Week 3 Research Proposal Project: Literature Review
Literature Review
This week, you will receive feedback from your instructor on your rough draft assignment. You will edit, revise, and add any additional information to your literature review based on your instructor feedback and additional research and reading. This submission should be more polished than your previous version. As you continue to read about your chosen research topic, feel free to add to your literature review and make it even more meaningful for your research proposal.
The following requirements should be met in your literature review:
- Include a minimum of six scholarly sources
- Organize in logical sections
- Include an overview of the literature
- Be unbiased in your presentation of information
- Include sources and content relevant to your research questions and hypothesis; state the relevance in your literature review
- Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read
- A strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research
- Proper APA formatting, citations, and references
Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Points Possible: 60
Rubric
NURS_540_DE – NURS540 Literature Review
| NURS_540_DE – NURS540 Literature Review |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources |
| 3 to >2.46 pts
Accomplished
A minimum of 6 scholarly sources are included and are appropriate for the topic at hand |
2.46 to >2.25 pts
Emerging
A minimum of 4 scholarly sources are included and are somewhat appropriate for the topic at hand. |
2.25 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
0+ scholarly sources are included and are somewhat appropriate for the topic at hand. |
|
3 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and Conclusion |
| 6 to >4.92 pts
Accomplished
A strong introduction and conclusion are included that appropriately introduce the topic and conclude the literature review. |
4.92 to >4.5 pts
Emerging
An introduction and conclusion are included that somewhat introduce the topic and somewhat conclude the literature review. |
4.5 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
An introduction and conclusion may be absent or highly inappropriate. |
|
6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review |
| 33 to >27.06 pts
Accomplished
A comprehensive analysis of the data (with in-text APA citations as needed) is presented. A complete, detailed review of the validity of the data and the findings is presented. A clear and thorough assessment of the relevance of the source in addressing your research area is presented. Your unique contribution is clearly identified. Ideas not addressed, gaps in the data or analysis, or new problems that emerge from your review of the literature are well identified. |
27.06 to >24.75 pts
Emerging
A vague or incomplete analysis of the data (with in-text APA citations as needed) is presented. A general review of the validity of the data and the findings is presented. A general assessment of the relevance of the source in addressing your research area is presented. Your unique contribution is somewhat identified. Ideas not addressed, gaps in the data or analysis, or new problems that emerge from your review of the literature are somewhat identified. |
24.75 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Literature review is missing or incomplete. The review does not provide enough information to attach to a problem statement. |
|
33 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEdits |
| 12 to >9.84 pts
Accomplished
Literature review includes edits recommended by the instructor and shows improvement from the rough draft version. |
9.84 to >9.0 pts
Emerging
Literature review includes some edits recommended by the instructor and shows some improvement from the rough draft version. |
9 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Literature review includes few or no edits recommended by the instructor and shows little or no improvement from the rough draft version. |
|
12 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA & Mechanics |
| 6 to >4.92 pts
Accomplished
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly. |
4.92 to >4.5 pts
Emerging
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly. |
4.5 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper. |
|
6 pts |
| Total Points: 60 |
