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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