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Research Problem/Purpose 28 to >24.92 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are clearly identified. 24.92 to >21.0 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are somewhat identified. 21 to >16.52 pts
Below Expectations
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are mostly absent or misidentified. 16.52 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Research problem, purpose of research, and relevance to nursing are absent.
28 pts
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Review of the Literature 42 to >37.38 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Concepts explored in the literature review are clearly identified. Critique of the references is included and well developed. 37.38 to >31.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Concepts explored in the literature review are somewhat identified. Critique of the references is included, but may not be fully developed. 31.5 to >24.78 pts
Below Expectations
Concepts explored in the literature review are misidentified. Critique of the references is severely lacking. 24.78 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Concepts explored in the literature review are absent. Critique of the references is absent.
42 pts
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Theoretical Framework 28 to >24.92 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
A theoretical concept/framework is identified and well analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a suitable one is suggested. 24.92 to >21.0 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
A theoretical concept/framework is somewhat identified and analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a potential concept/framework is suggested, but it is somewhat inappropriate. 21 to >16.52 pts
Below Expectations
A theoretical concept/framework is somewhat identified and analyzed for appropriateness. If the article lacks a concept/framework, a potential concept/framework is suggested, is not identified or is grossly inappropriate. 16.52 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
A theoretical concept/framework is misidentified or not analyzed for appropriateness.
28 pts
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Variables, Hypotheses, Questions, and Assumptions 14 to >12.46 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
IV and DV are identified and defined. Discussion on measurability is included. Research question and hypothesis are identified. 12.46 to >10.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
IV and DV are somewhat identified and or partially defined. Discussion on measurability is somewhat included. Research question and hypothesis are partially identified. 10.5 to >8.26 pts
Below Expectations
IV and DV identification and definition are absent or severely lacking. Discussion on measurability is absent or inaccurate. Research question and hypothesis are not identified or grossly misidentified. 8.26 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
IV and DV identification and definition are absent. Discussion on measurability is absent. Research question and hypothesis are not identified.
14 pts
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Methodology 56 to >49.84 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are properly identified. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are discussed. 49.84 to >42.0 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are somewhat identified. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are discussed, but some information is inaccurate. 42 to >33.04 pts
Below Expectations
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are absent or misidentified. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are either absent or grossly inaccurate. 33.04 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Type of design, sample size, study population, sampling method, and type of reasoning are absent. Reliability and validity of measurement tools, ethical considerations, and probability vs. non-probability sampling are absent.
56 pts
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Data Analysis 42 to >37.38 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Data analysis tool is identified. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is included and accurate. At least one finding is appropriately identified. 37.38 to >31.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Data analysis tool is somewhat identified. An incomplete explanation on how the results are presented in the study is included. At least one finding is identified. 31.5 to >24.78 pts
Below Expectations
Data analysis tool is absent or misidentified. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is absent or grossly unclear. Findings are not included or are grossly inaccurate. 24.78 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Data analysis tool is absent. An explanation on how the results are presented in the study is absent. Findings are not included.
42 pts
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Summary, Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations 56 to >49.84 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Strengths and limitations of the study are identified. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is included. An Assessment of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing is included and appropriate. 49.84 to >42.0 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Strengths and limitations of the study are somewhat identified. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is included but may not be fully developed. An Assessment of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing may not be fully developed. 42 to >33.04 pts
Below Expectations
Strengths and limitations of study are absent or lacking. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is absent or lacking. An Assessment of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing is absent or inappropriate. 33.04 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Strengths and limitations of study are absent. A discussion on whether or not the study can be generalized is absent. An Assessment of the findings, conclusions, and significance to nursing is absent.
56 pts
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Mechanics and APA Format 14 to >12.46 pts
Meets or Exceeds Expectations
Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is appropriately paraphrased and accurately cited. 12.46 to >10.5 pts
Mostly Meets Expectations
Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is correctly paraphrased and cited. 10.5 to >8.26 pts
Below Expectations
Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Some errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or improperly cited. 8.26 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Writing is unclear and unorganized. Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing.
14 pts
