PATHOLOGY

SABER College PTA Program PTA 1601 Pathophysiology

Research Paper L.I.R.N. Evidence Based Practice Grading Rubric

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Bibliography Citations

All 5 citations are cited correctly according to APA and follow instructions requirements

4 citations are cited correctly according to APA, and one citation doesn’t follow instruction requirements

3 citations are cited correctly according to APA, and 2 citations don’t follow instruction requirements

2 or less citations are cited correctly according to APA, and 3 or more citations don’t follow instruction requirements

Introduction The introduction is engaging, states the main purpose of the research and previews the structure of paper

The introduction simply states the purpose and previews the structure of the paper

The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately state the purpose and the structure of the paper

There is no clear introduction or main purpose and the structure of the paper is missing

Definition, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, what does pathology “look like”

Are accurately and thoroughly described

Are accurately described; missing minimal information

Are accurately described but missing information the reduces understanding of the research

Inaccurately described

Medical Management and physical therapy treatment implications

Are accurately and thoroughly described

Are accurately described; missing minimal information

Are accurately described but missing information the reduces understanding of the research

Inaccurately described

EBP Interventions Are accurately and thoroughly described

Are accurately described; missing minimal information

Are accurately described but missing information the reduces understanding of the research

Inaccurately described

Progression and Modification of Interventions

Are accurately and thoroughly described

Are accurately described; missing minimal information

Are accurately described but missing information the reduces understanding of the research

Inaccurately described

Role of the PTA, interactions of the health care team

Impression is clear and shows knowledge and learning

Impression not very clear. Shows some knowledge and learning

Impression has little clarity and minimal application of knowledge and learning

Impression not clear, shows no evidence of learning

SABER College PTA Program PTA 1601 Pathophysiology

Research Paper L.I.R.N. Evidence Based Practice Grading Rubric

Total Points_____________________/32

Spelling/Grammar no errors 1-2 errors 3 errors more than 3 errors