6 pages in 16hrs

Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Assignment Components

Summarized the research articles.

Provided no or minimal summary for the research articles.

Summarized the research articles. The important details are provided, but overall the summaries are incomplete.

Accurately summarized the research articles covering most details.

Accurate and complete summary provided on the research articles, using specific details for all the points covered.

[Score x 8 = 32 pts]

Identified and described the problem for each article.

The description is too incomplete to provide a clear picture of the problem.

The important details are provided, but overall the identification is incomplete.

Accurately identified and described the problem for each article. More details could have been used to support the identification.

Accurately identified and described the problem for each article. Specific details are used to support the identification.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Identified the purpose statement for each article.

The purpose statement for each article is incomplete and not too clear.

The purpose statement for each article is somewhat clear and correct.

The purpose statement identified for each article is clear and correct.

The purpose statement identified for each article is clear, concise, and accurate.

[Score x 2 = 8 pts]

Identified the hypothesis and/or research questions depending on the methodology used in the articles.

The description for the identified hypothesis or research question for each article is incomplete and not too clear.

The description for the identified hypothesis or research question for each article is somewhat clear and correct.

The description for the identified hypothesis or research question for each article is clear and correct.

The description for the identified hypothesis or research question for each article is clear, concise, and accurate.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

After analyzing, discuss each article’s significance to nursing practice.

Discussion of each article’s significance was not relevant to nursing.

Discussion of each article’s significance was relevant to nursing and mostly clear.

Discussion of each article’s significance was relevant to nursing and was clear.

Discussion of each article’s significance to nursing was brought out clearly, demonstrating a deep understanding of nursing concepts.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Identify two details to support the study being quantitative or qualitative

Less than two details were provided or the details provided are inaccurate.

The two examples provided are incomplete or unclear.

Only one detail was provided, but it was correct.

The two details provided were clear, concise and accurate.

[Score x 4 = 16

Written Components

Organization

Did not follow template format

Followed format of template for some criteria

Followed format of template for most criteria

Followed format of template

[Score x 1 = 4 pts]

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score x 3 =12 pts]

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

[Score x 2 = 8 pts]

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late Work penalty:

Total Score

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