Module 6: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: Identifying Them in Journals

[ANSWER] MODULE 6: DESCRIPTIVE AND INFERENTIAL STATISTICS: IDENTIFYING THEM IN JOURNALS

Instructions

Distinguish between the organization of articles by evidence level and organization of articles by clinical question (Essay). Please utilize Figure 1 John Hopkins Evidence Based-Practice Model for Nursing and Health Care Professionals.

Once all the articles considered important to answer the clinical question have been gathered, the DNP should be able organize the articles by level of evidence and type of evidence.

1. What is the purpose of the article organization?

2. How do you compare the article organization by type of evidence vs the organization based on the type of clinical question?

3. What is the best way to organize the studies when the organization is based on the clinical question?

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 7th 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 for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

· Submit your assignment by 11:59 PM Eastern on the due date.

· Review the rubric to determine how your assignment will be graded.

· Your assignment will be run through Turnitin to check for plagiarism.

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Rubric

– Official Essay Rubric

– Official Essay Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

Mastery of the Information

30 to
>27.0 ptsExcellentThe essay content properly aligns
with the information requested and reflects student exemplary mastery of the
content by showing complete information, details, and examples.

27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe essay content aligns with the information requested and shows good
mastery of the content. Provides sufficient information, however missed
opportunities to demonstrate supporting details and/or examples.

24 to >21.0 ptsFairThe essay content aligns with the information requested and shows fair
mastery of the content. Provides sufficient information, but lacks supporting
details and/or examples.

21 to >18.0 ptsPoorThe essay content does not align with the information requested. Does
not demonstrate mastery of the concepts.

18 to
>0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the
requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

Structure of the Essay

20 to
>18.0 ptsExcellentThe essay has a clear format, an
introduction, a body with clear transitions between evidence and supporting
arguments, and a conclusion. The information is presented in an orderly
manner. All elements facilitate the flow of the information in the document.

18 to >16.0 ptsGoodThe essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with evidence,
supporting arguments, and a conclusion. All elements facilitate the flow of
the information in the document, but the essay may miss transitions between
sections or have other small organization issues.

16 to >14.0 ptsFairThe essay structure is problematic, lacks logical flow, and has at
least one of these issues: The essay does not have a clear introduction or
conclusion, or the evidence and supporting arguments are not aligned with the
requested requirements.

14 to >12.0 ptsPoorThe essay does not appear to have any structure: no introduction,
progression of thought, or defined conclusion.

12 to
>0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the
requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking

Development of Ideas

15 to
>14.0 ptsExcellentDetails are considered, and a point
of view, thesis statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents
excellent evidence, arguments, and examples to support the point. Finally,
the student draws meaningful and high-level insightful conclusions based on the
information presented and explained.

14 to >12.0 ptsGood (12
-11 pts)Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main
idea is clear. Next, the essay presents sufficient evidence, arguments, or
examples to support the point. Finally, it draws appropriate conclusions
based on the information presented and explained.

12 to >11.0 ptsFairDetails are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main
idea is identified. Next, the essay presents some evidence, arguments, or
examples, but some are not relevant to support the point. Student draws fair
conclusions, but not all are based on or supported by the presented
information.

11 to >9.0 ptsPoorDetails are not considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or
main idea is exceptionally vague. The provided evidence, arguments, or
examples are disconnected or not relevant. Additionally, the essay lacks a
conclusion or repeats previous statements made.

9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableThe assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic,
and/or the assignment was not submitted.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation
Literacy

Quality of Resources

15 to
>14.0 ptsExcellentSupporting 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.

14 to >12.0 ptsGoodSupporting 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.

12 to >11.0 ptsFairSupporting 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.

11 to >9.0 ptsPoorThe 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.

9 to >0 ptsUnacceptableResources 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

Mechanics and Grammar

10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentExcellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

9 to >8.0 ptsGoodMinimal (1 – 3) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or
translation errors.

8 to >7.0 ptsFairMultiple (4 -7) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or
translation errors.

7 to >5.0 ptsPoorSevere (8 – 10) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or
translation errors.

5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableUnacceptable (11 or more) typographical, spelling, grammatical,
punctuation, or translation errors, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting and APA
Guidelines

10 to >9.0 ptsExcellentThe essay reflects excellent execution and incorporation of APA
guidelines. Correct formatting, setup, title page, perfect in-text citations,
and reference formatting.

9 to >8.0 ptsGoodThe essay offers correct formatting on the setup, and title page, with
minimal formatting or punctuation errors within the in-text citations or
references.

8 to >6.0 ptsFairThe essay offers correct formatting, setup, and title page but has
significant errors within in-text citations and references.

6 to >5.0 ptsPoorThe essay offers severe incorrect APA formatting, setup or missing
title page, and/or problematic in-text citations and references.

5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableAPA style not used and/or the assignment was not submitted.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

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