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DHYG 1310 - Priest(HH) - Summer 2021: Assignment

During this session you will learn to: 

  • Identify appropriate library databases for specific research needs. 
  • Define the peer review process.
  • Identify qualities that help determine currency, relevance, accuracy, and purpose in a source.
  • Defend source credibility using indicators of authority.
  • Assess content critically and with an awareness of source and personal biases.
  • Cite sources correctly in the appropriate documentation style.

 

DH Assignment

 

Informative Poster Presentation Abstract Evaluation

Each student must submit 2 abstracts into the assigned dropbox that support his/her Informative Poster Presentation topic. The points earned for each abstract will be totaled and averaged for final grade in this portion of the Informative Poster Presentation grade for DHYG 1310. All assignments are expected on the assigned due date. If you choose to not turn the assignment in on the due date, you will lose 10% per day for each day the assignment is late. Rubric is also available in D2L in Assignment Box.

 

Student Name ___________________________________________ Date ___________________

 

Title of Article ___________________________________________ Grade _____ / 64= _____ %

 

4 = OUTSTANDING WITH NO ERROR/PROBLEMS

3 = SATISFACTORY BUT WITH 1-2 MINOR ERRORS/PROBLEMS

2 = NEEDS IMPROVEMENT WITH 2-4 ERRORS/PROBLEMS

0 = NOT PRESENT OR UNACCEPTABLE

 

CRITERIA

Identify a clinical question, procedure or item that you want to know more about _____

 

Perform a search of databases to find out more about your selected topic. _____

 

Select a current peer review journal article (5 years or newer) from your search

that provides you with information on your topic. _____

 

CONTENT

List complete bibliographical information _____

 

Presented in appropriate/uniform formatting _____

 

Written in concise narrative form with no loss of accuracy _____

 

Presented in own words while maintaining order of article _____

 

Ease of reading _____

 

All major points are included _____

 

Abstract contains no criticism or bias _____

 

MECHANICS

Correct spelling and punctuation _____

Sentences are well constructed and varied _____

Abstract communicates effectively _____

Abstract is typed, double spaced, 1 inch margins &

between 1 to 3 pages _____

Use 12-point font –Times New Roman _____

Copy of original article is emailed to Mrs. Priest OR

submitted to dropbox by due date _____

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