Evidence Synthesis and Tables
Assignment
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a synthesis of evidence using five research articles to support an evidence-based intervention.
The development of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool builds a body of research evidence about a practice problem and evidence-based intervention for implementation in a practice change project. Continually adding research studies to the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool builds the foundation for the synthesis of research for a practice change project.
As you incorporate published research study findings into your own writing, you create a synthesis of the research information. Before learning how to write a synthesis, it is important to define this term. At its most basic level, a synthesis involves combining two or more summaries. Synthesis writing is more difficult than it might first appear because this combining must be done in a meaningful way.
A synthesis requires critical reading and thinking to compare different material, highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. When a practice scholar synthesizes successfully, they present new ideas based on interpretations of published research evidence. Conceptually, it can be helpful to think about synthesis existing at both the local (or paragraph) level and the global (or paper) level. Synthesis is all about collecting information from different sources and merging the information together as one content.
Instructions
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
- Download the following tools linked below (located in the Student Resource Center under Project & Practicum Resources).
- Use five (5) level I, II, or III peer-reviewed primary research studies and/or systematic reviews that focus on the evidence-based intervention for the selected practice problem. Four research articles that focus on the evidence-based intervention included in this synthesis may be from previous courses. One peer-reviewed research article that focuses on the evidence-based intervention must be new to this synthesis and not used in previous courses. All articles should be current, published within the past 5 years. Enter the articles for the synthesis into the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. For new articles for this synthesis, Highlight the author’s name in the Johns Hopkins individual Evidence Summary Table.
- Use the most current version of Microsoft Word that is the format for all Chamberlain University College of Nursing found in student resources. The Document is labeled DNP and will end in “docx.”
- All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.
- Review the rubric for the grading criteria.
The assignment includes the following components:
- Title Page
- Title of the paper
- Student name
- Chamberlain University College of Nursing
- Course number and course name
- Session month and year
- Introduction
- Write a one-sentence purpose statement.
- Introduce the practice problem. (Cited)
- Introduce the evidence-based intervention using research study evidence. (Cited)
- Describe the significance of the practice problem at the national level (1 paragraph).
- Significance
- Prevalence
- Mortality
- Economic ramifications of the practice problem. (Cited)
- Evidence Synthesis: Using a minimum of five research articles (published within the past 5 years) to support the evidence-based intervention, write a synthesis of evidence to include the following:
- Include a minimum of 5 research articles to support the evidence-based intervention with citations (4 articles can be from previous courses).
- Identify and discuss the main themes and salient points that emerge from the sources. (Cited)
- Contrast the main points from evidence sources. (Cited)
- Present an objective overarching synthesis of research statement supporting the evidence-based intervention. (Cited)
- Conclusion
- Include a summary of practice problem.
- Include a summary of the evidence synthesis which supports the evidence-based intervention (cite all sources).
- Appendix: Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table
- Include the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool as the Appendix (With only one appendix, there is no need to label this Appendix A).
- Complete all sections of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool for each research study.
- Identify the quality and the level of evidence for all research studies.
- Enter the information for a minimum of 5 research articles level I, II, or III that focus on the evidence-based intervention and published within the last 5 years into the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table.
- APA Standards and References
- Use appropriate Level I headers.
- Create the reference page.
- Each reference has a matching citation and citations are in current APA style.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page, reference page, and appendix)
- 1-inch margins
- Double-spaced pages
- 12-point Times New Roman font or 11-point Arial
- Headings & subheadings
- In-text citations
- Title page
- References page
- Appendix
- Standard English usage and mechanics
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- Develop strategies to lead project planning, implementation, management, and evaluation to promote high value healthcare. (POs 3, 5, 7)
Due Date
- By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
- Late Assignment Policy applies
Rubric
Week 4 Assignment Grading Rubric
| Week 4 Assignment Grading Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction Requirements: 1. Write a one-sentence purpose statement. 2. Introduce the practice problem. 3. Introduce the evidence-based intervention using research study evidence. (Cited) | 30 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth introduction. 27 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient introduction. 24 pts Includes 2 requirements and/or provides a partial introduction. 0 pts Provides an undeveloped introduction. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Practice Problem Requirements: 1. Significance 2. Prevalence 3. Mortality 4. Economic ramifications of the practice problem (Cited) | 45 pts Includes all data requirements and provides an in-depth discussion about the practice problem. 41 pts Includes at least 3 requirements and/or provides a sufficient discussion about the practice problem. 36 pts Includes at least 2 requirements and/or provides a partial discussion about the practice problem. 0 pts Provides an undeveloped discussion about the practice problem. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence Synthesis to Support the Evidence-Based Intervention Requirements: 1. Include a minimum of 5 research articles to support the evidence-based intervention with citations. (4 articles can be from previous courses). 2. Identify and discuss the main themes that emerge from the sources. (Cited) 3. Contrast the main points in the evidence sources. (Cited) 4. Present an objective overarching synthesis of research statement supporting the evidence-based Intervention. (Cited) | 55 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth synthesis of research evidence supporting the evidence-based Intervention. 49 pts Includes at least 3 requirements and/or provides a sufficient synthesis of research evidence supporting the evidence-based Intervention. 44 pts Includes at least 2 requirements and/or provides a partial synthesis of research evidence supporting the evidence-based Intervention 0 pts Provides an undeveloped synthesis of research evidence supporting the evidence-based Intervention. | 55 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion Requirements: 1. Includes a summary of practice problem. 2. Includes a summary of the evidence synthesis which supports the evidence-based intervention. (Cited) | 30 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth summary in the conclusion. 27 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient summary in the conclusion. 24 pts Includes at least 1 requirement and/or provides a partial summary in the conclusion. 0 pts Provides an undeveloped summary of the practice problem and evidence synthesis. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Appendix: Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table Requirements: 1. Include the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool as the Appendix. 2. Complete ALL sections of the Johns Hopkins Table for or each article. 3. Identify the quality and the level of evidence for all research studies. 4 .Enter the information for a minimum of 5 research articles level I, II, or III that focus on the evidence-based intervention and published within the last 5 years into the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table. | 40 pts Includes all requirements of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table and provides an in-depth evidence table presentation. 36 pts Includes 3 requirements of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table and/or provides a sufficient evidence table presentation. 32 pts Includes 2 requirement of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table and/or provides a partial evidence table presentation. 0 pts Includes less than all requirements of the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Table and/or provides an underdeveloped evidence table presentation. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style and Standards Requirements: 1. Uses appropriate Level I headers. 2. Create a reference page(s). 3. Each reference has a matching citation and citations are in current APA style. 4. Paper length is 3-4 pages excluding title page, reference pages, and appendix. | 10 pts Includes all requirements of APA style and standards. 9 pts Includes 3 requirements of APA style and standards. 8 pts Includes 2 requirements of APA style and standards. 0 pts Includes 1 requirement of APA style and standards. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing Requirements: 1. Standard English grammar and sentence structure 2. No spelling or typographical errors 3. Organized presentation of ideas | 10 pts Includes all requirements of clarity of writing. 9 pts Includes 2 requirements of clarity of writing. 8 pts Includes 1 requirement of clarity of writing. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor clarity of writing. | 10 pts |
| Total Points: 220 |
