The purpose of this assignment is to identify a topic for a health care field research paper which will inform subsequent assignments within this course.
Select a topic of interest from your work area, or within a specific health care field. Examples of appropriate topics may be found in your text,Understanding Research, and from the list below, but you are not limited to these examples. Possible topics:
- Leaving a confused patient alone in the waiting room
- Failure to label specimens
- Leaving medication unsecured
- Childhood obesity
- Using technology, and protecting patient information and confidentiality
- Managing the health care needs of an aging population
Complete a search utilizing the GCU Library for at least three articles on your topic. After you have selected your articles, write a 250- to 500-word summary of the three articles, and address the following:
- State why you selected the topic.
- Summarize the content of the articles.
- Describe how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence-based practice for improvement of care.
- Conclude with an explanation of the significance of the evidence-based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Identification of Research Topic - Rubric Total 75 points Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target Summaries of Articles Summaries of Articles 0 points The summary of the content of the articles is not included. 7.31 points The summary of the content of the articles is incomplete. 8.44 points The content of the articles is somewhat summarized, but lacks description and relevant supporting details. 9.56 points The content of the articles is completely summarized, and includes relevant supporting details. 11.25 points The content of the articles is thoroughly summarized, and includes substantial relevant supporting details. Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience. 0 points The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident. 3.41 points The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience. 3.94 points The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience. 4.46 points The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated. 5.25 points The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience. Evidence Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives. 0 points Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer. 2.93 points Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect. 3.38 points Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present. 3.82 points Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used. 4.5 points Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered. Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development. 0 points No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered. 3.41 points Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose. 3.94 points Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose. 4.46 points The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. 5.25 points The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. Format/Documentation Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline. 0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided. 1.95 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident. 2.25 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors. 2.55 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors. 3 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Explanation of the Significance Conclusion and explanation of the significance of the evidence-based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care 0 points The conclusion and explanation of the significance of the evidence- based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care are not included. 9.75 points The conclusion and explanation of the significance of the evidence- based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care are incomplete. 11.25 points The conclusion somewhat includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence-based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care, but lacks description and relevant supporting details. 12.75 points The conclusion includes a complete explanation of the significance of the evidence- based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care, and includes relevant supporting details. 15 points The conclusion includes a thorough explanation of the significance of the evidence- based research of the topic to the standards for allied health care, and includes substantial relevant supporting details. Selected Topic Reason for selecting the topic 0 points The reason for selecting the topic is not included. 7.31 points The reason for selecting the topic is incomplete. 8.44 points The reason for selecting the topic is somewhat clear but lacks relevant supporting details. 9.56 points The reason for selecting the topic is clear and includes relevant supporting details. 11.25 points The reason for selecting the topic is thorough and includes substantial relevant supporting details. Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target Research Process Used Description of how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence- based practice for improvement of care 0 points The description of how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence- based practice for improvement of care is not included. 9.75 points The description of how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence- based practice for improvement of care is incomplete. 11.25 points The description of how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence- based practice for improvement of care is included, but lacks description and relevant supporting details. 12.75 points The description of how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence- based practice for improvement of care is complete, and includes relevant supporting details. 15 points The description of how the research process is used to communicate findings relevant to problem or issue resolution within evidence- based practice for improvement of care is thorough, and includes substantial relevant supporting details. Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc. 0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout. 2.93 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent. 3.38 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted. 3.82 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used. 4.5 points No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.