Critical Appraisal

Course Code

Class Code

Assignment Title

Total Points

NRS-433V

NRS-433V-O503

Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations

200.0

Criteria

Percentage

1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%)

2: Less Than Satisfactory (75.00%)

3: Satisfactory (83.00%)

4: Good (94.00%)

5: Excellent (100.00%)

Comments

Points Earned

Content

75.0%

Qualitative Studies

5.0%

Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles presented use qualitative research.

Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only one article is based on qualitative research.

N/A

N/A

Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on qualitative research.

The assignment was to evaluate two qualitative articles. You did not select any qualitative articles for this assignment.

0.00/10.00

Background of Study

10.0%

Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is incomplete.

Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.

Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.

Background of study, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions, is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.

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

The background information that you identified was appropriate for the article that you selected but was not a qualitative article

16.60/20.00

Article Support of Nursing Practice Issue

15.0%

Discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is incomplete.

A summary of how articles support the PICOT question is presented. It is unclear how the articles can be used to answer the proposed PICOT question. Significant information and detail are required.

A general discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate general support in answering the proposed PICOT question. It is unclear how the interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question. Some rational or information is needed.

A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles demonstrate support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in the PICOT question. Minor detail or rational is needed for clarity or support.

A clear 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.

You did not provide a discussion of the PICOT and how the articles related to that PICOT

0.00/30.00

Method of Study

15.0%

Discussion on the method of study for each article is omitted. The comparison of study methods is omitted or incomplete.

A partial summary of the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is incomplete. A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted or incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.

A general discussion on the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is summarized. A benefit and a limitation of each method are summarized. There some inaccuracies or partial omissions. More information is needed.

A discussion on the method of study for each article is presented. The comparison of study methods is generally described. A benefit and a limitation of each method are presented. There minor are inaccuracies. Some detail is required for accuracy or clarity.

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

You did not identify the method used for this article. This was a review of literature and not a single research study

22.50/30.00

Results of Study

15.0%

Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is incomplete.

A summary of the study results includes findings and implications for nursing practice but lacks relevant details and explanation. There are some omissions or inaccuracies.

Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is generally presented. Overall, the discussion includes some relevant details and explanation.

Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.

Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

The results that you provided were a minimum summary of the information from the article. You did not really provide results

22.50/30.00

Ethical Considerations

15.0%

Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is incomplete. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles presented in the essay is incomplete.

Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is included but lacks relevant details and explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used in the essay is summarized but there are significant inaccuracies or omissions.

Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used in the essay is discussed but there are some inaccuracies, or some information is needed.

Discussion of ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is complete and includes relevant details and explanation. A discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used in the essay is presented; some detail in needed for accuracy or clarity.

Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation. A detailed discussion on ethical considerations of the two articles used in the essay is presented.

The ethical considerations that you described were appropriate for the information presented.

24.90/30.00

Organization and Effectiveness

15.0%

Thesis Development and Purpose

5.0%

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

You did not provide an introductory paragraph and thus did not develop a clear thesis or purpose statement for this assignment

7.50/10.00

Argument Logic and Construction

5.0%

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

There are indications that you have an interest in this topic, but you were not able to clearly articulate this to the extent that was required.

8.30/10.00

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5.0%

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

You have a nice writing style. You are able to move from one topic to the next fairly seamlessly. You just need to look at the rubric to see what the requirements of the paper will be.

9.40/10.00

Format

10.0%

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5.0%

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

Overall the format was appropriate. You made some errors regarding the headings, but other than that, the format was appropriate.

8.30/10.00

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0%

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

You provided references in APA format along with citations within the body of work.

10.00/10.00

Total Weightage

100%

130.00/200.0