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CATs Rubric 
Rubric Code: S4BA93
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Clinical Qestion
10 %

Is the clinical question well formulated?

Poor

The question is lacks clinical relevance and/or it does not contain a patient centered problem, intervention or outcome.
Good

The question is clinically relevant and contains a well defined patient problem, intervention and outcome.
Excellent

The question is clinically relevant and contains a well defined patient problem, intervention, comparision and outcome.
Validity of Evidence
20 %

Poor

The report appears to have no direction, with subtopics appearing disjointed.
Good

There is a basic flow from one section to the next, but not all sections or paragraphs follow in a natural or logical order.
Excellent

The report goes from general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections together, as well as adjacent paragraphs.
Imporance of Valid Evidence
20 %

Poor

Major sections of pertinent content have been omitted or greatly run-on. The topic is of little significance to the educational/training field.
Good

All major sections of the pertinent content are included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected. Significance to educational/training field is evident.
Excellent

The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance is unquestionable. The report is between 1,000 and 2,000 words.
Appraisal of Process
10 %

Poor

There is no indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review. No hypothesis or research question is provided.
Good

The author provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the conclusions, however, were not supported in the body of the report. The hypothesis or research question is stated.
Excellent

The author was able to make succinct and precise conclusions based on the review. Insights into the problem are appropriate. Conclusions and the hypothesis or research question are strongly supported in the report.
Application to patient care
20 %

A synthesis of ideas and hypothesis or research question

Poor
Good
Excellent
CAT Format
10 %

Written format

Poor

The CAT did not follow the established format and/or was not well written and components were missing.
Good

The CAT is written in the established format. Some formatting problems exist, or components were missing.
Excellent

The CAT is written in the established formatand the final product is professional. The content is well written, crisp, clear, and succinct.
Presentation
10 %

Class Presentation

Poor

The student's presentation either lacks professionalism and/or the student lacks preparation and is unable to address questions posed.
Good

The presentation lacks professionalism or the the student demonstrates moderate preparation to present the CAT in a clear and thorough manner.
Excellent

The presentation is professional and the student demonstrates thorough preparation. The student clearly presents the CAT in a thorough manner and is able to address questions posed.



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  • Critically Appraised Topic

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