Description
Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this Module’s Learning Resources in support of locating and analyzing research.
Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic in your specialty field that interests you.
Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts described by the article.
The Assignment:
Using the “Module 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:
Your topic of interest.
A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
Resources ·
· Al-Jundi, A., & Sakka, S. (2017).Critical appraisal of clinical researchLinks to an external site.. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR, 11(5), JE01–JE05. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/26047.9942
Shellenbarger, T. (2016). Simplifying synthesisLinks to an external site.. Nurse Author & Editor, 26(3). Retrieved from http://naepub.com/reporting-research/2016-26-3-3/
Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A-Z: NursingLinks to an external site.. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981
Walden University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating resources: JournalsLinks to an external site.. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluat…
Walden University Library. (n.d.). Instructional media: Fundamentals of library researchLinks to an external site.. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/instruc…
Walden University Writing Center.Links to an external site. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/h…
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Common assignments: Synthesizing your sourcesLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/a…
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Scholarly writing: OverviewLinks to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/s…
Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Webinars: Technical informationLinks to an external site.. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/w…
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NURS 6003: Transition to
Graduate Study for Nursing
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
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This document is to be used for NURS 6003 Transition to Graduate Study for
Nursing to complete Assessments 1-4. Just as importantly the document serves to
organize your thoughts about planning for your academic and professional success.
For specific instructions see the weekly assessment details in the course or ask your
Module 3 | Part 3: Research Analysis
I have identified one topic of interest for further study. I have researched and identified
one peer-reviewed research article focused on this topic and have analyzed this article.
The results of these efforts are shared below.
Directions: Complete Step 1 by using the table and subsequent space below identify
and analyze the research article you have selected. Complete Step 2 by summarizing in
2-3 paragraphs the results of your analysis using the space identified.
Step 1: Research Analysis
Complete the table below
Topic of Interest:
Research Article:
Include full citation
in APA format, as
well as link or
search details (such
as DOI)
Professional
Practice Use:
One or more
professional practice
uses of the
theories/concepts
presented in the
article
Strengths of the
Research
Research Analysis
Matrix
Add more rows if
necessary
Limitations of
the Research
Relevancy to
Topic of Interest
Notes
Step 2: Summary of Analysis
Craft a summary (2-3 paragraph) below that includes the following:
• Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research
• Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in
finding peer-reviewed research
• Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed
research
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