flu paper

Criteria

Levels of Performance

Advanced

19-20

Competent

16–18

Novice

1-15

Not Present

0

Length

· 5-page minimum

· 12-point Times New Roman

· Double spaced

Student has written 5 full pages, excluding the references. The paper is written using 12-point Times New Roman font with double spacing. Each page is worth a maximum of 4 points.

Student has written at least 4 full pages, excluding the references, using 12-point Times New Roman font with double spacing. Each page is worth a maximum of 4 points. Points will be deducted for partial pages.

Student has written less than 4 full pages, excluding the references, using 12-point Times New Roman font with double spacing. Each page is worth a maximum of 4 points. Points will be deducted for partial pages.

Paper was not submitted.

Advanced

13-15

Competent

8-12

Novice

1-7

Not present

0

References

· 5 minimum

· Must be peer-reviewed journal or government publication

· Must be current

· Websites are not acceptable

Student has gone beyond the textbooks and supplemental reading supplied in the course, and has used 5 current peer-reviewed or government sources intended for a professional audience.

Student has gone beyond the textbooks and supplemental reading supplied in the course, and has used 4 current peer-reviewed or government sources intended for a professional audience.

Student has used 3 or fewer current peer-reviewed or government sources intended for a professional audience. Heavy dependence on the textbook material is evident.

Paper was not submitted.

Advanced

9-10

Competent

7-8

Novice

1-6

Not Present

0

Current AMA format

· Superscript citations

· Sequential listing by appearance in text

· Proper reference style

Student has listed, formatted, and numbered all references according to the superscripts used for citation, such that the first citation in the text matches the first reference in the list.

Student has attempted to list, format, and number all references according to current AMA style for references and citations, but style errors are noted.

Student has used a style other than the prescribed AMA style, or his or her attempt to list, format, and number all references according to current AMA have significant errors in style.

Paper was not submitted.

Criteria

Levels of Performance

Advanced

23–25

Competent

19–22

Novice

1-18

Not present

0

Mechanics

· Spelling

· Grammar

· Paragraph and sentence structure

The paper is well-written and reads fluidly. There are no significant spelling or grammar errors.

The paper is well-written but seems clumsy in spots. There are several significant spelling or grammar errors.

The paper lacks continuity. There is redundancy and/or disjointed structure. There are many significant spelling or grammar errors. Revisions are necessary to reach a graduate level of writing.

Paper was not submitted.

Advanced

28–30

Competent

23–27

Novice

1-22

Not present

0

Assessment of Scenario

· Local risk

· Geographic spread

· Biblical concerns

The student has accurately assessed the disease risks for the local population and spread to other geographic areas.

The student assessment of the disease risks for the local population is incomplete, or the predictions about spread to other geographic areas contain inaccuracies.

The student assessment of disease risks and spread to other geographic areas is missing key features.

Paper was not submitted.

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