Benchmark Assignment: Evidence-Based Practice Project- Literature Review
The purpose of this assignment is to write a review of the research articles you evaluated in your Topic 5 "Evidence-Based Practice Project: Evaluation of Literature" assignment.
A literature review provides a concise comparison of the literature for the reader and explains how the research demonstrates support for your PICOT.
In a paper of 1,250 to 1,500 words, select eight of the ten articles you evaluated that demonstrate clear support for your evidence-based practice and complete the following for each article:
A. Introduction: Describe the clinical issue or problem you are addressing. Present your PICOT statement.
B. Search methods: Describe your search strategy and the criteria that you used in choosing and searching for your articles.
C. Synthesis of the literature: For each article, write a paragraph discussing the main components (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how the article supports your PICOT.
D. Comparison of articles: Compare the articles (similarities and differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations, controversies).
E. Suggestions for future research: Based on your analysis of the literature, discuss identified gaps and which areas require further research.
F. Conclusion: Provide a summary statement of what you found in the literature.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.