Literature Search, Rapid Critical Appraisal, and Summarization
Week 5: Literature Search, Rapid Critical Appraisal, and Summarization
For this assignment, you will locate a minimum of 4 research articles related to the topic and PICOT questions that you developed in Week 2.TOPIC:(IMPORTANCE OF TELEMEDICINE IN HEALTH CARE) The articles must be current (2002 to the present), and two articles must be quantitative, and two articles must be qualitative. These articles should be somewhat related to your PICOT questions.
Articles used for one assignment can’t be used for the other assignments(students should find new research articles for each assignment).
The selected articles should be original research articles. Review articles, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, and systemic review should not be used.
Mixed-methods studies should not be used.
There are two parts to this assignment.
Part 1: Complete a Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist chart for each research article (4 total).Download the following files in the Worksheets, Forms, and Templates area at left:
Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist (pdf)
Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist (doc)
Part II: Write a summary (2–3 pages)
Describe the similarities and differences among the four research articles.
You should:
Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.
Submit the 4 completed charts along with your summary.
Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Points 200
5/5/20, 2:46 PMRubric Detail – OC_NURS350_202004SPII_OL-K
Page 1 of 3https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/webapps/rubric/do/course/grade…ewOnly=true&displayGrades=false&type=grading&rubricAssoId=_262757_1
Rubric Detail A rubric lists grading criteria that instructors use to evaluate student work. Your instructor linked a rubric to this item and made it available to you. Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout.
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Mostly Meets Expectations
Below Expectations
Description of the research problem and purpose of each research article
36 (18.00%) – 40 (20.00%)
Research problem and purpose of each article are clearly identi!ed.
30.4 (15.20%) – 35.6 (17.80%)
Research problem and purpose are not identi!ed in all articles.
24 (12.00%) – 30 (15.00%)
Research problem and purpose of each article is absent or not identi!ed for most articles.
Description of the research methods for each research article
36 (18.00%) – 40 (20.00%)
A description of the research methods is clearly presented for each article.
30.4 (15.20%) – 35.6 (17.80%)
A description of the research methods is somewhat presented for most articles.
24 (12.00%) – 30 (15.00%)
A description of the research methods is not presented for most articles.
Summary of the !ndings/conclusions/themes for each research article
36 (18.00%) – 40 (20.00%)
A description of the !ndings, conclusions,and themes is clearly
30.4 (15.20%) – 35.6 (17.80%)
A description of the !ndings, conclusions,and themes is somewhat
24 (12.00%) – 30 (15.00%)
A description of the !ndings, conclusions,and themes is not presented for
Name: NURS350-Literature Review with Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists Exit
Grid View List View
https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/webapps/rubric/do/course/gradeRubric?mode=grid&isPopup=true&rubricCount=1&prefix=_3187011_1&course_id=_54775_1&maxValue=200.0&rubricId=_187697_1&viewOnly=true&displayGrades=false&type=grading&rubricAssoId=_262757_1%23
https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/webapps/rubric/do/course/gradeRubric?mode=grid&isPopup=true&rubricCount=1&prefix=_3187011_1&course_id=_54775_1&maxValue=200.0&rubricId=_187697_1&viewOnly=true&displayGrades=false&type=grading&rubricAssoId=_262757_1%23
5/5/20, 2:46 PMRubric Detail – OC_NURS350_202004SPII_OL-K
Page 2 of 3https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/webapps/rubric/do/course/grade…ewOnly=true&displayGrades=false&type=grading&rubricAssoId=_262757_1
clearly presented for each article.
somewhat presented for most articles.
presented for most articles.
Describe similarities and di”erences among the research articles
54 (27.00%) – 60 (30.00%)
Similarities and di”erences among the research articles is clear and thorough.
45.6 (22.80%) – 53.4 (26.70%)
Similarities and di”erences among the research articles is somewhat vague and unclear.
36 (18.00%) – 45 (22.50%)
Similarities and di”erences among the research articles is vague and unclear.
Mechanics and APA Format 18 (9.00%) – 20 (10.00%)
Follows 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.
15.2 (7.60%) – 17.8 (8.90%)
Follows 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.
12 (6.00%) – 15 (7.50%)
Follows few requirements related to format, source citations, and layout. Writing is generally unclear and organized, not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with some interference with readability or comprehension. Several sources are missing or improperly cited.
5/5/20, 2:46 PMRubric Detail – OC_NURS350_202004SPII_OL-K
Page 3 of 3https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/webapps/rubric/do/course/grad…ewOnly=true&displayGrades=false&type=grading&rubricAssoId=_262757_1
Name:NURS350-Literature Review with Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklists Exit
Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% Discount! Use Coupon Code “Newclient”
