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Nursing Basic Science Capstone Paper 
Nursing Basic Science Capstone Paper
The rubic is used to appraise the introductory research paper that specifies a topic of interest; identifies a problem; proposes a need for a study; formulates a research hypothesis and provides preliminary background data in the form of a review of literature.
Rubric Code: NX9C938
By runez1
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Subject: Health  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Abstract and Title
5 %

Excellent

Well formulated summary of report that includes the following components: clear introductory sentence(s) with supporting evidence that guides the reader to the problem statement and the clinical/scientific significance.
Good

Somewhat well- formulated summary of report that may be missing one of the following components : clear introductory sentence(s) with supporting evidence that guides the reader to the problem statement and the clinical/scientific significance.
fair

Summary is not well-formulated and more than one of the following components are missing:
clear introductory sentence(s) with supporting evidence that guides the reader to the problem statement and the clinical/scientific significance.
Poor

Summary is confusing, several key components are missing such that reader cannot understand the topic or its significance
Review of the literature
50 %

Excellent

Comprehensive review of the literature using quality evidence and specifically analyzes the research conducted by describing the individual studies and findings that support the thesis and focused problem. A minimum of 10 quality references included.
Good

Comprehensive review of the literature using quality evidence but does not adequately analyze the research findings; simply reports on the literature. A minimum of 8 quality references included.
fair

Superficial review of the literature that does not describe the research findings; relies heavily on a few studies and uses poor quality resources for information gathering Less than 8 quality references included.
Poor

Superficial review of the literature that is poorly organized and lacks credibility based on the level of evidence and resources presented. Less than 5 references included.
Problem Statement
10 %

Excellent

Very clearly posed statement of the problem and supported with high quality (strong) evidence. The problem statement should have a unique perspective based on current gaps in the literature.
Good

Fairly well posed statement of the problem that provides evidence but the evidence is not as strong as it could be. The problem statement is only somewhat unique.
fair

Statement of the problem is not clearly stated and/or lacks quality evidence to support the problem
Poor

Lacks a proper statement of the problem.<BR>
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Evidence presented does not support the thesis or problem statement.
Hypothesis(es)
15 %

Excellent

Very clearly stated, testable hypothesis(es) that is(are) are logically derived from a thorough review of the literature. Testing the hypothesis should fill gaps in current knowledge and address the problem statement.
Good

Somewhat clearly stated and testable hypothesis(es) that may have some disconnect from a thorough review of the literature. Testing the hypothesis may not completely fill gaps in current knowledge and address the problem statement.
fair

Hypothesis(es) confusing or un-testable. Can't be connected with the literature. Not innovative.
Poor

Lacks hypothesis
Proposed experiments
10 %

Excellent

Well stated and appropriate research methods that clearly address the hypotheses. Experimental outcomes are properly predicted.
Good

Fairly well stated and appropriate research methods that may address the hypotheses. Experimental outcomes are somewhat properly predicted.
fair

Research methods do not address the hypotheses. Experimental outcomes are not properly predicted.
Poor

Lacks proposed research methods
Writing Mechanics
10 %

Excellent

Very well written paper with few grammatical errors. Adheres to all the proposal writing format requirements as presented in the guidelines.
Good

Well written paper with few grammatical errors. Adheres to most of the proposal writing format requirements as presented in the guidelines.
fair

Fairly written paper that lacks clarity; has poor transition sentences. There are several grammatical errors. Adheres to most of the proposal writing format requirements as presented in the guidelines.
Poor

Poorly written paper that lacks organization. There are multiple grammatical errors. Fails to adhere to the proposal writing format requirements as presented in the guidelines.



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