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Rubric for Literature Review

Dimensions Competent Needs Improvement Unacceptable

Introduction The introduction includes a statement of the problem and the PICOT question briefly explains the Significance of your topic study and acts as a way to introduce the reader to your definitions and background.

2%

The introduction does not include the problem only the PICOT question.

1%

No introduction and no PICOT question.

0%

Body The body of the literature review summarizes the findings of studies that have been conducted on the topic. For at least 3 studies you have briefly explained the purpose, procedure for data collection and major findings.

5%

The body of the literature review does not summarize the findings of studies that have been conducted on the topic for at least 3 studies and does not explained the purpose, procedure for data collection and major findings

3%

Requirements are minimally addressed, information is unclear and/or not well- developed.

1%

Discussion The discussion summarizes the body of your literature review and highlights the most important findings (in your opinion). There is a sense of completion to the whole piece in this section. Conclusions are drawn based on your analysis. You discuss implications of the findings and/or areas for further research. Format: APA format. The reference page contains a bibliographic list of the sources of information you used and cited in your paper. 1 2 3

5%

The discussion did not summarize the body of your literature review. You did not discuss implications of the findings and/or areas for further research. Format: APA format not present. Requirements are fairly well addressed but not all information is fully explained or supported.

3%

Requirements are minimally addressed, information is unclear and/or not well- developed.

1%

Conclusions References

Conclusions are drawn based on your analysis. You discuss implications of the findings and/or areas for further research. Format: APA format.

3% The reference page contains a bibliographic list of the sources of information you used and cited in your paper. References in APA format 1 2 3

5%

Requirements are fairly well addressed but not all information is fully explained or supported.

2%

The reference page does not contain a bibliographic list of the sources of information used and cited in your paper. References in APA format.

3%

Requirements are minimally addressed, information is unclear and/or not well- developed.

1% Requirements are minimally addressed; information is unclear and/or not well- developed.

1%