Write a 5-page (double-spaced, 1” border) for this assignment. The paper should include headings, subheadings, and a description of what the reader can expect. APA format with 3 external source and o
| Exceptional - Excellent 4points | Very Good - Good 3 points | Satisfactory - Adequate 2 points | Marginal 1 point | |
| Introduction (including thesis statement) | Exceptional to an excellent introduction to the topic. A thesis statement is mostly clear and understandable. | Good to very good introduction to the topic. A thesis statement is mostly clear and understandable. | Adequate to satisfactory introduction of the topic. Too much information about the topic. Thesis statement unclear or difficult to identify. | Marginal introduction. Topic not clearly or minimally introduced. Thesis statement is missing or difficult to understand. Description of paper missing or described inaccurately. |
| Exceptional - Excellent 2points | Very Good - Good 1.5 points | Satisfactory - Adequate 1 point | Marginal 0.5 point | |
| Topic, rationale, and life stage | Excellent description of the topic and rationale, Life stage included | Good to very good description of the topic and rationale, Life stage included | Adequate to a satisfactory description of the topic and rationale, Life stage included | The topic is unclear, and minimal rationale is provided. No life stage is identified. |
| Topic of Sleep and/or Sexuality included in paper | Excellent description of the concept(s) of sleep and/or sexuality into the paper. | Good to very good description of the concept(s) of sleep and/or sexuality into the paper | Adequate to a satisfactory description of the concept(s) of sleep and/or sexuality into the paper | No description and/or minimal description of the concept(s) of sleep and/or sexuality in the paper |
| Exceptional - Excellent 6points | Very Good - Good 4 points | Satisfactory - Adequate 2 points | Marginal 1 point | |
| Description of expected/normal development of the three domains (physical, cognitive, and psychosocial) | All three domains are described in an excellent to exceptional way. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains are described using normal/expected patterns of growth and development. | All three domains are introduced and basically described. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains are described using some normal/expected patterns of growth and development. | Domains are introduced in a general way. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial domains are not described using normal/expected patterns of growth and development. | Domains are not discussed in relation to topic, or they are discussed with no link to topic. None of the domains are described using normal/expected patterns of growth and development. Does not link the topic to expected/normal patterns of growth and development. |
| Brief description of abnormal development related to chosen topic in each domain (physical, cognitive and psychosocial) | Gives 1-2 specific examples of how the topic influences the expected growth and development in each of the 3 domains. | Gives specific examples of how the topic influences the expected growth and development in each of the 1-2 domains | Provides a general example of how the topic influences the expected growth and development in 1 of the 3 domains. | None of the domains are described using examples of how the topic influences expected growth and development in three sections. |
| Exceptional - Excellent 4points | Very Good - Good 3 points | Satisfactory - Adequate 2 points | Marginal 1 point | |
| Developmental Theory | Identifies and describes a relevant developmental theory in a detailed way. Link of theory to topic and developmental stage clear and concise. Examples provided showing understanding of how theory relates to topic and stage. | Identifies and describes a relevant developmental theory in a general way. Theory is less clearly linked to topic and developmental stage. Examples provided showing understanding of how theory relates to topic and stage. | Identifies a developmental theory. Theory is not clearly linked to topic and developmental stage. Examples provided do not clearly show how theory relates to topic and stage. | Identifies an irrelevant theory or does not identify a theory at all. Theory is not linked to topic and developmental stage. No examples provided and/or does not clearly show how theory relates to topic and stage. |
| Nursing Strategies/ Recommendations | A clear description of 1 SMART (see assignment description) recommendations/strategy, supported with evidence from literature. Clear, logical rationale provided. Strategy is linked specifically to the topic and nursing practice. Identifies how specifically the interventions support the topic. | A mostly clear description of 1 SMART (see assignment description) recommendations/strategy, supported with evidence from literature. Rationale provided and mostly clear. Strategy is linked specifically to the topic and nursing practice. Identifies how specifically the interventions support the topic.
| Basic description of 1 SMART (see assignment description) recommendations/strategy, not supported or supported loosely with some evidence from literature. Minimal rationale provided. Strategy is missing 2 or more elements of SMART (see assignment description). Strategy is not clearly linked to the topic and nursing practice. Identifies loosely how interventions support the topic. | No recommendations/strategy, supported with evidence from literature or strategy unrelated to topic. No or irrelevant rationale provided. No evidence of SMART strategy (see assignment description). Strategy is not linked to the topic and nursing practice. Does not indicate how strategies support the topic. |
| Exceptional - Excellent 2points | Very Good - Good 1.5 points | Satisfactory - Adequate 1 point | Marginal 0.5 point | |
| Spelling and Grammar | All sentences are complete and grammatically correct. No errors in grammar or spelling. No informal language/slang/colloquialism, jargon or hyperbolic language. | Most sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Very few errors in grammar and spelling, no informal language/slang/ colloquialism, jargon or hyperbolic language | A few sentences are incomplete or grammatically incorrect. Several errors in grammar and spelling. Informal language/slang/ colloquialism, jargon or hyperbolic language used. | Many sentences are incomplete or grammatically incorrect. Frequent errors in spelling and grammar. Frequent use of slang/informal language, colloquialism, jargon or hyperbolic language. Difficult to read the paper in a fluid manner due to errors. |
| Clarity/APA Style | Clarity of writing is excellent to exceptional. All words chosen for their precise meanings. Key concepts accurately described. All aspects of APA 7th edition used correctly (e.g. formatting, title page, reference page) | Clarity of writing is good to very good. Most words are chosen for their precise meanings. Key concepts explained. Occasional errors in use of APA 7th edition style (e.g. formatting, title page, reference page). | Clarity of writing is adequate to satisfactory. Some words were used incorrectly. Key concepts not explained. Some information is inaccurate. Some errors in use of APA 7th edition style (e.g. formatting, title page, reference page). | Clarity of writing is marginal. Many sentences are incomplete or grammatically incorrect. Information is often inaccurate. Many errors in APA 7th edition (e.g. formatting, title page, reference page). Difficult to read the paper in a fluid manner due to errors. Use of stereotypes, racial slurs or derogatory comments, content or language.
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| References and Citations | Ideas effectively conveyed in the writer’s own words. Less than 25% direct quotes. All references and citations are correctly written and present. The majority of citations are primary sources. APA 7th edition used for all in-text citations and reference list. Appropriate use of paraphrasing and referencing. | Ideas effectively conveyed. Less than approx. 25% direct quotes used. Under four references, or citations are missing or incorrectly written. 2-4 secondary sources cited. APA 7th edition used for 75% in-text citations and reference list. Adequate use of paraphrasing and referencing | Ideas conveyed using 50% direct quotes. 4-6 references or citations missing or incorrectly written. The majority of sources cited are secondary sources. APA 7th edition used for 50% in-text citations and reference list. Inadequate use of paraphrasing and referencing | Ideas conveyed using 75% direct quotes. The majority of references and citations are missing. APA 7th edition not used for in-text citations or and/or reference list. Or no reference list provided. Evidence of plagiarism. Text copied or not referenced appropriately |
