ee
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.