Care coordination of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and medical complexity

Literature Review Paper Rubric

Advanced 

Accomplished 

Developing 

Beginner 

Does not meet 

Pts 

Brainstorms topic with AI application to formulate literature review topic.

10 points

Uses AI in the brainstorming process in an ethical manner and reflects on the process of with peers.

7–9 points

Uses AI tools, ethically with minor lapses in understanding of ethical AI use.  Does reflect on brainstorming process with peers.

6–3 points

Uses AI tools with some ethical considerations but lapses are evident.  Does reflect on brainstorming process with peers.

1-2 points

Limited use of AI in the brainstorming process with minimal discussion of brainstorming process with peers.

0 point

Does not use AI in the development of paper topic or uses AI unethically or outside assignment parameters or fails to discuss process with peers

10

Completes research for paper with VTSU library

10 points

Demonstrates the ability to complete comprehensive research using the VTSU library by choosing at least 3 resources that meet paper requirements. 

7–9 points

Completes research with mostly relevant sources that meet paper requirements. Demonstrating good use of the VTSU library.

6–3 points

Completes research with some relevant sources but lacks specificity to paper topic or does not meet paper requirements.

1-2 point

Limited research with sources that do not meet paper requirements.

0 point

Fails to completeadequate research.  Lacks resources appropriate for paper.

10

Collaborates with peers in development and research of literature review.  

5 points 

Collaborates effectively with at least one peer during development of literature review in canvas discussion. Demonstrates excellent teamwork.

4-3 points

Collaborates with at least one peer, participates in canvas discussions, contributes useful ideas; often shares references, resources and provides respectful feedback. Shows Solid teamwork skills.

3-2 points

Collaborates with at least one peer participates in Canvas Discussion occasionally contributing ideas, sometimes shares resources and provides feedback. Shows adequate teamwork skills.

1 point

Collaborates minimally at least one peer, participates minimally in Canvas discussion. Rarely shares resources and provides little feedback.

0 points

Does not collaborate with at least one peer and/or fails to participate in canvas discussion.

5

APA 7th ed. Formatting 

10 points

Follows APA Formatting meticulously, with no errors

7-9points

Follows APA formatting with minor errors.

6–3 points

Follows APA formatting with several noticeable errors. 

1-2 point

Many APA formatting errors 

0 points

Fails to follow APA formatting 

10

Citation and referencing 

5 points

Adheres to required APA citation style with proper use of citations and referencing throughout paper

4-3 points

Mostly adheres to APA citation style with proper use of citation and referencing with minor errors

3-2 points

Inconsistent adherence to APA citation style. Basic use of citation and referencing with some errors

1-2 points

Poor adherence to APA citations style. Limited use of citation and referencing with multiple errors 

0 points

Does not adhere to APA citation and referencing style.  Inadequate citation and referencing with numerous errors.

5

Writing Quality and Organization

10 points 

Well written with clear, logical organization, free grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Proper academic tone and style.

7-9 points 

Clearly written and well-organized with minor grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.  Generally, maintains an academic tone and style.

6-3 points

Understand-able writing and organization with some grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Inconsistent academic tone and style.

2-1 points 

Writing is difficult to follow with numerous grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.  Poor organization and inconsistent academic tone.

0 points 

Poorly written with pervasive grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Disorganized and lacks academic tone.

10

Introduction and Purpose 

10 points

Clearly states the purpose of the literature review, provides relevant background information, and outlines the scope and organization of the paper.

7-9 points

States the purpose of the literature review and provides some background information but may lack clarity or detail in scope and organization.

6-3 points

States the purpose but lacks sufficient background information or clear organization.

2-1 points

Unclear statement of purpose, minimal background information, and poor organization.

0 points 

No clear Introduction, lacking purpose, background information and organization.

10

Definition and Comparison of nursing research

15 points

Clearly defines important aspects of the nursing research and compares research findings thoroughly.

14-10 points

Defines and compares nursing research findings, with minor gaps.

9-5 points 

Provides a basic definition and comparison of nursing research.

4-1 points 

Provides a limited definition and comparison of nursing research findings. 

0 points 

Fails to compare define or compare nursing research findings adequately.

15

Analysis of the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Research

15 points

Thoroughly distinguishes between the strengths and weaknesses of chosen articles, providing insightful analysis.

14-10 points

Distinguishes between strengths and weaknesses, with some analysis.

9-5 points

Provides basic distinction between strengths and. Weaknesses. 

4-1 points

Provides limited distinction between strengths and weaknesses. 

0 points

Fails to distinguish between strengths and weaknesses.

15

Evidence-based Findings and recommendations 

10 points

Discusses evidenced-based findings and provides well-reasoned recommenda-tions for new directions in research.

9-7 points 

Discusses findings and provides reasonable recommenda-tions.

6-3 points

Discusses findings with some recommenda-tions.

2-1 points 

Limited discussion of findings and recommenda-tions.

0 points 

Fails to discuss findings and/or recommendations.

10