While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their
research to the problem or issue they have identified for their
capstone change proposal project, the literature review enables
students to map out and move into the active planning and
development stages of the project.
A literature review analyzes how current research supports the
PICOT, as well as identifies what is known and what is not known in
the evidence. Students will use the information from the earlier
PICOT Statement Paper and Literature Evaluation Table assignments
to develop a 750-1,000 word review that includes the following
sections:
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract
is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations
for successful completion.