Conduct a literature review using the GCU Library. Evaluate qualitative or quantitative articles and find six to eight peer-reviewed primary research articles that provide critical support for the spe
Literature Review: Table of Evidence Grading Form
Instructors will use this form to review each category for accuracy and appropriateness of articles, article interpretation (making sure articles meet assignment criteria), and to assess the degree to which the articles support the approved Business Research Paper topic. Each category will be scored based upon how the student's work correlates with the criteria provided. Feedback will be provided on each category to clarify the strengths and weakness of the material. Use this feedback to complete your Business Research Paper.
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| Category | % Value | Less Than Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Excellent | Instructor Comments | |
| Author, Journal (Peer-Reviewed), and Permalink or Working Link to Access Article | 15 | 0 – 9 Points Six or more research articles do not meet the criteria for being peer reviewed or from relevant journals. A number of relevant research articles are insufficient for this project. Less than eight articles are submitted overall. Web links are missing or are insufficient to accurately validate content. Major changes are needed. | 10 – 13 Points Six or more research articles meet the majority of the requirements for the assignment. Web links are present, but not all are sufficient to validate content. Moderate changes are needed. | 14 – 15 Points Six or more research articles are clearly identified and meet the assignment criteria. Web links are present and sufficient for content validation. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | |
| Article Title and Year Published | 10 | 0 – 6 Points Six or more research articles do not have accurate titles. Most publications are more than 5 years old (minus seminal research). | 7 – 8 Points Six or more research articles meet the majority of the requirements for the assignment. More recent publications are needed on only some articles or topics. Moderate changes are needed. | 9 – 10 Points Six or more research articles are clearly identified and meet all assignment criteria. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points________________ | |
| Article Interpretation Quality | Less Than Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Excellent | Instructor Comments | ||
| Research Questions (Qualitative)/ Hypothesis (Quantitative), and Purposes/Aim of Study | 1 – 3 Points Research questions/ hypothesis are/is not clearly or accurately identified. Key information is missing in each category. Student does not identify purpose of study in any of the articles. Major changes are needed. | 4 Points Most research questions/ hypothesis are/is identified. Key information is presented in all articles, but with discrepancies. Student identifies purpose only in some studies, or misidentifies purpose in some studies. Moderate changes are needed. | 5 Points Key information is accurately presented for this category. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points________________ | ||
| Design (Quantitative, Qualitative, or Other) | 1 – 3 Points Design identification (quantitative/qualitative) is missing in all or many of the articles. The majority of the articles have been incorrectly identified. Major changes needed. | 4 Points Design is identified for all articles, but with consistent misidentification of design type, or with major discrepancies. Moderate changes are needed. | 5 Points Design is accurately identified correctly for all articles. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | ||
| Setting/Sample | 1 – 3 Points Key information is missing or misidentified in each category. Major changes are needed. | 4 Points Key information is presented, but with discrepancies. Moderate changes are needed. | 5 Points All key information is accurately presented for each category. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | ||
| Methods: Intervention/ Instruments | 1 – 3 Points Method information is missing for all or some articles. Major changes are needed. | 4 Points Method information is presented in all articles, but with inaccuracies. Moderate changes are needed.
| 5 Points Methods are accurately presented for each category. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | ||
| Analysis | 1 – 3 Points Analysis is missing for all or some articles. Major changes are needed. | 4 Points Analysis is presented for all articles, but with discrepancies. Moderate changes are needed. | 5 Points Analysis is accurately presented for each article. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | ||
| Key Findings | 1 – 3 Points Key information on findings is missing in all or some articles. Major changes are needed. | 4 Points Key findings are presented in all articles, but with missing information or discrepancies. Moderate changes are needed. | 5 Points Key findings are accurately presented for this category. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | ||
| Recommendations | 1 – 3 Points Recommendations are missing on some or all articles. Recommendations for all or many articles lack rationale, clarity, or accuracy. Major changes are needed. | 4 Points Recommendations are presented in all articles, but some are lacking in rationale, clarity, or accuracy. Moderate changes are needed. | 5 Points Recommendations are accurately presented for each category. No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | ||
| Supporting Rationale | Less Than Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Excellent | Instructor Comments | ||
| Explanation of How the Article Supports Your Identified Barrier or Issue in Health Care | 40 | 0 – 27 Points Explanations are missing for all or some of the articles. Explanations generally lack adequate support and rationale for the specific health care administration problem or barrier Major changes are needed. | 28 – 36 Points Explanations are provided for all articles, but explanations are superficial. Explanations offer minimal support and rationale to support the specific health care administration problem or barrier Moderate changes are needed. | 37 – 40 Points Thorough, detailed explanation is provided for all articles. Specific article content is referenced, showing support for the specific health care administration problem or barrier No changes or minor changes are needed. | Points______________ | |
| Overall Comments | Total Points Awarded ______________ | |||||
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