Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus

Identification/articulation of key concept(s) (10 point max)

15 to >14.2

5 pts

Exceptional
Indepth presentation of the key concepts(s) that reflects an understanding of context to professional nursing

14.25 to >12.45 pts

Competent
Clear statement of the key concept(s) that will be discussed

12.45 to >10.35 pts

Developing
States the key concept(s), but not in a clear manner

10.35 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning
Statement of the key concept(s) is absent or incoherent.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground

History of key concepts and how it relates to other concepts presented in the course. (20 points max)

20 to >18.9 pts

Exceptional
Presents a scholarly and in-depth discussion of the history of the key concept(s) and how it relates to other concepts presented in course.

18.9 to >17.0 pts

Competent
Presents a brief discussion of the history of the key concept(s) and how it relates to other concepts presented in course.

17 to >14.9 pts

Developing
Presents a discussion of the history of the key concept(s), but does not relate it to other concepts presented in course.

14.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning
Fails to describe the history of the key concept(s) and how it relates to other concepts presented.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelationship to Nursing Profession

Importance of the key concept(s) to the professional nurse (20 points max)

20 to >18.9 pts

Exceptional
Presents a scholarly discussion relating the importance of the key concept(s) to the professional nurse

18.9 to >17.0 pts

Competent
Describes the importance of the key concept(s) to the professional nurse

17 to >14.9 pts

Developing
Importance to the professional nurse is presented, but is not clear or relevant to the topic.

14.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning
importance of the concept(s) to the professional nurse.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Population

Articulates the affects on patient population (10 points max)

10 to >9.5 pts

Exceptional
Presents a scholarly discussion relating the affects of the key concept(s) on patient population

9.5 to >8.3 pts

Competent
Describes how the key concept(s) has had an effect on patient population.

8.3 to >6.9 pts

Developing
Affects on patient population are presented, but are not clear or relevant to the concept(s)

6.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning
Fails to relate effects on patient population.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpinion

Articulates own view of the key issue/focus. (5 points max)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions

Presentation of Conclusions
(5 points max)

5 pts

Exceptional
Clearly stated conclusions with references to introduction and implications of concept(s)

4 pts

Competent
Clearly stated conclusions, but does not relate back to the introduction

3 pts

Developing
Conclusions are present, but consist mainly of a simplistic summary

0 pts

Absent/Beginning
Conclusions are absent or not clearly stated.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence

Effective use of evidence in support of position.
(10 points max)

10 to >9.5 pts

Exceptional
Scholarly and thorough use of reasons/evidence in support of position on key concept(s).

9.5 to >8.3 pts

Competent
Given reasons/evidence are effective and adequate.

8.3 to >6.9 pts

Developing
Some reasons/evidence is provided, but do not effectively support position on key concept(s).

6.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning
No reason/evidence provided, or given reasons/evidence are not relevant to key concept(s).

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/formatting

Correct use of APA formatting either 6th or 7th ed.
(10 points)

10 to >9.5 pts

Exceptional
Organization follows outline, paper is in APA format with no errors. All information sources are cited correctly and references are in APA format and in alphabetical order.

9.5 to >8.3 pts

Competent
Organization follows APA formatting with one or two errors. All information sources are cited correctly and referenced, but may contain some errors in formatting.

8.3 to >6.9 pts

Developing
Organization somewhat follows APA formatting with multiple errors, or sources are not cited correctly or are missing, or references are not in correct APA format.

6.9 to >0 pts

Absent/beginning
Organization does not follow APA formatting. Sources are not cited or referenced correctly.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions

Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, Academic tone
(5 points max)

5 pts

Exceptional
Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are correct and indicate good editing.

4 pts

Competent
Few errors are present in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure.

3 pts

Developing
Extensive spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structures errors are present.

0 pts

Absent/Beginning
Spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure errors make it difficult to read paper.

 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome 1

Evaluate legal and ethical principles related to health care policy and health care economics.

threshold: 3.0 pts

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

3 pts

Meets Expectations

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

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 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome 3

Analyze leadership and collaborative practice strategies that foster mutual respect and shared decision making.

threshold: 3.0 pts

 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome 4

Analyze care coordination related to episodic vs. continuous care across multiple settings. 

threshold: 3.0 pts

Total Points: 100