Literature Review

Empirical research is the foundation of scholarly research and   scholarly writing. An empirical article is defined as one that reports   actual results of a research study. An empirical article includes a   description of the study, an introduction, a research question, an   explanation of the study’s methodology, a presentation of the results   of the study, and a conclusion that discusses the results and suggests   topics for further study.

As you search the library for scholarly research, you should limit   your search to identify empirical articles. (You can use the   “Empirical Research Checklist” from DNP-801 to assist in   this determination.) After finding an empirical study, begin to assess   the validity of the conclusion by determining if the conclusion   answers the proposed research question and if the methodology is appropriate.   

As you move forward in your doctoral journey, you will read research   papers that will require you to assess the validity of the studies in   question. To accomplish this, qualitative assessments about the   research must be made by comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing what   the research says.

In this assignment, you will continue to develop the skill of   writing, by reviewing 15 research articles associated with your chosen   topic and using the content to identify at least five major concepts   and subthemes related to your topic.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of   this assignment:

Use the “Empirical Research Checklist” to assist in     the determination of empirical articles.

Use the     “Research Article Chart” to provide a summary review of     each component of your assignment.

Doctoral learners are     required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA     Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

This     assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to     beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations     for successful completion.

• You are required to submit this     assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the     Student Success Center.

Directions:

• Part 1: Selection of 15 Articles  

Select 15 empirical articles related to your PICOT question. Use the   “Empirical Research Checklist” worksheet to ensure that each   article you select meets all of the established criteria. At least one   article must demonstrate a quantitative methodology.

• Part 2: Research Article Chart 

Using the articles acquired in Part 1, provide a summary review of   each component using the “Research Article Chart” template.

• Part 3: Synthesis of Research Studies 

Based upon your review of the 15 research articles, identify at   least five major concepts that relate to your project topic, and three   subthemes related to each concept.  

• Using the information from the completed “Research Article   Chart,” and the major concepts and subthemes you have identified,   write a 2,000-3,000 word paper that synthesizes the content of the 15   research studies.

Summarize each major concept and focus on providing a detailed   synthesis of the three identified subthemes that support that concept   by addressing the following.

Introduction of the identified subtheme

Summary of     the research questions posed by the studies

Summary of the     sample populations used

Summary of the limitations of the   studies

Summary of the conclusion and recommendations for     further research