NR543 Assignment 3 Usability Assessment Graded
Select a software application, preferably an information system that you currently use in your work setting, to assess usability. You may personally test the application or solicit the participation of another party. You have the option to do one of the following:
If you do not currently have access to an automated system, then speak with your instructor to determine a mutually agreeable alternative.
- Lowry, S. Z., Quinn, M. T., Ramaiah, M., Schumacher, R. M., Patterson, E. S., North, R., Zhang, J., Gibbons, M. C., & Abbott, P. (2012). Technical evaluation, testing and validation of the usability of electronic health records. Retrieved from http://www.nist.gov/healthcare/usability/upload/EUP_WERB_Version_2_23_12-Fi nal-2.pdf
NR543 Assignment 3 Usability Assessment Graded
Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance
Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance
Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 106 Points
Introduction
- 20 Points
- 18 Points
- 16 Points
- 8 Points
- 0 Points
Introduction presents the topic of usability assessment in nursing informatics and names the key sections of the paper.
Introduction does not present the topic of usability assessment in nursing informatics OR does not name the key sections of the paper.
Introduction is not present.
Background on function/information system assessed
- 22 Points
- 20 Points
- 18 Points
- 8 Points
- 0 Points
Provides a clear description on the function/information system assessed that includes its purpose, length of time in use in the setting, and user familiarity (regular user, occasional user, new user).
Provides a description on the function/information system assessed that includes its purpose, length of time in use in the setting, and user familiarity (regular user, occasional user, new user).
Provides very limited information on the function/information system assessed.
Provides no information on the function/information system assessed.
Method of assessment
22 Points
20 Points
18 Points
8 Points
0 Points
Provides information on methods for usability assessment and problems, or potential problems identified.
Provides information on methods for usability assessment and its advantages.
Provides limited information on assessment measures.
Provides very limited information on assessment measures.
Provides no information on assessment measures.
Evidence-based recommendations
- 21 Points
- 19 Points
- 17 Points
- 8 Points
- 0 Points
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are presented and discussed in detail.
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are presented but discussion is limited.
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are presented but not discussed.
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are not presented Evidence-based recommendations are not discussed.
Conclusion
- 21 Points
- 19 Points
- 17 Points
- 8 Points
- 0 Points
Concluding statements clearly summarize insights gained during the assignment.
Concluding statements include insights gained during the assignment.
Concluding statements include a partial summary of the insights gained during the assignment.
Concluding statements do not summarize insights gained during the assignment.
Conclusion is not present.
Content Subtotal
_____of 106 Points
Format
Possible Points = 19 Points
APA format
- 6 Points
- 5 Points
- 4 Points
- 2 Points
- 0 Points
0–3 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix.
4–6 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix.
7–8 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix. 9 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix.
10 or more errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix.
References and citations NR543 Assignment 3 Usability Assessment Graded
- 6 Points
- 5 Points
- 4 Points
- 2 Points
- 0 Points
At least 3 scholarly references are provided. Texts may be used as additional references. AND
Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.
Only 2 scholarly references are provided.
AND
Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.
Only 1 scholarly reference is provided.
AND
There are errors in the citation of ideas and information from other sources.
There are multiple errors in the citation of ideas and information from other sources.
No scholarly references are provided.
Mechanics of writing
- 7 Points
- 6 Points
- 5 Points
- 2 Points
- 0 Points
0–3 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
Paper meets page restrictions.
4–6 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing. Paper meets page restrictions.
7–8 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
OR
Paper does not meet page restrictions.
9 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic
10 or more errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing. Format Subtotal _____of 19 Points
Total Points _____of 125 Points