Nursing LORI ASSIGNMENT

• Integration of Knowledge 
 25% of total result
 
 
 ExcellentThe paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
 
 25 
 
 
 SatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, mostly, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
 
 20 
 
 
 UnsatisfactoryThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
 
 15 
 
 
 UnacceptableThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
 
 10 
 
 
 


• Topic Focus 
 25% of total result
 
 
 ExcellentThe topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this

assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes cited evidence to support the topic.
 
 25 
 
 
 SatisfactoryThe topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position. The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
 
 20 
 
 
 UnsatisfactoryThe topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.
 
 15 
 
 
 UnacceptableThe topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic with little or no supporting evidence.
 
 10 
 
 
 


• Depth of Discussion and Cohesiveness 
 20% of total result
 
 
 ExcellentIn-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among

material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
 
 20 
 
 
 SatisfactoryIn-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
 
 16 
 
 
 UnsatisfactoryThe writer has omitted content. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no subheadings, etc... Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or conclusion in the submission, but not both.
 
 12 
 
 
 UnacceptableCursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
 
 8 


• Page count and Limit
 5% of total result
 
 
 Excellent3 to 5 pages- not counting references and cover page
 
 5 
 
 
 Satisfactory 
 
 0 
 
 
 UnsatisfactoryExceeded page count maximum or did not meet minimum page count
 
 0 
 
 
 Unacceptable 
 
 0 
 
 
 


• Sources 
 7% of total result
 
 
 Excellent4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and

popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All websites utilized are authoritative.
 
 7 
 
 
 SatisfactoryUsed 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
 
 5.6
 
 
 UnsatisfactoryUsed 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
 
 4.2
 
 
 UnacceptableFewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer- reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
 
 2.8
 
 
 


• APA adherence and Citation in text
 6% of total result
 
 
 ExcellentFewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved headings throughout the paper.
 
 6 
 
 


SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/ or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the rest of the paper.
 
 4.8
 
 
 UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate level.
 
 3.6
 
 
 UnacceptableThe citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
 
 2.4
 
 
 


• Spelling and Grammar 
 12% of total result
 
 
 ExcellentFewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
 
 12 
 
 
 SatisfactoryMore than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25 words below the minimum required count.
 
 9.6



 
 UnsatisfactoryMore than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the minimum required count.
 
 7.2
 
 
 UnacceptableAn unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the minimum required count.
 
 4.8