PERSONAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

NURS_8100_Week5-7_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the proposed legislation with a clear summary/description and process and update information (the first three columns of the Personal Legislative Action Plan).

20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly describes the prosed legislation with all pertinent detail: summary/description and process and update information.

17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly describes the prosed legislation with all pertinent detail: summary/description and process and update information.

15 to >13.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately and vaguely describes the prosed legislation with all pertinent detail: summary/description and process and update information.

13 to >0 ptsPoorThe response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not describe the prosed legislation with all pertinent detail: summary/description and process and update information, or it is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe your advocacy actions (the fourth column of the Personal Legislative Action Plan).

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly describes your advocacy actions. ... The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the advocacy actions.

22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly describes your advocacy actions. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the advocacy actions.

19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely describes your advocacy actions. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the advocacy actions.

17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely describes your advocacy actions, or it is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the advocacy actions, or it is missing.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssesses the current status of the proposed legislation (the fifth column of the Personal Legislative Action Plan).

20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and fully details the current status of the proposed legislation.

17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly details the current status of the proposed legislation.

15 to >13.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely details the current status of the proposed legislation.

13 to >0 ptsPoorThe response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the current status of the proposed legislation, or it is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain next steps (the sixth column of the Personal Legislative Action Plan).

20 to >17.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and clearly explains next steps for the proposed legislation. ... The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support next steps.

17 to >15.0 ptsGoodThe response accurately explains next steps for the proposed legislation. ... The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the next steps.

15 to >13.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains next steps for the proposed legislation. ... The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the next steps.

13 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately and vaguely explains next steps for the proposed legislation, or it is missing. ... The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the next steps, or it is missing.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. ... A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. ... Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.

3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. ... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

5 pts