1. N3345 Transition to Professional Nursing
Module 3 Assignment: Information Retrieval Paper – Part 1
Submit by 2359 (CT) Saturday at the close of Module 3.
Name
Date:
Overview: “Information Retrieval Paper - Part 1”
This Module you will begin to develop an Information Retrieval
Paper. This Assignment focuses on identifying appropriate
evidence-based nursing practices related to specific problems
you may identify as you work in the healthcare/workplace
setting.
The goals of an Information Retrieval Paper are to (1) practice
using APA format, (2) summarize and examine the strengths and
limitations of research articles, and (3) prepare you for the
Nursing Research Course where you will write a research paper
using the skills you have learned completing this Information
Retrieval Paper.
As a part of your Information Retrieval Paper, you will begin
development of a research question using PICO format. Chapter
10 of the Role Development text book explains PICO. Be sure
to develop your research question and then just below your
research question delineate what the P, I, C, and O components
of your question are.
For this Module 3 Assignment you will prepare a Title Page in
proper APA format for your Information Retrieval Paper,
identify three peer-reviewed articles, and summarize each
article using APA format.
It may be helpful to look at the outline for the entire paper
before you begin this Module’s Assignment. Assignments in

2. this Module plus in Module 4 and 5 will address the Information
Retrieval Paper.
Resources
APA Module*
http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=apa_exposed
(This is also printable. Follow instructions in the tutorial.)
Scholarly Writing Tips*
(*Available in the Resource section of this module)
MS Word Tutorial for Beginners:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ddFubJ3tc
Choose the tutorials you need.
Review your course readings, lecture, and your Module 2
Resources before completing this module’s Assignment.
Performance Objectives
· Identify a clinical problem in your workplace setting.
· Develop an appropriate research question using PICO criteria
and format.
· Summarize 3 peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles/literature
related to your clinical problem and research question.
· Apply a decision-making framework to a clinical problem
situation.
· Use correct grammar, punctuation, and APA format expected
in writing professional papers.
Rubric and PICO Format
Use this rubric to guide work on the Module 3 assignment,
“Information Retrieval Paper, Part 1.”
Research question must be stated in PICO format. See Chapter
10 of the Role Development textbook for the formatting. Be
sure to address all four PICO components of the question.
Task
Accomplished
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Part 1:
Problem Identification

3. Research Question
Rationale for Question
Must be constructed in the PICO format.
(Total 25 points)
Identifies a clinical problem in the workplace that would be
under a nurse’s control. (10. points)
Develops an appropriate research question using the 4 stated
criteria from assignment (5 points)
Question is stated in PICO format. Problem, Intervention,
Comparator, and Outcome is clearly stated. (5 points)
Clearly explains a rationale for the selection of a research
question.(5 points)
Clearly identifies a clinical problem in the workplace.(7 points)
Develops an appropriate research question using 3 criteria from
assignment.(3 points)
Question is stated in PICO format but problem, intervention,
comparator, and/or outcome is not clearly stated. (3 points)
Explains the rationale for the selection of a research question.
(2 points)
Does not clearly identify a clinical problem in the workplace.(0-
5 points)
Uses none or 1 or 2 criteria in composing a research
question.(0-2 points)
Did not use PICO format at all when delineating the research
question.
(0 points)

4. Provides no rationale for the selection of a research question.(0
points)
Part 2:
Title Page Components using UT Arlington College of Nursing
Title Page Format
(Total 12.5 points)
Develops title page components in College of Nursing Title
Page Format using APA format with no errors. (12.5 points)
Develops title page components in APA format with no more
than 3 errors. (7.5points)
Does not use College of Nursing Title Page Format or creates
title page with more than 3 errors. (0 pts)
Part 3:
APA References and Summaries
Summarize peer-reviewed, evidence-based literature related to a
clinical problem.
(Total 25 points)
Apply a decision-making framework to a clinical problem
situation.
(Total 12.5 points)
Use correct grammar, punctuation, and American Psychological
Association (APA) format in writing professional papers. (Total
25 points)
Clearly and concisely summarizes 3 professional, peer-reviewed
articles that address a research question. (25 points)

5. Effectively applies
a decision-making framework in selecting articles related to a
clinical problem situation.(12.5 points)
Consistently uses correct mechanics and APA format in writing
professional papers
(0-2 errors). (25 points)
Summarizes 3 professional, peer-reviewed articles that address
a research question. (15-22.5 points)
Applies a decision-making framework in selecting articles
related to a clinical problem situation.(7.5 points)
Uses correct mechanics and APA format in writing professional
papers (3-8 errors).
(15-22.5 points)
Summarizes 1 or 2 professional, peer-reviewed articles that
address a research question.(0-12.5 points)
Selects articles, but does not apply a decision-making
framework.(2.5point)
Does not use correct mechanics and/or APA format in writing
papers (more than 8 errors). (0-12.5 points)
Preview of Information Retrieval Paper Criteria
In this module’s assignment, you will take the initial steps in
composing an Information Retrieval Paper that you will
complete during Part B of the course. Because the paper will be
submitted in sections, may want to look at the entire paper in

6. the table below.
APA Format Elements
Timeline
Title Page in APA format
Completion Timeline
APA format
Citations in the body of the paper
Headings
Applicable each time sections are submitted
Writing style
Grammar
Spelling
Paragraphs of at least three well-written sentences
Organization and flow
Applicable each time sections are submitted
Content Criteria
Timeline
Introduction:
Identification of clinical problem in a workplace setting
Research question stated correctly
PICO format
Rationale for question
To Be Completed Module 3
Summary of 3 peer-reviewed articles
Overview: Where did you search? How did you decide on
the 3 articles?
3 article summaries
To Be Completed Module 3
Critical Analysis
Completeness of analysis
To Be Completed Module 4
Conclusion
Synthesis of key points for the 3 articles
To Be Completed Module 5
Reference Page
Alphabetized

7. Sources cited in APA format
References complete
To Be Completed Module 5
Part 1: Research Problem and Question using PICO Format
A. In the space below, identify the clinical problem in the
workplace setting that will serve as the focus of your
information retrieval paper. Make sure that the problem is one
that would be under your complete control as a nurse.
Clinical Problem (Type in box below)
B. In the space below, compose a preliminary research question
about the clinical problem that you identified in the workplace.
Use this criteria in composing a preliminary research question:
- Question must relate to a clinical problem in the workplace.
- Question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.
- The issue to be studied is under your complete control as a
nurse.
- The question is open ended.
Delineate the PICO components of your question.
· State your question
· Then under the question
P (problem) =
I (intervention) =
C (comparator) =
O (outcome) =
Preliminary Research Question and Identified PICO Criteria
(Type in box below)

8. C. Compose a rationale that explains why you chose the
research question. (Type in box below)
Rationale for Selecting the Research Question (Type in box
below)
D. After completing this portion of the Assignment, go to this
module’s Discussion,
and follow the directions for sharing your research question.
After receiving feedback
from your colleagues, revise your research question, if
necessary, in the space provided.
Revised Research Question (Type in box below)
E. Complete after participating in the Module 3 Discussion.
Type your revised Research Question in the box provided
below.
Part 2: Title Page Components
In this part of the Assignment, you will record the parts of the
title page for your Information Retrieval Paper by typing into
the text boxes in the graphic organizer that follows the
instructions chart.
Content Criteria

9. Section or Section Title
Description
How-To and Tips
Use APA: The Easy Way, Second Edition.
· 1” margins all around
· Font – Times New Roman, 12 pt
· Double-spaced
· See APA: The Easy Way for formatting of paper.
· Professional grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and
paragraphs composed of at least 3 well-written sentences each
· Select File – Page Setup…
· Select Format – Font…
· Select Format – Paragraph…
· Select View – Header and Footer...
(Refer to the MS Word “Help and How To” links if you need
help with any of these tasks.)
The short title should be in upper- and lower-case, or “Title
Case.”
· See “Scholarly Writing Tips”
Entire paper
· Just below Header, include a “running head” as shown below,
left-justified: (Replace “CAPITALIZED ABBREVIATED
TITLE” with an abbreviated version of your paper’s title.)
Running head: CAPITALIZED ABBREVIATED TITLE
· Title in upper half of page, centered, upper- & lower-cased
letters (Title Case)
· Title is content of unique paper, not assignment title.
· Submitted by, Student name, RN

10. · The following information centered, 1-2 inches from the
bottom of the page: (Fill in course, faculty details.)
In partial fulfillment of the requirements of
Course name and number
Faculty name, credentials
Submission date
APA: The Easy Way. Second Edition, Pages 7 & 48.
The running head appears only on the title page, and includes
the words “Running head.”
You can access the complete UTA directions and an example
title page at
http://www.uta.edu/nursing/APAFormat.pdf
Your finished Title Page should resemble the Title Page right
after this grid. See next page.
Title Page: UT Arlington College of Nursing Format
Running head: TITLE IN ALL CAPS
1

11. Title of Paper
Submitted by
Your name, RN
In partial fulfillment of requirements of
Course name and number
Faculty name and credentials
Submission date
Part 3: APA References and Summaries
· Select three peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles that
address your research question.
· Compose an overview about your choice of the three articles.
Answer these questions:
· Where did you search for articles?
· How did you decide what articles to include?

12. · Post references to the three articles in APA format.
· Summarize the article and how it addresses your research
question.
Overview
Where did you search for articles? How did you decide what
articles to include?
Article 1
In the space below, post the reference for the first article in
correct APA format.
In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format.
Use scholarly writing to describe the article, the decision-
making framework you used to select the article, and how it
addresses your research question. Use professional writing
style.
Article 2
In the space below, post the reference for the second article in
correct APA format.
In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format.
Use scholarly writing to describe the article, the decision-
making framework you used to select the article, and how it

13. addresses your research question. Use professional writing
style.
Article 3
In the space below, post the reference for the third article in
correct APA format.
In the space below, write a summary paragraph in APA format.
Use scholarly writing to describe the article, the decision-
making framework you used to select the article, and how it
addresses your research question. Use professional writing
style.
Submitting Your Assignment:
(Save all assignment documents in MS Word 2007 version and
later. MS Word 2010 is recommended. Open Office and Office
360 documents are to be saved as MS Word 2010 or Word 2013
before uploading into Blackboard for grading)
· Click the word Assignment in the Module 3 folder.
· Click on the words Information Retrieval Paper, Part 1. The
assignment submission document will open.
· Go to 2. Assignment Materials-Submission. Click Browse and
navigate to your Desktop where you saved your paper. Select
the final version of your paper to upload from your computer.
· When you’ve selected your paper, click Attach Files and your
saved assignment document should appear in the submission

14. box just above the Attach Files button.
· Click Submit at the bottom of the Assignment Submission
screen and your saved document assignment will appear the
gradebook with a green exclamation point that alerts your
Academic Coach that your assignment is ready for grading.
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Final Paper
Scientific Journal Article Critique
Being able to read and critically analyze scientific journal
articles is an important part of learning and applying scientific
research to environmental management. Through the first four
weeks of this course, you have become more familiar with the
various components of scientific literature by reading and
writing sections of your own. For your Final Paper, read and
critically review the journal article selected in Week Three of
the course. To begin, read “Using a Scientific Journal Article to
Write a Critical Review.” Next, utilize the information from this
week’s reading to critique the selected article. The critique at a
minimum should contain the following information:
Introduction (about two pages)
Briefly summarize the journal article selected including the full
citation for the paper, the purpose of the study, the methodology
utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the
author(s). Utilize questions posed in the “Analyze the Text”
section of this week’s readings to develop this section.
Body (about four pages)
Highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of each section of
the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). Utilize
questions posed in the “Evaluate the Text” section of this
week’s readings to develop this section.

15. Conclusion (about four pages)
Discuss the significance of the research. Utilize questions posed
in the “Establish the Significance of the Research” section of
this week’s readings to develop this section.
Your paper must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length
and formatted according to APA (6th ed.)
HIS IS THE FINAL PAPER SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL ARTICLE
CRITIQUE. USE MUST GO OVER THIS TO FIND AND
ARTICLE THAT WILL BE ABLE TO FIT INTO WHAT IS
NEEDED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT. REMEMBER THE
ARTICLE MUST COME FROM PROQUEST!!!
THIS IS A BROKENDOWN GUIDE TO SHOW WHAT MUST
BE INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT PLEASE PAY CLOSE
ATTENTION!!!!
Selects an Appropriate Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal Article
from ProQuest that Covers a Topic Related to Environmental
Studies and Provides the Full Citation for the Article in APA
Format
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Selects a clearly appropriate peer-reviewed
scientific journal article from ProQuest that covers the chosen
topic related to environmental studies. The full APA citation is
accurate.
Writes a Three-Four Sentence Summary of How The Article
Supports The Authors’ Objectives
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Writes a thorough three-four sentence summary
of how the article supports the authors’ objective.