Project basic patient care

Performance Element

Distinguished 100%

Proficient 75%

Intermediate 50%

Novice 25%

Deficient

Max Possible

Total Score

Appropriate choice for reference to use for paper

· At least 3 research articles in reference to topic of paper

· Use of textbook as additional reference

· Turning in reference sheet early for review (TBD)

· Includes only 2 research articles or non- specific cited reference in addition to class textbook

· Includes only 1 non-reputable cited reference in addition to class textbook

· Includes only class textbook as cited reference

5.0

Cover page components

· Course name & number

· Title of paper

· Student name

· Date (due date)

· Professor’s name

· 4 out of the 5 prior listed components

· 3 out of the 5 prior listed components/criteria

· 2 out of the 5 prior listed components/ criteria

· 1 out of the

5.0

Must use 12 pt font, double spacing, proper formatting, numbered pages

· All components are present

· Three out of the four components are included

· Two out of the four components are included

· Improper use of all components throughout the paper

4.29

Written in 4-5 pages (not including the cover & reference page)

· Paper written within 3-4 pages, not including cover nor reference page

· Paper written in 5 pages

· Paper written in less than 3 pages

· Paper written in 1 page

4.29

Inclusion of references page in AMA format

· Separate reference page with correct AMA format

· Reference page with 1-3 errors in formatting

· Reference page with 4-6 errors in formatting

· Reference page not included separately from other pages

· AMA format not used

4.29

Spelling accuracy & sentence construction

· No spelling errors and proper sentence construction and coherence

· 1-3 spelling errors. Few errors on sentence construction and coherence

· 4-6 spelling errors. Several errors on sentence construction and coherence

· 7-9 spelling errors. Ineffective wording and sentence construction

4.29

Summary &Analysis of Patient Care Activity

· Complete summary of topic including an analysis (free of plagiarism). Including implications to a specific diagnosis. Sources cited properly

· Brief summary and analysis, of patient care activity

· Only a summary or analysis (i.e., significance of topic, to whom it might be important) is included, not both

· Most of the paper is plagiarized without analysis in student’s own words.

· Topic not a patient care activity.

4.29

Total Points

30