Nusing Discussion Week 2

Core Rubric

Core Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarliness- Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.

16.0 pts

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.

14.0 pts

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.

13.0 pts

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information

11.0 pts

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.

9.0 pts

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.

0.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Course Knowledge- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations.

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.

16.0 pts

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.

14.0 pts

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.

13.0 pts

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.

11.0 pts

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.

9.0 pts

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements •Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.

0.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInteractive Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic.

Demonstrated all of the following: •Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive •Responses are related to the topic of discussion.

10.0 pts

Demonstrated 3 of the following: •Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive •Responses are related to the topic of discussion.

9.0 pts

Demonstrated 2 of the following: •Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive •Responses are related to the topic of discussion.

8.0 pts

Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: •Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive •Responses are related to the topic of discussion.

0.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error.

The following was present: •0-3 errors in APA format AND •Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND •Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.

8.0 pts

The following was present: •4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR •Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR •Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.

7.0 pts

The following was present: •7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR •Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR •Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.

6.0 pts

The following was present: •10- 12 errors in APA format AND/OR •Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors AND/OR •Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.

5.0 pts

The following was present: •13 - 15 errors in APA format AND/OR •Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR •Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR •The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.

4.0 pts

The following was present: •16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR •Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR •Writing style does not facilitate communication.

0.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation Requirements

0 Points Deducted- Demonstrated the following: •Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on three separate days

0.0 pts

5 Points Deducted- Failed to demonstrate the following: •Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on three separate days

0.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEarly Participation Requirement

0 Points Deducted- Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.

0.0 pts

5 Points Deducted- Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.

0.0 pts