Rubric Criteria Total 120 points Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3.

Rubric Criteria
Total
120 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Insufficient
3. Approaching
4. Acceptable
5. Target
Research Questions
Research Questions
0 points
Research questions are omitted.
4.5 points
The research questions have been misidentified for at least two of the articles. Additional information is needed to fully illustrate the research question for several of the articles.
4.74 points
The research question has been misidentified for at least one of the articles.
5.34 points
Research questions are clear.
6 points
Research questions are accurate and capture the fundamental question posed by the researchers in each study.
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Method Articles
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Method Articles
0 points
Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods and justification for identified methodology is omitted.
9 points
Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods is included but is not accurate for three or more articles. A justification for the identified methodology is included but lacks significant details.
9.48 points
Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods is included but is not accurate for two articles. A general justification for the identified methodology is included.
10.68 points
Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods is included but is not accurate for one article. A clear justification for the identified methodology is included.
12 points
Identification of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods is correctly identified and includes a thorough justification for the identified methodology for all articles.
Sample
Sample
0 points
The sample is omitted.
4.5 points
The sample that is indicated for each article is incorrect or incomplete.
4.74 points
The sample is indicated for each article and includes some relevant details and explanation.
5.34 points
The sample is indicated for each article.
6 points
The sample is indicated and accurate for each article.
Recommendations of the Researcher
Recommendations of the Researcher
0 points
Researcher recommendations are omitted.
4.5 points
Researcher recommendations for each article are inaccurate or incomplete.
4.74 points
Researcher recommendations for each article are presented and include some relevant details and explanation.
5.34 points
Researcher recommendations for each article are accurately presented.
6 points
Researcher recommendations accurate are thoroughly described for each article.
Summary of Nursing Practice Problem
Summary of Nursing Practice Problem
0 points
A nursing practice problem is omitted.
4.5 points
A nursing practice problem is partially presented. Significant aspects are missing, or there are inaccuracies.
4.74 points
A nursing practice problem is presented and includes some relevant details and explanation.
5.34 points
A nursing practice problem is detailed.
6 points
A nursing practice problem is thoroughly described.
Outcomes
Outcomes
0 points
Research outcomes are omitted.
4.5 points
Research outcomes are presented for each article. The research outcomes have been misidentified or misinterpreted for at least two of the articles. Additional information is needed to fully illustrate the research outcomes for several of the articles.
4.74 points
Research outcomes are presented. The research outcomes have been misidentified or misinterpreted for one of the articles. Some detail is needed to fully illustrate the research outcomes for one or two articles.
5.34 points
Research outcomes are presented. Minor detail is needed for clarity in some areas.
6 points
Research outcomes are accurate and described in detail for each article.
Key Findings and Implications for Nursing Practice
Key Findings and Implications for Nursing Practice
0 points
Discussion of the study results, including key findings and implications for nursing practice, are omitted.
4.5 points
Discussion of the study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is presented but lacks relevant details and explanation. There are some omissions or inaccuracies.
4.74 points
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, is generally presented for each article. Overall, the discussion includes some relevant details and explanation.
5.34 points
Discussion of study results, including findings and implications for nursing practice, includes relevant details and explanation.
6 points
Discussion of study results, including key findings of the study and implications for nursing practice, is thorough with relevant details and extensive explanation.
Methods
Methods
0 points
A discussion on the methods utilized in the study for each article is not included.
4.5 points
A discussion on the methods utilized in the study is partially presented for each article and is missing key information.
4.74 points
A discussion on the methods utilized in the study for each article is present and includes some relevant details and explanation.
5.34 points
A clear discussion on the methods utilized in the study for each article is presented.
6 points
A thorough discussion on the methods utilized in the study for each article is presented.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
9 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
9.48 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
10.68 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
12 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Relationship of Articles to the PICOT Question
Relationship of Articles to the PICOT Question
0 points
Articles and their relationship to PICOT question are omitted.
9 points
At least two articles do not relate to the PICOT question. The remaining articles provide a small degree of support for the PICOT question. Different articles are needed to provide better support for the PICOT question.
9.48 points
At least one article does not relate to the PICOT question. The remaining articles provide general support for the PICOT question. One or two different articles are needed to provide better support for the PICOT question.
10.68 points
Each article relates to the PICOT question. The articles provide support for the PICOT question.
12 points
Each article clearly relates to the PICOT question. The articles provide strong support for the PICOT question.
APA-Formatted Article Citations With Permalinks
APA-Formatted Article Citations With Permalinks
0 points
Article citations and permalinks are omitted.
4.5 points
There are significant errors in the APA format. One or more permalinks are incorrect or omitted.
4.74 points
Article citations are presented in APA format, but there are minor errors. Permalinks are included.
5.34 points
N/A
6 points
Article citations are accurately presented in APA format and permalinks are correct.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.