Assignment Task
Description
Develop a clinical research question using PICO. Complete an advanced search in health databases (which you learned in the library session) and find 3 – 5 articles related to your PICO research question.
Submit the following document in eLearn worth 5%:
- Your research question is broken down into PICO
- Keyword searches you used and the references for the 3 – 5 articles you found
| Level of Mastery | Level 1 Limited mastery of knowledge and skills; below basic expectation | Level 2 A partial mastery with limited to basic performance or expected achievement. | Level 3 A solid consistent performance, demonstrated competency of knowledge and skills. | Level 4 A superior, consistent performance beyond expectations. |
| Major problems exist | Minor problems exist | Minor issues exist | Limited to no issues exist | |
| PICO | The PICO process was not listed or evident in creating research question. No research question written. Keywords used to search articles not indicated or evident. Less than 3 articles listed and/or articles not referenced properly. Technical specifications not met. | The PICO process was somewhat followed in creating research question. Research question somewhat evident. Keywords used to search articles somewhat indicated and evident. Mistakes or omissions with 3 – 5 articles listed and / or referenced. Technical specifications somewhat met. | The PICO process was listed and was evident in creating research question. Research question written and evident. Keywords used to search articles indicated and evident. 3 – 5 articles listed and correctly referenced. Technical specifications mainly met. | The PICO process was clearly listed and evident in creating research question. Research question clearly written and evident. Keywords used to search articles clearly indicated and evident. 3 – 5 articles well researched and clearly listed and referenced correctly. All Technical specifications met. |