critique of research article (scholarly articles only)

28 to >24.92 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are clearly identified.

24.92 to >21.0 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are somewhat identified.

21 to >16.52 pts

Below Expectations

Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are mostly absent or misidentified.

16.52 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are absent.

42 to >37.38 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Concepts explored in the literature review are clearly identified. Critique of the references is included and well developed.

37.38 to >31.5 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

Concepts explored in the literature review are somewhat identified. Critique of the references is included, but may not be fully developed.

31.5 to >24.78 pts

Below Expectations

Concepts explored in the literature review are misidentified. Critique of the references is severely lacking.

24.78 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Concepts explored in the literature review are absent. Critique of the references is absent.

28 to >24.92 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

A theoretical concept/framework is identified and well analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a suitable one is suggested.

24.92 to >21.0 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

A theoretical concept/framework is somewhat identified and analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a potential concept/framework is suggested, but it is somewhat inappropriate.

21 to >16.52 pts

Below Expectations

A theoretical concept/framework is somewhat identified and analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a potential concept/framework is suggested, is not identified or is grossly inappropriate.

16.52 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

A theoretical concept/framework is misidentified or not analyzed for appropriateness.

14 to >12.46 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

IV and DV are identified and defined. Discussion on measurability is included. Research question and hypothesis are identified.

12.46 to >10.5 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

IV and DV are somewhat identified and or partially defined. Discussion on measurability is somewhat included. Research question and hypothesis are partially identified.

10.5 to >8.26 pts

Below Expectations

IV and DV identification and definition are absent or severely lacking. Discussion on measurability is absent or inaccurate. Research question and hypothesis are not identified or grossly misidentified.

8.26 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

IV and DV identification and definition are absent. Discussion on measurability is absent. Research question and hypothesis are not identified.

56 to >49.84 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are properly identified. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are discussed.

49.84 to >42.0 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are somewhat identified. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are discussed, but some information is inaccurate.

42 to >33.04 pts

Below Expectations

Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are absent or misidentified. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are either absent or grossly inaccurate.

33.04 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are absent. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are absent.

42 to >37.38 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Data analysis tool is identified. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is included and accurate. At least one finding is appropriately identified.

37.38 to >31.5 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

Data analysis tool is somewhat identified. An incomplete explanation on how the results are presented in the study is included. At least one finding is identified.

31.5 to >24.78 pts

Below Expectations

Data analysis tool is absent or misidentified. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is absent or grossly unclear. Findings are not included or are grossly inaccurate.

24.78 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Data analysis tool is absent. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is absent. Findings are not included.

56 to >49.84 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Strengths and limitations of the study are identified. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is included. An evaluation of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing is included and appropriate.

49.84 to >42.0 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

Strengths and limitations of the study are somewhat identified. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is included but may not be fully developed. An evaluation of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing may not be fully developed.

42 to >33.04 pts

Below Expectations

Strengths and limitations of study are absent or lacking. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is absent or lacking. An evaluation of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing is absent or inappropriate.

33.04 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Strengths and limitations of study are absent. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is absent. An evaluation of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing is absent.

14 to >12.46 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is appropriately paraphrased and accurately cited.

12.46 to >10.5 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations

Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is correctly paraphrased and cited.

10.5 to >8.26 pts

Below Expectations

Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Some errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or improperly cited.

8.26 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

Writing is unclear and unorganized. Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing.