Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft

Course Code Class Code NRS-433V NRS-433V-O504

Criteria Percentage Content 60.0%

Evidence of Revision 10.0%

Nursing PracBce Problem and PICOT QuesBon 5.0%

Background of Studies 5.0%

Method of Studies 5.0%

Results of Studies 5.0%

Ethical ConsideraBons 5.0%

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Conclusion 5.0%

PICOT QuesBon, Research ArBcles, and Nursing PracBce Problem RelaBonship 10.0%

Proposed Evidence-Based PracBce Change 10.0%

OrganizaBon and EffecBveness 30.0%

Thesis Development and Purpose 10.0%

Argument Logic and ConstrucBon 10.0%

Mechanics of WriBng (includes spelling, punctuaBon, grammar, language use) 10.0%

Format 10.0%

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0%

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DocumentaBon of Sources (citaBons, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0%

Total Weightage 100%

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Assignment Title Research CriBques and PICOT Statement Final DraZ

1: UnsaBsfactory (0.00%)

Final paper does not demonstrate incorporaBon of feedback or evidence of revision on research criBques.

A nursing pracBce problem is not clearly described or a PICOT quesBon is not included.

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objecBve, and research quesBons, is incomplete.

Discussion of method of studies, including discussion of conceptual/theoreBcal framework, is incomplete.

Discussion of studies results, including findings and implicaBons for nursing pracBce, is incomplete.

Discussion of ethical consideraBons associated with the conduct of nursing research is incomplete.

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Conclusion does not summarize a criBcal appraisal and applicability of findings.

Discussion of the relaBonship between the PICOT quesBon, research arBcles, and nursing pracBce problem is not included.

The proposed evidence-based pracBce change is not included.

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Statement of purpose is not jusBfied by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communicaBon of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construcBon is used.

Template is not used appropriately or documentaBon format is rarely followed correctly.

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Sources are not documented.

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Total Points 260.0

2: Less Than SaBsfactory (75.00%)

IncorporaBon of research criBque feedback or evidence of revision is incomplete.

PICOT quesBon describes a nursing pracBce problem but lacks reliable sources.

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objecBve, and research quesBons, is included but lacks relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of method of studies, including discussion of conceptual/theoreBcal framework, is included but lacks relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of studies results, including findings and implicaBons for nursing pracBce, is included but lacks relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of ethical consideraBons associated with the conduct of nursing research is included but lacks relevant details and explanaBon.

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Conclusion is vague and does not discuss importance to nursing.

Discussion of the relaBonship between the PICOT quesBon, research arBcles, and nursing pracBce problem is incomplete or incorrect.

The proposed evidence-based pracBce change is incomplete or incorrect.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Sufficient jusBficaBon of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have quesBonable credibility.

Frequent and repeBBve mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formafng is apparent.

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DocumentaBon of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formafng errors.

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3: SaBsfactory (83.00%)

IncorporaBon of research criBque feedback and evidence of revision are present.

PICOT quesBon describes a nursing pracBce problem and includes a few reliable sources.

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objecBve, and research quesBons, is parBally complete and includes some relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of method of studies, including discussion of conceptual/theoreBcal framework, is parBally complete and includes some relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of studies results, including findings and implicaBons for nursing pracBce, is parBally complete and includes some relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of ethical consideraBons associated with the conduct of nursing research is parBally complete and includes some relevant details and explanaBon.

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Conclusion summarizes uBlity of the research and importance to nursing pracBce.

Discussion of the relaBonship between the PICOT quesBon, research arBcles, and nursing pracBce problem is included but lacks relevant details and supporBng explanaBon.

The proposed evidence-based pracBce change is included but lacks supporBng explanaBon and relevant details.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal jusBficaBon of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. IntroducBon and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracBng to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Template is used, and formafng is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

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Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formafng errors may be present.

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4: Good (94.00%)

Evidence of incorporaBon of research criBque feedback and revision is clearly provided.

PICOT quesBon arBculates a nursing pracBce problem using supporBng informaBon from reliable sources.

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objecBve, and research quesBons, is complete and includes relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of method of studies, including discussion of conceptual/theoreBcal framework, is complete and includes relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of studies results, including findings and implicaBons for nursing pracBce, is complete and includes relevant details and explanaBon.

Discussion of ethical consideraBons associated with the conduct of nursing research is complete and includes relevant details and explanaBon.

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Conclusion summarizes uBlity of the research from the criBcal appraisal and the importance of the findings to nursing pracBce.

Discussion of the relaBonship between the PICOT quesBon, research arBcles, and nursing pracBce problem is complete and includes relevant details and supporBng explanaBon.

The proposed evidence-based pracBce change is complete and includes supporBng explanaBon and relevant details.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descripBve and reflecBve of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentaBon are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introducBon to conclusion. Most sources are authoritaBve.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effecBve figures of speech are used.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formafng style.

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Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

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5: Excellent (100.00%) Comments

Evidence of incorporaBon of research criBque feedback and revision is comprehensive and thoroughly developed.

PICOT quesBon clearly arBculates a nursing pracBce problem using substanBal supporBng informaBon from numerous reliable sources.

Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objecBve, and research quesBons, is thorough with substanBal relevant details and extensive explanaBon.

Discussion of method of studies, including discussion of conceptual/theoreBcal framework, is thorough with substanBal relevant details and extensive explanaBon.

Discussion of studies results, including findings and implicaBons for nursing pracBce, is thorough with substanBal relevant details and extensive explanaBon.

Discussion of ethical consideraBons associated with the conduct of nursing research is thorough with substanBal relevant details and extensive explanaBon.

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Conclusion summarizes uBlity of the research from the criBcal appraisal, knowledge learned, and the importance of the findings to nursing pracBce.

Discussion of the relaBonship between the PICOT quesBon, research arBcles, and nursing pracBce problem is extremely thorough with substanBal relevant details and extensive supporBng explanaBon.

The proposed evidence-based pracBce change is extremely thorough and includes substanBal supporBng explanaBon and numerous relevant details.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a disBncBve and compelling manner. All sources are authoritaBve.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, wrijen, academic English.

All format elements are correct.

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Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

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Points Earned

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