Assignment 2 (NUR 3043_RNBSN_CL – Week 2)
Assignment #2: Paper
Topic: Database Search
Review the PICOT question you developed in week one, and any feedback provided by your instructor. After making any necessary revisions, complete the following:
- Identify the problem and your PICOT question.
- Analyze what databases you would use to find relevant information to support or answer your question.
- Identify three sources that you found that you might use as evidence for your PICOT question, and provide a brief explanation about how each of these sources might be used to answer your question.
This paper needs to be 2 pages, not including title and reference pages.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
This paper is due Sunday of Week 2 by 11:59 pm Pacific Time (50 points). See the rubric below for grading details.
When composing your assignment, be sure to follow these additional instructions:
- Be sure you proofread before submitting your assignment. Your paper must be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
- Click on APA Formatting Help for guidance on citing your sources.
- Complete your paper in a Word document and upload to the assignment area.
Grading Rubric
Content
Presents problem and PICOT question. (3)
Identifies appropriate databases for research. (3)
Includes three appropriate sources to address PICOT question. (3)
Points = 9
Critical Thinking
Develops an appropriate PICOT question relevant to the problem. (6)
Provides analysis of databases that would be most useful for finding relevant information to support or answer the PICOT question. (6)
Explains how each of three identified sources are relevant and useful for addressing the PICOT question. (6)
Points = 18
Organization
Content is organized logically. (2)
Paragraph structure is appropriate. (2)
Include introduction and conclusion. (2)
Level of headings is appropriate. (2)
Points = 8
Writing Style
There are no grammatical or spelling errors; appropriate punctuation is used. (4)
Length of paper is consistent with requirements (2 pages). (2)
References are cited appropriately throughout paper in APA format.(4)
Paper includes running head, headers, page numbers, Times New Roman 12-point font, and is double spaced. (5)
Points = 15
Total Points = 50
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