Research Paper & Presentation: Students will be expected to submit a research project paper and present it to the class. The student will select a nursing problem appropriate for a research study, develop a purpose statement, conduct a review of literature that includes at least five research studies appropriate for the research problem, identify the research design appropriate for the project, discuss data collection to be used, and suggest appropriate data analysis techniques. .

Criteria Weighting

Paper includes:

Overview of the research problem and why it is

important to study

Well-written purpose statement

Review of literature that includes synthesis of at

least five research studies

Appropriate design

Data collection methods

Plan for data analysis

Conclusion

10%

5%

25%

5%

5%

5%

5%

Correct grammar, spelling, APA format 10%

Presentation includes:

All parts of the paper

Utilizes visual aids

Professional

Does not exceed 10 minutes 25%

Paper is submitted before 11 p.m. June 13 5%