Healthcare Informatics Research and Innovation

Dimension

Competent

Problem Statement (PS) /

Abstract (Abs)

10%

PS/Abs are proper length (150-250 words).

Highly informative, complete and easy to understand (includes all key aspects of the paper).

Appropriate vocabulary is used. PS/Abs make you want to read the paper.

Introduction

20%

Thesis provides a clear and concise response to the assigned/selected topic.

Organization of the topic is completely and clearly outlined and implemented.

Does not contain superfluous information.

Body Paragraphs

30%

All main points are well-developed; directly related to the thesis.

Supporting examples are concrete and detailed.

There is a logical flow to the topics/arguments.

Research

(literature review)

10%

Research selected is highly relevant to the topic and is properly incorporated into the body paragraphs.

The method, results, and implications are presented accurately and completely.

Relationship between research and theory is clearly articulated and accurate.

The evidence comes from a wide variety of valid sources; minimum “required” sources published within the last 5 years.

10%

Conclusion

10%

Conclusion is clearly stated, and connections to the research and position are clear and relevant.

The underlying logic is explicit.

10%

Writing/

Mechanics

10%

Paper is coherently organized. Writing is clear and concise.

Writing is fluid and free from spelling and grammatical errors.

Terminology is clearly defined.

Writing uses appropriate voice (active/passive).

APA formatting appropriate.

10%

References

10%

References are precisely listed in APA format.

In-text citations are used correctly for all quotations and paraphrasing.

10%