Topic: Annotated Bibliography: Conflict resolutions. Read three scholarly articles on conflict resolution in nursing. Summarize and critically analyze each article separately (250–300 words for each a
Annotated Bibliography Rubric – 100 Points | ||||||
Criteria | Exemplary | Advanced | Intermediate | Novice | Total Points | |
Identifies Relevant Sources | Provides clear examples supported by course content and reference(s) that articulate how source(s) relate to the topic and why the source(s) were selected. | Components are accurate and thoroughly represented via scholarly resource(s), and the application to evidenced based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role is articulated within the content. | Selected source(s) relate to the chosen topic, but the relationship is not clearly articulated, with minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. | Selected source(s) do not relate to the chosen topic, but an attempt is made to articulate a relationship. Absent application of evidence-based practice, theory, or role development is noted. | 30 | |
Concise Summaries of Source Materials | In addition to a complete summary of the source(s), additional scholarly resource(s) add validity and continued dialogue throughout the annotation. | Annotation(s) contain clear, complete summary of the source along with clarification of the assignment. Use of scholarly material is noted, but not in all aspects of the annotation. | Annotation and summation of resource(s) are not clearly articulated. Use of scholarly material lacks development or clear presence within the annotation. | Annotation is attempted but resource(s) and or summation(s) are absent. Content is difficult to follow and frequently needs to be rephrased. | 30 | |
Use of Critical Thinking to Analyze, Synthesize, and Apply Knowledge | By comparing and contrasting content within the source material, alternative viewpoints are noted that offer additional insights into the assignment and practice. | Synthesized content from within the annotated article(s) is noted. | Synthesized content is present but missing depth and/or development. | Annotations and/or the criteria presented in a generic format without showing relevance to the discipline and to nursing. | 30 | |
Organization | Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise, with a logical flow of ideas. | Organized content with an informative purpose statement, supportive content, and summary statement. Argument content is developed with minimal issues in content flow. | Poor organization and flow of ideas distract from content. Narrative is difficult to follow and frequently causes reader to reread work. Purpose statement is noted. | Illogical flow of ideas. Missing significant content. Prose rambles. Purpose statement is unclear or missing. | 5 | |
APA, Grammar, and Spelling | Correct APA formatting with no errors. | Correct and consistent APA formatting of references and cites all references used. No more than two unique APA errors. | Three to four unique APA formatting errors. | Five or more unique formatting errors, and/or no attempt to format in APA. | 5 | |
Total Points | 100 |
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.