Final Paper Evaluation Rubric
Final Paper Evaluation Rubric
The following guidelines are given to reviewers of the final paper:
Section | Criteria |
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Abstract | Succinct and clearly written, includes the main take-away points of the review. |
Introduction | The purpose, aim, or question is clearly stated. Prior reviews or similar literature are referenced. The need for this literature review is clearly justified. |
Method | Describes the question, strategy for literature search, study inclusion and exclusion criteria, data abstraction, and method and rationale for data synthesis. |
Results | Results described in a clear and organized fashion with use of appropriate figures and tables. Includes PRISMA diagram of flow to reach included studies, a table of study characteristics, and a summary table of the literature. The synthesis of literature is comprehensive and logical. |
Discussion | Draws thoughtful implications, demonstrates clear understanding of the results, clearly articulates the limitations of the review and future directions for research and/or policy. |
Presentation | Clearly written and organized, formatted per the guidelines of this document. |
For more information about Literature Reviews (Optional references):
- Cook DA, West CP. Conducting systematic reviews in medical education: a stepwise approach. Medical Education. 2012;46:943-952.
- Maggio LA, Sewell JL, Artino Jr AR. The Literature Review: A Foundation for High-Quality Medical Education Research. Journal of Graduate Medical Education. July 2016, 8(3): 297-303.
- Thomas A, Lubarsky S, Durning SJ, Young ME. Knowledge Syntheses in Medical Education: Demystifying Scoping Reviews. Acad Med.2017 Feb;92(2):161-166.