TITW1RubricCriteria.docx

Rubric Criteria

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Future of Nursing Report

16.5 points

Criteria Description

A description of the work of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that led to the Future of Nursing report.

5. Target

16.5 points

A clear and accurate description of the work of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that led to the Future of Nursing report is presented.

Current Trends and Education

16.5 points

Criteria Description

An explanation of current trends in the nursing workforce and how nursing education is adapting to meet the needs.

5. Target

16.5 points

A clear and accurate explanation of current trends in the nursing workforce, how nursing education is adapting to meet the needs, and the role of the nurse in leading change of the profession is discussed.

State-Based Action Coalitions and Their Help in Advancing Goals form National Academy of Sciences re

16.5 points

Criteria Description

A discussion of the role of state-based action coalitions and how they help advance the goals in the National Academy of Sciences report.

5. Target

16.5 points

A clear and accurate discussion of the role of state-based action coalitions and how they help advance the goals in the National Academy of Sciences report is presented.

State Action Coalition Initiatives Advancing Nursing Profession

33 points

Criteria Description

A discussion of two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition and how they advance the nursing profession.

5. Target

33 points

A clear and accurate discussion of two initiatives spearheaded by a state action coalition and how they advance the nursing profession is present.

Barriers to Advancement

33 points

Criteria Description

A description of barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state and how nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers.

5. Target

33 points

A clear and accurate description of barriers to advancement that currently exist in the state and how nursing advocates in the state overcome barriers is present.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

11.55 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

11.55 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

11.55 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

11.55 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

9.9 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

9.9 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

9.9 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

9.9 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

6.6 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

6.6 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.