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PICRubrics.docxPICOT Question and Literature Search - Rubric
Rubric Criteria
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Summary of Nursing Practice Problem
6 points
Criteria Description
Summary of Nursing Practice Problem
5. Target
6 points
A nursing practice problem is thoroughly described.
PICOT Question
12 points
Criteria Description
PICOT Question
5. Target
12 points
A PICOT question is provided, and the PICOT question format is applied accurately. An answerable and researchable question is presented.
APA-Formatted Article Citations With Permalinks
6 points
Criteria Description
APA-Formatted Article Citations With Permalinks
5. Target
6 points
Article citations are accurately presented in APA format and permalinks are correct.
Relationship of Articles to the PICOT Question
12 points
Criteria Description
Relationship of Articles to the PICOT Question
5. Target
12 points
Each article clearly relates to the PICOT question. The articles provide strong support for the PICOT question.
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Method Articles
12 points
Criteria Description
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Method Articles
5. Target
12 points
Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods is correctly identified and includes a thorough justification for the identified methodology for all articles.
Purpose Statements
6 points
Criteria Description
Purpose Statements
5. Target
6 points
Purpose statements are accurate and thoroughly summarized.
Research Questions
6 points
Criteria Description
Research Questions
5. Target
6 points
Research questions are accurate and capture the fundamental question posed by the researchers in each study.
Outcomes
6 points
Criteria Description
Outcomes
5. Target
6 points
Research outcomes are accurate and described in detail for each article.
Setting
6 points
Criteria Description
Setting
5. Target
6 points
The setting in which the researcher conducted the study is detailed and accurate for each article.
Sample
6 points
Criteria Description
Sample
5. Target
6 points
The sample is indicated and accurate for each article.
Methods
6 points
Criteria Description
Methods
5. Target
6 points
A thorough discussion on the methods utilized in the study for each article is presented.
Key Findings and Implications for Nursing Practice
6 points
Criteria Description
Key Findings and Implications for Nursing Practice
5. Target
6 points
Discussion of study results, including key findings of the study and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with relevant details and extensive explanation.
Recommendations of the Researcher
6 points
Criteria Description
Recommendations of the Researcher
5. Target
6 points
Researcher recommendations accurate are thoroughly described for each article.
Mechanics of Writing
12 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
12 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Format/Documentation
12 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. Target
12 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
