Rubric: GNRS 500 Final PaperRubric | |||||
Quality of research and sources 15% ofpaper | |||||
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Quality of research and sources | Cited 7 or more sources. Sources reliable and properlycited. Sufficient information provided to support all elements oftopic. Research indepth, revealing new insights gained. | Cited 5 sources Sourcesreliable.
Less than 3 Citation errors
Sufficient information provided Clear organization of main points and ideas. | Cited 34 sources more than 3 Citation errors Most sources reliable Information does interfere with ability of reader to find thesource. Some information relevant tothesis. | Failed to cite even 3 reliablesources.
Information interferes with ability of reader to understand paper. |
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Content 30% ofpaper | |||||
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Content | Topic appropriate fornursing. Content relevant to purpose of paper contains a clear thesis statement and defines the purpose of the paper. Support for thesis is complex, complete, & in depth. In text citations are used to support all ideas and statements. Writing is confident, clearly focused with a strong voice/point ofview. Establishes and focuses on the purpose of the writing task. Paper is clear and rich in details. | Topic is an appropriate topic nursing. Contains somewhat clear and concise thesis Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. missing 12 in text citations used to supportstatements. Writing is purposeful and focused with strong voice/point of view. Focuses on the purpose of the writing task, though not clearlystated. Ideas are clear, but some gaps in presentation and reasoning. | Topic is loosely related to nursing. Missing 3 or more in text citations used to support statements Writingis extremely limited in communicating knowledge, voice/point ofview. Does not appropriately respond to the purpose of the writing task. The thesis ismissing. | Topic unclear and does not pertain to nursing. Missing thesis and does not indicate the purpose of the paper in theintroduction. Writing is limited in communicating knowledge, voice/point of view. Is confused in the purpose of the writing task. Topic is randomly presented and difficult tofollow. |
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Organization 10% ofpaper | |||||
Excellent | Good | Needs improvement 9-10pts | Unsatisfactory | score | |
Organization | Writing includes clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. Ideas well organized and logically presented. All information included.
| Transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. Clear organization of main ideas and points. Writing includes a good beginning, middle, and end. with some transitions and goodclosure | Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity. Discussion not thorough, lacks detail. Writing is confused and loosely organized. Transitions are weak and closure isineffective | Writing is disorganized and undeveloped with no transitions or closure. Information does not support the topic. Noorganization, transitions, introduction, and poorconclusion |
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Grammar mechanics and vocabulary 25% ofpaper | |||||
Excellent | Good | Needs Improvement | Unsatisfactory 0- | score | |
Grammar Mechanics and vocabulary | Consistent and appropriate writing style, there are no grammatical errors, there are no spellingerrors. Appropriate punctuation used. Met all style and min/max page requirements Effective and engaging use of word choice to capture imagination and attention. Professional jargon usedcorrectly. Use consistent agreement between parts of speech. less than 2 errors in context such as person, point of view and anthropomorphism
ropomorphism. | Fewer than 2 punctuation, or capitalization error Adequate sentence structure. Met most style and min/max page requirements Uses simple, compound, and complexsentences. Maintains agreement between parts of speech. Uses correct punctuation, capitalization. 24 errors in context such as person, point of view and anthropomorphism. | Poor sentence structure and transitions, in grammar, punctuation and spelling. capitalization errors. Attempted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements Language is trite, vague, or flat. The reader often asks “what did you mean by this?” Many runonsor fragments. Inconsistent agreement between parts of speech. 4 6 errors in context such as person, point of view and anthropomorphism. | Topic inconsistent and inappropriate. More than 5 spelling errors. More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, ortense. More than 5 punctuation or capitalizationerrors. Does not meet style and/or min/max page requirements. Careless or inaccurate word choice which obscures meaning. more than 6 errors in context such as person, point of view andanthropomorphism.
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APA format and style 20% ofpaper | |||||
Excellent | Good | Needs improvement
21-23pts | Unsatisfactory | score | |
APA format andstyle | All sources properly cited. References used appropriately in paper, no errors in references, correct use of APA style references. Skillfully edited. APA correct with less than 2 errors and all required formatting present including margins, headings, title page, reference page,etc. | All sources properly cited in both paper andreferences. References used appropriately but limited. Very few errors in format or punctuation. APA correct with less than 5 errors and all formattingpresent | Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references. Errors in format or punctuation compromises the ideas of thepaper. APA style not followed consistently, though coverage and reference page are present. 57 APAerrors | Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references. Errors in reference, errors in APA style for reference. format or punctuation make ideas unclear. Lacks evidence of editing. Knowledge and use of APA not apparent. APA format has many errors and presented inconsistently | |
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