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**## ArticleGradingTable.docx**
**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](https://agmu.instructure.com/courses/1876/pages/expectations-and-best-practices-for-assignments) 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 |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Logical Reasoning<br>Development of Ideas | **40 to >36.0 ptsExcellent** The case study provided all basic and complex details are considered, and the situation, problem, or diagnosis is identified. Next, the thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents excellent evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**36 to >32.0 ptsGood** The case study provided the most basic and complex details are considered, and the situation, problem, or diagnosis is identified. Next, the thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents good evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**32 to >28.0 ptsFair** The case study provided some basic and complex details, identifying the situation, problem, or diagnosis. Next, the thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents limited evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**28 to >24.0 ptsPoor** The case study provided only minimal details and lacked a clear identification of the situation, problem, or diagnosis. The thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is not linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents weak or no evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**24 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent<br>Mastery | **25 to >23.0 ptsExcellent** The response shows exemplary mastery of the theoretical concepts applicable to the situation, recognizing all basic and complex factors. Furthermore, based on the case study presented, the response exceeds the requested information.<br> <br>**23 to >20.0 ptsGood** The response shows good mastery of the theoretical concepts applicable to the situation, recognizing the most basic and complex factors. Based on the situation presented, the response complies with the information requested.<br> <br>**20 to >18.0 ptsFair** The response shows fair mastery of the theoretical concepts applicable to the situation, recognizing the basic factors. However, based on the situation presented, the response minimally complies with the information requested.<br> <br>**18 to >15.0 ptsPoor** The response does not show mastery of the professional theoretical concepts applicable to the situation. Analysis misses many factors and details. The response does not comply with the information requested.<br> <br>**15 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation Literacy<br>Quality of Resources | **15 to >14.0 ptsExcellent** Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, up to date (depending on what is acceptable in the field), from credible and trusted sources, and the number of sources meets the requested amount.<br> <br>**14 to >12.0 ptsGood** Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 1 source is not a credible and trusted source; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.<br> <br>**12 to >11.0 ptsFair** Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 2 or more sources are not credible and trusted sources; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.<br> <br>**11 to >9.0 ptsPoor** The following criteria would apply, supporting information is not pertinent to the topic, none of the sources are from credible or trusted sources, or the number of sources requested was not met.<br> <br>**9 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** Resources did not reflect the requested outcomes, were off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting<br>Mechanics, Grammar, and APA | **10 to >9.0 ptsExcellent** Excellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Sentences are not too long and are complete sentences.<br> <br>**9 to >8.0 ptsGood** Minimal (1 – 3) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.<br> <br>**8 to >7.0 ptsFair** Multiple (4 -7) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.<br> <br>**7 to >6.0 ptsPoor** Severe (8 – 10) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.<br> <br>**6 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** Unacceptable (11 or more) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat<br>Organization and Presentation of Information | **10 to >9.0 ptsExcellent** The document has a high level of professional appearance. Material is formatted exceptionally well, presented in a highly organized fashion, and aligned with assignment requirements. Includes sections and subtitles as required.<br> <br>**9 to >8.0 ptsGood** The document has a good, professional appearance. Overall, the material is formatted and presented in an organized fashion, aligned with assignment requirements. Includes sections and subtitles as required.<br> <br>**8 to >7.0 ptsFair** The presentation of information does not appear professional or approaching proficiency. For example, the assignment missed required sections, subtitles, or other elements.<br> <br>**7 to >6.0 ptsPoor** The presentation of information lacks a clear demonstration of a professional appearance. The assignment is missing several required sections, subtitles, or other elements.<br> <br>**6 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 100
**## ArticleGradingTable.docx**
**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](https://agmu.instructure.com/courses/1876/pages/expectations-and-best-practices-for-assignments) 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**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| – Official Rubric for Case Study Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Logical Reasoning<br>Development of Ideas | **40 to >36.0 ptsExcellent** The case study provided all basic and complex details are considered, and the situation, problem, or diagnosis is identified. Next, the thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents excellent evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**36 to >32.0 ptsGood** The case study provided the most basic and complex details are considered, and the situation, problem, or diagnosis is identified. Next, the thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents good evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**32 to >28.0 ptsFair** The case study provided some basic and complex details, identifying the situation, problem, or diagnosis. Next, the thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents limited evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**28 to >24.0 ptsPoor** The case study provided only minimal details and lacked a clear identification of the situation, problem, or diagnosis. The thought process to present alternatives, solutions, or the required information is not linked to the analysis. Finally, the student presents weak or no evidence, arguments, or examples to support the alternatives, solutions, or the required information.<br> <br>**24 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent<br>Mastery | **25 to >23.0 ptsExcellent** The response shows exemplary mastery of the theoretical concepts applicable to the situation, recognizing all basic and complex factors. Furthermore, based on the case study presented, the response exceeds the requested information.<br> <br>**23 to >20.0 ptsGood** The response shows good mastery of the theoretical concepts applicable to the situation, recognizing the most basic and complex factors. Based on the situation presented, the response complies with the information requested.<br> <br>**20 to >18.0 ptsFair** The response shows fair mastery of the theoretical concepts applicable to the situation, recognizing the basic factors. However, based on the situation presented, the response minimally complies with the information requested.<br> <br>**18 to >15.0 ptsPoor** The response does not show mastery of the professional theoretical concepts applicable to the situation. Analysis misses many factors and details. The response does not comply with the information requested.<br> <br>**15 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation Literacy<br>Quality of Resources | **15 to >14.0 ptsExcellent** Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, up to date (depending on what is acceptable in the field), from credible and trusted sources, and the number of sources meets the requested amount.<br> <br>**14 to >12.0 ptsGood** Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 1 source is not a credible and trusted source; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.<br> <br>**12 to >11.0 ptsFair** Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 2 or more sources are not credible and trusted sources; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.<br> <br>**11 to >9.0 ptsPoor** The following criteria would apply, supporting information is not pertinent to the topic, none of the sources are from credible or trusted sources, or the number of sources requested was not met.<br> <br>**9 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** Resources did not reflect the requested outcomes, were off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting<br>Mechanics, Grammar, and APA | **10 to >9.0 ptsExcellent** Excellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Sentences are not too long and are complete sentences.<br> <br>**9 to >8.0 ptsGood** Minimal (1 – 3) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.<br> <br>**8 to >7.0 ptsFair** Multiple (4 -7) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.<br> <br>**7 to >6.0 ptsPoor** Severe (8 – 10) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.<br> <br>**6 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** Unacceptable (11 or more) typos, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat<br>Organization and Presentation of Information | **10 to >9.0 ptsExcellent** The document has a high level of professional appearance. Material is formatted exceptionally well, presented in a highly organized fashion, and aligned with assignment requirements. Includes sections and subtitles as required.<br> <br>**9 to >8.0 ptsGood** The document has a good, professional appearance. Overall, the material is formatted and presented in an organized fashion, aligned with assignment requirements. Includes sections and subtitles as required.<br> <br>**8 to >7.0 ptsFair** The presentation of information does not appear professional or approaching proficiency. For example, the assignment missed required sections, subtitles, or other elements.<br> <br>**7 to >6.0 ptsPoor** The presentation of information lacks a clear demonstration of a professional appearance. The assignment is missing several required sections, subtitles, or other elements.<br> <br>**6 to >0 ptsUnacceptable** The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 100