This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Purpose and overview of problem Relevance and significance to practice 75.0 pts EXCEPTIONAL -Topics are covered in a complete and concise manner. All areas must be addressed Topics are covered in a complete and concise manner. All areas must be addre (100 points) 60.0 pts GOOD – Topics are covered but limited substance. Missing no more than once area. 45.0 pts NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – Topics only slightly covered and paper lacks substance. Missing significant areas in paper discussion. 0.0 pts LACKING/INSUFFICIENT – Incomplete or confusing. (0 points) 75.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence of critical thinking 75.0 pts EXCEPTIONAL – Demonstrates clear understanding of the topics. Relates readings to research and summarizes information gained and how applies to research and evidenced-based professional nursing practice. 60.0 pts GOOD – Conveys understanding of the topics. Some inconsistencies in making connections between readings and research and/or summarizing the information. Limited application to research and evidenced-based professional nursing practice. 45.0 pts NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – Paper lacks substance, limited evidence of understanding the topic. Connections between readings and research are unclear, not firmly established, or are not obvious. Minimal or unclear application to research and evidenced-based professional nursing practice. 0.0 pts LACKING/INSUFFICIENT – Lack of understanding. No evidence of connections between readings and research. No application to evidenced-based professional nursing practice. (0 points) 75.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Evidence Table Evidence (Dearholt & Dang, p 246) Summary Table with recommendations (Dearholt & Dang, p 250) 50.0 pts EXCEPTIONAL -Table contains at least 2 articles per level of evidence Summary table completed with clearly demonstrated understanding of evidence appraisal. References from current peer reviewed nursing journals. (50 points) 40.0 pts GOOD -Table contains at least 2 articles per level of evidence Summary table completed conveys understanding of evidence appraisal. Lacking appropriate resources or references. (Not nursing or peer reviewed). (40 points) 30.0 pts NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – Table contains 1 article per level of evidence Summary table demonstrated minimal understanding of evidence appraisal. Resources less than relevant or reliable. (30 points) 0.0 pts LACKING/ INSUFFICIENT – No articles per level of evidence and no understanding of the evidence appraisal. (0 points) 50.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Resources / References 30.0 pts EXCEPTIONAL -Includes at least 4 references from current peer reviewed nursing journals; or 2 from journals and 2 from reading or a reliable education, government or organizational website. These references are in addition to the articles used in the evidence tables. TOTAL 14. 20.0 pts GOOD- Table contains at least 2 articles per level of evidence Summary table completed conveys understanding of evidence appraisal. Lacking appropriate resources or references. (Not nursing or peer reviewed). total 13 10.0 pts NEEDS IMPROVEMENT -Less than 3 references. Resources less than relevant or reliable. These references are in addition to the articles used in the evidence tables. TOTAL 12 or fewer 0.0 pts LACKING/ INSUFFICIENT – Resources not mentioned and no reference citations. (0 points) 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar Spelling 20.0 pts EXCEPTIONAL – Proper grammar, spelling (20 points) 15.0 pts GOOD -Contains minor errors in grammar, spelling (15 points) 5.0 pts NEEDS IMPROVEMENT -Multiple errors in grammar and spelling (5 points) 0.0 pts LACKING/ INSUFFICIENT – Lacking grammatical or spelling consistency (0 points) 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization 20.0 pts EXCEPTIONAL – Well organized, thought out, and structured. (20 points) 14.0 pts GOOD- Organized and structured. Minor problems with clarity & conciseness (14 points) 8.0 pts NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – Poor structure and/or organization, distracting. (8 points) 0.0 pts LACKING/ INSUFFICIENT -Lacks organization or structure. (0 points) 20.0 pts
