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Assignment #3 ~2nd Evidence Evaluation Table and Beginning Synthesis Assignment #3 due Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 by 11:30 pm [submit in the drop box in Pilot] Each student will choose a second “keeper” article found during his or her search of the literature. The article should be relevant to the PICOT question and current (within the past 10 years). Complete an Evidence Evaluation Table & Rapid Critical Appraisal Tool on this second article using the appropriate tool provided by the instructor. Take into account feedback received on Assignments #1 and #2. Use bullets and be very concise in development of the evaluation table. For any acronyms include a legend at the bottom of the evaluation table. Limit to 5-6 pages. (Evidence Evaluation Table #2 and synthesis is worth a total of 15 points). Student _________________________________________________________________ PICOT Question__________________________________________________________ Criteria Exemplarily Developing Below Expectations Poor Selection of Tool Choose appropriately among quantitative, qualitative, clinical practice guideline, and synthesis/meta-analysis tools Appropriate tool was selected for type of article and completed with appropriate focus on correct article type (2 pts. maximum) Appropriate tool selected; however, information contained in table is not consistently appropriate to the correct article type (for example, using quantitative terms to describe a qualitative review). (1.5 pts. maximum) Inappropriate tool selected; but, some attempt is made to use correct terminology to speak to correct article type. (1pt. maximum) Inappropriate tool selected and inappropriate application. (0 pt.) Description of Article Elements specified as descriptive must include the facts found in the article as stated by the author(s). Descriptive elements of the evaluation table are complete and accurate. Responses are excellent and address assignment including chosen concepts. (3 pts. maximum) Descriptive elements of the evaluation table are present and accurate. Structure of the evaluation table is mostly clear. Responses are adequate and address assignment and chosen concepts. (2 pts. maximum) Most descriptive elements of the evaluation table are present with minimal inaccuracy. Structure of the information is, at times, unclear and is not concise or does not fit with assigned template. Content is inconsistent with purpose of assignment and lacks clarity of thought. (1 pt. maximum) Many descriptive elements of the evaluation table are missing or inaccurate. Organization and structure is not concise. Content is disjointed and lacks elements included in the assignment. (0 pt.) Critique of Article Elements specified as either critique or opinion must examine quality of the information in the article. Base this on key information obtained in this course. Critique/opinion elements of the evaluation table are complete and accurate. Responses are excellent and address assignment including chosen concepts. (3 pts. maximum) Critique/opinion elements of the evaluation table are present and accurate. Structure of the evaluation table is mostly clear. Responses are adequate and address assignment and chosen concepts. (2 pts. maximum) Most critique/opinion elements of the evaluation table are present with minimal inaccuracy. Structure of the information is, at times, unclear and is not concise or does not fit with assigned template. Content is inconsistent with purpose of assignment and lacks clarity of thought. (1 pt. maximum) Many critique/opinion elements of the evaluation table are missing or inaccurate. Organization and structure is not concise. Content is disjointed and lacks elements included in the assignment. (0 pt.) Beginning Synthesis In narrative format, compare and contrast study #1 and #2 related to the quality of the studies, strengths and weaknesses of the studies, importance of findings, similarities, differences, gaps in knowledge of topic and implications to practice. Use the above information to address the following three summarizing questions: 1) What are the significant results, 2) Are the results valid, and 3) Will the results assist nurses in caring for patients/families? Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. (5 pts. maximum) Content is accurate. Major points are stated. Responses are adequate and address assignment. Content and purpose of the writing are clear. (3.75 pts. maximum) Content is not comprehensive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought. (2.5 pts. maximum) Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and/or missing. Synthesis is incomplete. (0 pt.) APA Format & Style • Including title page, margins, page numbers, running head, headings, correct citations, correct grammar, sentence structure, and reference page. • Word count ~1375 -1650 words includes the text of the paper and excludes the title page and reference page. Assignment #3 should be a 5-6 pages with a maximum of 6 pages double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12 point font. The evaluation table may be single spaced. Follows all designated guidelines. Format enhances readability of paper. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. No errors in reference citation (2 pts. maximum) Paper follows designated guidelines. Format is good. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct. Several minor errors in reference citation. (1.5 pts. maximum) Paper follows most guidelines. Paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation and/or spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone. Multiple minor errors in reference citations. (1 pt. maximum) Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. Paper is not formatted correctly with no in text citations provided. Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, & spelling errors. Significant errors in reference citations. (0 pt.) Total