Week 8 Term C
Criteria Ratings Points
Key Concepts
25 to >22.0 pts
Advanced
Name and number listed of a current state or federal bill, or local ordinance, relevant to nursing, patient care, or health care that has not been passed into law. Thorough overview of the key concepts of the bill. Addressed to appropriate legislative representative(s).
22 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Most elements of the proposed bill are present, but not all. Relevance to nursing, patient care, or health care is not clearly articulated. Overview of the bill’s key concepts are lacking details. Addressed to the incorrect legislative body or representative.
20 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Few elements of the proposed bill are present, and/or selected a bill already passed into law. Relevance to nursing, patient care, or health care not articulated at all. Key concepts of the bill are vague. Not addressed to appropriate legislative representative(s).
0 pts
Not Present
25 pts
Synopsis 25 to >22.0 pts
Advanced
Synopsis includes what the bill proposes, funding consideration (to include any consideration for funding from Legislature; if no funding sources are identified in the bill, proposal of where the funding will come from), who is likely to be affected (population affected by the bill), and other details as needed to provide a thorough synopsis.
22 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Synopsis is incomplete. Funding opportunities or proposal for such vaguely presented. Lacking details in the synopsis.
20 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Synopsis is incomplete. Funding opportunities or proposal for such not addressed. Vague details provided.
0 pts
Not Present
25 pts
Advocacy 20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
Pros and cons of the bill, why the legislation is important to nursing or health care, and the population advocated (e.g., school children) are discussed. Advocates for or against the bill based on student position. Includes scholarly sources of statistics surrounding the bill. Include Biblical World view (BWV) integration. Used both qualitative and quantitative data to support.
17 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
Partial presentation of pros and cons of the bill, why the legislation is important to nursing or health care, and the population advocated (e.g., school children) are discussed. Advocates for or against the bill based on student position. Data are not detailed or are vaguely provided. Vague BWV integration. Only used qualitative or quantitative data to support.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Presentation incomplete as it relates to pros and cons of the bill, why the legislation is important to nursing or health care, and the population advocated (e.g., school children) are discussed. Advocates for or against the bill based on student position. No use of statistical support for or against the bill. No BWV integration. Used neither qualitative or quantitative data to support.
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
Legislative Letter Grading Rubric | NURS501_C01_202140
Criteria Ratings Points
Formatting 30 to >27.0 pts
Advanced
Current APA formatting for title page and reference page. Letter typed in formal business format appropriate for writing to a member of Congress. Assignment contains: title page, letter, and reference page. Professional writing style; proper syntax, spelling, and grammar; well-organized sentence structure and flow of ideas.
27 to >24.0 pts
Proficient
Paper length, required number of references, grammar, and proper use of current APA formatting is followed with a few minor errors. Writing reflects a somewhat limited degree of thoroughness and evidence of critical thinking. Used unprofessional template.
24 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Grammar and proper use of current APA formatting is not closely followed and has numerous errors; and/or writing reflects a limited degree of thoroughness and evidence of critical thinking. Used unprofessional template.
0 pts
Not Present
30 pts
Total Points: 100
Legislative Letter Grading Rubric | NURS501_C01_202140