Reviewing the Literature

Student Name:

Summary of Clinical Issue (200-250 words):

PICO Question:

Part 1: Literature Evaluation Table

Locate a minimum of 10-12 peer-reviewed articles that support your proposed topic. Eight of the 10-12 peer-reviewed articles must be research-based (i.e., a study which is qualitative, quantitative, descriptive, or longitudinal).

Begin your search for literature by utilizing the databases located in the GCU Library. Contact your instructor, the librarian, or library staff for additional researching tips and keyword suggestions.

Preview each of the articles chosen by reading the article abstracts and summaries. Article abstracts and summaries provide a concise description of the topic, research outcomes, and significance of findings.

Part 2: Analysis of Literature

In 750-1,000 words, write a review of the literature. This section should comprehensively summarize previous research related to your topic and demonstrate support for your PICO question.

Remember, you are building an argument to for your proposed evidence-based project; this is not simply an article review.

Appraise each article and answer the following questions for each (one to two sentences is sufficient to answer each question):

Summarize the purpose of the article or research.

Describe how the article or research relates to the health care problem or issue you selected.

Explain how the evidence in the article or research supports your proposed intervention.