This is a blank draft to a research paper this is the start of the research paper so done properly it should lead to final paper this should be in apa 7th edition format should include the benefits of the picot question
Draft Background Paper: The Draft Background Paper is a unique and optional opportunity to get instructor feedback
before the final background paper is due. Feedback on a Draft Background Paper will be provided by course faculty,
but only if the draft is submitted to Brightspace submission folder on time (see schedule). Refer to the notes in this
syllabus regarding the Theory and Research Paper as an Outcomes Assessment Assignment.
Background Paper Rubric
Criteria 2 1 0
Introduction and importance
of the problem and topic for
advanced practice
nursing with a PICOT
question
Strong introduction of a problem
in nursing and the topic’s key
question(s) using appropriate
PICOT format. Clearly delineates
the importance of the topic to
advanced practice nursing.
Conveys problem area, topic,
and key question(s) but
missing some elements of the
PICOT question or more
explanation of the importance
to advanced practice nursing.
Does not adequately
convey topic.
Support: Literature Review Strong peer-reviewed, researchbased sources for problem
investigation with at least two
research studies on the topic of
the proposed intervention.
Sources generally acceptable
but not peer-reviewed
research (evidence) based or
only one research study
provided.
Sources are insignificant
or unsubstantiated.
11
Criteria 2 1 0
Theory Identify a theory that can be
used to support this research
inquiry.
Theory identified but does not
have a clear application to the
research inquiry.
Theory was not
identified.
Focus & Sequencing All material clearly related to
main topic
and subtopics identified. Strong
organization and integration of
material within the paper. Strong
transitions linking subtopics, and
main topic.
Most material clearly related to
main topic. Material may not
be organized within subtopics.
Attempts to provide transition
between main topic and
subtopics. Material
not organized within
subtopics.
Little evidence given that
the topic is a major
concern in nursing. Many
transitions are unclear or
nonexistent.
Grammar, Writing and APA Writing meets MSN standards
reflected in the general writing
rubric.
Some errors with grammar,
Writing and APA format.
Writing does not meet
MSN standards reflected
in the g
before the final background paper is due. Feedback on a Draft Background Paper will be provided by course faculty,
but only if the draft is submitted to Brightspace submission folder on time (see schedule). Refer to the notes in this
syllabus regarding the Theory and Research Paper as an Outcomes Assessment Assignment.
Background Paper Rubric
Criteria 2 1 0
Introduction and importance
of the problem and topic for
advanced practice
nursing with a PICOT
question
Strong introduction of a problem
in nursing and the topic’s key
question(s) using appropriate
PICOT format. Clearly delineates
the importance of the topic to
advanced practice nursing.
Conveys problem area, topic,
and key question(s) but
missing some elements of the
PICOT question or more
explanation of the importance
to advanced practice nursing.
Does not adequately
convey topic.
Support: Literature Review Strong peer-reviewed, researchbased sources for problem
investigation with at least two
research studies on the topic of
the proposed intervention.
Sources generally acceptable
but not peer-reviewed
research (evidence) based or
only one research study
provided.
Sources are insignificant
or unsubstantiated.
11
Criteria 2 1 0
Theory Identify a theory that can be
used to support this research
inquiry.
Theory identified but does not
have a clear application to the
research inquiry.
Theory was not
identified.
Focus & Sequencing All material clearly related to
main topic
and subtopics identified. Strong
organization and integration of
material within the paper. Strong
transitions linking subtopics, and
main topic.
Most material clearly related to
main topic. Material may not
be organized within subtopics.
Attempts to provide transition
between main topic and
subtopics. Material
not organized within
subtopics.
Little evidence given that
the topic is a major
concern in nursing. Many
transitions are unclear or
nonexistent.
Grammar, Writing and APA Writing meets MSN standards
reflected in the general writing
rubric.
Some errors with grammar,
Writing and APA format.
Writing does not meet
MSN standards reflected
in the g