Search the databases reviewed in Unit 5 and retrieve three articles from a peer-reviewed journal on the topic professional role transition. Save a copy of each article on your desktop. Assignment should be no more than 4 pages in length and referenced appropriately.
The Process – List the databases you searched. List the search terms that were most effective.
The Results – Using the Scholarly Evidence illustration state what level of evidence the articles represent. And answer the first and second question listed in Unit 5, Section 5.2 Key Questions:
- What is the source of the evidence?
- Is it a scholarly peer-reviewed journal?
- What do you know about the author(s) of the evidence?
- Are they known to be experts in the evidence field?
For example, does the journal target general practice nurses or practitioners in a nursing specialty area? What do you know about the author(s) or the evidence? Are they known to be experts in the evidence field?
Write a Summary – Imagine that you have been asked by your nurse manager to combine your findings into a brief one-page summary to add to a staff education binder. Find the common themes of these articles and summarize your findings. Your summary must be grammatically correct, cited using APA format in accordance with the current edition, and have an accurate reference list. Include the three peer reviewed articles in the reference list with your assignment submission.
Marking Criteria Assignment 2
- Process outlined clearly with all required elements present
- The level of scholarly evidence is explained accurately and clearly. The peer reviewed
journal and intended audience is identified. The author’s credentials are outlined along
with an explanation of their experience or expertise in the field. - The summary is clearly written, well organized, and grammatically correct. The summary
captures the main elements and themes of the articles reviewed. - All references are cited using APA format in accordance with the current edition
- Reference list uses APA format in accordance with the current edition
UNIT 5
Review the following document which outlines how different kinds information can and cannot be used in scholarly writing. Print this illustration and the following questions and post them near your computer for easy referral.
Using Evidence in Scholarly Writing
Ask the following key questions when making a decision about whether to use the evidence in your scholarly writing:
- What is the source of the evidence? Is it a scholarly peer-reviewed journal?
- What do you know about the author(s) of the evidence? Are they known to be experts in the evidence field?
- Does the evidence come from facts/statistics or from the author’s opinion?
- When was the evidence collected and by whom? Was the evidence published within the last five years?
- Is there any suggestion of bias in the evidence? Does the author stand to gain something from presenting the evidence?
- How does the evidence compare with other evidence you have read on the same topic? Does it seem logical?
Be skeptical! Always, always ask yourself this last question: “Why should I trust this evidence?” Your instructor certainly will ask you that question; critically evaluate the evidence so you are prepared with the best scholarly evidence!
PLEASE FIND THE three articles from a peer-reviewed journal on the topic professional role transition: LINK BELOW
Go to the AU Library homepage (please make sure you have Fullscreen view). Click on Find databases on the top left side of the page. On the lower left, you will see a list called “Subject area”. Scroll down and click on Nursing and Health Studies. There you will find a number of databases.
College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. (2019). Entry-level competencies for the practice of registered nurses. https://www.nurses.ab.ca/media/5ndpyfar/entry-level-competencies-for-the-practice-of-registered-nurses-mar-2019.pdf