Grading Rubric: Citation: Author(s), Date of Publication & Title: Author, YR, TITLE Conceptual Framework: Theoretical Basis Design/Method: Indicate Design Qualitative or Quantitative what was the design Sample and Setting: Number of subjects. Where did this take place? Did people drop out? Why? Major Variables Studied & Definitions: Independent Variables Dependent Variables Measurement of Major Variables: What instruments measured the outcome variables (name of instrument used) Reliability and validity of instrument Data Analysis: What statistical analysis was used to answer the question Qualitative or Quantitative Study Findings: What were the findings Appraisal of Worth to Practice-strength of evidence & quality of study: ST/LIMIT Risk of harm, feasibility in practice, level and quality of evidence & confidence to act
