Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Needs Improvement
Inadequate
Follows the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Uses scholarly resources that were not provided in the course materials.
All instruction requirements noted.
30 points
Follows the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references.
All instruction requirements noted.
26 points
Does not follow the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Only uses scholarly resources that were provided in the course materials.
Most instruction requirements are noted.
23 points
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.
Content of paper is inaccurately portrayed or missing.
Does not follow the assignment instructions around expectations for scholarly references. Does not use scholarly resources.
Missing some instruction requirements.
20 points
Information from scholarly resources is synthesized, providing new information or insight related to the context of the assignment by providing both supportive and alternative information or viewpoints.
All instruction requirements noted.
30 points
Information is synthesized to help fulfill paper requirements. The content supports at least one viewpoint.
All instruction requirements noted.
26 points
Most instruction requirements are noted.
23 points
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.
Missing some instruction requirements.
Submits assignment late.
20 points
The student’s application in practice is accurate and plausible, and additional scholarly resource(s) supporting the application is provided.
All questions posed within the assignment are answered in a well-developed manner with citations for validation.
All instruction requirements noted.
30 points
Student indicates how the information will be used within their professional practice.
All instruction requirements noted.
26 points
Student’s indication of how they will apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice is vague.
Most instruction requirements are noted.
23 points
Student’s indication of how they will apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice is not practical or feasible.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.
Application of knowledge is incorrect and/or student fails to explain how the information will be used within their personal practice.
Missing several instruction requirements.
Submits assignment late.
20 points
5 points
4 points
Purpose statement is noted.
3 points
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.
No purpose statement.
Submits assignment late.
2 points
The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately).
Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions.
There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors.
5 points
The writer demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability.
There are minimal to no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors.
4 points
The writer occasionally uses awkward sentence construction or overuses/inappropriately uses complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (evidence of incorrect use of thesaurus) and punctuation persist, often causing some difficulties with grammar. Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused.
Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors.
3 points
The writer demonstrates limited understanding of formal written language use; writing is colloquial (conforms to spoken language).
The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty conveying meaning such that only the broadest, most general messages are presented.
Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors are numerous.
Submits assignment late.
2 points