Advanced Patient Care HLT 31206V Homework Topic Five Grading Rubric Grading Criteria 60% of the total grade Content: ____% x _24_ points possible 20% of the total grade Organization and Format: ____% x _8_ points possible 20% of the total grade Writing Skills: Spelling, punctuation, grammar, word choices, readability ____% x _8_ points possible Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement points out of 40 Satisfactory Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment’s criteria. Major points are unclear, only superficial thinking is evident, or explanations are incomplete. Research is inadequate in either relevance, quality of outside sources, or timeliness. Content is inaccurate, not comprehensive or contradictory; definitions are ambiguous. Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; definitions are clearly stated. Major points are addressed, but demonstrate little effort at critical thinking, or merely repeat what has been presented in the readings. Research is somewhat adequate in either relevance, quality of outside sources, or timeliness. Major points are stated clearly, are well supported, and demonstrate critical thinking. Uses non-credible sources, or plagiarism is evident. No relevant academic sources were used to write the assignment. Organization and structure of the assignment detract from the writer’s message. Paragraphs are numbered, are not in essay format, or run-on sentences are present. Citations or references are not provided. Uses both credible and non-credible sources. Assignment contains numerous grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice errors. Language lacks clarity or extensively uses jargon, or conversational tone rather than academic language. Assignment is below or 200+ words above the stated word count. Only one relevant academic source was used to write the assignment. Structure of the assignment is not easy to follow. Paragraphs are disjointed or do not express ideas smoothly and logically. Assignment provides citations for sources, but they are incorrectly presented; reference list is provided, but has some errors or omissions. Assignment contains some grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice errors. Language uses some jargon, or conversational tone rather than academic language. Assignment is 100+ words over the stated word count. Points Earned Research is adequate, timely, relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment’s criteria. All sources are scholarly, scientific, or authoritative. At least two relevant academic sources were used to write the assignment. Structure of the assignment is clear and easy to follow. Paragraphs are logical and maintain the flow of thought. Citations and references are presented appropriately. Rules of grammar usage and punctuation are followed; spelling and word choices are correct. Language is clear, precise and appropriate for formal writing. Assignment is the appropriate length as described in the assignment instructions. Total Score © 2010. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
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