QUALITATIVE ARTICLE ANALYSIS

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Summary: Purpose of study, description of participants/sample, research design, data collection and analysis, results

33 to 35 points

Each section of the summary is clearly and concisely presented with rationale as to selection for the study, but fully summarized with citations as applicable to include.

30 to 32 points

All sections of the summary are identified and supported with some rationale and/or citations as applicable.

1 to 29 points

Some sections of the summary are not evident or unclear. Not all information includes citations.

0 points

Sections are incomplete, missing, lacking alignment, and lacking support.

Analysis: Further research, validity, original insight/criticism, implications

33 to 35 points

The analysis provides multiple directions for further research. There is a complete and concise discussion of the validity/rival hypotheses. Insight/Criticism based on fact, research, or scholarly authority. There is a complete and concise discussion of the implications of research on practice.

30 to 32 points

The analysis provides a few directions for further research. There is a concise discussion which generally recognizes most aspects of the validity/rival hypotheses. Generally good evidence given in support of insight/criticism. There is a concise discussion which generally recognizes implications for practice.

1 to 29 points

Directions for further research are unclear or inconsistent with findings. The validity/rival hypotheses tend to be one-sided with aspects missing. Evidence only somewhat supports insight/criticism. The discussion contains unclear implications for practice.

0 points

There is an incomplete discussion of further research, validity/rival hypotheses, or implications. Insight/criticism is not entirely supported. No connection is made between research and practice.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Grammar, Spelling and Page Count

14 to 15 points

Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the review. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Must have at least 3 pages.

13 points

There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Has 3 pages.

1 to 12 points

There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Has less than 3 pages.

0 points

More than 10 errors that distract the reader from the content. Has only 1 page.

Current APA Format Compliance

14 to 15 points

There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

13 points

There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.

1 to 12 points

There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items.

0 points

There are more than 5 errors in current APA format.