Assignment Title: NURS 6052/5052 EB002 Module02 Identifying Research Methodologies Evidence-Based Project Assignment

  
Assignment Overview
In this assignment, you will engage in a clinical inquiry to explore the difference between common practice and best practice within healthcare settings. By critically analyzing peer-reviewed research articles, you will identify clinical areas of interest and investigate research methodologies employed to maintain or improve clinical practices.
Understanding Assignment Objectives
The primary objective of this assignment is to develop your skills in identifying and critically analyzing research methodologies used in clinical inquiry. You will select a specific clinical issue of interest and explore relevant peer-reviewed articles to understand the aims, methodologies, and strengths of the research conducted.
The Student’s Role
As a student undertaking this assignment, your role is to:

 	
Identify a clinical issue of interest within the healthcare context.
 	
Conduct a comprehensive search using appropriate keywords in Walden Library databases to locate relevant peer-reviewed research articles.
 	
Reflect on the selection process and analyze the methodologies employed in the identified research articles.
 	
Utilize the Matrix Worksheet template to document and critically evaluate each selected article’s research methodology.

Competencies Measured
This assignment assesses the following competencies:

 	
Ability to formulate clinical questions for inquiry.
 	
Capacity to conduct effective literature searches in academic databases.
 	
Skill in critically analyzing research methodologies employed in peer-reviewed articles.
 	
Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice in healthcare decision-making.

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