Conduct a search for research articles in support of the MSN capstone project using professional databases
such as CINAHL, ProQuest, PubMed, and Cochrane Library. Select a minimum of ten (10) evidence-based research articles related to your capstone project. This may include articles related to your topic, population, intervention, and/or outcome. Non-research articles, such as meta-analyses and literature reviews may be included but cannot exceed four (4) entries. You will use the literature review matrix (table) to organize the research findings.
Step 1: Record your search process and results for each search attempt and/or database in a Word document. This includes:
Library database
Seach terms
Boolean operators
Limiting criteria (i.e., year of publication, language, type of study, peer-reviewed, etc.)
Results – number of articles generated with each search, number reviewed, and number selected for use.
Step 2: Complete the Literature Review Matrix. Use the Literature Review Matrix provided below in the Assignment Resources.
Be specific and use details from the article to support your analysis.
Include defining attributes and/or unique characteristics of the article.
Highlight findings that relate to/reinforce your capstone project plan.
Step 3: Create an APA-formatted reference page for all articles included in the literature review.
Step 4: Submit the completed Literature Review Matrix, reference page, and search results using the assignment dropbox in Canvas.
