Rough Draft Quantitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations –
Rubric
Quantitative Studies 9.5 points
Criteria Description
Quantitative Studies
5. Target 9.5 points
Two articles are presented. Both articles are based on quantitative research.
4. Acceptable 8.46 points
N/A
3. Approaching 7.51 points
N/A
2. Insufficient 7.13 points
Two articles are presented. Of the articles presented, only one article is based on
quantitative research.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Only one article is presented. Neither of the articles presented use quantitative
Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose and Picot Question 9.5 points
Criteria Description
Introduction of Nursing Practice Problem, Purpose and Picot Question
5. Target 9.5 points
Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a
comprehensive manner. The PICOT question is concise, accurately written, and
includes all elements.
4. Acceptable 8.46 points
Introduction includes the nursing practice problem and purpose of the essay in a
clear manner. The PICOT question is clear and includes all elements.
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3. Approaching 7.51 points
Introduction includes a basic description of the nursing practice problem and
purpose of the essay. The PICOT question is present.
2. Insufficient 7.13 points
Introduction does not include a clear description of the nursing practice problem
and purpose of the essay. The PICOT question is not clearly written and is missing
some of the necessary elements.
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Background of Studies 9.5 points
Criteria Description
Background of Studies
5. Target 9.5 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,
objective, and research questions, is thorough with substantial relevant details and
an extensive explanation.
4. Acceptable 8.46 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,
objective, and research questions, is complete and includes relevant details.
3. Approaching 7.51 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,
objective, and research questions, is partially complete and includes some relevant
details and explanation.
2. Insufficient 7.13 points
Background of studies, including problem, significance to nursing, purpose,
objective, and research questions, is not clearly written and lacks information.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem 24.7 points
Criteria Description
Articles Support of Nursing Practice Problem
5. Target 24.7 points
A thorough discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented.
The articles demonstrate strong support in answering the proposed PICOT
question. The interventions and comparison groups in the articles strongly compare
to those identified in the PICOT question.
4. Acceptable 21.98 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles
demonstrate support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The interventions
and comparison groups in the articles compare to those identified in the PICOT
question.
3. Approaching 19.51 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question is presented. The articles
demonstrate general support in answering the proposed PICOT question. The
interventions and comparison groups in the articles generally compare to those
identified in the PICOT question.
2. Insufficient 18.53 points
A discussion on how articles support the PICOT question and how the interventions
and comparison groups compare to those identified in the PICOT question is
unclear or lacking information.
1 Unsatisfactory 0 points
Method of Studies 26.6 points
Criteria Description
Method of Studies
5. Target 26.6 points
A thorough discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison
of study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented. The discussion demonstrates a solid understanding of research
methods.
4. Acceptable 23.67 points
A detailed discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of
study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are
presented.
3. Approaching 21.01 points
A general discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of
study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are included
but the description is general.
2. Insufficient 19.95 points
A partial discussion on the method of study for each article and the comparison of
study methods is presented. A benefit and a limitation of each method are omitted
or incomplete. There are significant inaccuracies.
Results of Studies 26.6 points
Criteria Description
Results of Studies
5. Target 26.6 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for
nursing practice, is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive
explanation.
4. Acceptable 23.67 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for
nursing practice is complete and includes relevant details and supporting
explanation.
3. Approaching 21.01 points
A general discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and
implications for nursing practice, is included.
2. Insufficient 19.95 points
A discussion of the results of each study, including key findings and implications for
nursing practice, is unclear and incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Ethical Considerations 26.6 points
Criteria Description
Ethical Considerations
5. Target 26.6 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is comprehensively
discussed. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations
is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
4. Acceptable 23.67 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is clearly discussed.
Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is through.
3. Approaching 21.01 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research is discussed in basic
manner. Discussion of how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is
included.
2. Insufficient 19.95 points
Ethical considerations when conducting nursing research unclear. Discussion of
how the researchers accounted for ethical considerations is incomplete.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 13.3 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 13.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable 11.84 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching 10.51 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient 9.98 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion 13.3 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target 13.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable 11.84 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on
each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching 10.51 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic
and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient 9.98 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Evidence 11.4 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target 11.4 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 10.15 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 9.01 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 8.55 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is
superficial or incorrect.
Mechanics of Writing 11.4 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 11.4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 10.15 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 9.01 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 8.55 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
Format/Documentation 7.6 points
Criteria Description
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.
5. Target 7.6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 6.76 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 6 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 5.7 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
Total 190 points
