Nursing Pathophysiology Paper Instructions: The required length is short, 2-3 pages plus a cover sheet and a reference page. Required to use APA 7th ed. Peer review articles are encourage to use for r
University of South Carolina Aiken
NURS 380 Pathophysiology for RNs
Pathophysiology Paper Rubric
This rubric explains how your paper will be graded. Pay close attention to the information required and how points value is assigned. Topics must be approved by course faculty. This is done by email, check the topical outline for due dates for topic approval and final paper. Contact course faculty for any questions. Help is also available through the Gregg-Graniteville Library and the USCA writing room. Check orientation modules for information about those resources, there are also links in the course syllabus.
| Requirement | Possible Points | Points Received |
| Topic Approval | ||
| Outline and Reference List (see requirements for sources below) | ||
| CONTENT | ||
| Description of Disease including signs and symptoms | ||
| Cause(s) of Disease | ||
| Non-modifiable risk factors | ||
| Modifiable risk factors | ||
| Individuals usually affected | ||
| Prevalence of the disease | ||
| Accuracy of information | ||
| Organization of information | ||
| PAPER FORMAT | ||
| APA Guidelines | ||
| Title page | ||
| Margins, spacing | ||
| In-text citations | ||
| Reference page | ||
| Length 2-3 pages double spaced (not counting title and reference pages) | ||
| Sources cited are from credible peer reviewed journals or books. | ||
| Four (4) sources are required. Course text may be used as one source. | ||
| Grammar, capitalization, punctuation, minimal quotes (material should be synthesized) | ||
| Times New Roman 12 Font | ||
| Total points | 100 | |
