Topic: |
Appropriate for the scope of the Journal |
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Manuscript validates the body of knowledge |
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Manuscript has sufficient depth to add to the body of knowledge |
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Presents research question(s) |
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Manuscript builds on prior research |
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Title: |
Clearly states purpose of the article |
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Abstract: |
Concisely summarizes the literature review |
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Contains a summary of the study’s purpose, methods, results, discussion and conclusion |
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Introduction: |
Clearly describes the purpose of the manuscript |
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States the problem or need |
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Presents relevance to practice |
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Presents relevant background material |
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Review of Literature: |
Incorporates previously published work to address key points of the manuscript |
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Provides an historical perspective of the topic |
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Includes key aspects of the topic |
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Provides definitions |
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States assumptions |
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Method: |
Discusses literature search strategies including databases used and MeSH terms |
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Includes rationale for inclusion and exclusion criteria |
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Includes level of detail required to replicate study |
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Discussion/Conclusion: |
The discussion incorporates previously published work to support conclusions |
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The discussion presents content strengths and limitations in an unbiased manner |
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The discussion provides a thorough analysis of the literature |
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The discussion addresses implications of the results for evidence-based practice |
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The conclusions are supported by information presented in the manuscript |
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Figures and Tables: |
Includes figures and tables of sufficient quality |
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Includes a sufficient number of figures and illustrations |
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Style: |
Manuscript is organized and has logical flow |
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Manuscript uses appropriate and current terminology |
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Manuscript uses appropriate headings |
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Manuscript is free of redundancy |
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Manuscript follows AMA writing guidelines |
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Manuscript adheres to the proper mechanics of writing |
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References: |
Are timely or historically significant |
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Appropriately support the material presented |
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Are sufficient |
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Are correctly cited in the text and reference list |
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