Reading Research Literature (RRL)

Reading Research Literature (RRL)

Reading, understanding, and appreciating original nursing research literature is essential for evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2018).Purpose:This assignment provides a learning activity for students to read an original research study and complete a worksheet to demonstrate understanding of the study purpose, design, sample, data collection, analysis, limitations, conclusions, and the importance of reading research literature.Course OutcomesThis assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 & 8)CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4, 8)CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 & 8)Assignment Directions:Read over each of the following directions, the required Reading Research Literature worksheet, and grading rubric.Download and complete the requiredReading Research Literature (RRL) worksheet (Links to an external site.).Download or access the required article. The required article must be used. O’Connor, M., Tanner, P. , Miller, L.,  Watts, K., & Musiello, T. (2017). Detecting distress: Introducing routine screening in a gynecological cancer setting. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(1), 79-85. Retrieved fromhttps://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?(Links to an external site.)You must use the grading rubric to ensure you are meeting all grading criteria of the worksheet.You are required to complete the worksheet using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREEby downloading from the student portal athttp://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.). Click on the envelope at the top of the page.Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and in-text APA formatting.Submit the completed Reading Research Literature Worksheet to the Week 6 Assignment.ReminderBefore preparing your assignment, please review this “Crediting Sources Made Simple (Links to an external site.)” resource. This tool is intended to help you understand scholarly writing, APA, referencing, and crediting. Please reach out to your instructor with any questions as you prepare your assignment.ReferencesAmerican Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN). (2008). Executive summary: The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice (2008). Retrieved from http://www.aacnnursing.org/Education-Resources/AACN-EssentialsQuality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (2018). Quality and safety education for nurses competencies. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/#evidence-based_practice