D3

Module 3 Discussion

 

The Introduction

Please answer the questions below.

1. What should be included in an introductory paragraph of the research paper?
2. Select an introduction from scholarly, peer-reviewed research, and appraise the introduction to assess whether it includes the necessary elements of an introduction. Why and why not?
3. How does PICOT help form a clinical question? Use Box 2.2 in your textbook to discuss population, intervention, comparison intervention, and outcome and how this process helps the student arrive at a quality clinical question.

 

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Discussion Rubric
Criteria	Ratings				Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts	Distinguished – 5 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.	Excellent – 4 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.	Fair – 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.	Poor – 1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.	5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines	Distinguished – 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.	Excellent – 2 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.	Fair – 1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.	Poor – 0 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.	3 points