Research Article Analysis

Performance Element

Distinguished

Proficient

Intermediate

Novice

Total Score

Check off:

Topic check off with three sources

· Research topic chosen from a PT source (i.e., Journal of Physical Therapy) total off 3 sources

· Research topic chosen from a PT source but 2 sources provided

· Research topic information not PT related and less than 2 sources

· Research topic is not relevant or part of PT research, all sources are not reliable

Check off:

Reference page using source, and referenced in AMA format

· Minimum of 3 sources referenced in paper using AMA format

· Research article from Physical Therapy source and reference in AMA format with 1-2 errors (less than 3 sources.)

· Article is informational, not research from a PT related source; and referenced in AMA format with 1-2 errors

· The source is only a medical statement or update. Not a PT research article; and is referenced in AMA format with > 2 errors

Check off:

Research Article Analysis Outline

· Components of an Outline including summary and analysis of:

· What it is the article about?

· To whom might it be important?

· The significance of the topic, and discussion/conclusion

· clinical practice implication based on the results

· conclusion from the chosen article.

· 3/5 components

· 2/5 components

· 1/5 components

Format:

· Cover page: course name & number, title of paper, student name, & date

· 12 pt font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, numbered pages

· Components of title age

· Course name & #

· Title of paper

· Student Name

· Date (due date)

· Professor’s Name

· 12 point font

· Double spacing

· Numbered pages

· Indentation for every paragraph

· Clearly defined sections of Intro, Body, & Conclusion

· Three components of the cover page are included

· Three indications to font, spacing, or numbered pages included

· Two components of the cover page are included

· Two indications to font, spacing, or numbered pages included

· One component of the cover page is included

· Only one indication to font, spacing, or numbered pages included

Written in 2-4 pages (not including cover & ref page)

· Paper written within 3 pages, not including cover nor reference page

· The body of the paper is in AMA format the

· Paper written in 5 pages

· 1-2 errors in the body of paper; in-text citation is in AMA style

· Paper written in 6 pages

· 3-4 errors in the body of paper; in-text citation is in AMA style

· Paper written in less than 2 pages

· No consistency using AMA format

Spelling accuracy & sentence construction

· No spelling errors and proper sentence construction and coherence

· 1-2 spelling errors. Few errors on sentence construction and coherence

· 3-4 spelling errors. Several errors on sentence construction and coherence

· 5-8 spelling errors. Ineffective wording and sentence construction

Summary & analysis of article

-significance, implications, personal opinion(s)

· Complete summary of article included and analysis (free of plagiarism). Sources cited properly.

· about?

· To whom might it be important?

· The significance of the topic, and discussion/conclusion

· clinical practice implication based on the results

· conclusion from the chosen article

· Brief summary and analysis, related to PT in your own words is included.

· 4 or 3/ out of the 5 components

· Only a summary or analysis) is included, not both

· 2/5 components

· Most of the paper is plagiarized without analysis in students own words. Sources are not cited.

· 1/5 components

Total Points