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Reference:

Lis, G. A., Hanson, P., Burgermeister, D., & Banfield, B. (2014). Transforming graduate nursing education in the context of complex adaptive systems: Implications for master's and DNP curricula. Journal of Professional Nursing, 30(6), 456—462. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2014.05.003 003

Rubric:

DISCUSSION CONTENT 

Category 

Points 

% 

Description 

Application of Course Knowledge 

20 

27 

Answers the initial discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for the week. 

Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue With Peers and Faculty 

20 

27 

Responds to a student peer AND course faculty furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, adding depth to the conversation 

Integration of Evidence 

20 

27 

Assigned readings OR online lesson AND at least one outside scholarly source are included. The scholarly source is: 

1) evidence-based, 2) scholarly in nature, 3) published within the last 5 years 

 

60 

81% 

Total CONTENT Points= 60 pts 

DISCUSSION FORMAT 

Category 

Points 

% 

Description 

Grammar and Communication 

8 

10 

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner 

Reference Citation 

7 

9 

References have complete information as required by APA   

In-text citations included for all references  AND references included for all in-text citation  

 

15 

19% 

Total FORMAT Points= 15 pts 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION TOTAL=75 points