Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to write the second part of the DNP Project. This assignment will allow you to present your introduction, background, practice question, literature synthesis, and evidence-based intervention. These project design sections will be added to the DNP Project Part 1 assignment. Turnitin will be applied to this assignment.
Instructions
Use the edited paper from the DNP Project Part 1 assignment, which included the purpose, problem, and problem significance section. Add the introduction, background, practice question, literature synthesis, and evidence-based intervention sections.
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
- Part 2 will be graded on the quality of information, use of current research, Standard English usage and mechanics, APA format, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the guidelines and grading criteria/rubric.
- Review the grading rubric carefully and consider how to incorporate each required criterion into Part 2 of the DNP Project Template.
- Review the tutorial on the use of the DNP Project Template in the Week 2 lesson.
Follow the instructions on the template for the introduction, background, practice question, literature synthesis, and evidence-based intervention. Submit Part 2 of the DNP Project.
- Introduction and Background
- Place the title of your project as the heading of this section. The title is bold and centered.
- Start the introduction with a powerful statement or two to stimulate the interest of your reader.
- Explicitly state that the DNP Project concerns an evidence-based intervention to improve healthcare outcomes. Improving healthcare should include variables of quality, safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, cost, efficiency, and/or equity, and it should include referenced statistics.
- Explicitly state the practice problem and the purpose (aim) of the project.
- Identify the outline of the paper sections to preview what the paper will include.
- Practice Question
- Under this primary heading, include a one-sentence practice question.
- Begin this section with a lead-in sentence such as, “The following practice question will serve as the basis for the DNP project:”
- Research Synthesis and Evidence-Based Intervention (4 Parts)
- Part 1: The Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool
- Before writing the synthesis, complete the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. Enter a minimum of 10 (or more) research articles supporting the evidence-based intervention in the table, entering the correct information in each column (Appendix A in the DNP Project Template). If you keep the same topic, you may use your research from NR730 and other previous courses. You will be submitting the completed Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool with this assignment.
- Part 2: Brief Description of Intervention and Endorsement
- Begin this section with the name and brief description of the evidence-based intervention.
- Identify the national organization or government agency that endorses the intervention, if applicable.
- Part 3: Process, Outcome, and Themes of Research Evidence
- Start the synthesis section with a statement of how many articles are included that support the intervention related to the population and the outcomes for your project.
- The synthesis section must include at least 10 articles supporting the intervention.
- The articles must be 5 years old or less.
- The sources should be evidence-based, peer-reviewed research articles.
- The synthesis may include both quantitative and qualitative research studies and national standards or guidelines.
- In a brief summary statement, provide the numbers of research articles that are level I, II, and III and give a summary of the quality of the research articles.
- Identify the main themes that emerge from the sources and describe how the intervention has been utilized to solve a similar problem.
- Explain the differences (contrast the main points) in the research articles.
- Present an objective overarching synthesis of the research statement supporting the evidence-based intervention.
- Start the synthesis section with a statement of how many articles are included that support the intervention related to the population and the outcomes for your project.
- Part 4: Detailed Sequence of Intervention
- Provide an in-depth and exact explanation of the evidence-based intervention you will implement. Describe the intervention exactly as the intervention was implemented in the research articles and include the specific key details.
- Use the research articles to create a detailed discussion describing each of the steps in the intervention implementation. The evidence-based intervention should be implemented as described in the research, with all the original authors’ intended components.
- Describe in detail how each participant will engage with the intervention from the beginning to the end of the intervention. This should be so detailed that someone else who has never heard of your project can pick up your intervention description and implement this exactly as you described.
- Part 1: The Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool
- References
- Information in this manuscript must be substantiated by citations.
- Reference publication dates must be within the last 5 years.
- References must be from peer-reviewed journals, government websites, and credible national and global organizations.
- In-text citations should align with the reference page.
- In-text citations and references must be in the current APA format.
- Scholarly Writing Criteria
- Submit the paper on the DNP Project Template.
- Use the headers provided in the template.
- Use the current APA style and format throughout the project.
- Use the Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing a Professional Paper (located in Student Resources) to complete this assignment.
- Turn on Grammarly to check the grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation as you write. (Note: if you have not already done so, please download the free version at Grammarly.com before construction of the assignment.)
- Use the third person in this DNP Project. However, per APA, you can use the first person in the project management section when you are talking about what you will do during implementation.
Note: Make sure to include the edited Part 1 items.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 3-5 pages (not including title page, references page, and Part 1)
- 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 (without permalinks)
- Standard English usage and mechanics
- Organized presentation of ideas
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- Synthesize scientific knowledge, theory, and practice expertise to inform evidence-based practice and impact outcomes. (POs 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
- Design an evidence-based translational science project to address a practice problem. (POs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- Apply effective strategies in project design for managing practice problems in healthcare delivery at the micro, meso, and macro-system levels. (POs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- Demonstrate project management and leadership skills in the design process for the evidence-based translational science project. (POs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- Create collaborative relationships with interprofessional and intraprofessional groups to champion organizational improvements through project design. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8)
Rubric
Week 4 Assignment Grading Rubric
| Week 4 Assignment Grading Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction and Background Requirements: 1. Place the title of your project as the level 1 heading for this section (Bold and Centered). 2. Start the introduction with a powerful statement or two to stimulate the interest. 3. Explicitly state that the DNP Project concerns an evidence-based intervention to improve healthcare outcomes. 4. Explicitly state the practice problem and the purpose of the project. 5. Identify the main sections of the paper to preview what the paper will include. | 10 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth Introduction. 9 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient Introduction. 8 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a partial Introduction. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped Introduction. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Practice Question Requirements: 1. Include a one-sentence practice question. 2. Begin this section with a lead-in sentence such as, “The following practice question will serve as the basis for the DNP project:” | 10 pts Includes all requirements and provides an excellent practice question. 9 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient practice question. 8 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a basic practice question. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped practice question. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Synthesis and Evidence-Based Intervention Part 1 – Johns Hopkins Individual Summary Tool Requirements: 1. Complete the Johns Hopkins Individual Evidence Summary Tool. 2. Enter 10 or more research articles supporting the evidence-based intervention. 3. The correct information is entered in each column. 4. The Johns Hopkins Individual Summary Tool is included as Appendix A in the DNP Project Template. | 15 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth Johns Hopkins Individual Summary table in Appendix A. 14 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient Johns Hopkins Individual Summary table in Appendix A. 13 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a partial Johns Hopkins Individual Summary table. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped Johns Hopkins Individual Summary table. | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Synthesis and Evidence-Based Intervention Part 2 – Brief Description of Intervention and Endorsement Requirements: 1. Begin this section with the name and brief description of the evidence-based intervention. 2. Identify the national organization or government agency that endorses the intervention, if applicable. | 10 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth description of the intervention and endorsement. 9 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient description of the intervention and endorsement. 8 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a partial basic description of the intervention and endorsement. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped description of the intervention and endorsement. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Synthesis and Evidence-Based Intervention Part 3 – Process, Outcome, and Themes of Research Evidence Requirements: 1. Start the synthesis section with a statement of the exact number of articles in the synthesis that support the intervention. a. The synthesis section must include at least 10 articles supporting the intervention. b. The articles must be 5 years old or less. c. The sources should be evidence-based, peer-reviewed research articles. d. The synthesis may include both quantitative and qualitative research studies and national standards or guidelines. 2. In a brief summary statement, provide the numbers of research articles that are level I, II, and III and give a summary of the quality of the research articles. 3. Identify the main themes that emerge from the sources and describe how the intervention has been utilized to solve a similar problem. 4. Explain the differences (contrast the main points) in the research articles. 5. Present an objective summary statement supporting the evidence-based intervention. | 20 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth process, outcome, and themes discussion. 18 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient process, outcome, and themes discussion. 16 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a partial process, outcome, and themes discussion. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped process, outcome, and themes discussion. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Synthesis and Evidence-Based Intervention Part 4 – Detailed Sequence of Intervention Requirements: 1. Provide an in-depth and exact explanation of the evidence-based intervention you will implement. 2. Use the research articles to create a detailed discussion describing each of the steps in the intervention implementation. 3. Describe in detail how each participant will engage with the intervention from the beginning to the end of the intervention. | 20 pts Includes all requirements and provides an in-depth and detailed sequence of the Intervention. 18 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient detailed sequence of the Intervention. 16 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a partial discussion of the Intervention. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped discussion of the Intervention. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome References Requirements: 1. Information in this project must be substantiated by citations. 2. Reference publication dates must be within the last 5 years. 3. References must be from peer-reviewed journals, government websites, and/or credible national and global organizations. 4. In-text citations should align with the reference page. 5. In-text citations and references must be in the current APA format. | 5 pts Includes all requirements and provides an excellent reference section. 4 pts Includes all requirements and provides a sufficient reference section. 3 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides a partial reference section. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides an undeveloped reference section. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scholarly Writing Criteria Requirements: 1. Submit the paper on the DNP Project Template. 2. Use the headers in the template. 3. Use the current APA style and format throughout the project. 4. Paper length is 10-20 pages. | 5 pts Includes all requirements and provides in-depth scholarly writing. 4 pts Includes all requirements and provides sufficient scholarly writing. 3 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or provides basic scholarly writing. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements of APA style and standards and/or provides undeveloped scholarly writing. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing Requirements: 1. Standard English usage and mechanics 2. No spelling or typographical errors 3. Organized presentation of ideas | 5 pts Includes all requirements and demonstrates excellent clarity of writing. 4 pts Includes all requirements and demonstrates sufficient clarity of writing. 3 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates basic clarity of writing. 0 pts Includes fewer than all requirements and/or demonstrates poor clarity of writing. | 5 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |
