Discussion

IHP 610 Journal Guidelines and Rubric Journal activities in this course are private between the student and the instructor. These journal assignments will serve as a personal reflection on your knowledge and experience relating to the content covered in the course. Guidelines for Submission: When writing this journal, please include evidence-based sources as well as your own reflections on the topic. Use APA formatting for all references and in-text citations. Your journal should be 3–4 paragraphs in length. Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (88%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Knowledge of the Topic

Meets “Proficient” criteria and offers greater insight about the topic under consideration

Clearly articulates what is known about the topic under consideration

Articulates what is known about the topic, but is missing clarity and detail of content

Does not articulate what is known about the topic under consideration

45

Reflection Meets “Proficient” criteria and supports explanation with more than one peer-reviewed source

Comprehensively explains response to the journal prompt and supports explanation with a relevant peer-reviewed source and application to role of health professional

Explains response to the journal prompt, but without supporting details or application to nursing role

Does not explain response to journal prompt

45

Articulation of Response

(APA/Mechanics)

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding

10

Total 100%