Mini-Systematic Review
Identify a topic in your area of practice/interest. You will carry out a mini-systematic review of 4-7 articles using at least 2 literature databases (i.e. CINAHL, PubMed). All articles must be from peer-reviewed journals and be quantitative research studies. APA format must be used for writing the mini-systematic review. The final product should be approximately 5-8 pages excluding title page, literature figure, literature review table, and references.
Grading Criteria for Mini-Systematic Review
Development of clinical question using the PICO, PIO, PICOT, or PIOT format
5 points
Development and description of the literature search and figure
10 points
Development and description of the study quality evaluation
15 points
Development and description of the synthesis of the evidence
25 points
Development and description of the conclusion of the evidence.
15 points
Development and description of the literature review table/matrix.
20 points
Reference listing, correct use of APA
10 points100 points
**Please refer to the provided article on the Five steps of a systematic review as a reference to completing your mini-systematic review.