After the group determines a topic, individually, in a minimum of 3 pages, write a literature review pertaining to the topic of your group’s research project.  A title page, introduction,  body, conclusion, and annotated bibliography should be included in your submitted APA formatted literature review.  All of this information can be found in the course textbook.  Submit the assignment as a word document. This is a literature review on preterm babies in nigeria who has cardiovascular disease.

Literature Review Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle

10 ptsFull Marks
Title is stated clearly and concisely and reflects the main topic of the literature review

5 ptsPartial Marks
Title could be more clear OR more concise; Title adequately describes the topic

0 ptsNo Marks
Title is missing OR does not reflect the main topic of the literature review

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

15 ptsFull Marks
The topic, its relevance, and the focus of the literature review are clearly introduced

8 ptsPartial Marks
Description of the main topic OR its relevance OR the focus of the literature review are unclear

0 ptsNo Marks
Introduction is missing OR the focus of the literature review is unclear

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody

40 ptsFull Marks
Six or more directly relevant peer-reviewed research journal articles are critically analyzed and discussed. Gaps in knowledge are clearly identified.

20 ptsPartial Marks
Four to five directly relevant peer-reviewed research journal articles are critically analyzed and discussed. Gaps in knowledge are unclearly identified.

0 ptsNo Marks
Zero to two directly relevant peer-reviewed research journal articles are critically analyzed and discussed. Gaps in knowledge are missing OR inadequate.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

15 ptsFull Marks
Summary of main topic is clear and suggestions on research needed is provided

8 ptsPartial Marks
Summary of main topic is unclear OR suggestions on research needed is unclear

0 ptsNo Marks
Conclusion is missing OR suggestions on research needed is missing

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnnotated Bibliography

10 ptsFull Marks
Six or more directly-relevant peer-reviewed journal articles’ references are provided in APA format

5 ptsPartial Marks
Four to five directly-relevant peer-reviewed journal articles’ references are provided in APA format

0 ptsNo Marks
Zero to two directly-relevant peer-reviewed journal articles’ references are provided in APA format

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/Grammar

10 ptsFull Marks
No more than four errors are present

5 ptsPartial Marks
Two to three errors are present

0 ptsNo Marks
More than five errors are present/proofreading needed