Lesson 6 – Discussion
Using the Literature MATRIX
As you read and evaluate your literature there are several different ways to organize your research. One of these ways to organize your work using a “matrix”
No, not this, matrix, but the one attached to this discussion (Appendix G).
2017_Appendix_G_Individual_Evidence_Tool
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This document allows you to compile details about your sources, such as the foundational theories, methodologies, and conclusions; begin to note similarities among the authors, and retrieve citation information for easy insertion within a document.
Instructions:
Instructions:
Conduct a rapid critical analysis of the five (5) articles (use the articles used in discussion 5).
Title the discussion with the PICOT question.
Initial post: Your post should be within a range of 150-200 words and answer the following questions.
Choose one of the research studies in the Matrix table (Appendix G).
Provide a brief overview of what the article was trying to do (i.e., the problem).
What is the type of the study( experimental, cohort, case-study)?
What was the purpose of the study?
Describe the sample (who are the participants, how they were selected). Setting (where it happen).
What is the source of the data? (was a survey, intervention, observation, interviews).
What were the results? (major findings) (look at the discussion, what was learned).
Limitations (who funded the research, was the sample too small).
Peer response: Identify two (2) students that may share a similar question and comment in their literature matrix post. Remmeb
Cite your references APA 7th ed. (not included in the length of the post).
Lesson 6: Discussion – Literature Matrix
Lesson 6: Discussion – Literature Matrix
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence Type
10 pts
Outstanding
Indicate for each of the studies the type of evidence reviewed (e.g., RCT, meta-analysis, mixed methods, quaLitative, systematic review, case study, narrative literature review).
5 pts
Acceptable
Indicate partially type of evidence reviewed (e.g., RCT, meta-analysis, mixed methods, qualitative, systematic review, case study, narrative literature review).
2.5 pts
Unacceptable
Does indicate the type of study for only one study.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSample, Sample Size, Setting
10 pts
Outstanding
Provide a quick view of the population, number of participants, and study location.
5 pts
Acceptable
Provide a quick view of the population, but misses either the number or location.
2.5 pts
Unacceptable
Provides some information, but does not identify population.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFindings That Help Answer the EBP Question
10 pts
Outstanding
list only findings that directly apply to the EBP question.
5 pts
Acceptable
List findings that apply to the EBP question, but also list findings that do not answer the EBp question.
2.5 pts
Unacceptable
List findings that pertain to the topic but do not specifically answer the clinical question.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObservable Measures
10 pts
Outstanding
Quantitative measures or variables are used to answer a research question, test a hypothesis, describe characteristics, or determine the effect, impact, or influence.
5 pts
Acceptable
Identifies the measures or variables used to answer but there is a limited description.
2.5 pts
Unacceptable
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitations
10 pts
Outstanding
5 pts
Acceptable
2.5 pts
Unacceptable
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence Level, Quality
10 pts
Outstanding
Critically determines if evidence found is strong enough to make a change in practice with strong rationale.
5 pts
Acceptable
States if evidence found is strong enough to make a change in practice and includes a brief rationale for the determination.
2.5 pts
Unacceptable
No determination is made in relation to the evidence being strong enough to make a change in practice. No rationale is provided.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and references
20 pts
Outstanding
All information summarized within the template is appropriately cited in the table and listed in the references using APA (7th ed.) format.
10 pts
Acceptable
information summarized within the template has appropriately cited the table and listed in the references using APA (7th ed.) format.
5 pts
Unacceptable
information is not summarized within the template. Does not follow APA (7th ed.).
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph writing
20 pts
Outstanding
Concisely summarizes findings from one of the articles. Writes in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
10 pts
Acceptable
Indicates findings of evidence. Writes in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting.
5 pts
Unacceptable
Fails to summarize findings. Do not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. Does not follow rules for APA formatting.
20 pts
Total Points: 100
