Instructions: Select a research article related to nursing and write a 1-2 double spaced page (NOT including the title page and references) article evaluation.
Use only scholarly/professional, peer-reviewed articles written within the last 5 years
You must choose your article by the end of week 2 and place in designated week 2 article dropbox.
Use only scholarly/professional, peer-reviewed references. Do not use Wikipedia or internet sources that are not officially recognized as authority websites, as such websites are not scholarly sources. Also, keep in mind that not every .org domain is an authoritative website.
1-2 double spaced page (NOT including the title page and references)
In your evaluation, address each of the following components:
The purpose of the study
Research findings
Discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice.
Written in APA format (7th edition). This paper should include:
Formal components including title page
APA headers (include page numbers)
APA formatted headings in the body of the paper
Appropriate in-text reference citations
A reference page, in correct APA format
All assignments are expected to be submitted by the due dates. Refer to written assignment guidelines in the syllabus. Late assignments without faculty consultation and consent may result in a penalty of (5) points per college day past due on any written assignment. Failure to submit a written assignment and/or consistent lateness can result in a grade of “0” or “F”.Assignment: Research Article Evaluation
NUR 112 Research Article Evaluation 0920
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Purpose of the study
threshold: 20.0 pts
25 pts
Excellent- The purpose of the study contains specific, thorough information and explanation. No lapses in logical progression of information.
20 pts
Satisfactory – The purpose of the study contains specific information, but brief explanation. There are minor lapses in the description of the purpose.
10 pts
Needs Improvement – The purpose of the study is minimally explained. There are major lapses in the description of the purpose or it is not clearly explained.
0 pts
Non-Performance – Absence of the purpose of the study.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research findings
threshold: 20.0 pts
25 pts
Excellent – The research findings contain specific, thorough information and explanation. No lapses in logical progression of information.
20 pts
Satisfactory – The research findings contain specific information, but brief explanation. There are minor lapses in the description of the information.
10 pts
Needs Improvement – The research findings are minimally explained. There are major lapses in the description of the research method(s) or it is not clearly explained.
0 pts
Non-Performance – Absence of the research findings.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice. (CSLO 2, 3)
threshold: 20.0 pts
25 pts
Excellent – The discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice contains specific, thorough information and explanation. No lapses in logical progression of information.
20 pts
Satisfactory – The discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice contains specific information, but brief explanation. There are minor lapses in the description of the information.
10 pts
Needs Improvement – The discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice is minimally explained. There are major lapses in the description of the research method(s) or it is not clearly explained.
0 pts
Non-Performance – Absence of the discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA
threshold: 20.0 pts
25 pts
Excellent- Skillful and proficient writing using appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting of the title page, headers, page numbers, headings in the body of the paper, appropriate in-text reference citations, and reference page. Written in 1-2 double spaced pages.
20 pts
Satisfactory- Uses appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting of the title page, headers, page numbers, headings in the body of the paper, appropriate in-text reference citations, and reference page with a few errors or lapses. Written in 1-2 double spaced pages.
10 pts
Needs Improvement- Uses appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting of the title page, headers, page numbers, headings in the body of the paper, appropriate in-text reference citations, and reference page with a moderate number of errors or lapses. Written in less than 1 or greater than 2 double spaced pages.
0 pts
Non-Performance- Does not write effectively using appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanics, and APA style and formatting.
25 pts
Total Points: 100
