PICOT / Research Assignment

Florida National University

PICOT / Research Assignment

Purpose

The student will share their PICOT question and further explore and explain on its key components, as well as examine its feasibility as a hypothetical project.

General directions

1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment; inclusive of:

a. PICOT (written/narrative)

2. Your scholarly paper must follow APA format. Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.

PICOT (written/narrative):

3. The PICOT (written/narrative) component of the assignment should be no more than 4-7 pages (not including the title or references pages).

4. Include the following components in the PICOT part of your scholarly paper:

a. Title Page

b. Introduction

c. Problem Statement

d. PICOT Question explanation of each component

i. Population of Interest

ii. Intervention of Interest

iii. Comparison of Interest

iv. Outcome of Interest

v. Timeframe

e. Conclusion

f. References Page

5. All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.

Directions and Grading Criteria: PICOT (written/narrative)

Category	Points	Description
Introduction	5	The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your reader(s).
Problem Statement	10	Fully describe the primary problem you are addressing as part of your potential hypothetical project. Integrate contemporary/scholarly evidence (no more than 5 years old) to support the need for change.
PICOT Question	15	State the quantitative PICOT question in a clear and concise sentence.
Population of Interest	10	Describe your population of interest.
Intervention of Interest	10	Describe your intervention of interest. Evidence from the literature must be present with a minimum of 2 scholarly references to support the evidence based practice intervention. (Keep in mind that you are not conducting the actual research, you are using what has already been researched and published as an evidence-based intervention.)
Comparison of Interest	10	Describe your comparison of interest. If there is no comparison of interest, indicate that and provide rationale why one will not be used.
Outcome of Interest	10	Describe your outcome of interest. Is it measurable? Is the tool that you will utilize to measure outcomes proven to be reliable and valid?
Timeframe	10	Briefly identify the timeframe associated with the implementation phase of your project.
Conclusion	10	Summarize the key points you made within your paper. Avoid introducing any new information in this section.
APA formatting, scholarly writing	10	Follow APA formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc.
Total	100	A quality paper will exceed all of the above requirements.

Grading Rubric: PICOT (written/narrative) Component

Assignment Criteria	A Outstanding or highest level of performance	B Very good or high level of performance	C Competent or satisfactory level of performance	F Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Introduction 5 points	Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included. 5 points	Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included. 4 points	Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included. 3 points	Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose of the paper is unclear. 0-2 points
Problem Statement 10 points	The problem being addressed is fully described. Need for change is clear and includes strong support of scholarly evidence. 8-10 points	The problem being addressed is described. Need for change is clear and includes support of evidence. 6-7 points	The problem being addressed is identified. Need for change is touched upon and includes some evidence. 4-5 points	The problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to ascertain. Need for change is unclear and/or does not include support of evidence. 0-3 points
PICOT Question 15 points	Correctly and concisely states a quantitative PICOT question in one-sentence. 12-15 points	States a quantitative PICOT question, but fails to be concise. 8-11 points	States a quantitative PICOT question, but may have one or two elements incorrect. 6-7 points	Fails to state a quantitative PICOT question and/or may have three or more elements incorrect. 0–5 points
Population of Interest 10 points	Provides a detailed description of the population of interest. 9-10 points	Generally describes the population of interest. 8 points	Identifies the population of interest. 7 points	Fails to identify a population of interest. 0–6 points
Intervention of Interest 10 points	Provides a detailed description of the intervention of interest. 8-10 points	Generally describes the intervention of interest. 6-7 points	Identifies the intervention of interest. 4-5 points	Fails to identify an intervention of interest. 0–3 points
Comparison of Interest 10points	Provides a detailed description of the comparison of interest. Indicates if there is no comparison of interest. 8-10 points	Generally describes the comparison of interest. Indicates if there is no comparison of interest. 6-7 points	Identifies the comparison of interest. Indicates if there is no comparison of interest. 4-5 points	Fails to identify a comparison of interest, or if there is none. 0–2 points
Outcome of Interest 10 points	Provides a detailed description of the outcome of interest. 9-10 points	Generally describes the outcome of interest. 8 points	Identifies the outcome of interest. 7 points	Fails to identify an outcome of interest. 0–6 points
Timeframe 10 points	Identifies an appropriate timeframe for implementation. 8-10 points	Identifies a timeframe that might need to be adjusted. 6-7 points	Identifies a timeframe, but might not be appropriate. 4-5 points	Fails to identify a timeframe. 0–3 points
Conclusion 10 points	Concisely summarizes key points made within the paper. 9-10 points	Includes summarization of points made in paper, but might not be concise. 8 points	Provides conclusion with brief overview of primary points made in the paper. Does not remain concise. 7 points	Fails to summarize key points made in the paper. Might include new information or provides a conclusion that is unclear/unfocused. 0-6 points
APA formatting, scholarly writing 10 points	Writes in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting. 9-10 points	Writes in a scholarly manner with minimal grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting. 8 points	Writes in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting. 7 points	Does not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. Does not follow rules for APA formatting. 0–6 points
Total Points Possible = 150 points

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