The student will share their PICOT question and further explore and explain on its key components, as well as examine its feasibility as a hypothetical project.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment; inclusive of:
a. PICOT (written/narrative)
2. Your scholarly paper must follow APA format. Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.
PICOT (WRITTEN/NARRATIVE):
3. The PICOT (written/narrative) component of the assignment should be no more than 4-7 pages (not including the title or references pages).
4. Include the following components in the PICOT part of your scholarly paper:
a. Title Page
b. Introduction
c. Problem Statement
d. PICOT Question explanation of each component
i. Population of Interest
ii. Intervention of Interest
iii. Comparison of Interest
iv. Outcome of Interest
v. Timeframe
e. Conclusion
f. References Page
5. All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.
DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA: PICOT (WRITTEN/NARRATIVE)
Category Points Description
Introduction 5 The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your reader(s).
Problem Statement 10 Fully describe the primary problem you are addressing as part of your potential hypothetical project. Integrate contemporary/scholarly evidence (no more than 5 years old) to support the need for change.
PICOT Question 15 State the quantitative PICOT question in a clear and concise sentence.
Population of Interest 10 Describe your population of interest.
Intervention of Interest 10 Describe your intervention of interest. Evidence from the literature must be present with a minimum of 2 scholarly references to support the evidence based practice intervention. (Keep in mind that you are not conducting the actual research, you are using what has already been researched and published as an evidence-based intervention.)
Comparison of Interest 10 Describe your comparison of interest. If there is no comparison of interest, indicate that and provide rationale why one will not be used.
Outcome of Interest 10 Describe your outcome of interest. Is it measurable? Is the tool that you will utilize to measure outcomes proven to be reliable and valid?
Timeframe 10 Briefly identify the timeframe associated with the implementation phase of your project.
Conclusion 10 Summarize the key points you made within your paper. Avoid introducing any new information in this section.
APA formatting, scholarly writing 10 Follow APA formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc.
Total 100
A quality paper will exceed all of the above requirements.
GRADING RUBRIC: PICOT (WRITTEN/NARRATIVE) COMPONENT
Assignment Criteria A
Outstanding or highest level of performance B
Very good or high level of performance C
Competent or satisfactory level of performance F
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Introduction
5 points Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
5 points Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
4 points Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
3 points Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose of the paper is unclear.
0-2 points
Problem Statement
10 points The problem being addressed is fully described. Need for change is clear and includes strong support of scholarly evidence.
8-10 points The problem being addressed is described. Need for change is clear and includes support of evidence.
6-7 points
The problem being addressed is identified. Need for change is touched upon and includes some evidence.
4-5 points The problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to ascertain. Need for change is unclear and/or does not include support of evidence.
0-3 points
PICOT Question
15 points Correctly and concisely states a quantitative PICOT question in one-sentence.
12-15 points States a quantitative PICOT question, but fails to be concise.
8-11 points States a quantitative PICOT question, but may have one or two elements incorrect.
6-7 points Fails to state a quantitative PICOT question and/or may have three or more elements incorrect.
0–5 points
Population of Interest
10 points Provides a detailed description of the population of interest.
9-10 points Generally describes the population of interest.
8 points Identifies the population of interest.
7 points Fails to identify a population of interest.
0–6 points
Intervention of Interest
10 points Provides a detailed description of the intervention of interest.
8-10 points Generally describes the intervention of interest.
6-7 points Identifies the intervention of interest.
4-5 points Fails to identify an intervention of interest.
0–3 points
Comparison of Interest
10points Provides a detailed description of the comparison of interest. Indicates if there is no comparison of interest.
8-10 points Generally describes the comparison of interest. Indicates if there is no comparison of interest.
6-7 points Identifies the comparison of interest. Indicates if there is no comparison of interest.
4-5 points Fails to identify a comparison of interest, or if there is none.
0–2 points
Outcome of Interest
10 points Provides a detailed description of the outcome of interest.
9-10 points Generally describes the outcome of interest.
8 points Identifies the outcome of interest.
7 points Fails to identify an outcome of interest.
0–6 points
Timeframe
10 points Identifies an appropriate timeframe for implementation.
8-10 points Identifies a timeframe that might need to be adjusted.
6-7 points Identifies a timeframe, but might not be appropriate.
4-5 points Fails to identify a timeframe.
0–3 points
Conclusion
10 points Concisely summarizes key points made within the paper.
9-10 points
Includes summarization of points made in paper, but might not be concise.
8 points Provides conclusion with brief overview of primary points made in the paper. Does not remain concise.
7 points Fails to summarize key points made in the paper. Might include new information or provides a conclusion that is unclear/unfocused.
0-6 points
APA formatting, scholarly writing
10 points Writes in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
9-10 points Writes in a scholarly manner with minimal grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
8 points Writes in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting.
7 points Does not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. Does not follow rules for APA formatting.
0–6 points
Total Points Possible = 150 points