Each student within the Leadership and Quality Improvement Presentation group will find one unique, peer-reviewed research article related to the group topic that will be used to contribute to the presentation. The article must be less than 5 years old and from a scholarly, peer-reviewed source. If you submit the same article as one of your peers in the group, you may be required to re-submit the assignment. Each group member will turn in their assigned article with a 250- 350-word, double-spaced summary of the article. Summary must contain:
Correctly formatted APA reference for the article.
One paragraph summary that discusses the research problem, process, and results.
One paragraph discussing how this article relates to the topic and how it will help complete the presentation
Refer to rubric for all requirements, including formatting.
(CSLO 5)
Rubric
Article Summary 0221
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrectly formatted APA reference
threshold: 7.5 pts
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations -The citation is in APA format with no errors
7.5 pts
Satisfactory- The citation has 1 – 2 errors in formatting
5 pts
Needs Improvement- The citation has 3 or more errors
0 pts
Unacceptable-Citation is missing or not in APA.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of: Research problem; Description of research process; Results of study
CSLO 5
threshold: 30.0 pts
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations -• Content is in-depth and well-organized • All 3 criteria are present and substantive
30 pts
Satisfactory- • Content is acceptable and adequately organized • All 3 criteria are present
15 pts
Needs Improvement- • Content is lacking or minimally organized • Not all criteria meet minimum standards
0 pts
Unacceptable- Content is lacking and not organized
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of: How does the article relate to the group topic? How will the article help me complete the presentation?
CSLO 5
threshold: 30.0 pts
40 pts
Exceeds Expectations -• Discussion demonstrates in-depth rationale of article’s relevance to topic and how it will contribute to the presentation • Both criteria are discussed with a high level of critical thinking
30 pts
Satisfactory- • Discussion demonstrates an acceptable rationale displaying article has some relevance to topic and how it will contribute to the presentation • Both criteria are discussed
15 pts
Needs Improvement- • Discussion demonstrates minimal expectations of article’s relevance to topic or how it will contribute to the presentation • Not all criteria meet minimum standards
0 pts
Unacceptable- • Article has no relevance to topic • Summary does not meet minimal expectations • Lack of detail on article’s relevance to group topic or how the article will be used to complete the presentation.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA, Grammar, and Mechanics
Article is less than 5 years old (unless it is a seminal work) and from an appropriate, peer-reviewed source. There are no spelling or grammar errors. At least 250 words and no more than 350 words. Font used is Times New Roman 12 pt. 1-inch margins and double-spaced.
threshold: 7.5 pts
10 pts
Exceeds Expectations- The summary and analysis meet and adequately addresses all the criteria with no exceptions or errors. There are no grammar or spelling errors. Peer-reviewed article less than 5 years old. Meets length requirement.
7.5 pts
Satisfactory- The summary meets and adequately address all the criteria with 1 – 2 exceptions or errors. Peer-reviewed article less than 5 years old. Meets length requirement.
5 pts
Needs Improvement- The summary meets and adequately address all the criteria with 3 – 4 exceptions or errors. Article is not peer-reviewed or is over 5 years old. Length requirement is not met.
0 pts
Unacceptable- The summary does not adequately address the criteria or has 5 or more errors. Length requirement is not met; Article not peer-reviewed and/or is over 5 years old.
10 pts
