DNP800: Researching Theory and Scientific Knowledge

Start by reading and following these instructions: Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully. Consider the course discussions so far and any insights gained from it. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources if needed, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.

Assignment: Researching Theory and Scientific Knowledge

- Write a 1500-1750 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Support your ideas with at least three (3) scholarly citations in your essay. Use strict APA guidelines to format the paper. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount and an abstract and table of contents are not necessary and if included are not part of the overall word count.

Using the three methods you identified in the discussion for this week, develop a specific, detailed step-by-step process you will use to find knowledge available in the body of knowledge for the industry.

Describe where and how you will find the information.

Explain how you will determine if the research you find is appropriate or inappropriate to use in developing a practice implementation model.

Assignment Expectations Length: 1500 – 1750 words

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx). File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”) M1 Assignment UMBO – 1, 4, 5 M1 Assignment PLG –1, 3 M1 Assignment CLO –1, 2, 3