Qualitative Research Critique

The Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question Guide

*Plagiarized papers will be given a grade of zero and could result in failure of the course.

Rubric Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle

of the article being critiqued: Refer to Qualitative

Research Critique Paper Question Guide for

questions to answer. *Please answer questions

listed on the question guide related to the title of

the selected article for this qualitative critique.

2 pts

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2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeAbstract of the article being critiqued:

Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper

Question Guide for questions to answer. *Please

answer questions listed on the question guide

related to the abstract of the selected article for this

qualitative critique.

2 pts

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2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeIntroduction-Purpose: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

Guide for questions to answer.

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Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

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OutcomeIntroduction-Significance: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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2 pts

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OutcomeIntroduction-Statement of Problem: Refer

to Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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4 pts

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OutcomeIntroduction-Qualitative Method Used:

Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper

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2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeIntroduction-Research Question: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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4 pts

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4 pts

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

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OutcomeIntroduction-Literature Review: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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8 pts

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8 pts

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OutcomeIntroduction-Theoretical and Conceptual

Frameworks: Refer to Qualitative Research

Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to

answer.

6 pts

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6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeMethod-Protection of Human Rights:

Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper

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4 pts

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4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeMethod-Research Tradition and Research

Design: Refer to Qualitative Research Critique

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8 pts

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8 pts

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OutcomeMethod-Sample and Setting: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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8 pts

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8 pts

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OutcomeMethod-Data Collection and Procedure:

Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper

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8 pts

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8 pts

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OutcomeMethod-Enhancement of

Trustworthiness: Refer to Qualitative Research

Critique Paper Question Guide for questions to

answer.

6 pts

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6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeResults-Data Analysis: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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6 pts

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6 pts

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

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OutcomeResults-Findings: Refer to Qualitative

Research Critique Paper Question Guide for

questions to answer.

2 pts

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2 pts

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OutcomeResults-Theoretical Integration: Refer to

Qualitative Research Critique Paper Question

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2 pts

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2 pts

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OutcomeDiscussion-Interpretation of the findings:

Refer to Qualitative Research Critique Paper

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2 pts

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2 pts

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OutcomePersonal Reflection/Conclusion:

The personal reflection/conclusion should answer

questions such as:

-How does the article contribute to your

understanding of research?

-Does the article change your views of the topic?

-What do you consider to be the strengths and

weaknesses of the article?

-Do the study findings appear to be trustworthy—

do you have confidence in the truth value of the

results?

-Does the article inspire confidence about the

types of people and settings for whom the

evidence is applicable?

6 pts

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6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeAdheres to APA 7th Edition format/style.

*Faculty assess student writing.

Title Page, Abstract & Paper Formatting:

• Meets the standards set by APA 7th edition.

• Title page meets guidelines for professional

paper per APA 7th edition. Highlights: Title page

needs to have a running head, page number, author

note in addition to other required title page

elements. An abstract for the paper must also be

included.

• Abstract formatting is correct under APA 7th

edition guidelines.

• Abstract is between 150-250 words and contains

a keywords section.

• Abstract provides a brief synopsis of the paper,

inclusive of the problem statement.

• Correct use of level 1-4 headers as noted in the

APA 7th edition manual.

• The paper has page numbers located in the upper

right margin within the header section.

• Is within required page limit for assignment

(Nine to ten pages of content. The nine to ten

pages do not include title page, abstract, or

reference page.)

4 pts

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4 pts

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeAdheres to APA 7th Edition Format and

Style *Faculty assess student writing.

In-text Citations & Reference Page:

• Uses professional sources effectively and

documents professional sources accurately with

minimal errors.

• Information of the critique provided with few

quotes from original sources Ideally, no more than

two or three.

• Meets reference requirements for assignment.

• Citations are in correct format per APA 7th

edition.

• Reference list is in correct format per APA 7th

edition.

4 pts

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4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeAdheres to Scholarly Writing Standards

for Graduate Students *Faculty assess student

writing.

Mechanics and Syntax:

• Well-developed sentence structure with minimal

errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar.

• Appropriate margins and font.

• Correct application of research style format.

• Use of professional active voice writing rather

than passive voice.

• Skillful use of language with varied, accurate

vocabulary.

4 pts

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4 pts

Qualitative Article Critique Grading Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomeAdheres to Scholarly Writing Standards

for Graduate Students *Faculty assess student

writing.

Content Development & Organization:

• Ideas are organized and clearly expressed

including an introduction, personal reflection, and

conclusion.

• Provides a thorough explanation of key idea(s) at

an appropriate level for the target audience.

• Demonstrates critical thinking with excellent

understanding of the topic.

• Essentially the paper flows well, is easy to

understand, and does not leave the audience with

questions due to incomplete development.

• The paper is organized well with clear focus and

excellent transition between paragraphs.

• There is a logical order to presentation of

information.

• Paragraphs are well-organized by topic, not to

lengthy, and easy to understand.

4 pts

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4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning

OutcomePlagiarism

Plagiarized papers will be given a grade of zero

and could result in failure of the course. Some

examples (not an all inclusive list) of plagiarism:

Copying other students or sources work and

submitting as one’s own work; source material not

adequately paraphrased; direct quotes not

identified; source material not referenced…

0 pts

Grade of 0

Earned on

Plagiarized Paper

0 pts

Grade of 0

Earned on

Plagiarized Paper

0 pts

Total Points: 100