Review and discuss literature: Synthesize at least 10 primary research studies and/or systematic reviews; do not include summary articles. This section is all about the scientific evidence rather than someone else's
3 min read Capstone Part II: Review of Literature
CAPSTONE: PART II due 10/4/2025 by 11:59pm
1. Review of Literature:
– Review and discuss literature: Synthesize at least 10 primary research studies and/or systematic reviews; do not include summary articles. This section is all about the scientific evidence rather than someone else's opinion of the evidence. Do not use secondary sources; you need to get the article, read it, and make your own decision about quality and applicability to your question even if you did find out about the study in a review of the literature. This is a synthesis rather than a study-by-study review. Address the similarities, differences, and controversies in the body of evidence.
2. Analyze and apply knowledge directly to your PICOT- The studies that you cite in this section must relate directly to your PICOT question.
3. Provide precise body of evidence for your Practice Change- Include Nurses as leaders in this project, statistics, cost, impact on healthcare.
4. Discuss objectives for your practice change, Why is change necessary?
5. Discuss where the problem exists, why it exists, what is the preposition for change. Include information from your PICOT.
6. Apply all that is relevant to the problem. For example: Pros vs Cons, current state of problem
NOTE: It should not reflect your opinion, but rather Evidence Based Practice should be applied
-After completing a literature search on interventions addressing your chosen health problem, write a review that evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of all the sources you have found, compare anc constrast.
-Use appropriate APA 7th Ed. Scholarly, peer-reviewed, and research articles cited should be within the last five years.
-This section should be minimum 4-6 pages long (not including the title and reference page).
-Use proper in-text citations with a properly formatted reference list.
-All papers must be written APA in the 3rd person.
Rubric Capstone II.docx
1. Integration of Knowledge — 25 points
Thoroughly select and present an appropriate evidence-based practice intervention for the identified health problem and proposed change. Clearly explain how the evidence supports the intervention.
2. Topic Focus — 25 points
Choose a health problem narrow enough for the assignment’s scope. Include a clear topic statement that provides direction for the paper. Maintain a consistent focus, develop thoughtful insights, and support the discussion with cited evidence.
3. Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness — 25 points
Provide an in-depth discussion throughout the paper. Integrate information from all sources and demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among their findings. Ensure that ideas flow logically from one issue to the next. The rubric specifically requires the paper’s body to flow without headings.
4. Spelling and Grammar — Category Listed as 10 Points
Meet the required word count and include fewer than five grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors. Carefully proofread the paper before submission.
5. Sources — 10 points
Use at least six current sources, including at least three peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Include both general background information and specialized evidence. All websites must be authoritative. Identify special-interest sources or popular literature appropriately if used.
6. Citations — 5 points
Follow APA formatting consistently, with fewer than five errors involving citations, quotations, or formatting. Ensure that in-text citations and reference entries are complete and accurate.
Scoring clarification: The spelling and grammar category is labeled as worth 10 points, but the Outstanding column awards 8 points. This discrepancy should be clarified with the instructor.
