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Use "Roddy and Ganz Worksheets" to complete an assessment of the research studies: "Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: A New System to Better Determine True Strength of Recommendation" by Roddy et al., and "ICU Nurses' Oral-Care Practices and the Current Best Evidence" In a paper (1,000-1,250 words), analyze and support whether you believe that the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. Roddy and Ganz Assessments 70.0 %Content 40.0 %Completion of an Assessment of the Research Studies by Roddy et al. and Ganz et al. Using the Format Previously Presented. Failure to demonstrate the ability to complete an assessment of the research studies, analyze, and support whether the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital. ]

Demonstrates only minimal ability to complete an assessment of the research studies, analyze, and support whether the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital. Demonstrates ability to complete an assessment of the research studies, analyze, and support whether the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital, but has some slight misunderstanding of the process and applications. Demonstrates ability to complete an assessment of the research studies, analyze, and support whether the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital (in student's own words). Demonstrates clearly and fully the ability to complete an assessment of the research studies, analyze, and support whether the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital (in the student's own words). Shows ability to think critically about the validity of the changes. 30.0 %Integration of Information from Outside Resources into the Body of Paper Failure to use references, examples, or explanations. Provides some supporting examples, but minimal explanations and no published references included.

Supports main points with examples and explanations, but fails to include published references to support claims and ideas. Supports main points with references, explanations, and examples. Analysis and description is direct, competent, and appropriate of the criteria. Supports main points with references, examples, and full explanations of how they apply. Thoughtfully analyzes, evaluates, and describes major points of the criteria. 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 7.0 %Assignment Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents a minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. The argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from the introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a strong claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. The prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and powerful figures of speech are used. The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

 Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct. 5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. 100 %Total Weightage