Leadership theories and models

From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Week 2 Assignment Rubric Criterion

(points possible) Does not meet expectation

Nearly meets expectations

Meets expectations Exceeds expectations

Score and comments

<7 7 8.5 10

APA (10)

Title page

Headings

Citations (if

references

required)

Reference page

Font, layout,

margins

Major problems with

implementation of

APA in title page,

headings, citations,

and/or reference

page. Font, layout,

and/or margins do

not adhere to APA

format, which affect

overall flow and

readability of the

paper

Several errors in title

page, headings,

citations, reference

page, font, layout,

and/or margins that

are minimal distracts

but does not affect

overall flow and

readability of the

paper.

Minimal APA errors in

title page, headings,

citations, reference

page, font, layout,

and/or margins that

do not distract from

the content or

readability of the

paper.

Consistent

adherence to APA

criteria in title page,

headings, citations,

and/or reference

page. Font, layout,

and/or margins

adhere to APA

format.

<3.0 3.5 4 5

Introduction

(5)

Incomplete or

unfocused purpose

statement. There is

The introduction is

convoluted and not

engaging. The

The introduction

states the paper’s

purpose but it fails to

The introduction

clearly and concisely

states the paper’s

From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

no clear introduction

of main topic and/or

the structure of the

paper is missing.

introduction does not

clearly state the topic

or preview the

structure and content

of the paper.

be engaging. The

introduction states

the main topic but

does not adequately

preview the structure

of the paper.

purpose and is

thought-provoking.

The introduction is

clearly states the

main topic and

previews the

structure and content

of the paper.

<3.5 3.5 4 5

Organization/

Structure (5)

No evidence of

structure or

organization.

Ideas are not fully

developed. Minimal

use of transitions

throughout the paper.

Logical organization;

but some ideas are

not fully or

consistently

developed.

Transitions are

awkward at times but

the flow is adequately

maintained.

Writer demonstrates

logical sequencing of

ideas through well-

developed

paragraphs;

transitions are

typically used to

enhance

organization.

Writer demonstrates

logical and subtle

sequencing of ideas

through well-

developed

paragraphs;

transitions are used

to enhance

organization.

<39 40 51 55

From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Body of Paper:

Required content

includes an

analysis and

description of

personal ethical

beliefs and values

and associated

strengths,

weaknesses and

opportunities, and a

detailed personal

ethical philosophy

(55)

Much of required

content is not

developed and a

majority of the

assignment

requirements are not

addressed.

Most required content

is developed with

background is

addressed. Some of

the components of

the assignment are

not addressed.

Required content is

thoughtfully and

systematically

developed and

relevant. An

analysis and

description of

personal ethical

beliefs and values is

provided along with a

strengths,

weaknesses, and

opportunities. A

personal ethical

philosophy is

provided.

All required content is

thoughtfully and

systematically

developed and

relevant. A detailed

analysis and

description of

personal ethical

beliefs and values is

provided along with a

detailed strengths,

weaknesses, and

opportunities. A

detailed personal

ethical philosophy is

provided.

<3 3.5 4 5

Conclusion (5) There is no clear

conclusion of main

The conclusion

summarizes the

Clearly and concisely

states the paper’s

Clearly and concisely

states the paper’s

From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

topic. contents of the paper. purpose in a

paragraph that is

engaging.

purpose in a single

sentence that is

engaging and thought

provoking. Reviews

the main topics

presented, clearly

and effectively

summarizes

significant

conclusions.

<7 7 8.5 10

References

(10)

Based on less than 2

references; liberal

use of .com websites

and other non-

scholarly sources

Based on at least 2

references with less

than 3 peer-reviewed

sources and/or use of

some .com websites

and other non-

scholarly sources

Based on 2-3

references with at

least 2 peer-reviewed

sources; only

websites used were

.gov, .edu, or .org.

Based on >3

references with at

least 3 peer-reviewed

sources; only

websites used were

.gov, .edu, or .org.

From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

<7 7 8.5 10

Mechanics/

Usage (10)

Numerous and errors

in punctuation,

capitalization,

spelling, sentence

structure, or word

usage with significant

impact on the content

and detracts from the

paper.

Several errors in

punctuation,

capitalization,

spelling, sentence

structure, or word

usage with minimal

impact on or

distraction from the

content of the paper.

Few errors in

punctuation,

capitalization,

spelling, sentence

structure or word

usage which do not

impact or distract

from the content of

the paper.

No errors in

punctuation,

capitalization or

spelling. No errors in

sentence structure or

word usage.

Total Points:

Possible: 100

Score and summary comments: