Week 1 Assignment: Literature Search

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Example Paper for Week 1 Assignment: Literature Search (Student’s name goes here) Grand Canyon University NRS-433 V Christine Thompson-Sanxter June 1, 2012 (Date for your assignment submission goes here.) Students please note: This is an example paper. The formatting is my own, but it shows you how easily the flow of the paper can be arranged. A Literature Search will usually follow this basic style. I endeavored to utilize APA 6th Edition Criteria. You may not use any of these articles for your assignment. Please find others. Thanks Prof. Chris Thompson-Sanxter Example Paper for Week 1 Assignment: Literature Search Article 1 Welford, C., Murphy, K., & Casey, D. (2012). Demystifying nursing research terminology: Part 2.…show more content…
Background There are numerous research methodologies and strategies. The literature is ambiguous in relation to research terminology and this often leads to confusion about which methodology or strategy to adopt. Data sources A review of the most up-to-date literature. Discussion The most commonly adopted methodologies and strategies are discuss Conclusion Part 1 (Welford et al 2011) of this two-part paper explained the research paradigms and the rationales for choosing particular paradigms. Part 2 provides an explanation of the methodologies and strategies available to the researcher. Implications for practice/research This paper will be particularly useful for novice researchers or doctoral…show more content…
To connect research and EBP, the focus of a baccalaureate research course was changed from a traditional format to one of evidence appraisal and synthesis. Using an approach that incorporated service-learning and collaborative learning resulted in a new hybrid course that provided students with an opportunity to apply concepts in the real world. Working with a community partner, students were able to develop PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome) questions and critically appraise the literature to establish the evidence base for three pediatric programs. Students reported that working with a community partner was a meaningful experience because course assignments had a direct impact on current practice. Research courses taught from an EBP perspective can provide motivation for students to incorporate research into their practice as professional
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