NURS 3743: Evidence Based Nursing Practice Criteria for EBP Essay: The Role of EBP & Research in Nursing Practice

This section has no points: It is to clarify the scoring for the categories. Describes the intellectual standards for writing.

Paper meets criteria in an exemplary manor. Well organized, clearly articulated, of sufficient depth /detailed for reader to understand the discussion; flows logically for reader to follow discussion; demonstrates original and creative thinking, information is accurate and relevant; paragraphs have a topic sentence and supporting sentences; paragraph transitions are present and flow smoothly; examples support argument and enhance clarity are accurate and relevant; sufficiently supported with references. Few grammatical and spelling errors.

Paper meets criteria with minimal problems with organization, clarity of thought, good paragraph and/or sentence structure; often demonstrates original thinking; information is accurate and relevant; provides modest support for argument and positions taken; paragraphs have a topic sentence and supporting sentences; paragraph transitions present; occasional grammatical and spelling errors.

Paper is meets the criteria, but has problems with lack of organization, clarity of thought, good paragraph and/or sentence structure. Demonstrates some original thinking and support for positions taken; information is rarely inaccurate and irrelevant; paragraphs frequently have a topic sentence and supporting sentences; paragraph transitions are occasionally missing; occasional grammatical and spelling errors.

Paper lacks clarity, is not well organized or lacks logical flow of thoughts; does not thoroughly address criteria; few references used to support any discussion or argument; information is inaccurate and irrelevant; paragraphs often lack a topic sentence and supporting sentences; paragraph transitions are missing; excessive use of passive voice. Numerous grammatical and spelling errors. 

Score to be used for each of the six sections below:

2

1.85 

1.70 

1.55

Introduction

Introduction is exemplary; it clearly and logically presents the issue. It is creative, provides strong support for the argument, and catches the interest of the reader. Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (rare error)

Introduction presents the issue clearly; it is creative and offers relevant, and logical support for the topic. Occasional grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 3 errors).

Introduction presents the issue, but lacks creativity and strong support for the topic. Occasional grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 6 errors).

Broad, general, vague, disorganized.

Grammar, spelling and punctuation (> 6 errors)

Body of Paper I:

A. Overview of EBP:

a. Explain the EBP Paradigm ie., the importance from moving  from a “opinion-based practice” to “evidence-based practice”.

b. Explain the steps of EBP process.

Overview of the EBP paradigm and process is exemplary; it is accurate, clear, of sufficient depth, and is supported with references. It demonstrates independent, original, and creative thinking.

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (rare error)

Overview of the EBP paradigm and process is accurate, clear, and is supported with references. It frequently demonstrates independent, original, and creative thinking.

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 3 errors)

Overview of the EBP paradigm and process is accurate, but sometimes lacks clarity and support from references. It demonstrates some independent, original, and creative thinking.

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 6 errors)

Overview reflects a lack of understanding of the EBP paradigm and process. Lacks organization, independent thinking; limited references, 

Problems with grammar, spelling and punctuation (> 6 errors)

Body of Paper II:

C. Discuss the value that EBP has in the clinical setting to:

a. Health care provider

b. Patient outcomes

c. Health care institution 

Discussion of the value of EBP to clinical setting is exemplary; it is accurate, clear, of sufficient depth, and is supported with references. It demonstrates independent, original, and creative thinking.

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (rare error)

Discussion of the value of EBP to clinical setting is accurate, clear, and is supported with references. It frequently demonstrates independent, original, and creative thinking.

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 3 errors)

Discussion of the value of EBP to clinical setting is accurate, but sometimes lacks clarity and support from references. It demonstrates some independent, original, and creative thinking.

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 6 errors)

Discussion of the value of EBP to clinical setting reflects a lack of understanding of the value of EBP. Lacks organization, independent thinking; limited references, 

Problems with grammar, spelling and punctuation (> 6 errors)

Summary of Paper:

Summary of paper summarizes why EBP is important to nursing and good patient care.

The summary is clearly articulated, logical deduced from the paper and is of sufficient depth. 

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (rare error).

The summary is clearly articulated, logical deduced from the paper, but lacks sufficient depth. 

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 3 errors).

The summary is often clearly articulated, logical deduced from the paper, but lacks sufficient depth. 

Appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation (< 6 errors).

Summary is brief, lacks clarity and does not reflect content of the paper. 

Grammar, spelling and punctuation (> 6 errors).

In-text citations, page limit not including title page, and reference list.

All in-text citations and references reflect APA style (rare error);

4 page limit met. 

Most of the in-text citations and references reflect APA style (<3 errors);

4 page limit met.

Many of the in-text citations and references reflect APA style (<6errors);

4 page limit not met (more or less than 4 pages)

In-text citations and references do not adhere to APA (>6 errors); less than 4 page limit.