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Rubric Criteria

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Evidence of Revision

26 points

Criteria Description

Evidence of Revision

5. 5: Excellent

26 points

Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is comprehensive and thoroughly developed.

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question

13 points

Criteria Description

Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose, and PICOT Question

5. 5: Excellent

13 points

Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a comprehensive manner. The PICOT question is concise, accurately written, and includes all elements.

Background of Studies

13 points

Criteria Description

Background of Studies

5. 5: Excellent

13 points

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation.

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

13 points

Criteria Description

Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem

5. 5: Excellent

13 points

A thorough discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate strong support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare to those identified in the PICOT question.

Method of Studies

13 points

Criteria Description

Method of Studies

5. 5: Excellent

13 points

A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article and a comparison of the study methods are presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid understanding of research methods.

Results of Studies

13 points

Criteria Description

Results of Studies

5. 5: Excellent

13 points

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, is not included.

Ethical Considerations

13 points

Criteria Description

Ethical Considerations

5. 5: Excellent

13 points

Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research are comprehensively discussed. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Outcomes Comparison

39 points

Criteria Description

Outcomes Comparison

5. 5: Excellent

39 points

Explanation of the anticipated outcomes for the PICOT question is thorough with substantial relevant details and an extensive explanation. The outcomes of the four selected articles and the comparison to the anticipated outcomes are comprehensive.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

39 points

Criteria Description

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

5. 5: Excellent

39 points

The link between the PICOT question, the research articles, and the identified nursing practice problem is substantially explained. The proposed evidence-based practice change is thorough with substantial and relevant details.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

18.2 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. 5: Excellent

18.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

18.2 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. 5: Excellent

18.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

15.6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. 5: Excellent

15.6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

15.6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. 5: Excellent

15.6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

10.4 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. 5: Excellent

10.4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.