a 4-page review of the literature pertinent to a selected problem for healthcare research and to use that review to propose a methodology to address the problem.

A. Conduct a search of literature relevant to the problem/topic. Identify a minimum of 4 references, most of which are peer-reviewed articles. Only one opinion articles may be included.

B. Read the peer-reviewed articles with the focus of preparing a document that will compare and contrast the information in the articles you found. Copies of the articles used must be submitted with the final paper.

C. The reader of your literature review should be able to clearly identify the gaps in the knowledge in the problem area as well as the purpose of the study you are proposing. The number of pages in this assignment should be no longer than 4 pages. You should be able to write enough to create an effective argument but not so much that the result looks padded. 

D. Prepare an Evidence Matrix using the template located in  Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources .

Submission Instructions:

· The introduction is original work and logically organized.

· The paper is 3-4 pages in length and follows current APA format including citation of references.

· 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 (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).

· Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism through Turnitin.

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

· Lobiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2018). 

· Chapter 1 Cont'd. Chapter 1.ppt  Download Chapter 1.ppt 

 

Watch

· Nursing Research and EBP (15:19) ASN Instructor. (2015, August 21).   Nursing research and EBP [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/FxzhIn4tDac  Nursing Research and EBPLinks to an external site.

Online Materials & Resources

Visit the  CINAHL Complete under the  A-to-Z Databases on the  University Library's  website, locate and read the articles below:

· Banner, D., & Grant, L. G. (2011). Getting involved in research.  Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 21(1), 31–39. 

· Ketefian, S., & Manojlovich, M. (2020). Why do we need tools in nursing research?  Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 24(1), 1–4. 

· Tingen MS, Burnett AH, Murchison RB, & Zhu H. (2009). The  importance of nursing research.  Journal of Nursing Education, 48(3), 167–170. 

· Winsett RP, & Cashion AK. (2007). The nursing research process.  Nephrology Nursing Journal, 34(6), 635–643.