Academic success and professional development plan part 3: research

  

ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 3: RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Architect Daniel Libeskind is credited with saying “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it.” The suggestion is that his work does not copy the efforts of others but relies on it.

Understanding the work of others is critically important to new work. Contributions to the nursing body of knowledge can happen when you are able to analyze and articulate the efforts of previous research. Research analysis skills are therefore critical tools for your toolbox.

In this Assignment, you will locate relevant existing research. You also will analyze this research using a tool helpful for analysis.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

· Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this Module’s Learning Resources in support of locating and analyzing research.

· Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic in your specialty field that interests you.

· Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts described by the article.

The Assignment:

Using the “Module 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

· Your topic of interest.

· A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.

· Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.

· Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template

· Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.

· Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:

o Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.

o Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.

o Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Module 1 Assignment, which was built from the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

NURS_6003_Module03_Week05_Assignment_Rubric

   

NURS_6003_Module03_Week05_Assignment_Rubric

 

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUsing the Week 3 Part 3, section of your Academic   Success and Professional Development Plan Template complete Step 1. Conduct   an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure   to include the following:· The topic of interest you have selected. ·   Correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link   or search details. · Identify one or more professional practice uses of the   theories/concepts presented in the article.

   

25 to >22.0 pts

Excellent

The response clearly identifies     the topic of interest selected. … The response accurately and completely     provides a citation of the article selected, including an accurate and     complete link or thorough search details. … The response clearly     identifies and describes in detail a professional practice use of the     theories/concepts presented in the article.

22 to >19.0 pts

Good

The response partially identifies     the topic of interest selected. … The response provides a partial     citation of the article selected, including a partial link or search     details. … The response partially identifies and describes a professional     practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.

19 to >17.0 pts

Fair

The response vaguely identifies     the topic of interest selected. … The response vaguely or inaccurately     provides a citation of the article selected, including vague or inaccurate     search details. … The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies and     describes a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in     the article.

17 to >0 pts

Poor

The response vaguely and     inaccurately identifies the topic of interest selected or is missing. …     The response vaguely and inaccurately provides a citation of the article     selected, including vague and inaccurate search details, or is missing. …     The response vaguely and inaccurately identifies and describes a     professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article     or is missing.

25 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of the article using the Research Analysis   Matrix section of the template for:Strengths of the ResearchLimitations of   the ResearchRelevancy to the Topic of Interest. · Write a one-paragraph   justification explaining whether or not you would recommend the use of this   article to inform professional practice.

   

20 to >17.0 pts

Excellent

The response clearly and     accurately provides a detailed analysis of the article using the Research     Analysis Matrix section of the template. … The response clearly and     accurately explains in detail the justification of whether to recommend the     use of the article to inform professional practice.

17 to >15.0 pts

Good

The response provides a partial     analysis of the article using the Research Analysis Matrix section of the     template. … The response partially explains the justification of whether     or not to recommend the use of the article to inform professional practice.

15 to >13.0 pts

Fair

The response provides a vague or     inaccurate analysis of the article using the Research Analysis Matrix     section of the template. … The response vaguely or inaccurately explains     the justification of whether or not to recommend the use of the article to     inform professional practice.

13 to >0 pts

Poor

The response provides a vague and     inaccurate analysis of the article using the Research Analysis Matrix     section of the template or is missing. … The response vaguely and     inaccurately explains the justification of whether or not to recommend the     use of the article to inform professional practice or is missing.

20 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3, Step 2: Write a 2-3 paragraph summary that   you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that   includes the following: · Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing   peer-reviewed research· Identify at least two strategies that you would use   that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research. · Identify   at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed   research.

   

45 to >40.0 pts

Excellent

The response clearly and     accurately describes in detail the approach to identifying and analyzing     peer-reviewed research. The response clearly identifies and accurately     describes in detail at least two strategies used to be effective in finding     peer-reviewed research. … The response clearly identifies and accurately     describes in detail at least one resource you intend to use in the future     to find peer-reviewed research.

40 to >35.0 pts

Good

The response partially describes     the approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research. The response     partially identifies and describes at least two strategies used to be     effective in finding peer-reviewed research. … The response partially     identifies and describes in detail at least one resource you intend to use     in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

35 to >31.0 pts

Fair

The response vaguely or     inaccurately describes the approach to identifying and analyzing     peer-reviewed research. The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies and     describes at least two strategies used to be effective in finding     peer-reviewed research. … The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies     describes in detail at least one resource you intend to use in the future     to find peer-reviewed research.

31 to >0 pts

Poor

The response vaguely and     inaccurately describes the approach to identifying and analyzing     peer-reviewed research or is missing. The response vaguely and inaccurately     identifies and describes at least two strategies used to be effective in     finding peer-reviewed research or is missing. … The response vaguely or     inaccurately identifies describes in detail or is missing at least one     resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

45 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph   Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well   developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas.   Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and   lacking substance. which delineates all required criteria.

   

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow     writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 to >3.0 pts

Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow     writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3 to >2.0 pts

Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow     writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

2 to >0 pts

Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow     writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

5 pts

 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing   standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

   

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling,     and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Good

Contains a few (1-2) grammar,     spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >2.0 pts

Fair

Contains several (3-4) grammar,     spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 pts

Poor

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar,     spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s     understanding.

5 pts

 

Total Points: 100