Theory for doctoral Nursing Practice

C3: Summative Assessment Rubric

8/6/25, 3:50 AM C3: Summative Assessment ✏

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Criteria Ratings

Writing Mechanics

Sources

APA formatting

Executive Summary

MASTERY Only minimal spelling, grammar, and/or punctation errors present (1-2 errors). The overall sentence structure is well developed throughout, and paragraphs are fully developed with consistent style and clear communication.

PROFICIENT Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (3-4 errors)

DEVELOPING Minimal spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are not consistently developed. (5-7 errors)

EMERGING Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 7-9 errors)

NOT EVIDENT Significant spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are poorly developed. (10 or more errors

MASTERY The use of sources was consistent throughout the document in all areas to support claims and/or statements in the artifact.

PROFICIENT In most areas, sources were consistently used throughout the submission to support claims and/or statements in the artifact.

DEVELOPING Sources were occasionally used to support some claims and/or statements in the artifact, but statements were not consistently supported with sources throughout.

EMERGING Minimal usage of sources present in the artifact, and/or the overall communication lacked appropriate research support.

NOT EVIDENT Sources were not used to support major statements and/or claims, where needed in the artifact

MASTERY Citations, references, and formatting follow APA style guide, with only one or two minor errors.

PROFICIENT Citations, references, and formatting follow APA style guide, with more than 2 errors, but they are minor.

DEVELOPING APA style is demonstrated with some consistency, but the majority of the citation, references, and/or formatting is not correct.

EMERGING Formatting, citations, and/or references, are attempted, but do not follow APA style guidelines consistently.

NOT EVIDENT Formatting, citations, and references are not included, or do not follow appropriate APA style guide.

MASTERY Comprehensive summary highlighting all main points clearly.

PROFICIENT Clear summary with most points identified.

DEVELOPING Adequate summary but misses some important details.

EMERGING Incomplete summary that lacks clarity or key points.

NOT EVIDENT No summary provided.

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Criteria Ratings

Background Information

Analysis of Implications

Recommendations for Policymakers

Overall Clarity and Organization

MASTERY Thorough background on the chosen nursing theory and its relevance to EBP.

PROFICIENT Clear background information with minor details missing.

DEVELOPING Basic background provided but lacks depth.

EMERGING Vaguely discusses the theory with limited relevance.

NOT EVIDENT No background information presented.

MASTERY In-depth analysis of ethical, financial, and logistical implications with relevant examples.

PROFICIENT Clear analysis with most implications identified.

DEVELOPING Basic analysis present but lacks depth or examples.

EMERGING Minimal analysis; lacks clarity in several areas.

NOT EVIDENT No analysis provided.

MASTERY Detailed and actionable recommendations for supporting EBP implementation.

PROFICIENT Clear recommendations with minor details lacking.

DEVELOPING Basic recommendations provided but lacks specificity.

EMERGING Vague recommendations; lacks clarity and depth.

NOT EVIDENT No recommendations presented.

MASTERY Policy brief is exceptionally well organized, clear, and free of errors; adheres to APA formatting.

PROFICIENT Brief is well organized and clear with minor errors; mostly follows APA formatting.

DEVELOPING Brief is adequately organized but may have several errors; some adherence to APA formatting.

EMERGING Brief is poorly organized and unclear; numerous errors in APA formatting.

NOT EVIDENT No organization or structure; significant errors.

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