To prepare:
- Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix E Research Evidence Appraisal Tool.
- Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix G Individual Evidence Summary Tool.
- Choose one published quantitative study from any presented in resources in Weeks 1–7 and use Dang et al. (2021) tools to critically appraise the research study (choose any quantitative study used in the course).
The Assignment
Present your analysis using the critical appraisal tool and the individual evidence tool in Appendix E and Appendix G. Blank forms are provided in a template for the submission.
By Day 7 of Week 8
Submit your Assignment by Day 7 of Week 8.
submission information
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Rubric
NURS_8211_Week8_Assignment_
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Completed Appendix E: Determined if the evidence answered the evidence-based practice question.
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20 to >16.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly determined if the evidence answered the EBP question. The response comprehensively and clearly analyzes the evidence.
16 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly determined if the evidence answered the EBP question. The response clearly analyzes the evidence.
15 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely determined if the evidence answered the EBP question. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the evidence.
12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response vaguely or inaccurately determined if the evidence answered the EBP question, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not analyze the evidence, or it is missing.
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20 pts
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Completed Appendix E: Select the appropriate appraisal for the selected study: quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
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55 to >49.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly analyzed the evidence. The response comprehensively and clearly analyzes the effectiveness of evidence, or accurately completed the section in the appendix.
49 to >43.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly analyzed the evidence. The response clearly analyzes the effectiveness of evidence, or accurately completed the section in the appendix.
43 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely analyzed the evidence. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the effectiveness of evidence, or accurately completed the section in the appendix.
12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately or vaguely analyzed the evidence, or it is missing. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the effectiveness of evidence or did not accurately complete the section in the appendix, or it is missing.
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55 pts
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Completed Appendix G: Identified the EBP question for one selected article.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentThe response clearly and accurately identified the EBP question of the selected article.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodThe response accurately identified the EBP question of the selected article.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairThe response vaguely or inaccurately identified the EBP question of the selected article.
3 to >0 ptsPoorThe response vaguely or inaccurately identified the EBP question of the selected article, or it is missing.
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5 pts
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Completed Appendix G: Completed all components of the form for the selected article.
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55 to >49.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly completed all sections of the form. The response comprehensively and clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.
49 to >43.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly completed all sections of the form. The response clearly analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.
43 to >12.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely completed all sections of the form. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected.
12 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately or vaguely completed all sections of the form, or it is missing. The response inaccurately or vaguely analyzes the article and provides a clear review of the article selected, or it is missing.
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55 pts
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Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet are only briefly described.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
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5 pts
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Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
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5 pts
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Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
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5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (one or two) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (three or four) APA format errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
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5 pts
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Total Points: 150
