INSTRUCTIONS BELOW-
1. Review the directions for completing each column of the
Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool
Download Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool
Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader(located in the Week 2 lesson).
2. Use the two quantitative research studies previous weeks that are already on your expanding Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. Add the quantitative research study appraised in a few weeks ago of this course to your Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. All articles must be recent research articles less than 5 years old, and be related to your selected National Practice Problem. Two of the quantitative research studies support your introduction and analysis of the selected practice problem. The quantitative study appraised used has tested the evidence-based intervention.
a. If any of your quantitative research studies do not meet these requirements, you need to find replacement quantitative research studies and update the Johns Hopkins Evidence Summary Tool after you appraise, level the evidence, and grade the quality of the replacement study or studies.
3. Locate three non-research evidence sources to support the introduction and analysis of the practice problem.
4. Use a synthesis style of writing in every section (1, 2, 3, & 4) of the paper when incorporating research evidence and non-research evidence.
5. Use the most current version of Microsoft Word, You can tell the document is saved as the current version because it will end in “docx.”
The assignment includes the following components:
1. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs, cited)
a. Use the title of your paper for the header above the introduction section.
b. Use a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence when writing this section of the paper.
c. Write a one-sentence purpose statement.
d. Introduce the practice problem.
e. Introduce an evidence-based intervention using research evidence to support the intervention.
2. Analysis of the Practice Problem (1-2 paragraphs, cited)
a. Use a synthesis of research evidence and non-research evidence when writing this section of the paper.
b. Present the following at the national and local levels:
i. Significance
ii. Prevalence
iii. Mortality
iv. Economic ramifications of the practice problem
3. Evidence Synthesis (minimum of 3 quantitative research articles; 2-3 paragraphs)
a. Use a synthesis of research evidence when writing this section of the paper.
b. Identify the main themes and salient points that emerge from a synthesis of research evidence (cited).
c. Compare and contrast the main points from a synthesis of research evidence (cited).
d. Present an objective overarching synthesis of the research intervention (cited).
e. This synthesis must be a summary of the merged themes and findings of the two articles and cannot be a review of each article separately.
4. Conclusion (1 paragraph, cited)
a. Use a synthesis of research evidence when writing this section of the paper.
b. Write one concise paragraph providing a clear and logical summation of the paper.
5. References
a. Include a list of all references in APA format.
6. Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool Requirements:
a. Includes the completed Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool with the assignment. Do not embed the document in the paper.
b. Includes a minimum of two quantitative research studies and one quantitative randomized control trial/quasi-experimental study.
c. Complete all columns entirely and identify the quality and the levels of evidence accurately.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 4-6 pages (not including title page, reference page, or appendix)
· 1-inch margins
· Double-spaced pages
· 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font
· Level 1 Headings
· In-text citations
· Title page
· Reference page
· Standard English usage and mechanics
