Component

Points

Comments

Points Achieved

Section I Introduction and Question

A. Describe the clinical or practice problem you would like to address for your DNP project. State why this problem is an issue. Support your reasoning/rationale as to why this is an issue with current data or literature. (3 of the 6 points)

B. State the practice question you wish to address in PICOT format (this should be the response to the problem defined above). (3 of the 6 points)

6

State the population and setting being addressed

2

Introduction to the Literature Review on the topic

2

Section II Review of Literature

Includes most of the major studies conducted on the topic, including recent literature (last 5-7 years)—-a minimum of 10 articles is required.

10

Includes primarily research studies, systematic reviews and guidelines addressing the practice question you wish to address

10

Similar/discrepant research findings discussed

5

Section III Appraisal and Synthesis

Critically appraises the contributions of key studies and provides the strengths of the evidence

5

Describes the weaknesses in existing studies

and identifies important gaps in the literature

5

Conceptually organized based on type of articles or findings

5

Succinctly summarizes and synthesizes findings

15

Section IV Further Research

Identifies what ideas need to be further researched

5

Preparation—The DNP Program Evaluation Rubric for Papers will be followed to assess Preparation of this Review of Literature. See the Rubric for Papers below. This is a total of 30 points.

30

Total Assignment Grade

100

Professor Comments:

CRITERIA

30 – 25 POINTS

<25 – 15 POINTS

<15 – 10 POINTS

<10 – 5 POINTS

<5 – 0 POINTS

6-5 POINTS

4-3 POINTS

2 POINTS

1 POINTS

0 POINTS

Points

Thesis / Topic

Exceptionally clear; easily identifiable, insightful; introduces the topic for the paper; summary in one or two well-written sentences.

Generally clear; is promising; could be a little more inclusive of the content of the paper.

Central idea is adequate but not fully developed; may be somewhat unclear (contains vague terms); only gives a vague idea of the content of the paper.

Difficult to identify with inadequate illustration of key ideas; does not let the reader know what the paper is going to include.

No thesis statement or introduction is identifiable.

6-5 POINTS

4-3 POINTS

2 POINTS

1 POINTS

0 POINTS

Content / Development

Thesis coherently developed and maintained throughout; thorough explanation of key idea(s) at an appropriate level for the target audience; critical thinking with excellent understanding of the topic; original in scope (this paper made sense, was easy to understand, and did not leave reader with questions due to incomplete development).

Explanation or illustration of key ideas consistent throughout essay; original but may be somewhat lacking in insight; minor topics of the paper could be developed more thoroughly.

Explanation or illustration of some of the key ideas; reader is left with some questions due to inadequate development; content may be a little confusing or unclear as to what the author means.

Little or no relevant detail; many areas that could be expanded.

Paper does not make sense; unclear what the author is trying to say; very little real information presented.

6-5 POINTS

4-3 POINTS

2 POINTS

1 POINTS

0 POINTS

Organization

Good organization with clear focus and excellent transition between paragraphs; logical order to presentation of information; paragraphs are well-organized; easy to understand and makes sense.

Adequate organizational style with logical transition between paragraphs; overall or paragraph organization could be slightly improved.

Adequate organizational style, although flow is somewhat choppy and may wander occasionally; somewhat confusing due to organization of paper or paragraphs.

Incoherent structure; logic is unclear; paragraph transition is weak; difficult to understand; must re-read parts to figure out what is being said.

No order to content; very confusing and difficult to read; makes no sense.

6-5 POINTS

4-3 POINTS

2 POINTS

1 POINTS

0 POINTS

Mechanics

Skillful use of language; varied, accurate vocabulary; well-developed sentence structure with minimal errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar; appropriate margins, font; correct application of research style format; use of professional active voice; very well-written paper.

Appropriate use of language with a few errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation; fairly accurate interpretation of assignment guidelines, with a few minor errors; readability of paper only slightly affected by mistakes.

Some problems with sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling; may have several run-on sentences or comma splices; some errors in citation style; format does not fully comply with assignment guidelines; somewhat difficult to read due to mistakes.

Many difficulties in sentence structure, grammar, citation style, punctuation, spelling and/or misused words; proper format not used consistently ; many errors in citation style very difficult to understand.

Not written at a graduate level; many mistakes; proper format not used consistently ; many errors in citation style; difficult to read and understand.

6-5 POINTS

4-3 POINTS

2 POINTS

1 POINTS

0 POINTS

References

Uses sources effectively and documents sources accurately with minimal errors; limited use of direct quotes (No more than 2 or 3); meets reference requirements for assignment; reference list is in correct format.

Appropriate sources and documentation; may have minimal errors with too few or too many in-text citations; missing no more than one reference as required for the assignment.

Some quotes not integrated smoothly into text; several errors with in-text citations or reference list; omitted in-text citations infrequently; missing   2 required references; overuse of direct quotes

Quotes are not well integrated into narrative or are significantly overused; paraphrasing is too close to original work. (Minimal errors only; more significant errors will be considered plagiarism – See Plagiarism statement to right.)

Plagiarism – source material not adequately paraphrased; direct quotes not identified; source material not referenced. *Plagiarized – 

Papers will be given a grade of zero and could result in failure of the   course

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