Week 8 Term C

Criteria Ratings Points

Key Concepts

25 to >22.0 pts

Advanced

Name and number listed of a current state or federal bill, or local ordinance, relevant to nursing, patient care, or health care that has not been passed into law. Thorough overview of the key concepts of the bill. Addressed to appropriate legislative representative(s).

22 to >20.0 pts

Proficient

Most elements of the proposed bill are present, but not all. Relevance to nursing, patient care, or health care is not clearly articulated. Overview of the bill’s key concepts are lacking details. Addressed to the incorrect legislative body or representative.

20 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Few elements of the proposed bill are present, and/or selected a bill already passed into law. Relevance to nursing, patient care, or health care not articulated at all. Key concepts of the bill are vague. Not addressed to appropriate legislative representative(s).

0 pts

Not Present

25 pts

Synopsis 25 to >22.0 pts

Advanced

Synopsis includes what the bill proposes, funding consideration (to include any consideration for funding from Legislature; if no funding sources are identified in the bill, proposal of where the funding will come from), who is likely to be affected (population affected by the bill), and other details as needed to provide a thorough synopsis.

22 to >20.0 pts

Proficient

Synopsis is incomplete. Funding opportunities or proposal for such vaguely presented. Lacking details in the synopsis.

20 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Synopsis is incomplete. Funding opportunities or proposal for such not addressed. Vague details provided.

0 pts

Not Present

25 pts

Advocacy 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Pros and cons of the bill, why the legislation is important to nursing or health care, and the population advocated (e.g., school children) are discussed. Advocates for or against the bill based on student position. Includes scholarly sources of statistics surrounding the bill. Include Biblical World view (BWV) integration. Used both qualitative and quantitative data to support.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Partial presentation of pros and cons of the bill, why the legislation is important to nursing or health care, and the population advocated (e.g., school children) are discussed. Advocates for or against the bill based on student position. Data are not detailed or are vaguely provided. Vague BWV integration. Only used qualitative or quantitative data to support.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Presentation incomplete as it relates to pros and cons of the bill, why the legislation is important to nursing or health care, and the population advocated (e.g., school children) are discussed. Advocates for or against the bill based on student position. No use of statistical support for or against the bill. No BWV integration. Used neither qualitative or quantitative data to support.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Legislative Letter Grading Rubric | NURS501_C01_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Formatting 30 to >27.0 pts

Advanced

Current APA formatting for title page and reference page. Letter typed in formal business format appropriate for writing to a member of Congress. Assignment contains: title page, letter, and reference page. Professional writing style; proper syntax, spelling, and grammar; well-organized sentence structure and flow of ideas.

27 to >24.0 pts

Proficient

Paper length, required number of references, grammar, and proper use of current APA formatting is followed with a few minor errors. Writing reflects a somewhat limited degree of thoroughness and evidence of critical thinking. Used unprofessional template.

24 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Grammar and proper use of current APA formatting is not closely followed and has numerous errors; and/or writing reflects a limited degree of thoroughness and evidence of critical thinking. Used unprofessional template.

0 pts

Not Present

30 pts

Total Points: 100

Legislative Letter Grading Rubric | NURS501_C01_202140