Nursing ( PEDIATRICS)

Constructs well thought introduction clearly preparing reader for contents of paper.

10points

Constructs introduction preparing reader for contents of paper. Main idea clear

8points

Constructs introduction with minimal preparation for contents of paper. Main idea vague

7points

Introduction disorganized. Main idea vague or missing.

3points

no introduction earns a zero

0points

Well-stated complete description of the thesis and and ethical dilemma using above average writing/content

10points

Provides a simple description of the thesis and and ethical dilemma with adequate detail and perspective

8points

Good description of the topic and ethical dilemma with identifiable gaps

7points

Disorganized description with multiple gaps.

3points

no description of ethical dilemmaearns a zero (0)

0points

Well-stated, detailed ethical problem from the article and explains the problem being ethically related – strong discussion

10points

Provides simple discussion of the ethical problem from the article and explains the problem being ethically related

8points

Provides limited or no description of the chosen ethical problem and explanation of the problem being ethically related

5points

no explanationearns a zero

0points

Well-stated description of the background with exemplary details.

5points

Description background to the problem is superficial

4points

Poor discussion of the background to the problem and limited in scope and details

3points

no background to the problem discussed earns a zero

0points

Well-stated Discussion of the author's conclusions with examples

5points

Superficial discussion of the author's conclusions with gaps

4points

Little to no discussion of the conclusions of the authors

3points

Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.

0points

Provides a complete and exceptional analysis of the problem and generalization of the contents to the pediatric setting

10points

Simple analysis or application through the general pediatric setting with gaps

8points

Discussion lacks depth or ability to discuss through the general pediatric setting

5points

Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.

0points

Constructs well thought conclusion clearly summarizing contents of paper and providing final thoughts on the topic.

10points

Constructs simple conclusion summarizes contents of paper. Main idea clear.

8points

Constructs conclusion with minimal summary of contents of paper. Main idea vague

7points

Conclusion disorganized. Main idea vague or missing.

3points

No conclusion earns a zero

0points

___Provides logical flow of content ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Assignment is also checked visually for errors not detected electronically ___ Syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, mechanics, organization, and clarity are at the highest level - less than or equal to 2 errors

10points

___Provides logical flow of content ___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools ___ Few to several issues with writing mechanics less than 4 errors

8points

___Flow of content with gaps. ___ Assignment shows evidence of minimal review for spelling and grammar errors ___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics more than 4 errors

5points

___Flow of content poor. ___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics and no evidence of review

2points

Selection of this criteria is due to plagiarism throughout paper.

0points

___ Entire paper is double-spaced with 1" margins ___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman ___ Correct running head (header) with pagination ___ Title, name, school name centered and double-spaced (please also include course number and title, date and instructor's name) ___ Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea, subtopics, etc. (ca. 5-7 or perhaps a few more pages) less than 2 errors in any part

10points

___ Adheres to APA format but lacks 2.3 elements

8points

___ Adheres to a small number of APA elements, lacks 4-5 elements

5points

___ Does not adhere to APA elements

2points

Plagiarism throughout paper. Earns a zero for the paper

0points

___ All sources properly attributed, no plagiarism, paraphrasing and direct quotes (not more than one per six sentences) where appropriate, citations appropriate

10points

___ Sources properly attributed, (not more than one per six sentences), no plagiarism

8points

___ Attribution present but significantly incomplete, more than one quote per six sentences or paraphrasing excessively, papers contains plagiarism

5points

___ No attribution which leads to plagiarism; may result in paper earning zero points

0points

___ References on separate titled page (centered, bolded) ___ In correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Listed alphabetically ___ Hanging indent ___ Each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references ___ All in-text citations complete and correctly applied; less than 2 errors

10points

___ References on separate titled page (centered) ___ Not all in correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source) ___ Less than the following (listed alphabetically; hanging indent; minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources; each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references, citations complete and correct) ; less than 4 errirs

8points

___References present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable; more than 4 errors

5points

___ No references for unoriginal work 0 - may result in a zero for the entire paper. Does not turn paper in to TURNITIN or Plagiarism throughout earning zero points for paper.

0points