1
Unsatisfactory
0.00% |
2
Less than Satisfactory
75.00% |
3
Satisfactory
79.00% |
4
Good
89.00% |
5
Excellent
100.00% |
Points
Earned |
| 80.0 %Content |
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| 30.0 % Identification of Clinical Problem/Issue |
Clinical problem/issue is not identified, and resolution is not addressed. PICOT Statement Review Rubric |
Clinical problem/issue is identified with little discussion of resolution or patient outcome. |
Clinical problem/issue is identified but not supported with clinical observations or evidence. The identified problem/issue can be resolved, or a patient outcome shows minimal improvement. |
Clinical problem/issue is identified based on clinical observation experience or evidence in literature. Articles are cited to support the need for change in nursing practice. The identified problem/issue can be resolved, or a patient outcome can be improved using nursing interventions. |
Clinical problem/issue is identified based on key concepts that define evidence-based practice or clinical experience. Articles are cited to support the need for change in nursing practice. The identified problem/issue can be resolved, or a patient outcome can show a marked improvement through a nursing intervention. |
17.78/22.5 |
| 30.0 % Clinical Problem/Issue, Including Description, Evidence-Based Solution, Nursing Intervention, Patient Care, Health Care Agency, and Nursing Practice |
Clinical problem/issue is not described with clarity and the corresponding elements are not included. PICOT Statement Review Rubric |
Clinical problem/issue description includes a basic understanding of the problem/issue and setting, with few of the following elements explained: evidence-based solution, nursing intervention, patient care, health care agency, and nursing practice. |
Clinical problem/issue description includes a basic understanding of the problem/issue, the setting, and the patient population. The following elements are explained: evidence-based solution, nursing intervention, patient care, health care agency, and nursing practice. Minimal rationale is provided to support the resolution of the clinical problem/issue. |
Clinical problem/issue description includes a thorough understanding of the problem/issue, the setting, the patient population, and why it is a problem/issue. The following elements are explained in detail: evidence-based solution, nursing intervention, and patient care consistent with specific health care agency and nursing practice. Sound rationale is provided supporting the clinical problem/issue resolution. |
Clinical problem/issue description includes a developed and thorough explanation of the problem/issue, the setting, the patient population, and the rationale for why it is a problem/issue. The identified clinical problem/issue explains the following elements with detail and clarity: evidence-based solution, nursing intervention, and improved patient care consistent with specific health care agency resulting in nursing practice change. Sound rationale is provided in the discussion of the clinical problem/issue resolution. |
17.78/22.5 |
| 10.0 % PICOT Statement Focused on Resolution, Improvement, Application, and Intervention |
PICOT statement does not focus on resolution of a problem/issue, improvement of patient care or application of a nursing intervention. |
PICOT statement discusses a clinical problem/issue without a focus on improvement or intervention. |
PICOT statement focuses on the resolution of a clinical problem/issue that improves patient care through the application of a nursing intervention. |
PICOT statement focuses on the resolution of a clinical problem/issue, with discussion of improving patient care through the application of an evidenced-based nursing intervention. |
PICOT statement clearly focuses on the resolution of a clinical problem/issue and aims at improving patient care through the application of an evidenced-based nursing intervention. |
5.93/7.5 |
| 10.0 % PICOT Statement Including Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time |
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time are not included. |
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time are present, but lack detail or are incomplete. |
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time are present. |
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time are clearly provided and well developed. |
Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Time are comprehensive and thoroughly developed with supporting details. |
5.93/7.5 |
| 15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness |
PICOT Statement Review Rubric |
| 5.0 % Presentation |
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. |
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. |
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
2.81/3.75 |
| 5.0 % Argument Logic and Construction |
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. |
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. |
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. |
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. |
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
2.81/3.75 |
| 5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. |
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present. |
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. |
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. |
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
0.00/3.75 |
| 5.0 %Format |
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| 2.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) |
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. |
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent. |
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. |
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. |
All format elements are correct. |
1.19/1.5 |
| 5.0 %Format |
|
| 3.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) |
Sources are not documented. |
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. |
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. |
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. |
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
2.00/2.25 |
| 100 % Total Weightage |
PICOT Statement Review Rubric |
56.21/75 |
