Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
EB002: Research Methodology
Review the details of your assessment including the rubric. You will have the ability to submit the assessment once you earn a score of 80% or better on all of the related sub-competency quizzes and engage with your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a substantive way about the competency.
Overview
For this Performance Task Assessment, you will develop a narrated Clinical Inquiry PowerPoint Presentation describing your search process for locating research on a clinical issue of interest and complete a Research Methodology Matrix in which you will analyze the research methodologies described in selected peer-reviewed articles.
Submission Length: A two-part Assessment: 1) A 4- to 5-slide narrated presentation narrated Clinical Inquiry PowerPoint presentation and 2) A 1- to 2-page Research Methodology Matrix. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Professional Skills: Written Communication,Oral Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.
Your response to this Assessment should:
- Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
This Assessment requires submission of two (2) files, a narrated Clinical Inquiry PowerPoint presentation and a completed Research Methodology Matrix. Save your files as EB002__presentation_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB002_presentation_J_Smith) and EB002_matrix_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB002_matrix_J_Smith). Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.
Instructions
Access the following to complete this Assessment:
Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the Assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.
To complete this Assessment: Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
- Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
- Keep in mind that it is required that your chosen clinical topic remain the same for all competencies (EB002-EB006).
- Using keywords related to this clinical issue of interest and Boolean search terms, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four peer-reviewed articles relevant to your clinical issue of interest.
- Create a 4- to 5-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:
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- Identify and briefly describe your chosen clinical issue of interest. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
- Describe how you used keywords and Boolean search terms to search your chosen clinical issue of interest.
- Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search.
- Provide APA citations for the four peer-reviewed articles that you selected.
- Use the Research Methodology Matrix to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following (in 1—2 pages):
- The full citation of each peer-reviewed article, in APA format.
- A brief (1 paragraph) statement explaining why you chose this peer-reviewed article and/or how it relates to your clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific and provide examples.
- A brief (1- to 2-paragraph) description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles that you selected. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Rubric EB002 – Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
EB002: Research Methodology: Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles.
Assessment Rubric
| Rubric Criteria | 0
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| Part 1: Clinical Inquiry | |||
| Module 1: Approaches to Research Methods to Address Clinical Issues | |||
| Create a 4- to 5-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following: | The presentation identification and description of the clinical issue of interest
is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies and describes the chosen clinical
issue of interest. |
The presentation clearly and accurately identifies and describes in detail the chosen
clinical issue of interest. |
| · Identify and briefly describe | |||
| your chosen clinical issue of interest. | |||
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Learning Objective 1.1 – Describe clinical issues to be addressed by research |
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| · Describe how you used keywords and Boolean search terms to search your chosen clinical issue of interest.
Learning Objective 1.2 – Describe keywords and Boolean search terms applied to conduct research for clinical issues |
The presentation describing the keywords and Boolean search terms that were used to search on the chosen clinical issue of interest is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the keywords and Boolean search terms that were used to search on the chosen clinical issue of interest. | The presentation accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the keywords and Boolean search terms that were used to search on the chosen clinical issue of interest. |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
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2
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| · Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search.
Learning Objective 1.3 – Describe databases used in conducting research for clinical issues |
The presentation identifying at least four databases that were used to conduct a search for selected peer- reviewed articles is missing. | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies at least four databases that were used to conduct a search for selected peer-reviewed articles. | The presentation accurately and clearly identifies in detail four or more research databases that were used to conduct a search for selected peer-reviewed articles. |
| · Provide APA citations for the four peer-reviewed articles that you selected.
Learning Objective 1.4 – Apply proper APA citation to cite peer- reviewed research |
Presentation of APA citations for at least four peer- reviewed articles selected is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely provides APA citations for at least four
peer-reviewed articles selected. |
The presentation accurately and completely provides APA citations for four peer- reviewed articles selected. |
| Part 2: Research Methodologies | |||
| Module 2: Types of Literature Reviews | |||
| Use the Research Methodology Matrix to analyze the methodologies applied in each of the four peer-reviewed articles. Your analysis should include the following:
· The full citation of each peer-reviewed article, in APA format. |
Citations for each article in APA format is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | The response inaccurately or vaguely provides citations for each article in APA format. | The response accurately and clearly provides a full citation of each article in APA format. |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| Learning Objective 2.1 – Apply
proper APA citation to cite peer- reviewed research |
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| · A brief statement explaining why you chose this peer- reviewed article and/or how it relates to the clinical issue of interest, including a brief explanation of the ethics of research related to your clinical issue of interest.
Learning Objective 2.2 – Analyze peer-reviewed articles that address clinical issues |
Explanation of how the articles selected relate to the clinical issue of interest is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Explanation of the ethics of research related to the clinical issue of interest is missing. |
Response inaccurately or vaguely explains how the articles selected relate to the chosen clinical issue of interest.
Response inaccurately or vaguely explains the ethics of research related to the clinical issue of interest. |
Response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail how the articles selected relate to the chosen clinical issue of interest.
Response accurately and clearly explains in detail the ethics of research related to the chosen clinical issue of interest. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| · A brief description of the aims of the research of each peer-reviewed article.
Learning Objective 2.3 – Analyze research aims of peer-reviewed research |
Description of the research aims of the peer-reviewed articles selected is missing. | The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the research aims of the peer- reviewed articles selected. | The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the research aims of the
peer-reviewed articles selected. |
| · A brief description of the research methodology used. Be sure to identify if the | Description of the research methodology used in the peer-reviewed articles
selected is missing.Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the research methodology used
in the peer-reviewed articles, |
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the research methodology used
in the peer-reviewed articles |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| methodology used was qualitative, quantitative, or a mixed-methods approach. Be specific and provide examples.
Learning Objective 2.4 – Analyze research methodologies |
and may identify the type of methodology used.
The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
selected, and clearly identifies the type of methodology used. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided. |
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| · A brief description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used, including reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles that you selected.
Learning Objective 2.5 – Evaluate strengths, reliability, and validity of research methodologies |
Description of the strengths of each of the research methodologies used is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Explanation of the reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles selected is missing. |
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes the strengths of each of the research methodologies used.
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the articles selected. |
The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the strengths of each of the research methodologies used.
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the reliability and validity of how the methodology was applied in each of the peer-reviewed articles selected. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Mastery Rubric | No | Yes |
| Exceeds Expectations: Research Methodology | ||
| Learning Objective – Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles | Responses do not demonstrate a detailed, accurate, and comprehensive approach toward clinical inquiry in obtaining peer-reviewed research, and do not include a synthesis and in- depth analysis of the research methodologies used in the peer-reviewed research obtained to address clinical issues of interest. | Responses demonstrated a detailed, accurate, and comprehensive approach toward clinical inquiry in obtaining peer-reviewed research, including a synthesis and in-depth analysis of the research methodologies used in the peer-reviewed research obtained to address clinical issues of interest. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 1.1:
Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. |
Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability. | Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.
Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.2:
Organize writing to enhance clarity. |
Writing is poorly organized and incoherent.
Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate. |
Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity. | Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.3:
Apply APA style to written work. |
APA conventions are not applied. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.4:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. | Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts. |
| Professional Skills
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| PS002: Oral Communication: Use Effective Oral Presentation Skills | |||
| PS 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. | Speaker mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words, and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume. | Speaker inconsistently uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. | Speaker engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. |
| PS 2.2: Organize information to be presented. | Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding. | Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding. | Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts. |
| PS003: Technology: Use Technology tools effectively. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
| Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
| Professional Skills
Building |
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Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
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| PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 5.1:
Analyze assumptions and fallacies. |
Analysis of assumptions is missing. | Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
| Learning Objective PS 5.2:
Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions. |
Assumptions are missing. | Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument. | Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument. |
| Learning Objective PS 5.3:
Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives. |
Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing. | Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives. | Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 6.1:
Identify credible sources. |
Credible sources are missing. | Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. | Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. |
| Learning Objective PS 6.2:
Analyze findings from relevant sources. |
Analysis is missing. | Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. | Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. |
Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers EB004: Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence
EB004: Assessment Instructions
Review the details of your assessment including the rubric. You will have the ability to submit the assessment once you earn a score of 80% or better on all of the related sub-competency quizzes and engage with your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a substantive way about the competency.
Overview
For this Performance Task Assessment, you will critically appraise peer-reviewed articles related to a clinical question or interest and based on the critical appraisal of the articles, recommend a best practice that emerges from the research.
Professional Skills: Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.
Your response to this Assessment should:
- Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
- Adhere to the required assignment length.
This Assessment requires submission of two (2) documents, a completed Critical Appraisal Worksheet and an evidenced-based practice recommendation response. Save your files as EB004_appraisal_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB004_appraisal_J_Smith) and EB004_EBP_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB004_EBP_J_Smith). When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.
Instructions
Access the following to complete this Assessment:
Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the Assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.
Click each of the items below to complete this assessment.
- Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
- Develop a PICOT question to address this clinical issue of interest.
- Using the keywords from the PICOT question, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level.
- Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Critical Appraisal Worksheet.
Based on your appraisal, recommend a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. In a 1- to 2-page narrative, address the following:
- Explain the best practice that emerged, justifying your proposal with APA citations for the evidenced-based research that you reviewed.
EB004 Rubric
EB004: Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence: Recommend best practices based on critical appraisal of evidence-based research.
Assessment Rubric
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| Part 1. Critical Appraisal of Research | |||
| Module 1: How to Critically Appraise Literature | |||
| Conduct a critical appraisal of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected by completing the Critical Appraisal Worksheet.
Be sure to include:
· An evaluation table
Learning Objective 1.1 – Apply critical appraisal tools to evaluate peer- reviewed research |
The critical appraisal worksheet evaluation table is missing.
The responses evaluating of each of the peer-reviewed articles selected is missing. |
The critical appraisal worksheet provides an evaluation table that is inaccurate or vague.
The responses provide an inaccurate or vague evaluation of each of the peer-reviewed articles selected. |
The critical appraisal worksheet accurately and clearly provides a detailed evaluation table.
The responses provide a detailed, specific, and accurate evaluation of each of the peer-reviewed articles selected. |
| Part 2: Evidenced-Based Best Practices | |||
| Module 2: Synthesizing Evidence to Identify Best Practice From a Body of Evidence | |||
| Based on your appraisal, recommend a best practice that emerges from the research you reviewed. In a 1- to 2-page narrative, address the following: | The responses suggesting a best practice that may be aligned to the evidenced- based research reviewed is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
The responses explaining the best practice with inaccurate |
The responses inaccurately or vaguely suggest a best practice that may be aligned to the evidence-based research reviewed.
The responses inaccurately or vaguely explain the best |
The responses accurately and clearly suggest a detailed best practice that is fully aligned to the evidenced-based research reviewed.
The responses accurately and clearly explain in detail the |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| · Explain the best practice that emerged, justifying your proposal with APA citations for the evidenced- based research that you reviewed.
Learning Objective 2.1 – Justify best practices informed by evidenced-based research |
and vague justification for why this represents a best practice in the field is missing.
APA citations d for the evidenced-based research reviewed is missing. |
practice with inaccurate or vague justification for why this represents a best practice in the field.
The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided.
Inaccurate and incomplete APA citations are provided for the evidenced-based research reviewed. |
best practice, with sufficient justification of why this represents a best practice in the field.
The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided.
Accurate, complete, and full APA citations are provided for the evidenced-based research reviewed. |
| Mastery Rubric | No | Yes |
| Exceeds Expectations: Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence | ||
| Learning Objective – Recommend best practices based on critical appraisal of evidence-based research. | The responses do not recommend in detail a comprehensive set of best practices and is not informed by and fails to reflect a synthesis of the critical appraisal of evidenced-based research. | The responses recommend in detail a comprehensive set of best practices that is fully informed by and reflects a synthesis of the critical appraisal of evidenced-based research. |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 1.1:
Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. |
Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability. | Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.
Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability. |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| Learning Objective PS 1.2:
Organize writing to enhance clarity. |
Writing is poorly organized and incoherent.
Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate. |
Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity. | Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.3:
Apply APA style to written work. |
APA conventions are not applied. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Learning Objective PS 1.4:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. | Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts. |
| PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 5.1:
Analyze assumptions and fallacies. |
Analysis of assumptions is missing. | Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| Learning Objective PS 5.2:
Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions. |
Assumptions are missing. | Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument. | Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument. |
| Learning Objective PS 5.3: | Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing. | Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple
perspectives or alternatives. |
Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives. | |||||
| PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions. | |||||
| Learning Objective PS 6.1:
Identify credible sources. |
Credible sources are missing. | Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. | Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. | ||
| Learning Objective PS 6.2:
Analyze findings from relevant sources. |
Analysis is missing. | Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or
purpose. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. | ||
EB005: Evidence-based Decision-Making
EB005: Assessment Instructions
Review the details of your assessment including the rubric. You will have the ability to submit the assessment once you earn a score of 80% or better on all of the related sub-competency quizzes and engage with your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a substantive way about the competency.
Overview
For this Performance Task Assessment, you will create a narrated PowerPoint presentation recommending and supporting an evidence-based practice change for your current healthcare organization. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Submission Length: An 8- to 14-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation.
Professional Skills: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency.
Your response to this Assessment should:
- Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
- Adhere to the required assignment length.
This Assessment requires submission of one (1) file, a narrated PowerPoint presentation. Save your file as EB005_presentation_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB005_presentation_J_Smith).
When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the Assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.
To complete this Assessment:
- Reflect on your current healthcare organization and think about potential opportunities for evidence-based change.
- Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of an evidence-based change.
- Develop a PICOT question to address this issue. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
- Using the keywords from the PICOT question, search at least four different databases in the Walden Library to identify at least four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Create a PowerPoint presentation by addressing the following in 8–14 slides:
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- Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change. (You may opt to keep various elements of this anonymous, such as your company name.) (1–2 slides)
- Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation in general. (2–3 slides)
- Propose an evidence-based idea for a change in practice using an evidence-based practice approach to decision-making. Note that you may find further research needs to be conducted if sufficient evidence is not discovered. (3–5 slides)
- Be sure to include a description of the PICOT question that you developed for your search, and which databases you consulted.
- Describe your plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation. (1–2 slides) Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
- Describe the measurable outcomes that you hope to achieve with the implementation of this evidence-based change. (1–2 slides)
- Be sure to provide APA citations for the supporting evidence-based, peer-reviewed articles that you selected to support your thinking. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
EB005 Rubric
EB005: Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Recommend evidence-based organizational changes using an evidence-based practice approach to decision-making.
Assessment Rubric
| Rubric Criteria | 0
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| Module 1: Internal Evidence | |||
| Create a PowerPoint presentation by addressing the following in 8–14 slides:
· Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change.
Learning Objective 1.1 – Describe healthcare organizations’ culture and readiness for change |
The presentation description of a healthcare organization, including an inaccurate and vague explanation of its culture and readiness for change is missing. | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes a healthcare organization, including an inaccurate or vague explanation of its culture and readiness for change. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail a healthcare organization, including a detailed explanation of its culture and readiness for change.
The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided. |
| · Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the
stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with |
The presentation description of the current problem or opportunity for change is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
A description of the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes a current problem or opportunity for change.
An inaccurate or vague description of the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the |
The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail a current problem or opportunity for change.
An accurate, specific, and detailed description of the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| change implementation in general.
Learning Objective 1.2 – Analyze organizational problems or opportunities for change |
stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation is provided. | scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation is provided. |
| Module 2: Translating Evidence into Decision-Making for Practice | |||
| · Propose an evidence-based idea for a change in practice using an evidence-based practice approach to decision-making. Be sure to include a description of the PICOT question that you developed for your search, and which databases you consulted.
Learning Objective 2.1 – Recommend evidenced-based changes for practice informed by evidenced-based and peer- reviewed research approaches for decision-making |
The presentation proposing an evidenced-based idea for change in practice that may be aligned to an evidenced- based approach for decision- making is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
The responses describing the PICOT question used and the databases consulted to obtain peer-reviewed research and may vaguely and inaccurately support the evidenced-based idea that is proposed is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely proposes an evidenced-based idea for change in practice that may be aligned to an evidenced- based practice approach for decision-making.
The responses inaccurately or vaguely describe the PICOT question used and the databases consulted to obtain peer-reviewed research and may support the evidenced-based idea that is proposed.
The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided. |
The presentation clearly and accurately proposes in detail an evidenced-based idea for change in practice that is fully aligned to an evidenced- based practice approach for decision-making.
The responses clearly and accurately describe in detail the PICOT question used and the databases consulted to obtain peer-reviewed research to fully support the evidence-based idea that is proposed.
The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and two competency-specific |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| resources that fully support the responses provided. | |||
| · Describe your plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation.
Learning Objective 2.2 – Develop plans for knowledge transfer of organizational changes in practice |
The presentation describing a plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including a vague and inaccurate plan for knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation is missing. | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes a plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including an inaccurate or vague plan for knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation. | The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail a plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including a detailed plan for knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation that is specific. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| · Describe the measurable outcomes you hope to achieve with the implementation of this evidence-based change.
Learning Objective 2.3 – Describe measurable outcomes achieved through organizational implementation of evidenced- based changes |
The presentation describing the measurable outcomes desired for the implementation of the evidenced-based change proposed is missing. | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the measurable outcomes desired for the implementation of the evidenced-based change proposed. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the measurable outcomes desired for the implementation of the evidenced-based change proposed. |
| Mastery Rubric | No | Yes |
| Exceeds Expectations: Evidence-Based Decision-Making | ||
| Learning Objective – Recommend evidence-based organizational changes using an evidence-based practice approach to decision- making | A comprehensive, detailed and in-depth presentation is not provided and fails to appropriately recommend evidenced-based organizational changes and does not synthesize evidenced-based practice approaches for decision- making. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | A comprehensive, detailed and in-depth presentation is provided that appropriately recommends evidenced-based organizational changes that synthesizes evidenced-based practice approaches for decision-making. |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 1.1:
Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. |
Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability. | Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.
Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| Learning Objective PS 1.2:
Organize writing to enhance clarity. |
Writing is poorly organized and incoherent.
Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate. |
Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Writing is generally well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.3:
Apply APA style to written work. |
APA conventions are not applied. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.4:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. | Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts. |
| PS002: Oral Communication: Use Effective Oral Presentation Skills | |||
| PS 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, | Speaker mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words, | Speaker inconsistently uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, | Speaker engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct |
| comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. | and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume. | comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. | pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. |
| PS 2.2: Organize information to be presented. | Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding. | Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding. | Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts. |
| Professional Skills Building | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| PS003: Technology: Use Technology tools effectively. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
| PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 5.1:
Analyze assumptions and fallacies. |
Analysis of assumptions is missing. | Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. | Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument. | Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument. | ||||
| Learning Objective PS 5.2:
Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions. |
Assumptions are missing. | Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument. | ||
| Professional Skills
Building |
0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
||
| Learning Objective PS 5.3:
Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives. |
Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing. | Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives. | ||
| PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions. | |||||
| Learning Objective PS 6.1:
Identify credible sources.Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
Credible sources are missing. | Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the
topic. |
Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. | ||
| Learning Objective PS 6.2:
Analyze findings from relevant sources. |
Analysis is missing. | Analysis superficially reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. | ||
Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers EB006: Disseminating Evidenced-Based Practice Changes
EB006: Assessment Instructions
Review the details of your assessment including the rubric. You will have the ability to submit the assessment once you earn a score of 80% or better on all of the related sub-competency quizzes and engage with your Faculty Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a substantive way about the competency. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Overview
For this Performance Task Assessment, you will create a narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you analyze dissemination strategies to best communicate evidence-based practice changes to your organization.
Submission Length: A 10- to 13-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation.
Professional Skills: Written Communication,Oral Communication,Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Information Literacy are assessed in this competency. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Your response to this Assessment should:
- Reflect the criteria provided in the rubric.
- Adhere to the required assignment length.
This Assessment requires submission of one (1) file, a narrated PowerPoint presentation. Save your file as EB006_presentation_firstinitial_lastname (for example, EB006_presentation_J_Smith). When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Instructions
Access the following to complete this Assessment:
Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the Assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.
To complete this Assessment:
- Reflect on your current healthcare organization and think about potential opportunities for evidence-based change.
- Identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of an evidence-based change. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
Create a 10- to 13-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you address the following:
- Explain the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in your healthcare organization. (1–2 slides)
- Describe the evidence-based practice change that you would recommend implementing to address the clinical issue of interest that you selected. Be specific and provide examples. (2–3 slides)
- Compare at least two dissemination strategies that you might recommend to communicate evidence-based practice changes to your organization and explain why. (2 slides) Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
- Compare at least two dissemination strategies that you would be least inclined to recommend to communicate evidence-based practice changes to your organization and explain why. (2 slides)
- Identify at least two barriers that you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies that you are most inclined to use. (1 slide)
- Explain how you might overcome the barriers that you identified. Be specific and provide examples. (2–3 slides) Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
EB006 Rubric
EB006: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Changes: Analyze dissemination strategies for evidence-based practice changes in healthcare.
Assessment Rubric
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| Module 1: Environments Conducive to Evidence-Based Practice | |||
| Create a 10- to- 13-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you address the following:
· Explain the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence- based practice change in your healthcare organization.
Learning Objective 1.1 – Analyze evidence-based practice changes in healthcare organizations |
The presentation explaining the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare organization is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely explains the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare organization. | The presentation accurately and clearly explains in detail the clinical issue of interest that is most conducive to an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare organization. |
| Module 2: Evidence-Based Practice and Change | |||
| · Describe the evidence- based practice change you would recommend implementing to address the clinical issue of interest | The presentation describing the evidence-based practice change recommended for implementation to address the clinical issue of interest
selected is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the evidence-based practice change recommended for implementation to address | The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the evidence-based practice change recommended for implementation to address |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| that you selected. Be specific and provide examples.
Learning Objective 2.1 – Recommend evidenced-based changes for practice informed by evidenced-based and peer- reviewed research Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
the clinical issue of interest selected.
The response minimally synthesizes and integrates resources that may support the responses provided. |
the clinical issue of interest selected.
The response synthesizes and integrates at least two outside resources and two competency-specific resources that fully support the responses provided. |
|
| Module 3: Dissemination and Engagement in Evidence-Based Practice | |||
| · Compare at least two dissemination strategies that you might recommend to communicate evidence- based practice changes to your organization and explain why.
Learning Objective 3.1 – Recommend dissemination strategies to communicate evidenced-based practice changes in healthcare organizations |
The presentation comparing at least two dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization is missing.
The responses explaining why these dissemination strategies are recommended is missing. |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely compares at least two dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
The responses provide a inaccurate or vague explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are recommended. |
The presentation accurately and thoroughly compares two or more dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization.
The responses provide an accurate and detailed explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are recommended. |
| · Compare at least two dissemination strategies
that you would be least inclined to recommend to |
The presentation comparing at least two dissemination
strategies not recommended to communicate evidence- |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely compares at least
two dissemination strategies not recommended to |
The presentation accurately and thoroughly compares
two or more dissemination strategies not recommended |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| communicate evidence- based practice changes to your organization and explain why.
Learning Objective 3.2 – Analyze dissemination strategies not conducive to the communication of evidence- based practice changes in healthcare organizations |
based practice changes to a healthcare organization is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers
The responses explaining why these dissemination strategies are not recommended is missing. |
communicate evidence-based practice changes to a healthcare organization.
The responses provide a inaccurate or vague explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are not recommended. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
to communicate evidence- based practice changes to a healthcare organization.
The responses provide an accurate and detailed explanation as to why these dissemination strategies are not recommended. |
| · Identify at least two barriers that you might encounter when using the dissemination strategies that you are most inclined to use.
Learning Objective 3.3 – Identify barriers to dissemination and communication strategies for evidence-based practice changes |
The presentation identifying at least two barriers encountered when using the dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare organization is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies at least two barriers encountered when using the dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare organization. | The presentation clearly and accurately identifies in detail two or more barriers encountered when using the dissemination strategies recommended to communicate evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare organization. |
| · Explain how you might overcome the barriers that you identified. Be specific and provide examples.
Learning Objective 3.4 – Analyze approaches for overcoming |
The presentation explaining approaches for overcoming barriers when disseminating and communicating evidence-based practice changes in a healthcare
organization is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
The presentation inaccurately or vaguely explains approaches for overcoming barriers when disseminating and communicating
evidence-based practice |
The presentation clearly and accurately explains in detail approaches for overcoming barriers when disseminating and communicating evidence-based practice |
| Rubric Criteria | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| barriers for communicating evidence-based practice changes | changes in a healthcare organization. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | changes in a healthcare organization. |
| Mastery Rubric | No | Yes |
| Exceeds Expectations: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Changes | ||
| Learning Objective – Analyze dissemination strategies for evidence-based practice changes in healthcare Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | A comprehensive, detailed, and in-depth presentation is not provided and fails to synthesize appropriate dissemination strategies to communicate evidence-based practice changes in healthcare organizations. | A comprehensive, detailed, and in-depth presentation is provided that synthesizes appropriate dissemination strategies to communicate evidence-based practice changes in healthcare organizations. |
| Professional Skills Assessment | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 1.1:
Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. |
Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability. | Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.
Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.2:
Organize writing to enhance clarity. |
Writing is poorly organized and incoherent.
Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate. |
Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity. | Writing is generally well organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Learning Objective PS 1.3:
Apply APA style to written work. |
APA conventions are not applied. | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately. |
| Learning Objective PS 1.4:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience. | Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts. |
| Professional Skills Assessment | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
| PS002: Oral Communication: Use Effective Oral Presentation Skills. | |||
| PS 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. | Speaker mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words, and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume. | Speaker inconsistently uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Speaker engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume. |
| PS 2.2: Organize information to be presented. | Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding. | Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts. |
| PS003: Technology: Use Technology tools effectively. | |||
| Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. |
Learning Objective PS 3.1:
Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
| Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
Learning Objective PS 3.2:
Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose. |
| Professional Skills Assessment | 0
Not Present |
1
Needs Improvement |
2
Meets Expectations |
|||
| PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice. | ||||||
| Learning Objective PS 5.1:
Analyze assumptions and fallacies. |
Analysis of assumptions is missing. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. | Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument. | |||
| Response does not adequately identify
and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
Response identifies and discusses the
implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
|||||
| Learning Objective | Assessment of multiple | Response does not identify nor | Response identifies and considers | |||
| PS 5.3: | perspectives is missing. | adequately consider multiple | multiple perspectives and alternatives. | |||
| Assess multiple | perspectives or alternatives. | |||||
| perspectives and | ||||||
| alternatives. | ||||||
| PS006: Information Literacy: Apply appropriate strategies to identify relevant and credible information and data in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions. | ||||||
| Learning Objective PS 6.1:
Identify credible sources. |
Credible sources are missing. | Some sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | Most sources are credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic. | |||
| Learning Objective | Analysis is missing. | Analysis superficially reflects | Analysis clearly reflects relevance of findings | |||
| PS 6.2: | relevance of findings to the | to the identified problem, issue, or purpose. | ||||
| Analyze findings from | identified problem, issue, or | |||||
| relevant sources. | purpose. Walden NURS 5052 Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice Papers | |||||