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Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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Week 1: The PICO Question

After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources,
and completing 500 clinical hours, students undoubtedly witness
problems or gaps in healthcare.  The PICO question Population/
Patient Problem: (P), Intervention: (I), Comparison: (C), Outcome:
(O) is to ask a searchable and answerable question that provides
evidence to improve practice.  In a well-written discussion post
address, the following:

• Describe a real-world, current problem in US psychiatric
care.  This could be a problem that affects clinical decisions
and may include a broad range of biological, psychological,
and sociological issues.

• Formulate a PICO question based on the question chosen in
the announcement.  You will use this question in each
discussion for this term.

• Summarize the reason this PICO question is so important to
advanced practice nursing.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

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Week 2: The Purpose of the
PICO Question
After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Discuss the purpose defining the purpose of the PICO
question for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

• Explain the purpose of your selected PICO question
advanced practice psychiatric nurses or the patients or the
populations they treat.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

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Week 3: Selecting Inclusion/
Exclusion Criteria
After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Discuss the databases searched to gather the evidence
based research for your selected PICO question.

• Describe the inclusion/exclusion criteria used to fine tune
the evidence-based research for your selected PICO
question.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-3-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-3-lecture-materials-and-resources)

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Week 4 : Creating a Search
Strategy
After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Compare the reliability of evidence-based research using an
evidence pyramid.

• Describe in detail the search strategy used to conduct the
literature review for your PICO question.  A literature flow
diagram must be uploaded to this assignment.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-4-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-4-lecture-materials-and-resources)

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Week 5: Interpreting the Results
of the Literature Review
After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Compare the following processes: summarizing the
literature review and interpreting search results.

• Describe the process used to interpret the search results of
your PICO question.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-5-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-5-lecture-materials-and-resources)

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Week 6: Methods of
Dissemination
After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Compare three ways to disseminate research findings.

• Discuss your plan to disseminate the research findings

obtained during this course at a state or national platform.
Include your objective for disseminating the information and
your target audience.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-6-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-6-lecture-materials-and-resources)

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Week 6 Assignment:
Academic Poster & Presentation
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student the
opportunity to demonstrate competency in performing the role of
the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in a safe
environment.

Submission Instructions:

To complete this assignment, address the following criteria:

1. Posters should include the following content:

• A Project title. This should be placed towards the top

of the poster, including the names of the authors and
university affiliation.

• An Introduction section. This should highlight the
problem addressed in a brief literature review with
citations and your hypothesis or hypotheses.

• The Purpose section: The poster states the objectives
of this inquiry relative to the overall evidence-based
literature review on this topic.

• The Methods/Search Strategy section. An overview of
how you studied your primary source(s): Describe the
evidence-based solution. How was it developed?
Include the theoretical framework (if applicable).
Identify databases searched and inclusion/exclusion
criteria. A literature flow diagram must be uploaded
to this assignment.

• The Results The poster describes the search, the
number of studies included, and the level of evidence.

• The Synthesis of Evidence   The poster briefly
describes the synthesis of the evidence including major
trends and notable gaps.

• The Implications for Practice section. The poster
includes recommendations for practice, education, or
future research based on the review and synthesis of
the evidence.

• A  References section. Make sure your references
include at least seven references with four primary
research articles. Primary articles describe studies in
which the authors collected the data themselves.
References must be in the current APA format. If you
cannot fit seven or more references into your poster,
you should provide the references separately as an
attached Word document.  For assistance with the
current APA formatting, please contact BrainFuse
Online Tutoring link in Canvas or visit the STU library
at https://www.stu.edu/libraryLinks to an external site.

Academic Poster Format

• Present your poster in electronic formatLinks to an external
site.
.  Use the linked video as a guide for your assignment.

• Students may use PowerPoint Poster template.

will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

NUR 670 Poster Presentation Rubric (1)
NUR 670 Poster Presentation Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings
Po
int
s

[https://www.stu.edu/library](https://www.stu.edu/library)

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Project
Title

Exemplary

Thoroughly, accurately, and clearly reflect the content of the presentation.

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Reflects content very well but not thoroughly.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

Does not reflect content of the presentation.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Introducti
on:

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description

Exemplary

Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable

topic that addresses potentially significant and

previously less explored aspects of the topic,

problem, and/or project

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Project and/or research question moderately described. Moderately clear
rationale. Purpose was somewhat focused and clear.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

Vaguely described project and/or research question. Weak rationale.
Purpose was poorly focused and not sufficiently clear.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Purpose:

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description

Exemplary

Background information is engaging and leads to a clear purpose statement.
Relevance to advanced practice nursing and the field of psychiatry is
articulated well.

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Background information is at times unclear or uninteresting. Relevance to
advanced practice nursing or psychiatry could be more clearly articulated.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

Background information is illogical or unrelated to the topic. There is no
relevance to advanced practice nursing or the field of psychiatry.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Search
Strategy

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description

Exemplary

Methods are appropriate to address aim/question and connected to the
purpose of the research; Identifies method used to support thesis or answer
the research question.

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

Methods are inappropriate to address research aim or question. Methods are
unclear or not connected to purpose of research

6 to >2 pts

Novice

Research strategy was not clearly mentioned but implied; or, not appropriate
for purpose of the research

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

Synthesis
of
Evidence:

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description

Exemplary

Thorough comparison and contrast of findings are provided and relate to the
main discussion points in the order of their appearance in the purpose

statement. Focus is on research findings rather

than research methods. Study limitations that might have led to different
findings are discussed. Gaps and controversies that exist in the literature are
clearly discussed.

20 to >13 pts

Distinguished

Comparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness.
Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in

the purpose statement. Study limitations are discussed, but possible
connections to differences in findings are not clearly identified. Gaps and
controversies in the literature are discussed, but clarity could be enhanced.

13 to >6 pts

Novice

Comparison and contrast of findings are lacking.

Discussion of findings does not relate well to the main discussion points in
the purpose statement.

Study limitations are not mentioned. Gaps (what is unknown and needs to be
researched) and controversies that exist in the literature are not discussed.

6 to >0 pts

/20
pts

Implicatio
ns for
Practice:

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description

Exemplary

Thorough comparison and contrast

of findings are provided and relate to

the main discussion points in the order

of their appearance in the purpose

statement.

� Focus is on research findings rather

than research methods.

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

Comparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness.
Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in

the purpose statement. Study limitations are discussed, but possible
connections to differences in findings are not clearly identified. Gaps and
controversies in the literature are discussed, but clarity could be enhanced.

6 to >2 pts

Novice

Comparison and contrast of findings are lacking. Discussion of findings does
not relate well to the main discussion points in the purpose statement.

Study limitations are not mentioned. Gaps (what is unknown and needs to be
researched) and controversies that exist in the literature are not

discussed.

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

Writing
and
Scholarly
Voice:

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description

Exemplary

Writing is fluid, precise, and clear; lexicon of the field is clearly explained and
defined; the tone is professional; vocabulary and syntax are mature; scholarly
style and format are accurately used;

the candidate’s ‘voice’ is heard and yields a definitive presence, authority, and
understanding of the issues being discussed.

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Writing is somewhat developed and professional; spelling, punctuation,
grammar, in general, meet program and institutional standards; dissertation
formatting is adequate; the lexicon of the respective field is understood and
used

properly.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

More work developing academic writing skills

necessary; syntax or vocabulary may not be well

developed; a reliance on jargon may be a weakness,

writing may be difficult to read or understand; tone

may not exhibit an understanding of the academic writing genre; errors of
spelling, punctuation

or formatting may be present; document may have

formatting problems, the candidate may not have a

command of the field’s lexicon.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Oral
Presentat
ion

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description

Exemplary

Narration and/or answering of questions is engaging, thorough, and adds
greatly to the presentation. Presentation is well-rehearsed. Voice, eye contact
and pacing hold interest and attention of the audience; introduced self and
project.

20 to >12 pts

Distinguished

Narration and/or answering of questions is somewhat lacking. Audio-Video
presentation does not support the content of the presentation. Some difficulty
communicating ideas. Poor voice projections; some eye contact; no
introduction; mispronounced a few words; long pauses; appears somewhat
confused.

12 to >3 pts

Novice

Narration and/or answering of questions is lacking, Audio-Video presentation
was not submitted or the video was not created using the audio or video
platform required in the instructions. Great difficulty communicating ideas.
Poor voice projection; no eye contact; no introduction; mispronounced
words; stopped or had long pauses; read entirely from notes

3 to >0 pts

/20
pts

Overall
Appearan
ce

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description

Exemplary

Prominently positions title/authors of paper thoroughly but concisely presents
main points of introduction, hypotheses/ propositions, research methods,
results, and conclusions in a well-organized manner.

Overall visually appealing; not cluttered; colors and patterns enhance
readability; Uses font sizes/variations which facilitate the organization,
presentation, and readability of the research

Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) are engaging and enhance the text
content is clearly arranged so that the viewer can understand order without
narration

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

Visual appeal is adequate; somewhat cluttered; colors and patterns detract
from readability

Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and
readability of the research is somewhat inconsistent/distractions

Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) adequately enhance the text

Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist
the viewer in understanding order without narration

6 to >2 pts

Novice

Not very visually appealing; cluttered; colors and patterns hinder readability

Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and
readability of the research is inconsistent/distracting

Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) do not enhance the text

Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist
the viewer in understanding order without narration

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

APA
Formattin
g

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description

Exemplary

Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract,
level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations. The references contain at
least the 6-8 required current scholarly academic reference and text
reference.

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic
resource. Many errors of APA 7th guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font,
abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations

6 to >2 pts

Novice

References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only
internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for
references provided or in-text citations.

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

**## NUR670Week1-6discussionasign.pdf**

Week 1: The PICO Question

After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources,
and completing 500 clinical hours, students undoubtedly witness
problems or gaps in healthcare.  The PICO question Population/
Patient Problem: (P), Intervention: (I), Comparison: (C), Outcome:
(O) is to ask a searchable and answerable question that provides
evidence to improve practice.  In a well-written discussion post
address, the following:

• Describe a real-world, current problem in US psychiatric
care.  This could be a problem that affects clinical decisions
and may include a broad range of biological, psychological,
and sociological issues.

• Formulate a PICO question based on the question chosen in
the announcement.  You will use this question in each
discussion for this term.

• Summarize the reason this PICO question is so important to
advanced practice nursing.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-1-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-1-lecture-materials-and-resources)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

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Week 2: The Purpose of the
PICO Question
After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Discuss the purpose defining the purpose of the PICO
question for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

• Explain the purpose of your selected PICO question
advanced practice psychiatric nurses or the patients or the
populations they treat.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-2-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-2-lecture-materials-and-resources)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

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Week 3: Selecting Inclusion/
Exclusion Criteria
After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Discuss the databases searched to gather the evidence
based research for your selected PICO question.

• Describe the inclusion/exclusion criteria used to fine tune
the evidence-based research for your selected PICO
question.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-3-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-3-lecture-materials-and-resources)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

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Week 4 : Creating a Search
Strategy
After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Compare the reliability of evidence-based research using an
evidence pyramid.

• Describe in detail the search strategy used to conduct the
literature review for your PICO question.  A literature flow
diagram must be uploaded to this assignment.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-4-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-4-lecture-materials-and-resources)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

Week 5: Interpreting the Results
of the Literature Review
After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Compare the following processes: summarizing the
literature review and interpreting search results.

• Describe the process used to interpret the search results of
your PICO question.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-5-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-5-lecture-materials-and-resources)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

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Week 6: Methods of
Dissemination
After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss
the following:

• Compare three ways to disseminate research findings.

• Discuss your plan to disseminate the research findings

obtained during this course at a state or national platform.
Include your objective for disseminating the information and
your target audience.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and
cited in the current APA style.

• Provide support for your work from at least five academic
sources less than 5 years old. Visit Purdue OwlLinks to an
external site.
for specific examples on how to create in-text citations and
cite references using the current APA format.

• Students will use this PICO question when creating the
abstract and academic poster.

• Students may not duplicate the PICO question of another
student at St. Thomas University.

• Your initial post is worth 8 points.

[https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-6-lecture-materials-and-resources](https://stu.instructure.com/courses/53903/pages/module-6-lecture-materials-and-resources)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html)

Week 6 Assignment:
Academic Poster & Presentation
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student the
opportunity to demonstrate competency in performing the role of
the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in a safe
environment.

Submission Instructions:

To complete this assignment, address the following criteria:

1. Posters should include the following content:

• A Project title. This should be placed towards the top

of the poster, including the names of the authors and
university affiliation.

• An Introduction section. This should highlight the
problem addressed in a brief literature review with
citations and your hypothesis or hypotheses.

• The Purpose section: The poster states the objectives
of this inquiry relative to the overall evidence-based
literature review on this topic.

• The Methods/Search Strategy section. An overview of
how you studied your primary source(s): Describe the
evidence-based solution. How was it developed?
Include the theoretical framework (if applicable).
Identify databases searched and inclusion/exclusion
criteria. A literature flow diagram must be uploaded
to this assignment.

• The Results The poster describes the search, the
number of studies included, and the level of evidence.

• The Synthesis of Evidence   The poster briefly
describes the synthesis of the evidence including major
trends and notable gaps.

• The Implications for Practice section. The poster
includes recommendations for practice, education, or
future research based on the review and synthesis of
the evidence.

• A  References section. Make sure your references
include at least seven references with four primary
research articles. Primary articles describe studies in
which the authors collected the data themselves.
References must be in the current APA format. If you
cannot fit seven or more references into your poster,
you should provide the references separately as an
attached Word document.  For assistance with the
current APA formatting, please contact BrainFuse
Online Tutoring link in Canvas or visit the STU library
at https://www.stu.edu/libraryLinks to an external site.

Academic Poster Format

• Present your poster in electronic formatLinks to an external
site.
.  Use the linked video as a guide for your assignment.

• Students may use PowerPoint Poster template.

will be graded according to the grading rubric below.

NUR 670 Poster Presentation Rubric (1)
NUR 670 Poster Presentation Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings
Po
int
s

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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WnhoIbfcoM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WnhoIbfcoM)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WnhoIbfcoM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WnhoIbfcoM)

Project
Title

Exemplary

Thoroughly, accurately, and clearly reflect the content of the presentation.

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Reflects content very well but not thoroughly.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

Does not reflect content of the presentation.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Introducti
on:

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description

Exemplary

Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable

topic that addresses potentially significant and

previously less explored aspects of the topic,

problem, and/or project

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Project and/or research question moderately described. Moderately clear
rationale. Purpose was somewhat focused and clear.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

Vaguely described project and/or research question. Weak rationale.
Purpose was poorly focused and not sufficiently clear.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Purpose:

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description

Exemplary

Background information is engaging and leads to a clear purpose statement.
Relevance to advanced practice nursing and the field of psychiatry is
articulated well.

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Background information is at times unclear or uninteresting. Relevance to
advanced practice nursing or psychiatry could be more clearly articulated.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

Background information is illogical or unrelated to the topic. There is no
relevance to advanced practice nursing or the field of psychiatry.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Search
Strategy

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description

Exemplary

Methods are appropriate to address aim/question and connected to the
purpose of the research; Identifies method used to support thesis or answer
the research question.

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

Methods are inappropriate to address research aim or question. Methods are
unclear or not connected to purpose of research

6 to >2 pts

Novice

Research strategy was not clearly mentioned but implied; or, not appropriate
for purpose of the research

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

Synthesis
of
Evidence:

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description

Exemplary

Thorough comparison and contrast of findings are provided and relate to the
main discussion points in the order of their appearance in the purpose

statement. Focus is on research findings rather

than research methods. Study limitations that might have led to different
findings are discussed. Gaps and controversies that exist in the literature are
clearly discussed.

20 to >13 pts

Distinguished

Comparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness.
Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in

the purpose statement. Study limitations are discussed, but possible
connections to differences in findings are not clearly identified. Gaps and
controversies in the literature are discussed, but clarity could be enhanced.

13 to >6 pts

Novice

Comparison and contrast of findings are lacking.

Discussion of findings does not relate well to the main discussion points in
the purpose statement.

Study limitations are not mentioned. Gaps (what is unknown and needs to be
researched) and controversies that exist in the literature are not discussed.

6 to >0 pts

/20
pts

Implicatio
ns for
Practice:

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description

Exemplary

Thorough comparison and contrast

of findings are provided and relate to

the main discussion points in the order

of their appearance in the purpose

statement.

� Focus is on research findings rather

than research methods.

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

Comparison and contrast of findings are provided but lack thoroughness.
Discussion of findings could relate better to the main discussion points in

the purpose statement. Study limitations are discussed, but possible
connections to differences in findings are not clearly identified. Gaps and
controversies in the literature are discussed, but clarity could be enhanced.

6 to >2 pts

Novice

Comparison and contrast of findings are lacking. Discussion of findings does
not relate well to the main discussion points in the purpose statement.

Study limitations are not mentioned. Gaps (what is unknown and needs to be
researched) and controversies that exist in the literature are not

discussed.

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

Writing
and
Scholarly
Voice:

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description

Exemplary

Writing is fluid, precise, and clear; lexicon of the field is clearly explained and
defined; the tone is professional; vocabulary and syntax are mature; scholarly
style and format are accurately used;

the candidate’s ‘voice’ is heard and yields a definitive presence, authority, and
understanding of the issues being discussed.

5 to >3 pts

Distinguished

Writing is somewhat developed and professional; spelling, punctuation,
grammar, in general, meet program and institutional standards; dissertation
formatting is adequate; the lexicon of the respective field is understood and
used

properly.

3 to >1 pts

Novice

More work developing academic writing skills

necessary; syntax or vocabulary may not be well

developed; a reliance on jargon may be a weakness,

writing may be difficult to read or understand; tone

may not exhibit an understanding of the academic writing genre; errors of
spelling, punctuation

or formatting may be present; document may have

formatting problems, the candidate may not have a

command of the field’s lexicon.

1 to >0 pts

/5
pts

Oral
Presentat
ion

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description

Exemplary

Narration and/or answering of questions is engaging, thorough, and adds
greatly to the presentation. Presentation is well-rehearsed. Voice, eye contact
and pacing hold interest and attention of the audience; introduced self and
project.

20 to >12 pts

Distinguished

Narration and/or answering of questions is somewhat lacking. Audio-Video
presentation does not support the content of the presentation. Some difficulty
communicating ideas. Poor voice projections; some eye contact; no
introduction; mispronounced a few words; long pauses; appears somewhat
confused.

12 to >3 pts

Novice

Narration and/or answering of questions is lacking, Audio-Video presentation
was not submitted or the video was not created using the audio or video
platform required in the instructions. Great difficulty communicating ideas.
Poor voice projection; no eye contact; no introduction; mispronounced
words; stopped or had long pauses; read entirely from notes

3 to >0 pts

/20
pts

Overall
Appearan
ce

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description

Exemplary

Prominently positions title/authors of paper thoroughly but concisely presents
main points of introduction, hypotheses/ propositions, research methods,
results, and conclusions in a well-organized manner.

Overall visually appealing; not cluttered; colors and patterns enhance
readability; Uses font sizes/variations which facilitate the organization,
presentation, and readability of the research

Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) are engaging and enhance the text
content is clearly arranged so that the viewer can understand order without
narration

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

Visual appeal is adequate; somewhat cluttered; colors and patterns detract
from readability

Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and
readability of the research is somewhat inconsistent/distractions

Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) adequately enhance the text

Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist
the viewer in understanding order without narration

6 to >2 pts

Novice

Not very visually appealing; cluttered; colors and patterns hinder readability

Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and
readability of the research is inconsistent/distracting

Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) do not enhance the text

Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist
the viewer in understanding order without narration

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts

APA
Formattin
g

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description

Exemplary

Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract,
level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations. The references contain at
least the 6-8 required current scholarly academic reference and text
reference.

10 to >6 pts

Distinguished

References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic
resource. Many errors of APA 7th guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font,
abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations

6 to >2 pts

Novice

References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only
internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for
references provided or in-text citations.

2 to >0 pts

/10
pts