Qualitative Review

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Qualitative Review, You will be reviewing the following article:

O’Brien, M.R., Kinloch, K., Groves, K.E., & Jack, B.A. (2018). Meeting patients’ spiritual needs during end of life care: A qualitative study

    of nurses’ and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of spiritual care training. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28, 182-189.

    doi:10.1111/jocn14648.

Review the article completely, but specifically tease out specific information about the integrity, trustworthiness, confirmability, and authenticity of the study.

The following podcast provides some excellent information about reviewing a qualitative paper: http://academicmedicineblog.org/peer-reviewer-resources-10-tips-for-reviewing-a-qualitative-paper/ (Links to an external site.)

Moulton, C. & Patel, P. (2014). 10 tips for reviewing a qualitative paper. Peer Review Posts in Academic Medicine Rounds-beyond the pages of Academic Medicine. AAMC.

Rubric
NU 615 Qualitative Article Critique
NU 615 Qualitative Article Critique
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Relevance
35.0 pts
Excellent
Paper demonstrates an in-depth discussion of the article and it’s components. Viewpoints are insightful and well supported.
25.0 pts
Good
Paper demonstrates a general discussion of the article. Viewpoints are supported.
20.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Paper demonstrates a minimal discussion of assigned article. Viewpoints are unsupported or minimally supported.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Paper demonstrates a lack of discussion or grasp of the components of an article critique. Viewpoints are missing, inappropriate, and/or unsupported.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critical thought/ Reasoning/ Synthesis
40.0 pts
Excellent
The article critique demonstrates strong evidence of critical thinking, reasoning, and synthesis of ideas and insights gained from reading(s).
35.0 pts
Good
The article demonstrates evidence of critical thinking, reasoning, and synthesis of ideas and insights gained from reading(s).
25.0 pts
Needs Improvement
The critique demonstrates little evidence of critical thinking, reasoning, and synthesis of ideas and insights gained from reading(s).
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The critique demonstrates no evidence of critical thinking, reasoning, and synthesis of ideas and insights gained from reading(s).
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Quality of Information
35.0 pts
Excellent
Response includes all components and exceeds all requirements indicated in the instructions. Each step of the critical analysis is included and meets the guidelines set forth for article critique.
25.0 pts
Good
Response includes all components and meets all requirements indicated in the instructions and guidelines for critique. .
20.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Response is missing some components and/or does not fully meet the requirements indicated in the instructions and guidelines for critique. Some aspects of the article critique are not addressed.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Response excludes essential components and/or does not address the requirements indicated in the instructions and guidelines.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Structure/APA Format
15.0 pts
Excellent
Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There are no more than three spelling, grammar, syntax, or APA errors. Headings are used appropriately.
10.0 pts
Good
Writing is mostly clear, concise, and well organized with good sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There are no more than five spelling, grammar, syntax, or APA errors. Headings are used appropriately.
6.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing is unclear and/or disorganized. Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner. There are more than five spelling, grammar, syntax, or APA errors. Headings are not used appropriately.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Writing is unclear and disorganized. Thoughts ramble and make little sense. There are numerous spelling, grammar, or syntax errors throughout the response. Headings are missing and/or not used appropriately.
15.0 pts
Total Points: 125.0