NR103 TRANSITION TO THE NURSING PROFESSION

NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession

Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

A (92–100%) Very Good or High Level of Performance

B (84–91%) Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance

C (76–83%) Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (0–75%)
Introduction
20 • Introduction of the paper is clearly presented.
• Introduction clearly establishes the purpose of the paper and key points to be discussed.
• The introduction immediately captures the reader’s interest.

19–20points • Introduction of the paper is clearly presented.
• Introduction presents thegeneralpurpose of the paper and points to be discussed.
• Introduction is able to gaingeneral interest of the reader.

17–18 points • Introduction of the paper is present.
• Introduction presents the general purpose of the paper, but key points are not clearly presented.
• Introduction is able to gain general interest of the reader.
16 points • Introduction of the paper is not clearly presented, irrelevant to the topic, or is absent.
• Introduction does not present the purpose of the paper or key points to be discussed.
• Introduction does not capture the reader’s interest.
0–15 points
Body of Paper
60 • Complete, well-developed discussion of key points strongly supports the purpose or main idea of the paper.
• There is logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information
• Ideas and statements are supported bythree or more examples from personal and/or professional experiences.
• Perception: Student provides own perspectives on the topic: reflective, insightful, and original.

56–60 points • Complete discussion of key points generally supports the purpose or main idea of the paper.
• There is logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information.
• Ideas and statements are supported bytwoexamples from personal and/or professional experiences.
• Perception: Student provides own perspectives on the topic: reflective and insightful.
51–55 points • General discussion of key points somewhat supports the purpose or main idea of the paper.
• There is some logical development of ideas, somewhat clear information; some information is inaccurate.
• Ideas and statements are supported byoneexample from personal and/or professional experiences.
• Perception: Student generally provides own perspectives on the topic; somewhat reflective and insightful.
46–50 points • There is vague or minimal discussion of key points, which does not support the purpose or main idea of the paper.
• There is poor development of ideas; information is unclear and/or inaccurate.
• Ideas or statements arenot supported by examples from personal and/or professional experiences.
• Perception: Student does not provide own perspectives on the topic: lacks reflection and insight.

0–45 points
Conclusion
30 • Conclusion of the paper is clearly and concisely presented.
• Conclusionclearly establishes key points discussed in the paper.
• The conclusion leaves a strong impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).
28–30points • Conclusion of the paper is clearly and concisely presented.
• Conclusiongenerally states key points discussed in the paper.
• The conclusion leaves a general impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

25–27 points • Conclusion of the paper is present.
• Conclusionvaguely states key points discussed in the paper.
• The conclusion leaves a vague impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

23–24 points • Conclusion of the paper is not clearly presented.
• Conclusiondoes not present key points discussed in the paper.
• The conclusion does not leave an impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).
0–22 points
Writing Style, APA Format, and References
40 Writing Style
• Paper has correct use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.
• There are no spelling or typographical errors.
• Paper is clearly organized around required components.
• Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the audience to follow.

APA Format and References
• There is correct and appropriate use of margins, spacing, font, and headers.
• Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format.
• Citation of sources included in the body of the paper uses correct APA format for direct and indirect quotes.
• Sources are cited correctly on the Reference page. All elements of each reference are included in the correct order.
• All information taken from the source, even if summarized, must be cited and listed on the Reference page.
• All sources used are nursing journals published within the last five years.

37–40 points Writing Style
• There are one to three minor errors in use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.
• There are one to two spelling or typographical errors.
• Paper is organized and generally easy to read and follow.

APA Format and References
• There is incorrect format forany one of the items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.
• Document setup includes title and reference pages, with one to two errorsin APA format.
• Citation of sources is included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with one to two errors in APA format.
• Sources are cited on the Reference page. There are one to two errors in elements of each reference.
• All information taken from source, even if summarized, must be cited and listed on the Reference page.
• All sources used are nursing journals published within the last five years.
34–36 points Writing Style
• There is one major error or there are more than four minor errors in use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.
• There are three to four spelling or typographical errors.
• Paper is organized and generally easy to read and follow.
APA Format and References
• Incorrect format is used for any two of the items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.
• Document setup includes title and reference pages, with three errors in APA format.
• Citation of sources is included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with three errors in APA format.
• Sources are cited on the Reference page. There are three errors in elements of each reference.
• Some information taken from sources(even if summarized) is not cited and/or listed on the Reference page.
• Not all sources used are from nursing journals published within the last five years.

31–33 points