peer-reviewed, evidence based research articles discussing this topic. The articles should be

published within the last five years (2012-2017). At least one of the articles must be a

quantitative research design study. A copy of each article in the review must be submitted to the

faculty member along with the paper. 1. Identify the purpose of each research study in the review

2. Compare and contrast the variables within the research articles as stated in the research

questions, hypotheses, clinical questions 3. Analyze the gaps identified in the literature for each

research study. What makes each research study unique and different than other research on the

topic? 4. Describe similarities with other research 5. Evaluate any controversies or disagreements

about the evidence that may be discussed in the research articles 6. Distinguish the overall

strengths and weaknesses of the studies reviewed the paper will be graded on this rubric 1.

Introduction: What makes this an important research topic? How did you organize this paper? (e.g.

by topic, by issue, other) 15 points 2. Content: Identify the purpose of each research study in the

review Compare and contrast the variables within the research articles as stated in the research

questions, hypotheses, clinical questions Analyze the gaps identified in the literature for each

research study. What makes each research study unique and different than other research on the

topic? Describe similarities with other research Evaluate any controversies or disagreements about

the evidence that may be discussed in the research articles Distinguish the overall strengths and

weaknesses of the studies reviewed 36 points (6 points for each element) 3. Style: Abstract

summarizes the paper and includes key words The review is logical and flows from one topic or issue

to the next one Use of headings Paraphrases or uses own words to summarize information: No Quotes

24 points (6 points for each element) 4. Conclusion: Synthesize the review of the three research

studies reviewed in this paper demonstrating critical thinking. What did you learn about the

literature on this topic as a result of your review of these three articles? A conclusion contains

no new information and is supported by the content of this paper. 15 points 5. APA format: Cover

page Spelling and Grammar Sentence structure Citation and reference format