POLICY
Mechy19
RUBRIC-POLICY.pdf
• Part I: Legislative Representatives & Policy Analysis 25% of total result ExcellentAccurately identifies 2 House Representatives and 2 Senators from the assigned state. Provides a comprehensive, well- organized summary of 4 bills (2 from House, 2 from Senate) including bill number, title, sponsor, status, and purpose. Clearly links each bill to nursing, population health, and healthcare relevance with strong rationale. Demonstrates deep understanding of policy implications for nursing practice. 25 SatisfactoryCorrectly identifies most legislators and bills; summaries are generally accurate but lack some depth or clarity in policy analysis or nursing relevance. 18.75 UnsatisfactoryIdentifies some legislators or bills incorrectly; bill summaries are superficial or missing rationale linking to nursing/ healthcare. 12.5 PoorIncorrect or missing legislators; bills not described or unrelated to nursing/healthcare; limited understanding evident. 6.25
• Part II: Persuasive Letter to a Representative 20% of total result ExcellentProfessionally written letter using correct business format per Legislative Resource Toolkit. Addresses appropriate representative (correct title, office, and address). Provides clear, evidence-based rationale supporting the chosen bill’s impact on nursing/healthcare. Tone is persuasive, respectful, and well- organized. Includes required contact information and zip codes. 20 SatisfactoryLetter follows general professional structure with minor format or tone issues. Rationale is sound but lacks strong evidence or persuasiveness. Minor issues with addressee accuracy or APA clarity. 15 UnsatisfactoryFormat incomplete or inaccurate; tone or structure inconsistent; rationale weak or unclear; missing some required information (e.g., zip code, contact info). 10 PoorUnprofessional tone or structure; incorrect recipient; missing rationale; format not followed; incomplete information.
5
• Part III: Nursing Organization Policy/ Advocacy Strategy 20% of total result ExcellentIdentifies a relevant nursing organization and clearly summarizes its current advocacy agenda. Connects policy priorities to the student’s selected bill or nursing issue. Demonstrates thoughtful analysis of the organization’s advocacy strategies and their relevance to professional nursing practice. 20 SatisfactoryCorrectly identifies organization and advocacy agenda; connections to nursing and policy somewhat general. Some analysis but lacks depth. 15 UnsatisfactoryIdentifies organization but advocacy agenda unclear or outdated; minimal analysis of connection to nursing/policy. 10 PoorOrganization missing or incorrectly described; no evidence of advocacy analysis.
5
• Integration, Critical Thinking, and Application to Nursing Practice 25% of total result ExcellentDemonstrates exceptional critical thinking; integrates course concepts and scholarly evidence throughout. Provides clear synthesis between policy, advocacy, and nursing implications. Demonstrates graduate-level insight and reflection. 25 SatisfactoryDemonstrates sound understanding and integration of course concepts; some synthesis between policy and nursing implications evident. 18.75 UnsatisfactoryMinimal integration or critical thinking; relies on description rather than analysis. 12.5 PoorLacks synthesis or understanding of key policy concepts; no connection to nursing practice.
6.25
• APA 7th Edition Format, Scholarly Writing, and Organization 10% of total result ExcellentFollows APA 7th edition accurately (title page, headings, citations, references, spacing). Writing is scholarly, clear, concise, and free of grammar or spelling errors. Logical organization enhances readability and professional presentation. 10 SatisfactoryMinor APA or writing errors that do not affect overall clarity. Organization mostly logical and professional. 7.5 UnsatisfactorySeveral APA or grammatical errors; inconsistent organization or clarity. 5 PoorFrequent APA errors, unclear writing, disorganized, or lacking scholarly tone.
