Benchmark Assignment: Literature Review
You described the population and quality initiative related to your PICOT (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) statement. In this assignment, you will formalize your PICOT and research process.
Use the GCU Library to perform a search for peer-reviewed research articles. Find five peer-reviewed primary source translational research articles.
In a paper of 1,250 to 1,500 words, synthesize the research into a literature review. The literature review should provide an overview for the reader that illustrates the research related to your particular PICOT. Include the following:
A. Methods: Describe the criteria you used in choosing your articles
B. Synthesize the Literature:
Part I: Discuss the main components of each article (subjects, methods, key findings) and provide rationale for how this supports your PICOT;
Part II: Compare and contrast the articles: Discuss limitations, controversies, and similarities/differences of the studies.
C. Areas of Further Study: Analyze the evidence presented in your articles to identify what is known, unknown, and requires further study.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.