NURS_6512_Week 3_Assignment 1_Rubric |
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the patient’s chief complaint. |
15 to >12.0 pts
Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and in detail explains the assigned patient’s chief complaint. |
12 to >9.0 pts
Good The response accurately explains the assigned patient’s chief complaint. |
9 to >6.0 pts
Fair The response vaguely and with some inaccuracy explains the assigned patient’s chief complaint. |
6 to >0 pts
Poor The response is inaccurate and/or missing an explanation of the assigned patient’s chief complaint. |
| 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Be specific and explain your reasoning. |
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and in detail Identifies physical exams and diagnostic tests that are most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition; reasoning for the exams/tests is clear, accurate, and detailed. |
17 to >14.0 pts
Good The response accurately Identifies physical exams and diagnostic tests that are most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition; reasoning for the exams/tests is specific and accurate. |
14 to >13.0 pts
Fair The response vaguely and with some inaccuracy Identifies physical exams and diagnostic tests that are appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition; reasoning for the exams/tests is vague and somewhat accurate. |
13 to >0 pts
Poor The response is inaccurate and/or missing identification of physical exams and diagnostic tests that are appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition; reasoning for the exams/tests is inaccurate or missing. |
| 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. |
15 to >12.0 pts
Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and in detail explains how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. |
12 to >9.0 pts
Good The response accurately explains how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. |
9 to >6.0 pts
Fair The response vaguely and with some inaccuracy explains how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. |
6 to >0 pts
Poor The response explains inaccurately and/or is missing how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. |
| 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify three to five (3–5) possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. Explain your thinking. |
35 to >29.0 pts
Excellent The response clearly, accurately, and in detail identifies four or five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient; with clear, accurate, and detailed reasoning for each possible condition. |
29 to >23.0 pts
Good The response accurately identifies three to five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient; with accurate reasoning for each possible condition. |
23 to >17.0 pts
Fair The response vaguely and lacking specificity identifies three possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient; with vague reasoning for each possible condition. |
17 to >0 pts
Poor The response inadequately identifies fewer than three possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient; with inadequate or missing reasoning for each possible condition. |
| 35 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: Paragraph Development and Organization — Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused and neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. |
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. |
4 to >3.0 pts
Good Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. |
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. |
2 to >0 pts
Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. |
| 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: English Writing Standards — Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. |
4 to >3.0 pts
Good Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
2 to >0 pts
Poor Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
| 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting: APA The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Uses correct APA format with no errors. |
4 to >3.0 pts
Good Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. |
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. |
2 to >0 pts
Poor Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
| 5 pts |
Total Points: 100 |
