NSG324 Critique Rubric

Instructions

In this paper, you will evaluate the article you chose in assignment #4 as evidence.  The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate how evidence is critically examined and recommendations for practice are generated. 

Elements you need to include in your critique of your chosen article are: (also be sure to use these points as headings in your paper)

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· Problem/purpose

· Review of the literature

· Research question/hypothesis

· Sample

· Research Design

· Threats to external/internal validity

· Methodology

· The level in the evidence hierarchy

· Instruments

· Legal/ethical issues handling

· Data analysis

· Conclusions/recommendations

· Implications for EBP and how this article could be used to make an evidence-based change

· Begin with an introductory paragraph, end with a closing paragraph.

· The paper will be 4-5 pages, use APA format, a title page, a reference page, and a total of 4 references is required.

· One reference will be your article.

· The other references should be information about critiquing research and making this evidence-based change.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria

Estimated time to complete: 6 hours

Rubric

NSG324 Critique Rubric

NSG324 Critique Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent	55 pts 5 Demonstrates the ability to construct a clear and insightful problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of all relevant contextual factors. 49.5 pts 4 Demonstrates the ability to construct a problem statement, thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, and problem statement is adequately detailed. 44 pts 3 Begins to demonstrate the ability to construct a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement with evidence of most relevant contextual factors, but problem statement is superficial. 38.5 pts 2 Demonstrates a limited ability in identifying a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement or related contextual factors. 33 pts 1 Demonstrates the ability to explain contextual facts but does not provide a defined statement. 0 pts 0 There is no evidence of a defined statement.	55 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis	50 pts 5 Organizes and compares evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. 45 pts 4 Organizes and interprets evidence to reveal patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. 40 pts 3 Organizes and describes evidence according to patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus. 35 pts 2 Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing patterns, differences, or similarities. 30 pts 1 Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus. 0 pts 0 Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.	50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting	10 pts 5 The paper exhibits a excellent command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. 9 pts 4 The paper exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, or spelling with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication. 8 pts 3 The paper exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication. 7 pts 2 The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication. 6 pts 1 The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning. 0 pts 0 The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA	10 pts 5 The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references. 9 pts 4 The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. 8 pts 3 The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. 7 pts 2 The required APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references. 6 pts 1 Several APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references. 0 pts 0 There is little to no evidence of APA formatting. AND/OR there are no in-text citations AND/OR re