Meaningful Use

Implementing Meaningful Use - Rubric

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Three Stages

28 points

Criteria Description

Three Stages

5. Excellent

28 points

The essay substantially and thoughtfully describes the three stages of meaningful use and their measures.

4. Good

25.76 points

The essay clearly and thoughtfully describes the three stages of meaningful use and their measures.

3. Satisfactory

24.64 points

The essay vaguely describes the three stages of meaningful use and their measures.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

22.4 points

The essay clearly describes the three stages of meaningful use and their measures.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The essay does not adequately describe the three stages of meaningful use and their measures.

Implementing Meaningful Use

28 points

Criteria Description

Implementing Meaningful Use

5. Excellent

28 points

The essay skillfully and thoughtfully explains the challenges and barriers faced by facilities in implementing each stage of meaningful use.

4. Good

25.76 points

The essay vaguely explains the challenges and barriers faced by facilities in implementing each stage of meaningful use.

3. Satisfactory

24.64 points

The essay clearly and thoughtfully explains the challenges and barriers faced by facilities in implementing each stage of meaningful use.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

22.4 points

The essay clearly explains the challenges and barriers faced by facilities in implementing each stage of meaningful use.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The essay does not explain the challenges and barriers faced by facilities in implementing each stage of meaningful use.

Thesis Development and Purpose

5.6 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent

5.6 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good

5.15 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Satisfactory

4.93 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

4.48 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction

6.4 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Excellent

6.4 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. Good

5.89 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. Satisfactory

5.63 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

5.12 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

4 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent

4 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good

3.68 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Satisfactory

3.52 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3.2 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

4 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent

4 points

All format elements are correct.

4. Good

3.68 points

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Satisfactory

3.52 points

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3.2 points

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources

4 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

4 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good

3.68 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory

3.52 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3.2 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented.