One introduction paragraph with the last sentence (thesis statement) telling the reader what your paper will be about. The introduction should briefly present the topic and its significance to nursing.

1.      Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative study designs, include a discussion of the markers of good research for each of the designs.

2.      What is the value of each design (quantitative and qualitative) and the evidence each produces for clinical decision making?

In your own words, briefly describe the following:

1. Purpose of the study
2. Study design.
3. Should this study be retained for further evaluation? Why? Please do not use first person when answering this question.

Use both the General Appraisal Overview for all studies tool and appropriate tool for your type of study from Appendix B to perform a rapid critical appraisal of the article you selected. Be sure to choose the correct tool based on the study’s design. Use the questions in the tool to determine the validity, reliability, and applicability of the evidence to your practice. Submit the completed tools to the assignment area as a separate file.

2 points

What is internal evidence and why is it valuable in the EBP process?

Discuss why integrating patient preferences and values and clinician expertise into evidence-based decision making can improve the quality of health care or patient outcomes.

1.      What is the purpose of using clinical guidelines in EBP?

2.      Why is it important to critically appraise guidelines to determine the validity and reliability of the guideline’s recommendations?

3.      Describe a minimum of two attributes of good guideline development.

Provide a brief summary of the main points of the paper in 1 paragraph.

Scholarship

1. Lack of scholarship up to 20% of the total point value may be deducted for any of the following errors: incorrect submission format (incorrect file name), APA errors, Title or reference page errors, lack of clarity, conciseness in writing, grammar, spelling, over the page limit, lack of proper references to support statements, and/or poor overall writing skills.
2. Plagiarism or incorrect paraphrasing will result in a minimum of a 20% deduction on an assignment. Deletion of additional points or a score of zero may also be a result of incorrect paraphrasing. Please review the APA manual on paraphrasing and online writing resources. In addition, use the Turnitin.com originality report to help you review.
3. This paper should be a minimum of 1250 words and should not exceed 1500 words.
4. You will have the opportunity to revise and resubmit this paper after receiving faculty feedback.