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Annotated Bibliography 
Selection and critique of literature related to course work
Rubric Code: X58A3A
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Subject: Health  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  High Distinction

10 pts

Distinction

8 pts

Credit

6 pts

Pass

4 pts

Below average

2 pts

Fail

0 pts

Introduction

Student discusses topic to form basis of annotated biobliography, giving clear rationale for this choice. The topic is clearly relevant to the student's practice and/ or studies.

High Distinction

The introductionprovides a clear rationale for the choice of topic engages the reader and creates interest. The topic is clearly highly relevant to the speciality. The purpose of the paper is clear.
Distinction

The introduction adequately explains the background and rational for chosen topic but may lack detail or argument. The topic is relevant to the specialty. States the intention of the paper.
Credit

The introduction identifies the topic and some background information is presented. The topic is relevant to the nursing specialty. The intention of the paper is stated but may be broad or unfocused.
Pass

The topic is relevant to the nursing specialty or may be generally relevant to speciality. Rationale for subject choice is vague. The intention of the paper is stated but is unclear, broad & unfocused
Below average

.Background details are a random collection of information, unclear and not related to the topic. The topic may or may not have relevance to the specialty. Purpose of paper is vague or unclear.
Fail

Student does not provide an introduction to the assignment
Search Strategy

There is a clear outline of the steps and decsions followed while searching for the articles finally included in the assignment.

High Distinction

Discussion of search strategy clearly and succinctly outlines the databases, accessed, the keywords and selection criteria used. Strategy is focussed, relevant and clearly effective.
Distinction

Thorough, clear Discussion of search strategy; key elements clearly and succinctly outlined and described. Strategy is focussed, relevant and clearly effective.
Credit

Adequate discussion of search strategy and key elements. Strategy is focussed, relevant and clearly effective.
Pass

Adequate discussion of search strategy and key elements. Discussion requires more focus & clarity to gain a credit.
Below average

Discussion of search strategy misses key elements (eg. no mention of keywords or selestion criteria). Discussion lacks focus and/ or relevance.
Fail

No effort to discuss or outline search strategy.
Analysis and critique

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High Distinction

Analysis and critique of topic evident throughout. The paper displays critical thinking and avoids simplistic description or summary of the information. Demonstrates a level of synthesis and evaluation.
Distinction

Findings are considered but not necessarily connected. While there is some description, there is also an appropriate level of critical thinking and analysis of the evidence. Considers the application of synthesis & evaluation.
Credit

There is more description than critical thinking or analysis. Some evidence does not support points or may appear inappropriate. Appropriate amount of literature cited.
Pass

The paper describes some papers sourced and may discuss either their strengths or weakness.
Quotes may be used, but with little evidence of analysis to support their relationship to the key content of the paper. There are a few links to clinical practice. Limited amount of literature cited
Below average

There is general failure to support statements or evidence presented. There is no attempt made to critique the literature sourced or link to clinical practice. Work is descriptive with no evidence of analysis. Inadequate amount of literature cited.
Fail

There has been no effort to appraise the articles
Conclusion

?Summarise the key points of the research
process and findings including a
concluding statement of the quality of the
research and how it can be used to support
evidence based practice.

High Distinction

A clear, well reasoned synthesis of the findings of the reviews is presented including a clear statement on the quality of the research findings and their contribution to practice.
Distinction

Conclusion clearly and succintly summarises the key points of the review of research process and findings. A clear statement on the quality of the research findings and their contribution to practice is included.
Credit

There is more description than critical thinking or analysis and synthesis. The conclusion alludes to contributions to practice but does not make clear statements.
Pass

The conclusion describes/ summarises the findings of their review rather than synthesising (integrating) the critique to demonstrate understanding. Limited discussion of applicatin of the findings of critique.
Below average

The conclusion describes/ summarises the findings of their review rather than synthesising (integrating) the critique to demonstrate understanding. There is no discussion of applicatin of the findings of critique.
Fail

No conclusion has been provided.
Academic Literacy

High Distinction

Mainly error free
Distinction

Mainly error free.
Credit

Occasional problems with spelling or grammar.
and/or
Occasional poor sentence or paragraph structure
Pass

Recurring problems with spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.
and/or
Recurring problems with sentence, paragraph and/or assessment item structure.
Below average

Recurring problems with spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.
and/or
Recurring problems with sentence, paragraph and/or assessment item structure.
Fail

Major problems throughout with many spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.
and/or
Incoherent sentence structure, little or no paragraph and/or assessment item structure
Academic Intergity

High Distinction

Mainly error free.
Distinction

Mainly error free.
Credit

Mainly error free.
Pass

Minor problems with referencing in reference list or in-text referencing.
Below average

Sources not acknowledged or
APA referencing not used or
More than 10 per cent direct quotes
May incur SACO referral
Fail

Sources not acknowledged or
APA referencing not used or
More than 10 per cent direct quotes
May incur SACO referral



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