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Nursing 360: Table of Evidence

Resources and tutorials for NURS 360

Example Table of Evidence

Assessing the Evidence and Building a Table

One of the most important steps in writing a paper is showing the strength and rationale of the evidence you chosen.  The following document discusses the reasoning, grading and creation of a "Table of Evidence."  While tables of evidence can differ, the examples given in this article are a great starting point.

Fineout-Overhold, E., Melnyk, B., Mazurek, Stillwell, S.B., Williamson, K.M. (2010).  Evidence-based practice step by step: Critical appraisal of the evidence: Part 1. AJN American Journal of Nursing. 110 (7): 47-52.