While the implementation plan prepares students to apply their research to the problem or issue, they have identified for their capstone project change proposal, the literature review enables students to map out and move into the active planning and development stages of the project. 

A literature review analyzes how current research supports the PICOT and identifies what is known and not known in the evidence. Students will use the information from the earlier PICOT Question Paper and Literature Evaluation Table assignments to develop a review (750-1,000 words) that includes the following sections: 

Title page 

Introduction section 

A comparison of research questions 

A comparison of sample populations 

A comparison of the limitations of the study 

A conclusion section, incorporating recommendations for further research 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.  

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for completion.