Semi-automated rubrics for evidence-based medicine assessment: a case report on grading time reduction.
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| Title: | Semi-automated rubrics for evidence-based medicine assessment: a case report on grading time reduction. |
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| Authors: | Magro, Juliana1 juliana.magro@nyulangone.org |
| Source: | Journal of the Medical Library Association. Jul2026, Vol. 114 Issue 3, p290-296. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Teaching methods, Educational tests & measurements, Descriptive statistics, Medical students, Workflow, Time management, Medical schools, Evidence-based medicine, Medical librarianship, Student assignments |
| Abstract: | Background: Librarians providing feedback on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) assignments face time constraints. This case report describes implementing a semi-automated rubric -- defined here as a tool that automatically calculates scores from grader-selected ratings while narrative feedback is still written by the instructor -- to reduce grading time for an EBM capstone assignment for first-year medical students. Case Presentation: Two cohorts of approximately 100 students completed the same EBM assignment. The 2023 cohort received manual feedback, while the 2024 cohort received feedback using the semi-automated rubric. Grading time was logged for both cohorts. The rubric, adapted from a template, automatically calculates scores based on selected criteria, streamlining the feedback process. Conclusions: The semi-automated rubric reduced grading time by 30%, from an average of seven minutes per assignment to five minutes. This simple, adaptable intervention can help reduce educator workload, improve feedback timeliness, and enhance assessment consistency. While limited by its single-grader and single institution design, this case report offers practical insights for educators seeking to improve feedback efficiency in EBM and other disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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