Rubric

An article is not provided.

Does not identify a primary, quantitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. The description does not address all of the given points, or the description of any point is not supported by the article.

Identifies a primary, quantitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. Evaluates the article by doing the following: The description addresses all 4 of the given points, and the description of each point is supported by the article.

An evaluation of evidence is not provided for each area of the journal article from part A1.

The evaluation of evidence presented for any area of the journal article from part A1 does not logically show whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

The evaluation of evidence presented for each area of the journal article from part A1 logically shows whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

An explanation of how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher is not provided.

The explanation does not use specific information from the journal article from part A to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

The explanation uses specific information from the journal article from part A to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

A submission is not provided, or the submission does not identify 1 strength or 1 limitation of the study.

The submission is missing relevant information about the 1 identified strength or the 1 identified limitation of the study.

The submission provides relevant information about the 1 identified strength and the 1 identified limitation of the study.

A submission is not provided.

The submission does not describe how the evidence from the article in part A informs current nursing practices. Or the description is not supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

The submission accurately describes how the evidence from the article in part A informs current nursing practices. The description is supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

An article is not provided.

Does not identify a primary, qualitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. The description does not address all of the given points, or the description of any point is not supported by the article.

Identifies a primary, qualitative research, peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications. Evaluates the article by doing the following: The description addresses all 4 of the given points, and the description of each point is supported by the article.

An evaluation of evidence is not provided for each area of the journal article from part B1.

The evaluation of evidence presented for any area of the journal article from part B1 does not logically show whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

The evaluation of evidence presented for each area of the journal article from part B1 logically shows whether that section’s evidence supports the outcome of the study and implications for future research.

An explanation of how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher is not provided.

The explanation does not use specific information from the journal article from part B to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

The explanation uses specific information from the journal article from part B to show how the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations were addressed by the researcher.

A submission is not provided, or the submission does not identify 1 strength or 1 limitation of the study.

The submission is missing relevant information about the 1 identified strength or the 1 identified limitation of the study.

The submission provides relevant information about the 1 identified strength and the 1 identified limitation of the study.

A submission is not provided.

The submission does not describe how the evidence from the article in part B informs current nursing practices. Or the description is not supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

The submission describes how the evidence from the article in part B informs current nursing practices. The description is supported with specific examples of currently used nursing practices.

The submission does not include in-text citations and references according to APA style for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized but does not demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.

The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.

Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.

Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.

Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.