DNP-NURSCIENCE

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

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Content

Mastery of the Information

30 to >27.0 pts

Excellent

The essay content properly aligns with the information requested and reflects student exemplary mastery of the content by showing complete information, details, and examples.

27 to >24.0 pts

Good

The essay content aligns with the information requested and shows good mastery of the content. Provides sufficient information, however missed opportunities to demonstrate supporting details and/or examples.

24 to >21.0 pts

Fair

The essay content aligns with the information requested and shows fair mastery of the content. Provides sufficient information, but lacks supporting details and/or examples.

21 to >18.0 pts

Poor

The essay content does not align with the information requested. Does not demonstrate mastery of the concepts.

18 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

30 pts

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Organization

Structure of the Essay

20 to >18.0 pts

Excellent

The essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with clear transitions between evidence and supporting arguments, and a conclusion. The information is presented in an orderly manner. All elements facilitate the flow of the information in the document.

18 to >16.0 pts

Good

The essay has a clear format, an introduction, a body with evidence, supporting arguments, and a conclusion. All elements facilitate the flow of the information in the document, but the essay may miss transitions between sections or have other small organization issues.

16 to >14.0 pts

Fair

The essay structure is problematic, lacks logical flow, and has at least one of these issues: The essay does not have a clear introduction or conclusion, or the evidence and supporting arguments are not aligned with the requested requirements.

14 to >12.0 pts

Poor

The essay does not appear to have any structure: no introduction, progression of thought, or defined conclusion.

12 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

20 pts

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Critical Thinking

Development of Ideas

15 to >14.0 pts

Excellent

Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents excellent evidence, arguments, and examples to support the point. Finally, the student draws meaningful and high-level insightful conclusions based on the information presented and explained.

14 to >12.0 pts

Good (12 -11 pts)

Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is clear. Next, the essay presents sufficient evidence, arguments, or examples to support the point. Finally, it draws appropriate conclusions based on the information presented and explained.

12 to >11.0 pts

Fair

Details are considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is identified. Next, the essay presents some evidence, arguments, or examples, but some are not relevant to support the point. Student draws fair conclusions, but not all are based on or supported by the presented information.

11 to >9.0 pts

Poor

Details are not considered, and a point of view, thesis statement, or main idea is exceptionally vague. The provided evidence, arguments, or examples are disconnected or not relevant. Additionally, the essay lacks a conclusion or repeats previous statements made.

9 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

The assignment did not reflect the requested outcomes, was off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

15 pts

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Information Literacy

Quality of Resources

15 to >14.0 pts

Excellent

Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, up to date (depending on what is acceptable in the field), from credible and trusted sources, and the number of sources meets the requested amount.

14 to >12.0 pts

Good

Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 1 source is not a credible and trusted source; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.

12 to >11.0 pts

Fair

Supporting information is pertinent to the topic, however, 2 or more sources are not credible and trusted sources; they may or may not be the most recent (depending on what is acceptable in the field). Additionally, the number of sources meets the requested amount.

11 to >9.0 pts

Poor

The following criteria would apply, supporting information is not pertinent to the topic, none of the sources are from credible or trusted sources, or the number of sources requested was not met.

9 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

Resources did not reflect the requested outcomes, were off-topic, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Writing

Mechanics and Grammar

10 to >9.0 pts

Excellent

Excellence in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

9 to >8.0 pts

Good

Minimal (1 - 3) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.

8 to >7.0 pts

Fair

Multiple (4 -7) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.

7 to >5.0 pts

Poor

Severe (8 - 10) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors.

5 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

Unacceptable (11 or more) typographical, spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or translation errors, and/or the assignment was not submitted.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Formatting and APA Guidelines

10 to >9.0 pts

Excellent

The essay reflects excellent execution and incorporation of APA guidelines. Correct formatting, setup, title page, perfect in-text citations, and reference formatting.

9 to >8.0 pts

Good

The essay offers correct formatting on the setup, and title page, with minimal formatting or punctuation errors within the in-text citations or references.

8 to >6.0 pts

Fair

The essay offers correct formatting, setup, and title page but has significant errors within in-text citations and references.

6 to >5.0 pts

Poor

The essay offers severe incorrect APA formatting, setup or missing title page, and/or problematic in-text citations and references.

5 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

APA style not used and/or the assignment was not submitted.

10 pts