Explained the differences between primary and secondary resources and discussed how both types of resources are vital to a good literature review.
Nursing Research Resources
Question descriptionAn important part of nursing research is understanding the literature review and what it offers to evidence based practice.
Tasks:
In a 3- to 4-page essay, post your response to the following:
Explain the differences between primary and secondary sources (as described in Chapter 4 of your module readings) and discuss how both types of resources are vital to a good literature review. Next, describe examples of the types of primary and secondary sources a nurse might consult when preparing for a research project, as well as what sort of information he or she might gather from each source.
Submission Details:
- By the due date assigned, post your responses to the Submissions Area. Support your findings with examples and scholarly references. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Explained the differences between primary and secondary resources and discussed how both types of resources are vital to a good literature review. | 24 |
| Described examples of the types of primary and secondary sources a nurse might consult when preparing for a research project, as well as what sort of information he or she might gather from each source. | 24 |
| Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements. |