What new connections did you make from your class, textbook, research, and experience?

NUR3165 Literature Review QEP Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a minimum of five current nursing research publications on an approved research problem. The goal is to be able to differentiate research from other types of publications, with a focus on qualitative and quantitative research. Your professor will provide you with a rubric by which your work will be evaluated.
Introductory paragraph
Introduce your problem statement and the research question you are exploring. What do you set out to do in this paper? Give the reader a brief preview of your paper. The problem statement should be supported well by evidence. The databases and concepts used for the search should also be provided.

Research: Summary of Findings
In this section you will summarize a minimum of five current articles which address your research question. Summarize major findings of each article under each major heading. Cite all your sources, using a minimal number of direct quotes.

Analysis
This is the section where you analyze the articles. Critically synthesize these works in an organized manner, pointing out their similarities and differences.

Conclusion
Summarize the most important points from your paper. Draw any final conclusions about the topic.

Reflection
In this section, you may now begin to write in first person (I, me, my). Address these questions in this section in a narrative fashion:
What did you learn from the assignment?
How does this added information compare to your prior knowledge?
How has this assignment helped you to become more of a critical thinker?
What new research skills can you now apply?
How will this assignment impact your practice in the future?
Did you experience any “a-ha” moment(s) while researching about your topic?
What new connections did you make from your class, textbook, research, and experience?

QEP Writing Assignment Requirements:
Your paper must be APA 7th edition format. Use headings in your paper. Your introduction needs no heading. The title (centered and bold) precedes your introduction.
Double space your paper and use APA-approved fonts and sizes such Times New Roman 12-point or Arial 11-point font.

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