It is very Importtant that you follow the Rubric/Guidelines for this paper. This will be the bulk of my grade. It’s worth a lot of points.
Written Paper: Content Reflects Assigned Parameters Points
The paper must contain the following categories:
I.
Abstract (200-250 words on a separate
page )
a. Introduction (1-2 sentences
describing importance of study & relevant historical context) b.
Problem being studied (one sentence)
c. Sample eligibility(inclusion/exclusion) selection (e.g. convenience
or random) characteristics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, d.
Methods (name of framework/theoretical mode), main variables studied, data
collection tool(e.g. survey(s), interviews, design (quantitative or qualitative e.
Major Results (related to the problem/main questions), f.
Implications for nursing
g. Type “Keywords” below the abstract
on the same page followed by words that could be used to conduct computer
searches
II.
Introduction
a. Background and significance of the problem
b. Problem clearly stated
c. Purpose clearly stated
III.
Review of Literature
IV.
a. Review of relevant theoretical
literature b.
Review of relevant research
c. Summary
V.
Theoretical Framework a.
Define concepts and describe relationships between concepts,
define relevant terms, and identify assumptions b.
Study variables clearly linked to framework concepts
Formulate objectives, hypothesis or research question
VI.
Methods a.
Description of research method and design b.
Discuss strengths and weaknesses
VII.
Describe Sample: a. Describe setting b.
Identify the target population and sample size, characteristics c. Specify
selection process (inclusion/exclusion) d. Specify sampling method and type
(include strengths and weaknesses)
VIII.
Ethical Considerations: Discuss
protection of human rights and health care agency review process (e.g. internal
review board (IRB)
IX.
Measurement Methods a. Describe method
and procedures (e.g. Physiological equipment questionnaire, interviews, scoring
and level of measurements) b. Describe plans for examining reliability &
validity of instrument
X.
Data Collection Discuss plans for data
collection (e.g. process, training of data collectors, schedule, forms,
management) EVALUATION CRITERIA
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XI.
Analysis
Results a. Plans for data analysis clearly described (Describe
techniques to be used to address study questions/objectives, identify level
of significance if appropriate) b. Discuss if techniques appropriate for type
of study based on identification of level of measurement i.e., nominal,
ordinal, interval or ratio c. Prediction statistics presented
XII.
Limitations identified
XIII.
XII. Discuss how you plan to communicate
findings
XIV.
Presentation of budget and timetable
(Appendix)
XV.
APA Development & Synthesis Content
explains complex ideas with clear and appropriate examples,Format a. Overall
organization, clarity, conclusion paragraphs b. Content moves easily from one
point to the next with good transition c. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, word
choice, capitalization, italics d. Tables in APA format (when used) e. Titles (variables
& populations included), headings, citations in text and reference page in
APA format 15 XVI. Abstract (comes after the title page and should be no more
than 1 page). Refer to Grove, p 623. Should include the following: a. Title of
abstract b. Introduction 1. Statement of problem, purpose, and theoretical
Framework (Quantitative) or identification of phenomenon to be studied and aim
of the study (Qualitative) c. Methodology 1. Design i. (Quantitative): sample
characteristics and identification of analysis method ii (Qualitative): discuss
background, philosophy, and assumption for the method used to conduct the study
and describe the sample setting and data collection process) d. Results 1.
Qualitative include a brief description of data analysis 2. Major findings 3.
Conclusion 4. Recommendations 10 Written Paper: Mechanics Total Score Points
7/3/2014Written Paper: Content Reflects Assigned Parameters Points The paper
and presentation should contain the following categories: