Literature Review

Comprehensive proposal for a literature review to inform decision-making

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CW1. Produce a comprehensive proposal for a literature review to inform decision-making in relation to a nursing activity or intervention (1,500 word). Learning outcomes 1-3

The student will produce a 1,500 word (+/- 10%) proposal for undertaking their Year 3 literature review, addressing a research question on a topic aligned and pertinent to their chosen field of nursing.

This proposal should provide a succinct clearly written account of the proposed literature review. Your assignment should include:

Describe what you plan to do for the Literature Review
- [The Literature Review is for the next Module, this is just a proposal for it].
Justify why your Literature Review is relevant to your field of nursing.
Indicate how you plan to carry out a strategic search (for the next Module), using a focused question, keywords and databases.

Note on the table overleaf:

The table overleaf can be used to help you structure and write-up your assignment. It is not just getting a focused question, but all the other elements linked to Module Learning Objectives, which you will meet if following the structure as indicated overleaf.

Please note: the word counts, overleaf, are suggestions only.

Comprehensive proposal for a literature review to inform decision-making

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Guide to completing your assignment.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT(can be your sub-headings)	WHAT IS EXPECTED	HINT ON MARKING
Introduction	You should clarify the intentions of your proposal and (briefly) argue the importance of EBP Approx. 100 words.	Show you understand what is required.
Question Formation and Aims of the review	Using PICO, SPICE, SPICE or ProPheT, identify your specific research question and the aims of your literature review Approx. 200 words	Show a clear and specific research question and aims been identified. Add the chosen question here.
Justification for the question	You should rationalise the value of your enquiry to nursing practice. Why does this topic need investigating? Sell it to us. Approx. 350/400 words	Have you highlighted the potential benefits of the proposed review? Have you placed emphasis been on what is new or fascinating/original about the review?
Ethics	You must (very briefly) consider the need for ethical approval Approx. 100 words	Have you made explicit consideration to the ethical research process?
Proposed search strategy and critique Criteria for Selection	You need to justify your proposed search strategy. Approx. 350/400 words	Is the search strategy coherent, justified and well planned? Consider keywords, database searching, limiters etc.
Limitations and strengths	You should analyse any strengths and limitations in relation to your proposal/potential articles Approx. 300 words	Have you acknowledged the limitations of your proposal/planned literature review?
Conclusion	Summary of main points Approx. 100 words.	Have you provided a summary of your assignment, in conclusion form?