Module 6: Article Grading Table
Instructions
Prepare a data extraction of 5 peer reviewed journals. As a DNP, you need to be able to evaluate peer reviewed journals and appropriately appraise the articles to evaluate if the information can be used to answer the clinical question.
Clinical Question:
In patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis (P) is a CT scan (I) compared to MRI (C) more accurate diagnosing (O)TB caverns during patient assessment T?
P = Patient Population – TB Patients
I = Intervention or issue – CT scan
C = Comparison Intervention or Status – Comparison of a CT vs MRI
O = Outcome – Diagnosing accuracy (TB Caverns)
T: Time – Patient assessment
Based on the question above please complete the following:
1. Find 5 peer reviewed journals articles
2. Read the articles (take notes, look for key points)
3. Fill out the form for each article – John Hopkins Article Appraisal Form (Microsoft Word file)
4. Return the forms for evaluation and grading
Use an Essay Format
· You must present your writing double-spaced, in a Times New Roman, Arial or Courier New font, with a font size of 12.
· Pay attention to grammar rules (spelling and syntax).
· Your work must be original and must not contain material copied from books or the internet.
· When citing the work of other authors, include citations and references using APA style to respect their intellectual property and avoid plagiarism.
· Remember that your writing must have a header or a cover page that includes the name of the institution, the program, the course code, the title of the activity, your name and student number, and the assignment’s due date.
Contribute a minimum of 5 pages. It should include at least 3 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
Be sure to review the academic expectations for your submission.
Submission Instructions:
· Submit your assignment by 11:59 PM Eastern on Sunday.
· Review the rubric to determine how your assignment will be graded.
· Your assignment will be run through Turnitin to check for plagiarism.
fficial Rubric for Case Study Rubric
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– Official Rubric for Case Study Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Logical Development of Ideas |
40 to >36.0 ptsExcellentThe case study provided all basic 36 to >32.0 ptsGoodThe case study provided the most 32 to >28.0 ptsFairThe case study provided some basic 28 to >24.0 ptsPoorThe case study provided only minimal 24 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the |
40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Mastery |
25 to >23.0 ptsExcellentThe response shows exemplary mastery 23 to >20.0 ptsGoodThe response shows good mastery of 20 to >18.0 ptsFairThe response shows fair mastery of 18 to >15.0 ptsPoorThe response does not show mastery 15 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the |
25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation Literacy Quality of Resources |
15 to >14.0 ptsExcellentSupporting information is pertinent 14 to >12.0 ptsGoodSupporting information is pertinent 12 to >11.0 ptsFairSupporting information is pertinent 11 to >9.0 ptsPoorThe following criteria would apply, 9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableResources did not reflect the |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics, Grammar, and APA |
10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentExcellence in grammar, spelling, and 9 to >8.0 ptsGoodMinimal (1 – 3) typos, spelling, 8 to >7.0 ptsFairMultiple (4 -7) typos, spelling, 7 to >6.0 ptsPoorSevere (8 – 10) typos, spelling, 6 to >0 ptsUnacceptableUnacceptable (11 or more) typos, |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat Organization and Presentation of Information |
10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentThe document has a high level of 9 to >8.0 ptsGoodThe document has a good, 8 to >7.0 ptsFairThe presentation of information does 7 to >6.0 ptsPoorThe presentation of information 6 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the |
10 pts |
Total Points: 100