The literature review should consist of 4 peer reviewed scholarly studies from the past 5 years. DO NOT USE other lit reviews or systematic reviews or meta-analysis. Expect this paper to be 7-8 pages NOT including title page and references. PLEASE submit the articles you are using for the lit review.
A LITERATURE REVIEW IS NOT AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY. Please do not summarize study by study – you must synthesize your information and find common themes, ideas, findings and group those articles together. TOPIC:
Source #1
Source #2
Source #3
Source #4
Main Idea #1
Main Idea #2
Main Idea #3
Main Idea #4
To use the matrix, label each Source column with an author name or brief title. Use the area on the left to note the key points you identify in your reading. As you read each source, make notes in the appropriate Source column whenever you come across additional information that relates to each of the main ideas. When you have completed the chart, review your notes to identify common themes, areas of disagreement, or gaps in the literature.
To prepare this paper you will need to:
provide a clear rationale for an important scientific investigation related to nursing science
include at least four relevant peer-reviewed studies published within the past five years
The following article offers helpful guidelines for constructing a critique of a nursing research article:
Cronin, P., Ryan, F., & Coughlan, M. (2008). Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach. British Journal of Nursing, 17(1): 38-43.
Specific Assignment Instructions
Below is the outline to be followed for creating your paper:
Introduction
State the topic you selected and why.
Background
Provide some background information about the topic. Why is it important? Use data to support your argument.
Explain your search and methods – List a minimum of four keywords that you used for your search, the databases you used to perform your search, and how you selected the articles you are reviewing.
Synthesis of the Literature Discussion
Synthesize what you have learned from the articles you have evaluated.
Summarize the overall findings of the articles.
Application to Nursing Practice
Describe how these can be applied to nursing research and practice.
Conclusion
Provide a brief conclusion to wrap up the contents presented in the paper.
Reference Page
Provide a reference page with appropriate APA-formatted citations of all sources used within the paper.
uploaded is the article to be reviewed