CASE STUDY ANALYSIS

NURS_6501_Module1_Case Study_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

30 pts

25 pts

30 pts

5 pts

Develop a 1- to 2- page case study analysis, examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. Be sure to address the following:Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.

30 to >27.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms. ... The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed reasons, with explanation for the symptoms supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.

27 to >24.0 pts Good The response describes the patient symptoms. ... The response includes accurate reasons, with explanation for the symptoms supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.

24 to >22.0 pts Fair The response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague or inaccurate. ... The response includes reasons for the symptoms, with explanations that are vague or based on inappropriate evidence/research.

22 to >0 pts Poor The response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague and inaccurate, or the description is missing. ... The response does not include reasons for the symptoms, or the explanations are vague or based on inappropriate or no evidence/research.

Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.

25 to >22.0 pts Excellent The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.

22 to >19.0 pts Good The response includes an accurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.

19 to >17.0 pts Fair The response includes a vague or inaccurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.

17 to >0 pts Poor The response includes a vague or inaccurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease is missing.

Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.

30 to >27.0 pts Excellent The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.

27 to >24.0 pts Good The response includes an accurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.

24 to >17.0 pts Fair The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.

17 to >0 pts Poor The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.

Written Expression and Formatting -

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent

4 to >3.0 pts Good

3 to >2.0 pts Fair

2 to >0 pts Poor

Total Points: 100

Criteria Ratings Pts

5 pts

5 pts

Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well- developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused— neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. ... A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%– 79% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. ... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

Written Expression and Formatting - English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts Good Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

2 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

Criteria Ratings Pts