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Researchassignment21.docx

Florida National University

PICOT / Research Assignment

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to be able to actively search for relevant research related to your PICOT topic and present it in a formal annotated bibliography.

General directions

1. As you search the library for scholarly research, limit your search to identify empirical articles. On finding an empirical study, assess the validity of the conclusion by determining if the conclusion answers your proposed research question and if the methodology is appropriate.

2. Locate six articles directly related to your proposed PICOT question. Write an annotation for each of the six articles that includes a concise summary in your own words and the correct APA citation for each article.

3. Refer to the Annotated Bibliographies sample located in the assignment tab for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Annotated bibliography

1. Title Page

2. Introduction with the PICOT question

3. Annotated Bibliography 6 articles that support you’re your PICOT

a. Article reference in APA format

b. Summary of each article

i. Purpose

ii. Research question

iii. Methodology

iv. Results

v. Conclusion

Directions and Grading Criteria: PICOT (written/narrative)

Category	Points	Description
Introduction	10	The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your reader(s).
PICOT Question	10	State the quantitative PICOT question in a clear and concise sentence.
References	20	Correct APA citation for each article.
Summary (purpose)	10	Describe the purpose of the article in dimple words
Summary (Research question)	10	Describe the research question if applied
Summary (Methodology)	10	Briefly describe the scientific method use in each article
Summary (Results)	10	Summarize the results for each article
Summary (conclusion)	10	Summarize the conclusion for each article
APA formatting, scholarly writing	10	Follow APA formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc.
Total	100	A quality paper will exceed all of the above requirements.

Grading Rubric: PICOT (written/narrative) Component

Assignment Criteria

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Very good or high level of performance

Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance

Introduction

10 points

Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.

9-10 points

Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.

8 points

Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.

7 points

Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose of the paper is unclear.

0-6 points

PICOT Question

10 points

Correctly and concisely states a quantitative PICOT question in one-sentence.

9-10 points

States a quantitative PICOT question, but fails to be concise.

8 points

States a quantitative PICOT question, but may have one or two elements incorrect.

7 points

Fails to state a quantitative PICOT question and/or may have three or more elements incorrect.

0–5 points

Article references

20 points

Provides the reference for each article in APA format

9-10 points

Provides the reference for each article in APA format with 2 to three errors in the format

8-6 points

Provides the reference for each article in APA format with more than three errors in the format

5 -3points

Provide the reference but not in APA format

0–3 points

Summary (purpose)

Provides a detailed description of the of the purpose of each article

8-10 points

Generally describes the purpose of each article

6-7 points

Identifies the purpose of some articles

4-5 points

Fails to identify the purpose of the articles

0–3 points

Summary (Research question)

Provides a detailed description of the research question of the purpose of each article

8-10 points

Generally, describes the research question of each article

6-7 points

Identifies the research question of some articles

4-5 points

Fails to identify the research question of the articles

0–2 points

Summary (Methodology)

Provides a detailed description of the scientific method of each article

9-10 points

Generally, describes the scientific method of each article

8 points

Identifies the scientific method of some articles

7 points

Fails to identify the scientific method of the articles

0–6 points

Summary (Results)

Provides a detailed description of the of the results of each article

8-10 points

Generally, describes the results of each article

6-7 points

Identifies the results of some articles

4-5 points

Fails to identify the results of the articles

0–3 points

Summary (conclusion)

Provides a detailed description of the conclusion of each article

9-10 points

Generally, describes the conclusion of each article

8 points

Identifies the conclusion of some articles

7 points

Fails to identify the conclusion of the articles

0-6 points

APA formatting, scholarly writing

10 points

Writes in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.

9-10 points

Writes in a scholarly manner with minimal grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.

8 points

Writes in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting.

7 points

Does not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. Does not follow rules for APA formatting.

0–6 points

Total Points Possible = 150 points