Description
PROJECT OVERVIEW
As part of your MSN program at Ana G. Mendez University, you will be completing a literature review paper focusing on a community health problem related to Pediatrics and its relevance to Pediatrics primary care settings. This project aims to enhance your understanding of pediatric healthcare issues, research methodologies, and critical analysis skills. Also, will provide an overview about the importance of addressing these issues early in life to promote long-term health outcomes. Your paper should follow APA7 formatting guidelines as stipulated in the university catalog, including proper citation of sources to avoid plagiarism.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Topic Selection:
childhood obesity in kids of ages 6 to 10 years old
Introduction:
Provide an overview of the chosen topic.
Introduce the significance of the problem within the context of pediatric primary care.
Clearly state the purpose and objectives of your literature review.
Problem Statement:
Define the problem in detail.
Describe its impact on the pediatric population in primary care.
Highlight any existing gaps or controversies related to the problem.
Literature Review:
Conduct a thorough review of literature related to your chosen topic.
Include a minimum of five scholarly sources.
Summarize key findings from each source, including methodologies, results, and conclusions.
Analyze and compare the findings across the selected literature.
Discuss any trends, patterns, or inconsistencies observed.
Ensure that the literature is current and relevant to your topic.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main findings of your literature review.
Discuss the implications of these findings for pediatric primary care practice.
Suggest recommendations for addressing the identified community health problem.
Highlight any areas for further research.
References:
List all sources cited in your paper using APA7 format.
Ensure proper citation of each reference, including authors, publication years, titles, and sources.
FORMATTING
Your paper should be a minimum of five pages in length, not including the cover page and references.
Use Times New Roman font, 12-point size, double-spaced.
Include a cover page with the title of your paper, your name, course title, instructor’s name, and submission date.
Number all pages sequentially, starting with the introduction page as page 1.
Adhere strictly to APA7 formatting guidelines for in-text citations and references.
DUE DATE
The due date for the submission of your literature review paper will be reviewed in class. Be sure to adhere to the specified deadline to avoid late penalties.
EVALUATION GUIDELINES
The literature review paper will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Content: Thoroughness of the literature review, clarity of the problem statement, and relevance of the sources selected.
Analysis: Critical analysis of the literature, including identification of themes, gaps, and implications for practice.
Organization: Logical flow of ideas, coherence of argumentation, and adherence to APA7 format guidelines.
Writing: Clarity, conciseness, and professionalism of writing style, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.