Using the topic approved by the professors (see Topic Area for Capstone above), you will begin to develop your publishable manuscript by writing a review of the literature (ROL) paper. Oermann & Hays (2016) discuss reviewing & writing a literature review in chapter 4.
The objective is to identify & discuss what is available (and maybe missing) in the published nursing literature on your topic.
Requirements
Review 5 articles, each authored by at least one RN & published since 2011 in a peer-reviewed, indexed journal.
Articles published within 5 years are typically seen as more current.
Paper length: 6-8 pages (1,500-2,000 words), not including title, abstract, search history table(s), and reference pages.
Use APA for setting-up, formatting, and organizing your paper (American Psychological Association, 2010).
Your paper should have these sections:
Title page
Abstract page with keywords
Introduction (not labeled as such)
Include a clear, prominent, thesis statement in your introduction.
Your thesis is ONE sentence.
Bold or highlight your thesis statement.
Literature Review
Methodology
Results (or Findings)
Discussion
Conclusion (or Limitations, or Next Steps)
Search History table(s)
References
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To my writer:
My approved topic for this Review of Literature( ROL) final paper is; THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE AS A STUDY COORDINATOR
My instructor made the following statement as part of our discussion on this topic, it may also be of guide to you: There is a bit in the literature on this topic so you should have some success. The trick will be how to focus your thesis statement. Will you be making the argument that a nurse is better suited to serve as a study coordinator versus a non-nurse? Just something to think about; literature is a bit more sparse there but very much needed.
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Grading rubric:
You will receive a score in each of the evaluative elements and added together they form the garde for your paper.
Evaluative Elements
Points
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Organization
The paper is clear, focused, and logically organized with section headings, subheadings, and paragraphing. The paper flows.
Meets all criteria.
Mostly meets criteria.
Partially meets criteria.
Minimally meets criteria.
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Thesis
The paper provides a clear, concise, logical, thesis statement early in the paper. The thesis is prominent throughout the paper and is correctly supported. The paper is focused on supporting the thesis.
Meets all criteria.
Mostly meets criteria.
Partially meets criteria.
Minimally meets criteria.
Does not meet criteria.
Evidence
All statements of facts, theories, research, practice standards, experiences, and opinions are supported by varied, relevant resources, including primary, authoritative references. Application and analysis of evidence is correct.
Meets all criteria.
Mostly meets criteria.
Partially meets criteria.
Minimally meets criteria.
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Originality
The paper provides new, original thinking. Quoted text is minimal. Ideas from others are paraphrased with in-text citations and references. The students analysis or voice is prominent.
Meets all criteria.
Mostly meets criteria.
Partially meets criteria.
Minimally meets criteria.
Does not meet criteria.
Spelling, Grammar
The paper has correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Meets all criteria.
Mostly meets criteria.
Partially meets criteria.
Minimally meets criteria.
Does not meet criteria.
APA Style
The paper is correctly and completely APA-formatted.
Meets all criteria.
Mostly meets criteria.
Partially meets criteria.
Minimally meets criteria.
Does not meet criteria.
