Instructions

Powerpoint (PPT)  presentation

Assignment Description:

The student will critique the assigned journal article using a narrated power point presentation. Other forms of presentation styles are available but these are easier to upload through dropbox. If there is another presentation style you would like to use please make your request known for consideration.

This assignment addresses the formal analysis and critique of a journal article. Additional references must be used  to support your critique position. The presentation will be voice narrated with no more than 10 slides in length, excluding cover page, references, and appendix (if applicable). You may use screen-o-matic () to narrate PPT slide for easier upload through dropbox. If using prezi or another form of presentation style, submit your references on separate document. The presentation and references must be APA format 6th ed., using peer-reviewed journals of 5 years or less (minimum 6 references), unless there is a historical reference. Wikipedia or dictionary sites are unacceptable references. Peer-reviewed articles are located within professional organization periodicals such as American Nurse Association journal. They allow other peers to critique submitted articles. 

Other non-healthcare related professional journals or articles may be used. Include any conceptual models in the appendix. 

Rubric:

5% ____ Introduction

10%_____ Background of the project

45%_____ Body of the presentation must address these components:

1. Overview/summary of article ( quantitative or qualitative research,empirical data to support article)
2. Relevance to promoting healthcare leadership best practices
3. Relevance to organizational growth
4. Conceptual model/framework to support the article
5. Translation into your practice

10% _____ Critique- what you learned from this project

5%_____  Conclusion

5% _____   APA format and reference

10% ____   Grammar, organization, construction

10%_____  voice narration for each slide of presentation

This assignment addresses course outcome #3 and allows the student evaluate and analyze journal articles relevant to the growth of healthcare professionals. This assignment represents 33% of your grade.