Literature, Review

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Literature Summary Table Rubric

Literature Review Table Rubric

Unsatisfactory 0

Partially Proficient 15

Proficient 20

Exemplary 25

Score

Articles 0-1 primary research articles are identified

2-3 primary research articles are identified.

4 primary research articles are identified.

5 primary research articles are identified.

Articles appropriate to PICOT

0-1 primary research articles appropriate to PICOT

2-3 primary research articles appropriate to PICOT

4 primary research articles appropriate to PICOT

5 primary research articles appropriate to PICOT

Articles uploaded to Moodle

0-1 primary research articles are included with table

2-3 primary research articles are included with table

4 primary research articles are included with table

5 primary research articles are included with table

Table There are major errors in the table

There are several errors and/or incomplete data

There are some missing data and/or errors

The table is completed appropriately

Total /100

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Literature Review Rubric

Introduction: Provides rationale for student selection of literature Discussed search terms and techniques. Demonstrates the need for this research question

Clinical Question (PICOT) Includes the clinical question

Appraisal of Articles: Uses established critical appraisal criteria to evaluate essential components of each reviewed study, including but not limited to:

• Type and size of sample • Reliability and validity of

instruments • Methodology • Consistency of data

collection and procedures • Appropriate data analysis • Results • Identification of

limitations

Synthesis/Conclusion: Reflection on the analysis and synthesis of material Identifies gaps and inconsistencies Summarizes overall strengths and weaknesses of the studies reviewed Discuss similarities and differences of articles

Grammar

15-10 10-5 5-0

Meets all outlined criteria and is succinct and sufficient. Logically demonstrates the need for this research question

Does not meet one of the criteria but is well organized, and sufficient. Logically demonstrates the need for this research question.

Does not meet two or more of the criteria and/ or is not organized, and sufficient. The reader cannot conclude the “so what”.

Clinical question is clearly stated

Clinical question can be implied but was not clearly stated.

Clinical question was not stated and/or were not apparent from the literature review.

35-25 25-15 15-0 The appraisal reflects accurate analysis of the essential components for all studies Five appropriate articles are reviewed.

The appraisal reflects most (lacking 2 or more elements) of the essential components for one or all the studies Four appropriate articles are reviewed.

The appraisal reflects some (lacking 4 or more elements) of the essential components for either study Three or fewer appropriate articles are reviewed.

25-15 15-10 10-5

Meets criteria. Well organized, follows a logical sequence that allows the reader to arrive at a logical conclusion. PICOT conclusion is clear and well-supported by the literature.

Does not meet 1-2 of the criteria but is organized, and/or demonstrates illogical sequencing or structure. Conclusions relating to PICOT are vague and/or unsupported by the literature.

Does not meet >2 criteria and/or is weakly organized with no logical sequencing or structure. Conclusions relating to PICOT cannot be made.

10-7 6-4 3-0 There are no major grammatical errors.

There are a few grammatical errors.

There are major grammatical errors.