Quantitative Nursing Critique

Quantitative Nursing Critique Order Description Quantitative Nursing Critique Quantitative Nursing Critique Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 10.0 pts Exemplary - Introduction addresses the author's or authors' qualifications; clarity of title and inclusion of study variables, and populations or study design; abstract quality and inclusion of key elements. 9.0 pts Proficient - Introduction addresses the title and inclusion of variables, but does not address one of the following: study design, author's or authors' qualifcations; sample or popuraltion; abstract quality and inclusion of key elements. 8.0 pts Developing - Introduction identifies the authors, but does not address two or more of the following: author's qualifications, clarity of title, inclusion of study variables and population; study design, abstract quality and inclusion of key elements. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Introduction only addresses the abstract. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Critique does not contain an introduction section. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review 10.0 pts Exemplary - Learner elaborates on author's use of all relevant studies and whether they are identified and described. Criteria for determination of all relevant studies are included such as the study variables or population. Supporting documentation provided. 9.0 pts Proficient - Learner elaborates on authors' use of relevant studies and whether they are identified and described. Criteria for determination of all relevant studies are included, but does not address the study variables or population. 8.0 pts Developing - Learner elaborates on author's use of relevant studies and whether they are identified or described in the article. Criteria for determination are included for some studies addressed in the article, but not all. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Learner addresses some of the relevant studies included in the article and whether or not the studies included in the article are identified and described. Criteria for determination is not addressed. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Learner's critique does not address the literature review. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStatement of the Problem view longer description 10.0 pts Exemplary - Learner addresses the problem statement with supporting evidence. Includes the significance, scope and problem background; Gap in the literature is clearly articulated. 9.0 pts Proficient Learner addresses the statement of the problem, with supporting evidence. Includes the significane, scope and problem background; Gap in the literature is not clearly articulated. 8.0 pts Developing - Learner addresses the statement of the problem with supporting evidence, but does not address one of the following: significance, scope, and problem background, or gap in the literature. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Developing - Learner addresses the statement of the problem with supporting evidence, but does not address two of the following: significance, scope, and problem background. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Learner does not correctly identify the problem statement. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose view longer description 10.0 pts Exemplary - Learner idenfied the study's purpose and includes the study population or sample, variables, and setting. 9.0 pts Proficient - Learner identified the study purpose and includes the study's population or sample, but does not address the setting. 8.0 pts Developing - Learner identified study purpose and only included the sample or population. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Learner omitted the purpose 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance of theoretical or conceptual framework view longer description 10.0 pts Exemplary - Learner addressed related theories and models presented in the article and includes an example to explain how study variables are related to the theory. 9.0 pts Proficient-Learner addressed related theories or models as described in the article, but supporting example was not relevant to the theory or conceptual framework. 8.0 pts Developing - Learner addressed related theories or models as described in the article, but does not include an example to support how study variables are related. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Learner addressed related theories or models as described in the article, but does not address the relatedness to study varialbes. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Learner does not address related theories or conceptual models. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethodology 10.0 pts Exemplary - Learner correctly identified the study varialbes (indedpendent, dependent, or research); amplle and inclusion criteria; sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objecties; identified the research designand included; instruments used to address study variables; data collection methods; and indicated whether study was approved by an Institutional Review Board. 9.0 pts Proficient- Learner correctly identified the study varialbes (indedpendent, dependent, or research); amplle and inclusion criteria; sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objecties; identified the research designand included; instruments used to address study variables; data collection methods; but does not indicate whether or not the study was approved by an IRB. 8.0 pts Developing - Learner correctly identified the study variables (independent, dependent, or research), sample and inclusion criteria, but omitted one of the following : sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objectives; the research design and instruments used to collect data for study variables; data collection methods; and did not indicate whether the study was approved by an IRB. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Learner correctly identify the study variables; Sample and inclusion criteria were also correctly identified; but, omitted two of the following : sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objectives; the research design and instruments used to collect data for study variables; data collection methods; and did not indicate whether the study was approved by an IRB. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Learner did not correctly identify the study variables and three or more of the following; sample and inclusion criteria; sample size and type; research questions and/or hypothesis. did not indicate whether the study was approved by an IRB. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults 10.0 pts Exemplary - Learner addressed whether the study findings were presented according to the research questions and/or hypotheses; included a description of data analysis procedures; Addressed whether results were significant and included the level of significance. 9.0 pts Proficient - Learner addressed whether the study findings were presented according to the research questions and/or hypotheses; included a description of data analysis procedures; Learner reported findings were significant, but did not include the level of significance. 8.0 pts Developing - Learner addressed whether the study findings were presented according to the research questions and/or hypotheses, or objectives; does not include a description of data analysis procedures. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Learner presented the study findings, but does not indicate whether the results were organized according to research questions, hypotheses, or sutdy objectives/aims. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Learner did not present study findings. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion and Implications 10.0 pts Exemplary - Minimum of 4 implications of findings for nursing administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. 9.0 pts Proficient - Minimum of 3 implications of findings for nursing education, administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. 8.0 pts Developing - Minimum of 2 implications of findings for nursing, administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. 6.5 pts Rudimentary - Minimum of one implication of findings for nursing, administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory - Implications of findings not included. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearner's Summary and Conclusion - you will receive 0 points if this section is not included. 10.0 pts Examplary Learner summarizes the study findings and indicates whether authors addressed the findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature; limitations of the study are also addressed. Summary and conclusions includes the implications for nursing practice, education, and future research. 9.0 pts Proficient Learner summarizes the findings and indicates whether the authors addressed the findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature. Summary and conclusions includes the implications for nursing practice, education, and future research. The summary does not address limitations of the study. 8.0 pts Developing Learner summarizes the study findings and whether authors addressed the findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature. Does not address implications for nursing, practice and education. Does not address limitations. 6.5 pts Rudimentary Learner summarized findings but does not address findings in relation to study framework or existing literature. Does not address implications for nursing, practice, and education. Does not address limitation. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA formt - Please note unintentional plagiarism will result in an automatice zero for this section. 10.0 pts Examplary Content and presentation represents scholarly work. Content is well organized and is presented as a logical flow of ideas. Learner adhered to APA (6th ed.) guidelines for spacing, font, grammar, and spelling.; citations and references adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. Used direct quotes to support statements. 9.0 pts Proficient Content and presentation represents scholarly work. Content is well organized and is presented as a logical flow of ideas. APA (6th ed.) guidelines for spacing, font, grammar, and spelling; minor errors in font exceeds 12 or less than 10 point font. Citations and references adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. 8.0 pts Developing - Content and presentation represents scholarly work. Content is well organized and presented as a logical flow of ideas; Learner did not adhere to APA (6th ed.) guidelines; document includes minor errors in spacing, font exceeds 12 point or less than 10 point. Minimal spelling errors; citations and references do not adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. Minor in-text and reference page errors. 6.5 pts Rudimentary Content and presentation doe not represent scholarly work. Content is not well organized, and is not presented as a logical of ideas; document is not formatted according to APA (6th ed. ) format. Numerous spelling and grammatical errors, font greater than 12 or less than 10 point font, single spacing; citations do not adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. Reference page not included. 0.0 pts Unsatisfactory 10.0 pts Total Points: 100.0 NUR 455 Nursing Research: Critique Rubric Student Name: _____________________ Date: __________ 1 2014; 2016 Critique Criteria Exemplary Points 10 Proficient Points 9 Developing Points 8 Rudimentary Points 6.5 Introduction Learner’s introduction addresses the authors and author qualifications; clarity of title and inclusion of study variables and population or study design; abstract quality and inclusion of key elements Learner’s introduction addresses the title and inclusion of variables, but does not address one of the following: study design, authors and authors’ qualifications; sample or population; abstract quality and inclusion of key elements Learner’s introduction addresses the authors but does not two or more or the following: authors’ qualifications; clarity of title; inclusion of study variables and population; study design; abstract quality and inclusion of key elements Introduction addresses the abstract only. Literature Review Learner elaborates on authors’ use of all relevant studies and whether they are identified & described. Criteria for determination of all relevant studies are included such as the study variables or population. Supporting documentation provided Learner elaborates on authors’ use of relevant studies and whether they are identified & described. Criteria for determination of all relevant studies are included, but does not address study variables or population Learner elaborates on authors’ use of relevant studies and whether they are identified & described. Criteria for determination are included for some studies but not all. Learner does not address authors’ use of all relevant studies and whether they are identified & described. Criteria for determination of all relevant studies are not included. Statement of the Problem Learner addresses the statement of the problem, with supporting evidence. Includes the significance, scope and problem background; Gap in the literature clearly articulated. Learner addresses the statement of the problem, with supporting evidence. Includes the significance, scope and problem background; Gap in the literature is not clearly articulated. Learner addresses the statement of the problem, with supporting evidence, but does not address two or more of the following significance, scope and problem background; Gap in the literature. Learner does not correctly identify the problem. NUR 455 Nursing Research: Critique Rubric Student Name: _____________________ Date: __________ 2 2014; 2016 Purpose Learner identified study purpose and includes population, variables and setting. Learner identified study purpose and includes population and variables but does not address the setting. Learner identified study purpose but does not include the population, variables, or setting. Learner omitted the purpose of the study. Relevance of Theoretical Framework or Conceptual Model Learner addressed related theories and models described in the article and includes an example to explain how study variables are related to the theory. Learner addressed related theories or models as described in the article, but supporting example to explain how study variables are related to the theory is not relevant. Learner addressed related theories or models as described in the article, but does not include an example to explain how study variables are related to the theory Learner does not address related theories or conceptual models. Methodology Learner identified the study variables (Independent, dependent, or research), sample and inclusion, criteria; sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objectives; identified the research design and included; instruments used to address study variables; data collection methods; indicated whether study was approved an Institutional Review Board; Learner identified the study variables (Independent, dependent, or research), sample and inclusion, criteria; sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objectives; identified the research design and included; instruments used to address study variables; data collection methods; but did not indicate whether study was approved by an Institutional Review Board; Learner identified the study variables (Independent, dependent, or research), sample and inclusion, criteria; but omitted one of the following: sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objectives; identified the research design and included; instruments used to address study variables; data collection methods; indicated whether study was approved an Institutional Review Board; Learner did not identify the study variables (Independent, dependent, or research), sample and inclusion, criteria; and also omitted one or more of the following: sample size and type, including demographics; research questions/hypotheses or study objectives; identified the research design and included; instruments used to address study variables; data collection methods; indicated whether study was approved an Institutional Review Board; NUR 455 Nursing Research: Critique Rubric Student Name: _____________________ Date: __________ 3 2014; 2016 Results Learner addressed whether the study findings were presented according to the research questions and/or hypotheses; included a description of data analysis procedures; Addressed whether results were significant and included the level of significance Learner addressed whether the study findings were presented according to the research questions and/or hypotheses; included a description of data analysis procedures; Learner reported findings were significant, but did not include the level of significance. Learner addressed whether the study findings were presented according to the research questions and/or hypotheses, or objectives; does not include a description of data analysis procedures. Learner presented the study findings, but does not indicate whether the results were organized according to research questions, hypotheses, or study objectives/ aims. Discussion and Implications Minimum of 4 implications of findings for nursing administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. Minimum of 3 implications of findings for nursing administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. Minimum of 2 implications of findings for nursing administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. Minimum of 1 implication(s) of findings for nursing administration, education, informatics, policy, practice, and/or research is included. Learner’s Summary and Conclusion Learner summarizes the study findings and whether authors addressed the findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature; limitations of the study. Includes the implications for nursing practice, education, and future research. Learner summarizes the study findings and whether authors addressed the findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature Includes the implications for nursing practice, education, and future research. Does not address limitations of the study. Learner summarizes the study findings and whether authors addressed the findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature. Does not address implications for nursing, practice and education. Does not address limitation Learner summarized findings but does not address findings in relation to the study framework or existing literature. Does not address implications for nursing, practice and education. Does not address limitation APA Maximum points Content and presentation represents scholarly Content and presentation represents scholarly work. Content and presentation represents scholarly Content and presentation does not represent NUR 455 Nursing Research: Critique Rubric Student Name: _____________________ Date: __________ 4 2014; 2016 Unintentional plagiarism automatic 0 for this section. work. Content is well organized, Presents a logical flow of ideas, and adheres to APA (6th ed.) guidelines for spacing, font, grammar, and spelling; citations and references adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. Used direct quotes to support statements. Content is well organized, presents a logical flow of ideas, and adheres to APA (6th ed.) guidelines for spacing, grammar, and spelling; minor errors in font exceeds 12 point or less than 10 point; citations and references adhere to APA (6th ed.) format.. work. Content is well organized, presents a logical flow of ideas; does not adhere to APA (6th ed.) guidelines. Minor errors in spacing, font exceeds 12 point or less than 10 point. Minimal spelling errors; citations and references do not adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. Minor end text and reference page errors. scholarly work. Content is not well organized, and does not present a logical flow of ideas; does not adhere to APA (6th ed.) guidelines. Numerous spelling and grammatical errors, font greater than 12 or less than 10 points, single spacing; citations do not adhere to APA (6th ed.) format. Reference page not included.