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, as well as identifies what is known and
what is not known in the evidence. Students will use the information from the earlier PICOT Question Paper
and Literature Evaluation Table assignments to develop a 750-1,000 word review 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. An abstract is not required.