follo these directions
- choose one topic out of these options.
- Falls, Accidental: Resulting in Injury
- Medication Errors: Distractions and Interruptions
- Alarm Fatigue and Patient Safety
- Pressure Injury: Prevention
- Handoff: Patient Safety
- Hospital Readmissions
- Nursing Staffing and Patient Safety: Shiftwork
- CAUTI
- CLABSI
- ICU Acquired Delirium
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Venous thromboembolism
- Diabetes
Step 2: Create Your PICOT Question
- Use the PICOT format (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time).
- Write one possible research question about your topic.
- Need help formatting?
- Review the PICOT Formatting Guide
- Download PICOT Formatting Guide
- (or pages 176179 in your textbook).
- Avoid multiple PICOT questions only one is required.
Step 3: Find Your Research Article
- Locate one original, quantitative, peer-reviewed research article related to your topic.
- The article must:
Be published within the last 5 years
Contain Methods, Results, and Discussion sections
Come from a credible database (e.g., CINAHL)
Do NOT select:
- Mixed-methods studies
- Qualitative research
- Systematic reviews
- Quality improvement projects
- Evidence-based practice summaries
Tip: Review the
How to Identify Research Design/Methodology flow chart
Download How to Identify Research Design/Methodology flow chart
to confirm your articles type before starting your paper.
Step 4: Upload with Your Paper
- Upload your quantitative article (PDF or Word format only).
- If approved, this article will be reused for:
- Week 4: Quantitative Article Submission
- Week 8: Poster Project
Your Submission Must Include:
- Title Page
- Topic Description & Background Information
- Use your textbook (page 28), journal, or EBP care sheets from CINAHL/Nursing Reference Center.
- Significance to Nursing Practice
- Explain why this topic matters using data or findings from your source(s).
- Your PICOT Question
- Clearly state your single PICOT question.
- Uploaded Quantitative Article
Remember: Your chosen topic and PICOT will guide your future work in Weeks 4, 6, and 8.
Paper Requirements
- Length: 23 pages (not including title and reference pages)
- Format: APA 7th Edition
- Cite all sources accurately.
Attachments to Review: i attached them btw if missing any lmk
- PICOT Formatting Guide
- Download PICOT Formatting Guide
- (view or download)
- How to Identify Research Design/Methodology
- Download How to Identify Research Design/Methodology
- (flow chart)
- PICOT Exemplar Paper
- Download PICOT Exemplar Paper
- (example format)
Grading Notes
- 5 points if one peer-reviewed quantitative article is not used.
- 5 points if the article is not uploaded with your submission.
Rubric
Week 3 PICOT Rubric
|
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic Topic/ Relevance to Nursing |
50 to >45.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsA clear and succinct description of the topic is presented. Background information is relevant and specific to the topic. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is explained clearly and is supported with examples. 45 to >36.0 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsA description of the topic is presented but may be ambiguous or confusing. Some background information is provided, but more is needed for a full explanation. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is somewhat explained and may not be supported with examples. 36 to >27.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsA description of the topic is presented but is ambiguous or confusing. Some background information is provided, but more is needed for a full explanation. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is somewhat explained but is not supported with examples. 27 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsAn unclear description of the topic is presented or is missing. No background information is provided. The significance of the topic to nursing practice is not explained. |
50 pts |
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome PICOT Research Questions |
85 to >77.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsAll research questions are accurately framed as complete PICOT questions. PICOT questions provide a clear and specific focus for research within the topic. One peer reviewed Quantitative Research journal source related to topic is uploaded as a pdf with assignment submission. Student did not use: Mixed-methods studies Qualitative research Systematic reviews Quality improvement projects Evidence-based practice summaries 77 to >61.0 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsOnly some research questions are framed as PICOT questions, or some PICOT questions are incomplete. PICOT questions provide a vague or unclear focus for research that may not be within the topic. One peer-reviewed journal source is included but not related to the topic. 61 to >46.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsFew questions are framed as PICOT questions, or are incomplete. PICOT questions provide a vague or unclear focus for research that is not within the topic. One journal source is included but it is not peer-reviewed. 46 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsResearch questions are missing or are not framed as PICOT questions. Peer-reviewed journal source is not included. |
85 pts |
|
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA and Mechanics |
15 to >14.0 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsFollows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout. Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited. 14 to >11.0 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsFollows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly. 11 to >9.0 ptsBelow ExpectationsFollows few requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing may be unclear or informal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar, interfering with readability or comprehension. Some information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly. 9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsFollows few requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing may be unclear or informal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar, interfering with readability or comprehension. Some information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly. |
15 pts |
Total Points: 150
Requirements: 3 pages
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