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Integrated Review of the literature EBP project group nursing project, synthesizing results from a literature review to create best practice recommendations Rubric Code: LA872X By kpolleypayne Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Nursing Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Undergraduate level Parts of the paper that are structure based or elementary
	Exceeds the Expectation 7 pts	Meets the Expectation 6 pts	Almost meets Expectation 5.6 pts
Intro, conclusion, & PICO statement 1 pts	Exceeds the Expectation Clear, concise, gives clear picture of purpose of the paper. Discussion of relevance to nursing. PICO well defined. Conclusions well supported by the findings	Meets the Expectation Clear language for depiction of paper, purpose, PICO well defined. Conclusions supported in the report.	Almost meets Expectation Does not provide a clearly described purpose and little disclosure of contents of paper. Some elements of PICO poorly operationalized. Conclusion unsupported.
Sources 1 pts	Exceeds the Expectation All primary sources. All sources from top four tiers of hierarchy	Meets the Expectation All primary sources. Majority of sources from top tier of hierarchy	Almost meets Expectation Few secondary sources. Some sources from lower tier of hierarchy.
Evidence table/representation 1 pts Need quick glance comparison of the material with so many listed studies.	Exceeds the Expectation Graphical depiction clear and easily legible. Comparison of data logical. Appropriate citations maintained	Meets the Expectation Layout of source information is neat and legible. Appropriate citation.	Almost meets Expectation Some layout or legibility errors.
APA style 1 pts	Exceeds the Expectation No APA style errors including title page, running head, section titles, references, in-text citations, and abbreviations. All citations match references.	Meets the Expectation Few (one per page, or less) errors in style. All citations match references.	Almost meets Expectation Two to three style errors per page. Repetition of the same error, even in different ways. All citations match references.
Grammar and Construction 1 pts Well organized, easy to follow, no awkward transitions. Make the paper easy to read.	Exceeds the Expectation Clear, and succinct. Pronouns, modifiers, parallel construction, and non-sexist language are appropriate.	Meets the Expectation Writing is clear and succinct. Minor issues with pronoun agreement, verb tenses. No misspelled words.	Almost meets Expectation Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is repetitive.
Analysis Section - Graduate level Parts of the project that involve critical thinking and evaluation
	Exceeds expectations Every element is met. 7 pts	Meets Expecations Meeting most of standard with minimal errors 6 pts	Almost meets Expectation Meeting a portion of standard or guideline 5.6 pts
Relevance to practice 1 pts	Exceeds expectations Well described. Scenario and application of practice element are compelling.	Meets Expecations Relevance to practice and appropriate setting are described.	Almost meets Expectation Practice or role effected by the element of discovery are described, but need for further study is not compelling.
Search/inclusion process 0.5 pts	Exceeds expectations Key words, databases, and study selection process and criteria are readily outlined	Meets Expecations Key words, databases, and study selection process and criteria are somewhat outlined	Almost meets Expectation Search and selection process somewhat obscured. Some elements missing.
Critique of studies 1 pts Note: lit. critique is given equal weight to other elements of the project.	Exceeds expectations Systematic and complete. Goes from topic to topic rather than study to study.	Meets Expecations Systematic, but some elements missing or incomplete. Goes from topic to topic rather than study to study.	Almost meets Expectation Incomplete and somewhat erratic. Follows no prescribed format.
Synthesis of findings 1.5 pts	Exceeds expectations Aptly summarized. Evaluation of the overall findings and any descriptive statistics provided. Correct assessment given about testing of assumptions.	Meets Expecations All pieces are there but not completely supported with examples from the article AND material learned in class about the methods.	Almost meets Expectation Stated but not well supported. Possibly misinterpreted, error in assumptions.
Recommendations for practice 1 pts A valid conclusion may also be NO consensus for practice or change.	Exceeds expectations Enough support is found to change or support continued practice.	Meets Expecations Recommendation for practice based on weak data.	Almost meets Expectation Recommendation made by author is not supported by information given in the document.

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