WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS OR MEMBERS OF THE SAMPLES?

16 Jun WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS OR MEMBERS OF THE SAMPLES?

Appraising the Evidence Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identified as most important to the group topic.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence- based practice. (POs #4 and #8)

Due Date
Refer to the course calendar for due date information. The colleges Late Assignment policy applies to this activity.
Total Points Possible
150 Points
Requirements
The paper will include the following.Clinical questionDescription of problem
Significance of problem
Purpose of paperDescription of findingsSummarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-Colleg
DescribeConcepts
Methods usedParticipantsInstruments including reliability and validity
Answer to Purpose question
Identify next step for groupConclusion of paper
FormatCorrect grammar and spelling
Use of headings for each section
Use of APA format (sixth edition)
Page length: three pagesPREPARING THE PAPERPlease make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group.
Paper should include a title page and a reference page.
Directions and Assignment CriteriaAssignment Criteria
Points
%
DescriptionProblem
20

13%

1. Problem is described: What is the focus of your groups work?
2. Significance of the problem is described: What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations.
3. Purpose of your paper: What will your paper do or describe? The
purpose of this paper is to . . .

**Please note that although most of these questions are the same as you addressed in paper 1 the purpose of this paper is different. You can use your work from paper 1 for items 1 and 2 above including any suggestions for improvement provided as feedback. Item 3 above should be specific to this paper.Description of
Findings: Summary

20

13%
Summarize the basics of each article in a matrix table that appears in the appendix.
Description of
Findings: Description
60
41%
Describe in the body of the paper the following.
What concepts have been studied?
What methods have been used?
Who are the participants or members of the samples?
What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity?
How do you answer your original purpose of this paper question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so how? If not what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the groups work.Description of
Findings: Conclusion
20
13%
Conclusion: Review major findings in your paper in a summary paragraph.Format
30

20%

1. Correct grammar and spelling
2. Use headings for each section: Problem Synthesis of the Literature
(Concepts Methods Participants Instruments Implications for Future Work) Conclusion.
3. APA format (sixth ed.): Appendices follow references.
4. Paper length: Three pagesTotal
150
100%

Grading RubricAssignment Criteria
Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

A (92100%)
Very Good or High Level of Performance

B (8491%)
Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance

C (7683%)
Poor Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (075%)
Problem
(20 points)

Includes all elements in a manner that is clearly understood.

Problem description provides focus of the groups work.
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
Purpose of paper is clearly stated.

1920 points

Missing only one element
OR
One element is not presented clearly
Problem description provides focus of the groups work.
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
Purpose of paper is clearly stated.

1718 points

Missing two elements
OR
One element is not presented clearly
Problem description provides focus of the groups work.
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
Purpose of paper is clearly stated.

16 points

Missing two or more elements
AND/OR
One or more elements are not presented clearly
Problem description provides focus of the groups work.
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and supported by current evidence.
Purpose of paper is clearly stated.

0-15 points
Description of Findings: Summary
(20 points)

Summary omits no more than one required item from the Evidence Matrix Table.

1920 points

Summary omits two or three required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.

1718 points

Summary omits four required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.

16 points

Summary omits five or more required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.

015 points
Description of Findings: Description (60 points)

Description includes ALL elements.

What concepts have been studied?
What methods have been used?
Who are the participants or members of the samples?
What instruments have been used? Did the authorsdescribe the reliability and validity?
How do you answer your original the purpose of this paper question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so how? If not what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the groups work.

5660 points

Description missing no more than one element.

What concepts have been studied?
What methods have been used?
Who are the participants or members of the samples?
What instruments have been used? Did the authors
describe the reliability and validity?
How do you answer your original the purpose of this paper question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so how? If not what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the groups work.

5155 points

Description missing no more than two elements.

What concepts have been studied?
What methods have been used?
Who are the participants or members of the samples?
What instruments have been used? Did the authors
describe the reliability and validity?
How do you answer your original the purpose of this paper question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so how? If not what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the groups work.

4650 points

Description missing three or more elements.

What concepts have been studied?
What methods have been used?
Who are the participants or members of the samples?
What instruments have been used? Did the authors
describe the reliability and validity?
How do you answer your original the purpose of this paper question? Do the findings of the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so how? If not what is still needed to be able to answer your question?
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the groups work.

045 points
Description of Findings: Conclusion
(20 points)

Summary paragraph includes ALL major findings from article.

Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources presents those data in summary form makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data and relates them to a larger context.
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation.
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of
quantitative data and the
logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.

Summary paragraph omits ONE major finding from article.

Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources presents those data in summary form makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data and relates them to a larger context.
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation.
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of
quantitative data and the
logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.

Summary paragraph omits TWO major findings from article.

Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources presents those data in summary form makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data and relates them to a larger context.
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation.
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of
quantitative data and the
logical and empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.

Summary paragraph omits THREE or MORE major findings from article.

Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources presents those data in summary form makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with the data and relates them to a larger context.
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data collected and articulates the point of view in a given situation.
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of
quantitative data and the
logical and empirical fallacies in
Grammar Spelling Mechanics and APA Format
(30 points)

Length is three full pages.

Used appropriate APA format and is free of errors.

Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
Grammar spelling and mechanics are free of errors.
2830 points

Length is no more than one quarter page under or over.
Used appropriate APA format with one type of error.

Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
Grammar spelling and mechanics have one type of error.
2627 points

Length is no more than one half page under or over.
Used appropriate APA format with two types of errors.

Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
Grammar spelling and mechanics have two types of errors.
2325 points

Length is three quarters of a page or more under or over.
Attempts made to use APA format; three or more types of errors are present.
Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed.
Grammar spelling and mechanics have three or more types of errors.
022 pointsTotal Points Possible = 150 points

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