To develop skills in formulating research questions and research objectives; to conduct a systematic literature

Assessment task 1: Literature review for a research question

Due date: Friday 30th March 2018 3pm AEST

Weighting: 40%

Length and/or format: 2000 words

Purpose: To develop skills in formulating research questions and research objectives; to conduct a systematic literature search using different data search engines; and to successfully learn how to use EndNote.

Learning outcomes assessed: 2, 4, 5

2. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of research methodologies used in health settings

4. Develop health-related research questions, selecting appropriate research methods for those questions

5. Undertake critical analyses of research paradigms and methods as applied to specific health settings and problems and use critical appraisal tools to appraise methodological flaws in published research.

Criteria 1

Search Question and Plan

Clear question/objective formulated to guide search
PICO / SMART

Specific (What is the specific task?):

• Who is involved?

• What do you want to accomplish?

Measurable (What are the concrete criteria for measuring change?):

• How will we know that change has occurred?

• How much change is expected?

Achievable (Is the task feasible?):

• Are the limitations and constraints understood?

• Can you meet this objective with the resources available, and within the proposed timeframe? Relevant and/or Realistic (Does this relate directly to the goal?):

• Does the objective accurately address the scope of the problem?

• Are there other factors that need to be considered to ensure the plan works?

Time-specific (Within what timeframe are you working?):

• When will this objective be met?

• When can short term outcomes be expected?

PICO

Patient, population, or problem

Intervention

Comparison/Control

Outcome

https://youtu.be/ypYkaKnn8_4

Comprehensive use of synonyms, clear distinction between concepts (this is the distinction between PICO).

Note:

These are just guides – although it does help you think through your design.

Criteria 2 – Search History:

Thorough use of Thesaurus index terms; Key words; MESH terms; Limit fields
Key word searches conducted in title and abstract fields
Truncation used appropriately
Terms clearly developed
Boolean operators OR, AND used appropriately
Limit fields included such as age or diagnosis

Criteria – 3 Integrity in research conduct and ethical concerns briefly outlined

https://cirt.gcu.edu/research/developmentresources/research_ready/quantresearch/keyissues

https://cirt.gcu.edu/research/developmentresources/research_ready/quantresearch/ethics

Criteria – 4 Selection of relevant references and rationale provided

Extract from the matrix for top marks – All selected references are highly relevant to search question and rationale demonstrates high level understanding of measurement issues.

Criteria – 5 References, appendices & format:
References used with correct APA 6th style
Clear use of language with minimal spelling and grammatical errors

PICO or SMART or a well thought out research question with sound rational
Develop you search terms (this could be MESH terms) and pick the most appropriate databases
Conduct search and collect information form searches in a PRISMA format
Encompass a CASP rating on your filtered articles.
Answer question you developed in step 1 via your systematic search.

Appendix 1: Marking guidelines Assessment 1: Literature review for a research question Criteria	Fail (N)	Pass (PA)	Credit (CR)	Distinction (D)	High Distinction (HD)
Search Question and Plan Clear question/objective formulated to guide search PICO / SMART Comprehensive use of synonyms, clear distinction between concepts LO: 1, 4	Search question is missing key elements. Search Plan is missing or has been done incorrectly or inadequately.	Search question adequate. Search Plan is present but lacks detail.	Search question includes all key elements. Search Plan is clear and logical.	Search question includes all elements and is clearly expressed. Search Plan is clear, logical and includes an appropriate variety of terms.	Search question is clearly focused and follows format. Search Plan is clear, logical, and comprehensive.
Grades	0-5	6-7	8	9	10
Search History: Thorough use of Thesaurus index terms; Key words; MESH terms; Limit fields. Key word searches conducted in title and abstract fields Truncation used appropriately. Terms clearly developed Boolean operators OR, AND used appropriately Limit fields included such as age or diagnosis LO: 2	Components of the search history are missing or there are numerous errors or confusion. Search strategy is difficult to follow or lacks logic.	Most components of the search history are present. Some components may be difficult to follow or poorly structured.	All components of the search history are present and are logical in their progression. Some components may lack sufficient detail or there may be some confusion of ideas or process.	All components of the search history are present and the search is constructed in a logical progressive manner. No confusion or errors.	All components of the search history are present and the search is thorough and well –targeted. No errors, confusion or omissions.
Grades	0-5	6-7	8	9	10
Integrity in research conduct and ethical concerns briefly outlined LEARNING OUTCOME: 1	Ethical concerns not outlined	Ethical concerns partly outlined but argument weak	Ethical concerns fully outlined but argument weak	Ethical concerns fully outlined with moderate argument	Ethical concerns fully outlined with strong argument
Grades	0-2.5	3-3.5	4	4.5	5