Project Summarization

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Assignment Components

Discussed the principles of holistic nursing care.

Brief discussion of the principles of holistic nursing care.

Some discussion of the principles of holistic nursing care.

Discussed the principles of holistic nursing care but it needs to be clearer.

Thoroughly discussed the principles of holistic nursing care.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Discussed the four essentials of the holistic caring process.

Discussed the holistic caring process but did not include any of the four essentials.

Discussed the essentials of the holistic caring process but did not include all four.

Discussed the four essentials of the holistic caring process but needs more detail.

Thoroughly discussed the four essentials of the holistic caring process.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Discussed differences in patient needs when developing a holistic plan of care.

Brief discussion of differences in patient needs when developing a holistic plan of care.

Some discussion of differences in patient needs when developing a holistic plan of care.

Discussed differences in patient needs when developing a holistic plan of care but needs to be clearer.

Thoroughly discussed differences in patient needs when developing a holistic plan of care.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Discussed the similarities and differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine.

Discussed differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine but did not discuss similarities.

Some discussion of the similarities and differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine.

Discussed the similarities and differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine but needs to be clearer.

Thoroughly discussed the similarities and differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Described the role of nutrition and exercise in complementary and alternative medicine.

Mentioned nutrition and exercise but did not discuss their role in complementary and alternative medicine.

Only discussed the role of one of these factors of complementary and alternative medicine.

Discussed the role of both nutrition and exercise in complementary and alternative medicine but did not include enough details.

Thoroughly discussed the role of nutrition and exercise in complementary and alternative medicine.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Discussed at least four therapeutic effects of humor and music therapy.

Discussed one therapeutic effect of humor and music therapy

Discussed two therapeutic effects of humor and music therapy

Discussed three therapeutic effects of humor and music therapy

Discussed all four therapeutic effects of humor and music therapy.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Discussed three main barriers to changing our current healthcare system to a more integrative system of care.

Brief discussion of one barrier to changing our current healthcare system to a more integrative system of care.

Discussed two main barriers to changing our current healthcare system to a more integrative system of care.

Discussed three main barriers to changing our current healthcare system to a more integrative system of care but needs to be clearer.

Thoroughly discussed three main barriers to changing our current healthcare system to a more integrative system of care.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Created a short summary case file including age, sex, and diagnosis.

Created the case file but did not include and discuss the required elements.

Only discussed one part of the required elements.

Discussed both all parts of the case study elements but did not include enough details.

Thoroughly discussed all aspects and elements of the case study file

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Completed a comprehensive review of needs or problems discovered, and provide rationales and interventions to address the needs.

Completed a comprehensive review of needs or problems discovered, but did not provide rationales and interventions to address the needs

Completed a comprehensive review of needs or problems discovered, but provided incomplete rationales and interventions to address the needs.

Completed a comprehensive review of needs or problems discovered, and provided rationales and interventions to address the needs but needs to include more details.

Thoroughly completed a comprehensive review of needs or problems discovered, and provide rationales and interventions to address the needs.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Discussed implementation and evaluation of alternative and complementary modalities within the plan of care.

Discussed alternative and complementary modalities but did not include implementation and evaluation of the modalities within the plan of care.

Discussed the implementation of alternative and complementary modalities in the plan of care but did not evaluate their effectiveness.

Discussed the implementation and evaluation of alternative and complementary modalities in the plan of care but needed more detail.

Thoroughly discussed the implementation and evaluation of alternative and complementary modalities within the plan of care.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Discussed how your nursing practice will be affected by complementary and alternative medicine.

Brief discussion of how nursing practice will be affected by complementary and alternative medicine.

Some discussion of how nursing practice will be affected by complementary and alternative medicine.

Discussed how nursing practice will be affected by complementary and alternative medicine but needs to be clearer.

Thoroughly discussed how nursing practice will be affected by complementary and alternative medicine.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely. 

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

[Score x 4 = 16 pts]

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout.  Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score x 4 =16 pts]

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

[Score x 2 = 8pts]

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late Work penalty:

Total Score

/ 200