NURS 700 is the advanced nursing research course in Liberty's DNP. Its written work is three research-based papers on a selected topic, a research article critique, an annotated bibliography of 10 to 15 studies, a summary and synthesis table, and two discussion forums.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as NURS 700 Advanced Nursing Research, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as NURS700.
What NURS 700 covers
The catalog description: This course applies a variety of methods used for practice improvement through synthesis of the literature. The use of these methods, such as action research, program evaluation, and quality improvement will be explored through critical analysis of each.
The course applies methods used for practice improvement through synthesis of the literature, such as action research, program evaluation and quality improvement, examined through critical analysis. The textbook is Murphy et al., Research for Advanced Practice Nurses.
The written work builds toward a DNP project. The papers, critique, bibliography and synthesis all focus on a topic you select, so the course ends with an evaluated body of evidence on it. Two Overview of Research assignments (Weeks 1 and 2) are web-based modules with case studies and are not covered here.
Textbook named in the published guide: Murphy et al., Research for Advanced Practice Nurses, 3rd edition (2018). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
NURS 700 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Written Assignment 1 | 75 | At least 5 pages, excluding title and reference pages |
| 3 | Research Article Critique | 100 | 7 to 10 pages, excluding title and reference pages |
| 4 | Written Assignment 2 | 75 | At least 5 pages, excluding title and reference pages |
| 4 | Discussion Board One: Ethics and Research | 100 | Not set in the guide; graded on depth and breadth |
| 5 | Discussion Board Two: EBP and Quality Improvement | 100 | Not set in the guide; graded on depth and breadth |
| 6 | Written Assignment 3 | 75 | At least 5 pages, excluding title and reference pages |
| 7 | Annotated Bibliography | 125 | 10 to 15 annotated studies |
| 8 | Summary and Synthesis Assignment | 150 | A completed synthesis table with in-depth analysis |
Week 2: Written Assignment 1
The first research-based paper on your selected topic, at least 5 pages with 5 references. How to write NURS 700 Week 2 Written Assignment 1.
Week 3: Research Article Critique
A 7 to 10-page critique of a research article on your topic, with at least 5 references. How to write NURS 700 Week 3 Research Article Critique.
Week 4: Written Assignment 2
The second research-based paper on your topic, in the week on program evaluation. How to write NURS 700 Week 4 Written Assignment 2.
Week 4: Discussion Board One: Ethics and Research
A forum on ethics and research, graded on depth and breadth, with replies to two classmates. How to write NURS 700 Week 4 Discussion Board One: Ethics and Research.
Week 5: Discussion Board Two: EBP and Quality Improvement
A forum on evidence-based practice and quality improvement, graded on depth and breadth, with two replies. How to write NURS 700 Week 5 Discussion Board Two: EBP and Quality Improvement.
Week 6: Written Assignment 3
The third research-based paper, in the week on evaluation methods and statistical analysis. How to write NURS 700 Week 6 Written Assignment 3.
Week 7: Annotated Bibliography
Ten to fifteen peer-reviewed research studies on your topic, retrieved and summarized. How to write NURS 700 Week 7 Annotated Bibliography.
Week 8: Summary and Synthesis Assignment
The largest NURS 700 item: a table analyzing the bibliography's studies in depth for quality and application to practice. How to write NURS 700 Week 8 Summary and Synthesis Assignment.
How NURS 700 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The summary and synthesis assignment is 150, the annotated bibliography 125, the critique 100, each forum 100 and each of three written assignments 75. The two Overview of Research modules are 100 each and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Summary and Synthesis Assignment | 150 |
| Annotated Bibliography | 125 |
| Research Article Critique | 100 |
| Discussion Board Forums (2) | 200 |
| Written Assignments (3) | 225 |
| Overview of Research (2) | 200 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 940 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course module/week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach NURS 700
Choose your topic in Week 1 and treat it as the likely subject of your DNP project: a practice problem in your setting that research can inform. The critique, three papers, bibliography and synthesis all focus on it.
Collect studies as you go. The Week 7 bibliography needs 10 to 15 peer-reviewed research studies, and the Week 8 synthesis analyzes them in depth for quality and application.
Questions students ask
How long are NURS 700 written assignments?
At least 5 pages each, excluding title and reference pages, research-based, in current APA, with at least five references (which may include the textbook and the Bible).
How long is the NURS 700 research critique?
7 to 10 pages excluding the title and reference pages, in current APA, with at least five references.
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