This assignment provides a concise description and appraisal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of master’s Education in Nursing. Following APA guideline, briefly explain each essential reflecting on each essential affects the clinical practice and the author’s interpretation of each essential.
Include a (Title page, abstract, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page). Use each of the subheadings in your paper- for example: Abstract, the problem, review of literature, etc.
Please submit it via Turnitin by the end of Week 1. This assignment is 10 points.
It would be a good idea to select a study that you would like to replicate hypothetically for your research assignments. Once you select a research study- utilize the rubric below to answer questions based on the article you have selected.
| Criteria | Points | Total Score |
| Title Page: Title of article, journal information, and your name and date | 10 point | Your score
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| Abstract: Summary of an article (1-2 paragraphs) | 10 point |
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| The Problem: (2 or 3 paragraphs)
Is the problem clearly stated? Is the problem practically important? What is the purpose of the study? What is the hypothesis? Are the key terms defined? |
10 point | |
| Review of Literature: (1 -2 paragraphs)
Are the cited sources pertinent to the study? Is the review too broad or too narrow? Are the references recent? Is there any evidence of bias? |
20 points | |
| Design and Procedures: (3-4 paragraphs)
What research methodology was used? Was it a replica study or an original study? What measurement tools were used? How were the procedures structures? Was a pilot study conducted? What are the variables? How was sampling performed? |
20 points | |
| Data analysis and Presentation: (1 – 2 paragraphs) | 20 points | |
| How was the data analyzed?
Did findings support the hypothesis and purpose? Were the weaknesses and problems discussed? |
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| Conclusions and Implications: (2-3 paragraphs) | 10 point | |
| Are the conclusions of the study related to the original purpose?
Were the implications discussed? Whom will the results and conclusions affect? What recommendations were made at the conclusion? What is your overall assessment of the study and the article? |
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| Total | 100 points
(100%) |
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| Grade |
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