ALIGNING YOUR GOALS WITH WALDEN AND AACN'S THE ESSENTIALS

NURS_8006_Week2_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden University’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and SDoH framework Be specific and provide examples.

20 to >18.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail how their personal, academic and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

18 to >16.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

16 to >14.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

14 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with Walden’s vision, mission, social change outcomes, and the SDoH framework or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how your personal, academic, and professional goals align with AACN’s The Essentials.

25 to >22.5 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail how their personal, academic and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

22.5 to >20.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

20 to >17.5 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

17.5 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains how their personal, academic, and professional goals align with the AACN’s The Essentials or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how you plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into your program of study and professional practice.

20 to >18.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains in detail how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

18 to >16.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described.

16 to >14.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described

14 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains how they plan to incorporate a commitment to social change into their program of study and professional practice or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the alignments described or it is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - 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 is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. 90% of the time. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 70% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 70% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

5 pts