This document provides grading criteria for an evidence-based practice group paper in an occupational therapy course. It will be graded on a 100 point scale and covers introduction, methods, results, conclusion, writing style, and APA format. Criteria are rated as below expectations, meets expectations, or exceeds expectations. Areas such as search description, inclusion/exclusion criteria, reference quality and quantity, intervention description, and conclusion recommendations must meet expectations. Strong writing style, in-text citations, reference list, and minimal errors can result in exceeds expectations ratings.
This document provides grading criteria for an evidence-based practice group paper in an occupational therapy course. It will be graded on a 100 point scale and covers introduction, methods, results, conclusion, writing style, and APA format. Criteria are rated as below expectations, meets expectations, or exceeds expectations. Areas such as search description, inclusion/exclusion criteria, reference quality and quantity, intervention description, and conclusion recommendations must meet expectations. Strong writing style, in-text citations, reference list, and minimal errors can result in exceeds expectations ratings.
This document provides grading criteria for an evidence-based practice group paper in an occupational therapy course. It will be graded on a 100 point scale and covers introduction, methods, results, conclusion, writing style, and APA format. Criteria are rated as below expectations, meets expectations, or exceeds expectations. Areas such as search description, inclusion/exclusion criteria, reference quality and quantity, intervention description, and conclusion recommendations must meet expectations. Strong writing style, in-text citations, reference list, and minimal errors can result in exceeds expectations ratings.
Group members: _____Allie and Andie_____________________________________________
OCTH 5000/6000 Evidence Based Practice Group Paper Grading Criteria
Criteria Below Meets Exceeds
expectations expectations expectations The paper must meet the green level on Turnitin before it can be graded for this Yes - ____x_____ course. Introduction Highlights key points well X Clearly describes potential relevance of intervention to occupational therapy practice Clearly states evidence-based intervention question/objective Methods Describes search (databases, key terms used; # articles at each step) X Describes inclusion/exclusion criteria Describes how quality of articles was judged Results Minimum of 8 relevant references Minimum of 6 peer-reviewed references that address identified XX intervention (note: your Includes clear description of intervention summaries Clearly ties intervention to occupation-based outcomes All necessary information included adequate depth provided to are terrific understand points and tables Terms/concepts adequately defined are Table contains necessary information without too much overlap with text awesome!) Conclusion Identifies common themes across studies; findings and range of quality to XX base recommendation on Describes strengths and limitations available in research about identified intervention Includes paragraph with reasons from above information that support or refute use of intervention in occupational therapy practice Writing Style Organizes presentation of key points well. Paper has a logical flow of X ideas. Transitions well between topics Breaks up paragraphs appropriately (avoids long paragraphs) Does not over-quote (i.e. quotes are well chosen; no more than three quotes used) No errors in grammar; spelling is accurate Paper is approximately 6 to 8 pages (not including title or reference page[s]), with 1 margins all around, and a minimum of 11-point font (12 if using Times). APA for Entire Paper and Reference List APA style is followed throughout paper X Uses citations as needed to give authors appropriate credit for ideas and assessment tools Uses appropriate APA style for in-text references Uses appropriate APA style for Reference List All references in text are included in the Reference List; all references in list are in text Authors names are spelled correctly