Assignment 2: Project Part Two—Patterns/Challenges/Needs

Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Assignment Components

Summarize and discuss the Case Study interview in a short 1-2 paragraph introduction.

Mentioned the Case Study interview, but did not discuss it.

Only discussed one part of the Case Study interview.

Discussed the Case Study interview, but did not include enough details.

Thoroughly discussed all aspects of the Case Study Interview.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Identified one pattern, need, or challenge for all four parameters of the person interviewed.

Identified a pattern, need or challenge for only one parameter of the person interviewed.

Identified a pattern, need or challenge for only two parameters of the person interviewed.

Identified a pattern, need or challenge for only three parameters of the person interviewed.

Thoroughly identified one pattern, need, or challenge for all four parameters of the person interviewed.

[Score x 7 = 28 pts]

Compared and contrasted the Nursing Process and the Holistic Care Process in identifying the rationales of the diagnoses. Included five aspects of comparison.

Compared and contrasted the Nursing Process and the Holistic Care Process in identifying the rationales, but did not include any of the aspects of comparison.

Compared and contrasted the Nursing Process and the Holistic Care Process in identifying the rationales, only included limited discussion of the aspects of comparison.

Compared and contrasted the Nursing Process and the Holistic Care Process in identifying the rationales, but did not include enough details of the aspects of comparison.

Thoroughly compared and contrasted the Nursing Process and the Holistic Care Process in identifying the rationales of the diagnoses.

[Score x 8 = 32 pts]

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

[Score x 2 = 8 pts]

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score x 2 =8pts]

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

[Score x 1 = 4 pts]

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late Work penalty:

Total Score

/ 100