Week 3: The Integrative Literature Review
1. Perform a literature review using a minimum of seven (7) peer-reviewed articles
and books, as well as non-research literature such as evidence-based guidelines,
toolkits, standardized procedures, etc.
2. Review of areas in relationship to medicine, nursing, public health, etc.
3. The review should be critical and synthesize rather than just being a catalog of
studies.
4. Summarize the key findings of the research and its relevancy to your project that
point out the scientific status of the phenomenon under question. Such a
statement includes:
5. What we know and how well we know it.
6. What we do not know.
7. Describe any gaps in knowledge that you found and the effects this may have on
advanced practice nursing as it relates to your project topic.
Your integrative literature review should be 5–6 pages in length, not including the cover
or reference pages. You must reference a minimum of 7 scholarly articles published within the past 5–7
years. Use current APA format
NURS_691A_DE – NURS 691-A Rubric Week 3: Integrative Literature Review
NURS_691A_DE – NURS 691-A Rubric Week 3: Integrative Literature Review
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Critical Analysis 44 to >36.08 pts
Meets Expectations
Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of significant
findings related to the change project topic. Ideas are
synthesized and professionally sound and creative.
Insightful and comprehensive conclusions and solutions are
present. Knowledge gaps are identified and the implications
on nursing are expertly explored.
44 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Content 20 to >16.4 pts
Meets Expectations
A minimum of 7 peer-reviewed articles, books, or limited
non-research literature (tool kits or standardized
procedures) are present. Literature is supported by
scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Subtopics are
used to support the main topic. All in-text citations are
present and correctly formatted.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Organization 8 to >6.56 pts
Meets Expectations
Content is well written throughout. Information is well
organized and clearly communicated.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome APA
Format/Mechanics
8 to >6.56 pts
Meets Expectations
Follows all the requirements related to format, length,
source citations, and layout. Assignment is free of spelling
and grammatical errors.
8 pts
Total Points: 80
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