The document provides instructions for writing a literature review on an evidence-based practice project. It specifies that the review should compare and summarize 8 research articles that support the student's PICOT question. It should include sections on the clinical issue, search methods, summarizing each article and how it supports the PICOT, comparing the articles, suggestions for future research, and a conclusion summarizing what was found in the literature. Students are to follow APA style guidelines and submit to LopesWrite for evaluation.

1. The purpose of this assignment is to write a review of the
research articles you evaluated in your Topic 5 "Evidence-
Based Practice Project: Evaluation of Literature" assignment.
A literature review provides a concise comparison of the
literature for the reader and explains how the research
demonstrates support for your PICOT.
In a paper of 1,250-1,500,
select eight
of the ten articles you evaluated that demonstrate clear support
for your evidence-based practice and complete the following for
each article:
1.
Introduction - Describe the clinical issue or problem you are
addressing. Present your PICOT statement.
2.
Search methods - Describe your search strategy and the criteria
that you used in choosing and searching for your articles.
3.
Synthesis of the literature - For each article, write a paragraph
discussing the main components (subjects, methods, key
findings) and provide rationale for how the article supports your
PICOT.
4.

2. Comparison of articles - Compare the articles (similarities and
differences, themes, methods, conclusions, limitations,
controversies).
5.
Suggestions for future research: Based on your analysis of the
literature, discuss identified gaps and which areas require
further research.
6.
Conclusion - Provide a summary statement of what you found in
the literature.
7.
Complete the "APA Writing Checklist" to ensure that your
paper adheres to APA style and formatting criteria and general
guidelines for academic writing. Include the completed
checklist as an appendix at the end of your paper.
Refer to the "Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal –
Assignment Overview" document for an overview of the
evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.
You are required to cite eight peer-reviewed sources to
complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the
last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and
nursing content.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.

3. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite