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January 15, 2025

Peer Reviewed Nursing Article

Peer Reviewed School Nurse Article

Find and read a nursing scholarly article that relates to your clinical practice (school Nurse) and is found in a peer-reviewed journal.

· What is the research question?

· What research method is being used?

· How are the subjects chosen (explain the parameters, sample size, & how many)

· What are the results of the study?

· What are the recommendations?

· What are your opinions?

Submission Instructions:

· lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspellings.

· It must be a research article. Write a 1-page summary using an outline of the steps of the research process, and discuss the study type, purpose, and research question(s) above.

· current APA style and references should be current

· The purpose of these article summaries is for you to educate me on the study – NOT the topic.

Find and read a nursing scholarly article that relates to your clinical practice (school Nurse) and is found in a peer-reviewed journal.

· What is the research question?

· What research method is being used?

· How are the subjects chosen (explain the parameters, sample size, & how many)

· What are the results of the study?

· What are the recommendations?

· What are your opinions?

Submission Instructions:

· lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspellings.

· It must be a research article. Write a 1-page summary using an outline of the steps of the research process, and discuss the study type, purpose, and research question(s) above. Peer Reviewed School Nurse Article

· current APA style and references should be current

· The purpose of these article summaries is for you to educate me on the study – NOT the topic.

Find and read a nursing scholarly article that relates to your clinical practice (school Nurse) and is found in a peer-reviewed journal.,

· What is the research question?,

· What research method is being used? Peer Reviewed School Nurse Article,

· How are the subjects chosen (explain the parameters sample size & how many),

· What are the results of the study?,

· What are the recommendations?,

· What are your opinions?,

Submission Instructions:

· lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspellings.

· It must be a research article. Write a 1-page summary using an outline of the steps of the research process, and discuss the study type, purpose, and research question(s) above.

· current APA style and references should be current

· The purpose of these article summaries is for you to educate me on the study – NOT the topic.

January 15, 2025

Central to EBP Models

By Academic Wizard Blog

While many different models for evidence-based practice (EBP) exist, a core methodology is shared within each. Central to EBP models is the review of scholarly sources to appraise the quality of evidence available regarding an identified practice issue or intervention. To guide the process, the development of a PICOT statement is often the first step.

A PICOT statement includes a brief description of the problem and population impacted, intervention, comparison, outcome, and anticipated timeframe to better understand the issue. This step provides clarity and direction as the critique of evidence from scholarly literature is initiated. The PICOT statement will be used in future assignments in this course.

General instructions

Download the Week 2 PICOT Worksheet TemplateLinks to an external site. to complete this assignment. Use of this template is required. If the template is not used, a 10% deduction will be applied. See the rubric. Save the template and include your name in the file name.
Complete the PICOT Worksheet Template using the scenario provided in the Week 1 announcements.
Follow APA grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation rules consistent with formal, scholarly writing.
Use APA in-text citations and complete references to support your writing.
Abide by Chamberlain University’s academic integrity policy.

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric). Central to EBP Models

Practice Problem
1. Using the practice problem identified in the Week 1 discussion, summarize your practice problem in 2-3 sentences.
2. Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice.
3. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
PICOT Elements: Discuss each of the following PICOT elements in one or two sentences.
1. P-Population:
  1. What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does it affect? Be specific and narrow down your population. The population should be client-focused.
2. I–Intervention:
  1. What evidence-based solution for the problem would you like to apply?
  2. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.
3. C–Comparison:
  1. What is another solution to the problem? This is typically the current practice, an alternative solution, or no intervention.
4. O–Outcome:
  1. How will you know the intervention worked?
  2. How will you measure the outcome?
  3. The outcome must be measurable from a baseline.
5. T–Timeframe:
  1. What is the timeframe or the target completion date?
PICOT Question: Write a PICOT question using standard formatting: In _____ (P), how does _____ (I) compared to _____ (C) affect _____ (O) within _____ (T)?
1. Use the standard PICOT format and label each element.
  1. P-Population
  2. I-Intervention
  3. C-Comparison
  4. O-Outcome
  5. T-Timeframe
Keywords: Identify keywords for each element of the PICOT question that could be used to support a literature search. Use Appendix B from Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2023) for guidance.
1. P =
2. I =
3. C =
4. O =
5. T =

Rubric

NR585NP_W2_ PICOT Question Worksheet RubricNR585NP_W2_ PICOT Question Worksheet RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePractice Problem3 Required Criteria

1. Using the practice problem identified in the Week 1 discussion, summarize your practice problem in 2-3 sentences.

2. Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice.

3. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.10 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.8 ptsSatisfactory2 requirements met.5 ptsNeeds Improvement1 requirement met.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.10 pts Central to EBP Models
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT Elements5 Required Criteria

Discuss each of the following PICOT elements in one or two sentences:,

1. P-Population and Problem: What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does it affect? Be specific and narrow down your population. The population should be client-focused. Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.,

2. I–Intervention: What evidence-based solution for the problem would you like to apply? ,Provide an in-text citation from one scholarly source to support your writing.,

3. C–Comparison: What is another solution to the problem? This is typically the current practice, an alternative solution, or no intervention.,

4. O–Outcome: How will you know the intervention worked? How will you measure the outcome? The outcome must be measurable from a baseline.,

5. T–Timeframe: What is the timeframe or the target completion date?35 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.32 ptsVery Good4 requirements met.29 ptsSatisfactory3 requirements met.18 ptsNeeds Improvement1-2 requirements met.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePICOT Question6 Required Criteria

Use the standard PICOT format and label each element.

1. P-Population

2. I-Intervention

3. C-Comparison

4. O-Outcome

5. T-Timeframe

6. Standard PICOT format used25 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.23 ptsVery Good5 requirements met.21 ptsSatisfactory4 requirements met.13 ptsNeeds Improvement1-3 requirements met.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met.25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKeywords5 Required Criteria

Identify keywords for each element of your PICOT question that could be used to support a literature search.

1. P =

2. I =

3. C =

4. O =

5. T =10 ptsExcellentAll requirements met.9 ptsVery Good4 requirements met.8 ptsSatisfactory3 requirements met.5 ptsNeeds Improvement1-2 requirements met.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo requirements met,10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA FormatCitation and Reference Formation

Use the current APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors.
Total Points: 90Previous

January 15, 2025

Family Medicine Role Development

By Academic Wizard Blog

This is an FNP assignment on Family Medicine Role Development : Clinical Integration. It is a case study, please answer the 4 questions and respond separately.

Students review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references. Answer the case studies on the same document and upload 1 document to Moodle.

The answers must be in your own words with reference to the journal or book where you found the evidence to your answer. Do not copy-paste or use a past students work as all files submitted in this course are registered and saved in turn it in program.

Turn it in Score must be less than 20 % or will not be accepted for credit, must be your own work and in your own words. You can resubmit, Final submission will be accepted if less than 20. Copy pastes from websites or textbooks will not be accepted or tolerated. Please see the College Handbook with reference to the Academic Misconduct Statement.

All answers to case studies must-have reference cited in the text for each answer and a minimum of 2 Scholarly References (Journals, books) (No websites) per case Study

Late Assignment is not acceptable

Case Study # 1

Follow up Visit: Family Medicine Role Development

Patient Data: BG is a 44 yo male weighing 438 pounds at 5’ 8 was schedule as a regular follow up for the following rash:

Identify the picture
Mention at least three differential diagnoses as part of your assessment and diagnostic strategies
Discuss and describe the diagnosis
Discuss lines of treatment for conclude diagnosis

This is an FNP assignment on Family Medicine Role Development: Clinical Integration. It is a case study, please answer the 4 questions and respond separately.

All answers to case studies must-have reference cited in the text for each answer and a minimum of 2 Scholarly References (Journals, books) (No websites) per case Study

Late Assignment is not acceptable

Case Study # 1

Follow up Visit:

Patient Data: BG is a 44 yo male weighing 438 pounds at 5’ 8 was schedule as a regular follow up for the following rash:,

Identify the picture,
Mention at least three differential diagnoses as part of your assessment and diagnostic strategies,
Discuss and describe the diagnosis,
Discuss lines of treatment for conclude diagnosis

January 15, 2025

RCT Critical Appraisal

By Academic Wizard Blog

For this RCT Critical Appraisal assignment, you will complete an appraisal of the following article=:

Here is a link to the article: A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness in patients with schizophrenia Download A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness in patients with schizophrenia

Respond to this prompt following rubric guidelines as posted:

1- State your overall appraisal of this article (include/exclude/seek further info) and provide a rationale of approximately 2-3 paragraphs, citing evidence from the article, as to why you think the article is appropriate to include or not in the making of a clinically-based decision. This will be your response to the final question on the CASP RCT Checklist.
2- Complete the CASP RCT Checklist Download CASP RCT Checklist critical appraisal tool and use this information to guide your final thoughts on the usefulness of this article. Be sure to provide examples and support for your responses. Please do not simply answer “yes” or “no”.
3- Describe at least 1 important point that you learned about the appraisal process as a tool that is used before the findings from a study could be applied to clinical practice.

For this RCT critical appraisal assignment, you will complete an appraisal of the following article=:

Here is a link to the article: A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness in patients with schizophrenia Download A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness in patients with schizophrenia

Respond to this prompt following rubric guidelines as posted: RCT Critical Appraisal

1- State your overall appraisal of this article (include/exclude/seek further info) and provide a rationale of approximately 2-3 paragraphs citing evidence from the article as to why you think the article is appropriate to include or not in the making of a clinically-based decision., This will be your response to the final question on the CASP RCT Checklist. ,
2- Complete the CASP RCT Checklist Download CASP RCT Checklist critical appraisal tool and use this information to guide your final thoughts on the usefulness of this article., Be sure to provide examples and support for your responses. Please do not simply answer “yes” or “no”.,
3- Describe at least 1 important point that you learned about the appraisal process as a tool that is used before the findings from a study could be applied to clinical practice.,

January 15, 2025

Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic

By Academic Wizard Blog

Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic

A 58-year-old female presents to the clinic with a complaint of worsening knee pain over the
past two years. She describes the pain as a deep, aching sensation that worsens with activity,
particularly after long periods of standing or walking. She reports morning stiffness that lasts
about 15 minutes and notices some swelling in her knees at the end of the day. The patient has
difficulty climbing stairs and feels her range of motion is becoming limited. She has a history of
obesity (BMI 32) and has worked as a retail cashier for over 30 years, which involves prolonged
standing. Physical examination reveals crepitus (a grating sensation) upon knee movement, mild
swelling, and decreased range of motion. X-rays show joint space narrowing and osteophyte
formation.

In 1 -2 pages, answer the questions below in detail. You must use current evidence-based
resources to support your answers. Follow APA guidelines. Follow the grading rubric.
Questions:,
1. What are the risk factors that likely contributed to the development of osteoarthritis in
this patient?,
2. What is the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis, and how does it relate to the patient’s
symptoms such as pain and stiffness?,
3. Why does the patient experience more pain after long periods of standing or walking?
Prolonged standing or walking increases mechanical stress on the knee joint particularly,
4. What is the significance of the crepitus and joint space narrowing observed during the
physical exam and on the X-ray? Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic,
5. How does obesity play a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints?,

Develop a 2-page case study analysis examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. Be sure to address the following:,

Explain the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of why the patient presents these symptoms.,

The response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms. … The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed explanations of the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of patients who present these symptoms and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.

Explain how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints.

The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.

Explain risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease. Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic

The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Content is supported by current evidence-based sources.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … Content is supported by current evidence-based sources.

January 15, 2025

Nursing Problems

By Academic Wizard Blog

Nursing Problems

Identify and describe the problem in clear and concise language. To help you think about what problem you might choose, keep in mind the health or nursing problems of the patient population(s) you currently serve, those you encountered in your clinical courses, or those you plan to work with in the future.

Describe the clinical setting.
Describe the service area for the clinic and population groups who attend the clinic services.
What kinds of problems do you see in the clinic?

Give a clear, explicit statement of the problem and target population, as well as the background of the specific problem relative to the clinical setting.

Is it broad enough that you can analyze it from many theoretical and conceptual points of view and make suitable plans to address the problem from a number of perspectives?
Is it of enough interest to you that you are willing to spend most of the semester thinking about it, assessing all its dimensions, planning in detail how to address it, and designing a detailed intervention and evaluation plan?

Describe the significance of the evidence-based project that could be implemented in the selected setting to the nursing profession. Ask yourself why it is important to you. Consider your own clinical interest.

Describe clinical observations that point out the knowledge gap, clinical gap, etc.
Describe the significant research in the area that has been done that delineates the gap in our knowledge.

should be 3–4 pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages. Must reference a minimum of 3 scholarly sources.
THIS IS PART TWO OF TWO PART ASSIGNMENT. DUE DATES ARE DIFFERENT BUT ASSIGNMENT TOPICS NEED TO BE THE SAME. Nursing Problems
1. Identify and describe the problem in clear and concise language. To help you think about what problem you might choose keep in mind the health or nursing problems of the patient population(s) you currently serve those you encountered in your clinical courses or those you plan to work with in the future.,
- Describe the clinical setting.,
- Describe the service area for the clinic and population groups who attend the clinic services.,
- What kinds of problems do you see in the clinic?,
1. Give a clear explicit statement of the problem and target population as well as the background of the specific problem relative to the clinical setting.,
- Is it broad enough that you can analyze it from many theoretical and conceptual points of view and make suitable plans to address the problem from a number of perspectives?,
- Is it of enough interest to you that you are willing to spend most of the semester thinking about it assessing all its dimensions planning in detail how to address it and designing a detailed intervention and evaluation plan?,
1. Describe the significance of the evidence-based project that could be implemented in the selected setting to the nursing profession. Ask yourself why it is important to you. Consider your own clinical interest.,
- Describe clinical observations that point out the knowledge gap, clinical gap, etc.
- Describe the significant research in the area that has been done that delineates the gap in our knowledge.
- should be 3–4 pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages. Must reference a minimum of 3 scholarly sources.
- THIS IS PART TWO OF TWO PART ASSIGNMENT. DUE DATES ARE DIFFERENT BUT ASSIGNMENT TOPICS NEED TO BE THE SAME.

January 15, 2025

Community Teaching Project

By Academic Wizard Blog

NRS-425 Community Teaching Project – Part 1

Please use this template to complete the assignment.

Name (GCU Student)

Name of Nonprofit Organization

Carrfour Supportive Housing

Address of Nonprofit Organization

1398 SW 1st Street, 12th Floor,

Miami, FL 33135

Full Name of Contact Person and Job Title

Stephanie Berman-Eisenberg, President & CEO

Contact Person’s Email and Phone Number

sberman@carrfour.org | (305) 371-8300

Community and Target Aggregate

· Describe the population demographic being served by this organization.

Population Demographic Being Served:

Carrfour Supportive Housing exists to work side by side with formerly homeless individuals and families in Miami-Dade County to provide affordable housing solutions integrated with supportive services. The demographic includes all age groups, all races, all creeds, and all special needs, such as those with disabilities or chronic health problems. Carrfour programs provide stability and self-sufficiency for many clients who are transitioning from homelessness (Carrfour Supportive Housing, 2023).

Social Determinants of Health (SDOHs):

· Identify actual and potential SDOHs that impact the demographic served by the nonprofit organization.

· Use the following data sources or similar ones to find relevant data and identify SDOHs: 2023 County Health Rankings National Findings Report, CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and United States Census Bureau QuickFacts.

Identification of Actual and Potential SDOHs:

Economic Stability: Clients are often unemployed or underemployed, and these incomes cannot support paying for housing and healthcare.

Education Access and Quality: Lacking educational opportunities can limit job prospects and economic opportunities.

Healthcare Access and Quality: Chronic conditions that are unmanaged may result from barriers to accessing healthcare services.

Neighborhood and Built Environment: It’s not just about safe and affordable housing, inadequate living conditions can compound health problems.

Social and Community Context: It can also affect your mental health and well-being.

These factors underscore the need for comprehensive support services along with housing to meet the demands of this population with the multiple needs.

Topic:

· Describe the education topic that will be relevant to provide to your identified nonprofit’s community members.

Education Topic: Diabetes Prevention and Management. The project emphasizes the importance of balanced diets, meal planning on a budget, and the role of physical activity in preventing chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Rationale of Topic:

· Explain the reason for your choice of education topic based on your research.

Individuals who are homeless or whose housing is unstable are at greater risk for overweight, diabetes and other chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer, in large part because of barriers to nutritious food, healthcare services and safe environments for physical activity. Education on diabetes prevention and management can help residents get empowered and take informed health choices, utilize the existing resources effectively to live a better quality of life (Healthy People 2030, 2023).

Healthy People 2030 (HP2030) Objectives and Measures:,

· Discuss whether this topic was listed in the HP2030 Objectives and Measures.,

· Explain which information on this website may be relevant to assist you with your presentation.,

Discussion: The topic supports the HP2030 objectives, particularly Objective D-01 — lower the number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes within the population., HP2030 is based on community based interventions and education to reduce the risk factors of diabetes including poor nutrition and physical inactivity. ,HP2030 resources should help guide the creation of culturally sensitive educational materials and strategies the will meet the particular needs of Carrfour’s residents.

References:

Cite a minimum of two sources in APA format to complete this assignment. Sources must be:

· Published within the past five years.

· Appropriate for the assignment criteria.

· Relevant to nursing practice.

Healthy People 2030. (2023). Diabetes Objectives. U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/diabetes

Carrfour Supportive Housing. (2023). About Us. http://carrfour.org/

January 15, 2025

Nursing Informatics

By Academic Wizard Blog

Nursing Informatics

Assignment Instructions:

Nursing Informatics (NI) is one of the various types of health informatics that is used in different healthcare settings. The term Nursing Informatics can be defined as an amalgamation of nursing science with information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, use, and communicate healthcare data. Submit a research paper that addresses the following aspects:

What role NI has played in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?
What application challenges has it faced in combatting COVID-19 pandemic?
What suggestion(s) can you make to increase the role of NI in future pandemics?
Offer managerial strategies to use for the NI promotion and implementation for situations other than pandemics.

Research Paper Length and APA Requirements: No more than 5 pages (excluding title page and reference page). Formatted in APA 7th Edition. Provide credible evidence, through the use of in-text citations from your references, to support your conclusions/information.

Assignment Instructions:

What role NI has played in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?
What application challenges has it faced in combatting COVID-19 pandemic?
What suggestion(s) can you make to increase the role of NI in future pandemics?
Offer managerial strategies to use for the NI promotion and implementation for situations other than pandemics.

Assignment Instructions:

Nursing Informatics (NI) is one of the various types of health informatics that is used in different healthcare settings., The term Nursing Informatics can be defined as an amalgamation of nursing science with information and analytical sciences to identify define manage use and communicate healthcare data. Submit a research paper that addresses the following aspects:,

What role NI has played in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?,
What application challenges has it faced in combatting COVID-19 pandemic?,
What suggestion(s) can you make to increase the role of NI in future pandemics?,
Offer managerial strategies to use for the NI promotion and implementation for situations other than pandemics.,

January 14, 2025

Personality and Careers

By Academic Wizard Blog

Personality and Careers

Scenario

Imagine you received another email from your friend who is now a month into their new job. They have some additional questions for you related to personality and careers.

Hi, again!

Thanks for your earlier response about comparing personality theories. It really helped with our project.

I have some exciting news—I have been assigned to a team for a new project at work. We are creating materials to help with hiring, and we want to focus on dispositional and biological personality traits in careers. I’m not sure how to approach this.

Could you help me understand how to apply dispositional and biological personality trait theories to career scenarios? I would love to be able to share these concepts and some examples with my team.

I really appreciate your help with this. Your insights were super helpful last time, and I know I can count on you to guide me through this also.

Thanks a bunch!

Personality and Careers

Your friend

Assessment Deliverable

Write an 875- to 1,050-word reply to your friend explaining how to apply dispositional and biological personality trait theories to career scenarios. Include the following in your reply:

Introduction
Start your email with a cordial greeting to your friend.,
Acknowledge their request for assistance and express your willingness to help.
Description of Trait Theories and Personality Tests,
Briefly describe the general differences between dispositional and biological personality trait theories.
Discuss 2 personality tests available for applicants to take.,
Applying Personality Traits to Career Scenarios
Provide a brief explanation of whether you think dispositional or biological personality traits are more applicable to hiring in career scenarios.,
Respond to each of the following career scenarios:
If the goal is to hire a successful auto store salesperson which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate and why? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices. ,
If the goal is to hire a successful bookkeeper in a small accounting firm which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate and why? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices.,
If the goal is to hire a successful nurse in a large hospital which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices.,
If the goal is to hire a successful police officer in a midsize community, which 2 personality traits would be most valuable in a candidate and why? Provide specific examples and rationale to support your choices.
Conclusion
Thank your friend for reaching out and expressing confidence in your ability to help.
Offer further assistance or clarification if needed.

Cite references for any resources you used at the end of your email. If you need help citing references, let your faculty member know; they can provide you with feedback and guidance as needed.

Personality and Careers

January 14, 2025

Cybersecurity Ransomware Attacks

By Academic Wizard Blog

Cybersecurity Ransomware Attacks and organizational response strategies. IF YOU WANNA STAY THERE WE CAN DO THAT AS WELL

Overview

For this assignment, you will develop two specific areas using the Project Plan Template, which you will populate throughout this course:

Topic.
Problem.

The Project Plan helps you develop the details of your project. Your work will be viewed through multiple lenses, including those of instructors, peers, the existing literature, and other sources. You should seek opportunities to improve and refine your work. As you deepen your understanding and add detail to your project, you should expect to make several revisions during and after this course. Doctoral project planning is an iterative process, with each revision often inspiring further revisions until everything is aligned. These iterations are a necessary and customary part of the doctoral journey.

Refer to the Virtual ResidencyLinks to an external site. Campus page for your PhD or Professional Doctorate program’s Project Plan Guide, and consider the following guidance as you develop these areas of your Project Plan:

Discussion of the topic should begin with a topic sentence like this: “The topic for the proposed study is…” (The topic statement should not be the same as your question.) This paragraph should include descriptive sentences that provide your reader with a clear overview of the topic supported with literature from evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Example: The topic for the proposed study is resiliency among first-generation college students at four-year colleges. Describe resiliency, first-generation college students, and four-year colleges, supporting each description and citing that support.
- Having clearly named, described, and supported each element of the topic, articulate the link between your topic and the field of your program as well as your specialization. The most effective way to demonstrate your topic’s significance is to link it to the growing body of peer-reviewed literature related to your topic. A dissertation or capstone is an independent, original piece of scholarship; you want to connect your proposed work explicitly to the acceptable topics and methods for your program. Cited support is required.
The problem takes the form of a miniature literature review. Often this section is best organized using subheadings for each concept, phenomenon, or variable you plan to study. This is a brief summary of important findings related to your study—it should be evident that you are well-versed in the scholarship of literature on your proposed topic. The problem is also a good place to connect the target population in a deeper way to your topic if you have not done so.
The reference section should be in perfect APA style. This section should include supporting references (articles cited in your Project Plan). Most projects will have 35 or more references listed by the end of the course.

Instructions

Consult the Acceptable Topics and Methods and Project Plan Guide provided by your program for specific expectations for the following sections. Be sure to update the reference list as you add resources to support your project development. Use the Project Plan Template to structure your assignment as follows:

Topic

Describe the specific topic to be studied. Provide a brief synthesis of recent literature on the topic and clearly identify the target population variables and/or concepts under study. ,Ensure that the topic is grounded in a problem and aligned with your program of study.,
- Example: The topic for the proposed study is the effect of transformational leadership on organizational citizenship behavior among employees in health care organizations., Describe transformational leadership organizational citizenship behavior and employees in health care organizations. ,Support and cite the support for each of these descriptions.,
Describe the significance of this topic to your program or field (business counseling education technology public service leadership psychology social work and so on) and your specialization within your program if applicable.,
- Correctly form the topic.
- Use appropriate language for key concepts/phenomena addressed by the topic.
- Clearly specify relationships among the foundations (quantitative method).,
- Identify and define the specific concepts or foundations to be explored (qualitative method).
- Name the target population.
- Focus the concepts appropriately.
Use scholarly literature to explain what is known and unknown about this topic. Report the actual study findings (not implications or recommendations) from recent (5–7 years from expected date of graduation), peer-reviewed articles, and seminal works to explain the current status of the topic and to show the gap in understanding that you propose to fill.

Problem

Write a brief statement regarding the need for the study that fully describes the problem or need being addressed. The need for the study is often referred to as the project or research problem. Correctly state the problem:
- Summarize existing literature and key findings.
- Clearly formulate gaps in the existing literature or problems in practice.
- Explicitly state, rather than imply, the project or research problem.
- State the theoretical or conceptual framework with source.
In simplified terms, the project or research problem might take this form: “The scholarly literature on _________ indicates that ________ is known and __________ is known, but what is not known is ______________.” Write out the problem statement and theoretical foundation.
- Quantitative problem statement example: “The proposed study will examine the extent to which (independent variable) influences (dependent variable) among (population) (moderated/mediated by [variable]). X Theory (citation) will serve as the theoretical framework of the proposed study.”
- Qualitative problem statement example: “The proposed study will seek to ________ (understand, describe, develop, discover) how [concepts/theory foundations] have addressed the ________ (central phenomenon, experience/event, process) for _______ (the target population). The tenets of Y theory (citation) will serve as the conceptual framework of the proposed study.”
  - Example: “This qualitative generic inquiry study will explore how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs’ foundations of physiological and safety needs are associated with the perceptions of post-Covid 19 unemployed job seekers toward job hunting.”

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