Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft

Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft - Rubric

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.

4. Acceptable 23.14 points

Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is clearly

provided.

3. Approaching 20.54 points

Incorporation of research critique feedback and evidence of revision are present.

2. Insufficienty 19.5 points

Incorporation of research critique feedback and evidence of revision is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

4. Acceptable 11.57 points

Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a

clear manner. The PICOT question is clear and includes all elements.

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3. Approaching 10.27 points

Introduction includes a basic description of the nursing practice problem and

purpose of the essay. The PICOT question is present.

2. Insufficienty 9.75 points

Introduction does not include a clear description of the nursing practice problem or

purpose of the essay. The PICOT question is not adequately or clearly written and is

missing the necessary 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.

4. Acceptable 11.57 points

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,

objective, and research questions, is complete and includes relevant details.

3. Approaching 10.27 points

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,

objective, and research questions, is partially complete and includes some relevant

details and explanation.

2. Insufficienty 9.75 points

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,

objective, and research questions, is not clearly written and lacks information.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

4. Acceptable 11.57 points

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.

3. Approaching 10.27 points

A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles

demonstrate general support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The

interventions and comparison groups in the articles generally compare to those

identified in the PICOT question.

2. Insufficienty 9.75 points

A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question and how the interventions

and comparison groups compare to those identified in the PICOT question is

unclear or lacking information. PICOT question or how the interventions and

comparison groups 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.

4. Acceptable 11.57 points

A detailed discussion on the method of study for each article and a comparison of

study methods are presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are

presented.

3. Approaching 10.27 points

A general discussion on the method of study for each article and a comparison of

study methods are presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are

included but the description is general.

2. Insufficienty 9.75 points

A partial discussion of the method of study for each article and a comparison of

study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted

or incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.

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.

4. Acceptable 11.57 points

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for

nursing practice, is complete and includes relevant details and supporting

explanation.

3. Approaching 10.27 points

A general discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and

implications for nursing practice, is included.

2. Insufficienty 9.75 points

A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for

nursing practice, is unclear and incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

4. Acceptable 11.57 points

Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research are clearly discussed.

Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is through.

3. Approaching 10.27 points

Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research are discussed in basic

manner. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is

included.

2. Insufficienty 9.75 points

Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research are unclear. Discussion of

how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

4. Acceptable 34.71 points

Explanation of the anticipated outcomes for the PICOT question is clear and

includes relevant details. The outcomes of the four selected articles and the

comparison to the anticipated outcomes are thorough.

3. Approaching 30.81 points

Explanation of the anticipated outcomes for the PICOT question is included in a

general manner. The outcomes of the four selected articles and the comparison to

the anticipated outcomes are basic.

2. Insufficienty 29.25 points

Explanation of the anticipated outcomes for the PICOT question is unclear. The

outcomes of four or less selected articles and the comparison to the anticipated

outcomes are incomplete.

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.

4. Acceptable 34.71 points

The link between the PICOT question, the research articles, and the identified

nursing practice problem is clearly explained. The proposed evidence-based

practice change is clear with relevant details.

3. Approaching 30.81 points

The link between the PICOT question, the research articles, and the identified

nursing practice problem is explained in a general manner. The proposed evidence-

based practice change is basic.

2. Insufficienty 29.25 points

The link between the PICOT question, the research articles, and the identified

nursing practice problem is not clearly identified. The proposed evidence-based

practice change is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

4. Acceptable 16.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 14.38 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficienty 13.65 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended 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.

4. Acceptable 16.2 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 14.38 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficienty 13.65 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

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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.

4. Acceptable 13.88 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 12.32 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficienty 11.7 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

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.

4. Acceptable 13.88 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 12.32 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficienty 11.7 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

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.

4. Acceptable 9.26 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 8.22 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficienty 7.8 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points Total 260 points