This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page | 5.0 pts Title page adheres very well to APA format (0-1 errors). | 4.0 pts Title page adheres mostly well to APA format (2 errors). | 3.0 pts Title page somewhat adheres to APA format (3 errors). | 2.0 pts Title page does not adhere well to APA format (4 errors). | 0.0 pts No title page OR more than 5 errors. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMargins, Headings, Headers, Font, Spacing | 5.0 pts Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere well to APA format. | 4.0 pts Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere fairly well to APA format. | 3.0 pts Adherence of margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing to APA format is only fair. | 2.0 pts Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere poorly to APA format. | 0.0 pts Headings not used and paper is single spaced with incorrect font and margins. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction | 20.0 pts Clearly states the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included. | 18.0 pts States the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included. | 16.0 pts Vaguely states the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included. OR uses slightly fewer than 50 words or slightly more than 75 words. | 8.0 pts Did not sufficiently explain all required items in previous columns of this criterion. OR uses significantly fewer than 50 words or significantly more than 75 words. | 0.0 pts Did not provide an introduction. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssigned Article SummaryClearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. Content is attributed to the correct source.Summarizes the paper and makes a concluding statement. | 65.0 pts Clearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. Content is attributed to the correct source. Excellent revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 57.0 pts Summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are good. Content is attributed to the correct source. Good revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 52.0 pts Vaguely summarizes the content of the assigned article. OR uses slightly fewer than 175 words or slightly more than 200 words. OR Content may or may not include main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are fair. OR All content may not be attributed to the correct source. Fair revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 25.0 pts May not sufficiently summarize content of the assigned article. OR uses significantly fewer than 175 words or significantly more than 200 words. OR Content may not include main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are poor. OR Content is not be attributed to the correct source. Poor revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 0.0 pts Did not use the assigned article. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact on Your Future PracticeClearly states how learning from the article will impact your future practice is 125-150 words, concise, clearly relates article contents to practice. Uses first person. | 65.0 pts Clearly states how learning from the article will impact your future practice is 125-150 words, concise, clearly relates article contents to practice. Uses first person. Excellent revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 57.0 pts States how learning from the article will impact your future practice is 125-150 words, concise, relates article contents to practice in a mostly clear manner. Uses first person. Good revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 52.0 pts Vaguely states how learning from the article will impact your future practice OR uses slightly fewer than 125 words or slightly more than 150 words OR article contents related to practice in a fair manner. May or may not first person. Fair revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 25.0 pts May not sufficiently state how content of the article impacts your future practice OR uses significantly fewer than 125 words or significantly more than 150 words. OR article contents related to practice in a poor manner. Specifics are poor. OR does not use first person. Poor revisions from Week 4 Phase 1 based on Week 4 Phase 1 instructor feedback. | 0.0 pts Did not provide statements required in this section. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusionClearly writes a concise summary of this paper. Clearly writes strong a concluding statement. | 25.0 pts Clearly writes a concise summary of this paper. Clearly writes strong a concluding statement. No new information included. | 22.0 pts Writes a concise summary of this paper. Writes a good concluding statement. No new information included. | 20.0 pts Writes a vague summary of this paper. Writes a fair concluding statement. May or may not have included new information. | 10.0 pts Writes a poor summary of this paper. Writes a poor concluding statement. | 0.0 pts Did not provide a conclusion section. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference for Assigned Journal ArticleSee page 198 in APA Manual | 10.0 pts Reference for the assigned article is typed using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. Minimal or no errors (0–1 error). | 9.0 pts Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 2–3 errors. | 8.0 pts Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 4-5 errors. | 4.0 pts Reference typed with 6-8 errors in APA format from the items at left | 0.0 pts Reference is not for the assigned article OR APA format includes more than 8 errors. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotation(s) and CitationSee pages 170-171 and 177 in APA Manual | 10.0 pts Types 1 or 2 quotations (10–20 words) from assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses with no errors or one minor error. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. | 9.0 pts Types 1 or 2 quotations (10–20 words) from assigned article using APA citation including items at left with 2–3 minor errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. | 8.0 pts Quotation slightly too long or too short. OR Types a quotation (10–20 words) from assigned article using APA citation with 4-5 errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. OR used 3 quotations. | 4.0 pts Quotation excessively too long or too short, or quoted selected words or ideas the author(s) of the assigned article cited from another source, or 6-7 errors in APA format. OR used 4 or more quotations. | 0.0 pts More than 7 errors in APA quotation format. OR no quotations provided. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParaphrased Areas and CitationsSee pages 171 and 177 in APA Manual and page 5 from Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers | 10.0 pts Types appropriately paraphrased versions of specific ideas from assigned article using correct APA citations including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 0-1 error. | 9.0 pts Types mostly appropriately paraphrased versions of the specific ideas from assigned article using correct APA citations including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 2–3 errors in paraphrasing or citations. | 8.0 pts Types minimally appropriately paraphrased versions of the specific ideas from assigned article using APA citations including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 4-5 errors. | 4.0 pts Poorly paraphrased versions and/or APA citations with 6 or more errors OR citations missing for paraphrased ideas. | 0.0 pts Copied several sequential words from article without quotation marks and/or citation. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and OrganizationExcellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors | 10.0 pts Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: - well organized and logical, - correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, - professional wording is used, - uses complete sentences, - paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed | 9.0 pts Good mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few minor errors noted. | 8.0 pts Fair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted. | 4.0 pts Poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted. | 0.0 pts Very poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that writing is difficult to follow or understand. |
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Total Points: 225.0
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