A state of the science, or SOS, presentation
is:
- A literature synthesis
- A useful overview for understanding what is happening with the science in a specific aspect of a topic
- A literature review
- An expert analysis by an authority in the field, grounded in the literature
is not:
- Appropriate to use for making clinical decisions
- A systematic review
- A scoping review
- A clinical practice guideline
Take a look at this useful overview of the SOS paper for nurses from East Tennessee State University. While your assignment is a presentation rather than a paper, the example offers a handy overview of the SOS process.
