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Module 2 Assignment: Information Retrieval Paper – Part 1
Submit by 2359 (CT) Saturday at the close of Module 2.
Name
Date:
Overview: “Information Retrieval Paper – Part 1”
This Module you will begin to develop an Information Retrieval Paper. This assignment focuses on
identifying appropriate evidence-based nursing practices related to specific problems you may
identify as you work in the healthcare/workplace setting.
The goals of an Information Retrieval Paper are to (1) practice using APA format, (2) summarize
and examine the strengths and limitations of research articles, and (3) prepare you for the Nursing
Research Course where you will write a research paper using the skills you have learned
completing this Information Retrieval Paper. Each week, you are using the template provided,
do not create a new word document.
As a part of your Information Retrieval Paper, you will begin the development of a research
question using PICO format. Chapter 9 of the Role Development textbook explains PICO. Be sure
to develop your research question and then just below your research question delineate what the
P, I, C, and O components of your question are.
For this Assignment you will •
Identify a clinical problem
•
Establish a PICO question
•
Prepare a Title Page in proper APA format
•
Identify three peer-reviewed articles
•
Summarize each article using APA format.
Resources
APA Modules:
1). UTA Library formatting guide: click the left-hand side menu under “home” to find resources
and examples to help you. Please note, we are using the Professional Paper guidelines.
https://libguides.uta.edu/apa/home
2). Purdue Writing Center:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/gener
al_format.html
Performance Objectives
• Identify a clinical problem in your workplace setting.
• Develop an appropriate research question using PICO criteria and format.
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• Summarize 3 peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles/literature related to your clinical problem and
research question.
• In order to receive credit all selected articles should be published from within the past
5 years.
• Use correct grammar, punctuation, and APA format expected in writing professional papers.
Rubric and PICO Format
Use this rubric to guide work on the assignment, “Information Retrieval Paper, Part 1.”
The research question must be stated in PICO format. See Chapter 9 of the Role Development
textbook for the formatting. Be sure to address all four PICO components of the question.
Task
Task #1- Problem Identification
Research Question
Rationale for Question
Must be constructed in the PICO
format.
(Total 40 points)
Task #2- Title Page (Total 10
points)
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Accomplished
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Identifies a clinical
problem in the
workplace that would
be under a nurse’s
control in 2-3 well
written sentences (15
points)
Identifies a clinical
problem in the
workplace but it is
not under the control
of a nurse OR
problem is stated in 1
sentence (8 points)
Does not clearly
identify a clinical
problem in the
workplace.
Clearly states
question and
completes PICO
format. Problem,
Intervention,
Comparator, and
Outcome is
appropriately stated.
(15 points)
Research question is
stated and in PICO
format but problem,
intervention,
comparator, and/or
outcome are not
clearly stated.
Does not state
question OR does not
use PICO format
when delineating the
research question.
(0 points)
(5 points)
(12 points)
Clearly explains why
research question
was chosen (10
points)
Rationale is not
clearly stated for the
selection of a
research question. (8
points)
Provides no rationale
for the selection of a
research question. (0
points)
Develops title page
components in APA
format with no
errors. (10 points)
Develops title page
components in APA
format with 1-2
errors. (7 points)
Does not use Title
Page or creates title
page with more than
3 errors. (0 pts)
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Task #3- APA References and
Summaries
Summarize peer-reviewed,
evidence-based literature
related to a clinical problem.
(Total 30 points)
Use correct grammar,
punctuation, and American
Psychological Association
(APA) format in writing
professional papers. (Total 20
points)
Answers 2 questions
in overview (Where
did you search for
articles? How did you
decide what articles
to include?)
(5 points)
Clearly and concisely
summarizes 3
professional, peerreviewed articles that
address a research
question. Articles
have been published
within the past 5
years. Note: Credit
will not be given for
any article used that
is not within the 5
year timeframe. (25
points)
Answers 1 question in
overview
Does not respond in
overview section
(3 points)
(0 points)
Briefly summarizes 3
professional, peerreviewed articles that
address a research
question. However,
summaries are not
clearly stated leading
to confusion of the
article addressed. (20
points)
Summarizes 1 or 2
professional, peerreviewed articles that
address a research
question. (15 points)
Uses correct
mechanics and APA
format in writing
professional papers
(1-3 errors).
(15points)
Consistently uses
correct mechanics
and APA format in
writing professional
papers (no errors).
Information found
are not peer
reviewed journal
articles OR Articles
are > 5 years old
(5 points)
Does not use correct
mechanics and/or
APA format in writing
papers (4-5 errors).
(10 points)
Does not use correct
mechanics and/or
APA format in writing
papers (6 + errors).
(0 points)
(20 points)
Preview of Information Retrieval Paper Criteria
In this module’s assignment, you will take the initial steps in composing an Information Retrieval
Paper that you will complete in Modules 3 and 4. You are only completing the highlighted red
sections this week. Because the assignment will be submitted in sections, may want to look at the
entire paper in the table below, this gives you can overall idea of the 3-part assignment.
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Content Criteria
Timeline
Task #1- (Introduction)
Tasks 1-3 To Be Completed Module 2
(Now)
A. Identification of clinical problem in a
workplace setting
B. Research question stated correctly
PICO format
C. Rationale for question
D. Discussion board
E. Revision if necessary
Task #2Title page
Task #3Overview: Where did you search? How did
you decide on the 3 articles?
Article #1- APA reference, summary
Article #2- APA reference, summary
Article #3- APA reference, summary
Critical Analysis
To Be Completed Module 3
Completeness of analysis
Conclusion
To Be Completed Module 4
Synthesis of key points for the 3 articles
Reference Page
To Be Completed Module 4
Alphabetized
Sources cited in APA format
References complete
Task #1- Research Problem and Question using PICO Format
A. In the space below, identify the clinical problem in the workplace setting that will
serve as the focus of your information retrieval paper. Make sure that the problem is
one that would be under your complete control as a nurse. Summarize your thoughts,
what would you like to see changed? Write 2-3 well written sentences for full credit.
Clinical Problem (Type in box below)
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B. In the space below, compose a preliminary research question about the clinical
problem that you identified in the workplace. Use this criteria in composing a
preliminary research question:
– Question must relate to a clinical problem in the workplace.
– Question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.
– The issue to be studied is under your complete control as a nurse.
– The question is open ended.
Delineate the PICO components of your question.
Preliminary Research Question and Identified PICO Criteria (Type in box below)
•
State your question
•
Now, fill in the PICO format in each text box
P (problem) =
I (intervention) =
C (comparator) =
O (outcome) =
P (Problem) =
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I (Intervention) =
C (Comparator) =
O (Outcome)=
C. Why did you chose this? Compose rationale below.
Rationale for Selecting the Research Question (Type in box below)
D. After completing this portion of the Assignment, go to this module’s Discussion,
and follow the directions for sharing your research question. After receiving
feedback from your colleagues, revise your research question, if necessary, in the
space provided.
Revised Research Question (Type in box below)
E. Complete after participating in the discussion. Type your revised Research Question
in the box provided below. If no revision is needed, please restate your question
here.
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Task #2- Title Page Components
In this part of the Assignment, you will complete the title page for your Information
Retrieval Paper by using the example shown below.
***use the space on the page below as an example format- take the information, delete it,
and replace with yours.
For additional guidance, refer to the UTA website to view title page guidelines•
https://libguides.uta.edu/apa/title_page
1
This Should be Your Unique Title Which Summarizes Your Main Idea.
It Needs to be Title Case, Bold, Double Spaced and 3-4 Lines Down from the Top Margin.
Your Name
Institution Name
Course Number and Name
Faculty’s Name
Assignment Due Date
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Task #3- APA References and Summaries
• Select three peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles that address your research question.
• Articles must be published within the past 5 years (unless it is a classic source).
• Compose an overview of your choice of the three articles. Answer these questions:
1. Where did you search for articles?
2. How did you decide what articles to include?
• Post references to the three articles in APA format.
• Summarize the article and how it addresses your research question.
Overview
Where did you search for articles? How did you decide what articles to include?
1). Where did you search for the articles?
2). How did you decide what articles to include?
Article 1
In the space below, post the reference for the first article in correct APA format.
In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format. Use scholarly writing to describe
the article, the decision-making process you used to select the article, and how it addresses your
research question. Use professional writing style.
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Article 2
In the space below, post the reference for the second article in correct APA format.
In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format. Use scholarly writing to describe
the article, the decision-making process you used to select the article, and how it addresses your
research question. Use professional writing style.
Article 3
In the space below, post the reference for the third article in correct APA format.
In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format. Use scholarly writing to describe
the article, the decision-making process you used to select the article, and how it addresses your
research question. Use professional writing style.
Submit this Assignment Document into Canvas for grading.
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