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The Topic Search Strategies paper is the first of three related assignments in this course. The purpose of this initial paper is to briefly describe your search strategies when identifying two articles that pertain to an evidence-based practice topic.

Your assigned topic is "Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections."

You will begin collaboration of the topic search in this unit for assignments in Unit 5 and 7 but the individual assignment will be due in Unit 3.

Topic Search Strategies

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clinical Question

45.0 to >41.0 pts

ALL elements present 1. Problem is presented clearly. 2. Significance of problem is described completely. 3. PICOT question is presented. 4. Purpose of paper is stated.

41.0 to >37.0 pts

All but one element present 1. Problem is presented clearly. 2. Significance of problem is described completely. 3. PICOT question is presented. 4. Purpose of paper is stated.

37.0 to >33.0 pts

ALL but two elements present 1. Problem is presented clearly. 2. Significance of problem is described completely. 3. PICOT question is presented. 4. Purpose of paper is stated.

33.0 to >0 pts

Three or more elements missing 1. Problem is presented clearly. 2. Significance of problem is described completely. 3. PICOT question is presented. 4. Purpose of paper is stated.

45.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Levels of Evidence

20.0 to >18.0 pts

1. Accurately identifies type of question being asked. 2. Accurately identifies best type of evidence available to answer question being asked.

18.0 to >16.0 pts

1. Accurately identifies type of question being asked. 2. Inaccurately identifies best type of evidence available to answer question being asked.

16.0 to >15.0 pts

1. Incompletely or inaccurately identifies type of question being asked. 2. Incompletely or inaccurately identifies best type of evidence available to answer question being asked.

15.0 to >0 pts

1. Does not identify type of question being asked. 2. Does not identify best type of evidence available to answer question being asked.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Search Strategy

65.0 to >59.0 pts

ALL elements present 1. Search topic(s) and terms provided. 2. Includes database(s) used for search and links to PICOT question. 3. Explains process of refining search to locate evidence. 4. Identifies and defends the choice of the two most relevant articles to provide guidance for your next paper and the group’s work.

59.0 to >54.0 pts

All but one element present 1. Search topic(s) and terms provided. 2. Includes database(s) used for search and links to PICOT question. 3. Explains process of refining search to locate evidence. 4. Identifies and defends the choice of the two most relevant articles to provide guidance for your next paper and the group’s work.

54.0 to >48.0 pts

ALL but two elements present 1. Search topic(s) and terms provided. 2. Includes database(s) used for search and links to PICOT question. 3. Explains process of refining search to locate evidence. 4. Identifies and defends the choice of the two most relevant articles to provide guidance for your next paper and the group’s work.

48.0 to >0 pts

Three or more elements missing 1. Search topic(s) and terms provided. 2. Includes database(s) used for search and links to PICOT question. 3. Explains process of refining search to locate evidence. 4. Identifies and defends the choice of the two most relevant articles to provide guidance for your next paper and the group’s work.

65.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Format

30.0 to >27.0 pts

1. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors. 2. Headings are free of errors and include all of the following. a. Clinical Question b. Level of Evidence c. Search Strategy d. Conclusion 3. APA format is used without errors. 4. Total length: Three to four pages, excluding references and title page.

27.0 to >25.0 pts

1. Grammar and mechanics have no more than one type of error. 2. Headings are free of errors and include three of the following. a. Clinical Question b. Level of Evidence c. Search Strategy d. Conclusion 3. APA format is used without errors. 4. Total length: Three to four pages, excluding references and title page.

25.0 to >22.0 pts

1. Grammar and mechanics have no more than two types of errors. 2. Headings are free of errors and include two of the following. a. Clinical Question b. Level of Evidence c. Search Strategy d. Conclusion 3. APA format is used without errors. 4. Total length: less than three or more than four pages, excluding references and title page.

22.0 to >0 pts

1. Grammar and mechanics have three or more types of errors. 2. Headings have errors, are missing, or include just one of the following. a. Clinical Question b. Level of Evidence c. Search Strategy d. Conclusion 3. APA format is used without errors. 4. Total length: less than three or more than four pages, excluding references and title page.

30.0 pts

Total Points: 160.0