Grading Rubric
Wilkes University
Passan School of Nursing
Graduate Program
| Category | Unacceptable | Acceptable
|
Good | Excellent |
| Introduction
|
0
Does not adequately convey topic. Does not delineate subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. |
5
Briefly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. |
10
Clearly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. |
15
Strongly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. |
| Focus and
Sequencing
|
0
Content is not related to topic and logically organized into subtopics; many transitions are unclear or nonexistent. |
8
Content related to topic; material present within subtopics; and some transitions linking subtopics and main topic. |
14
Content clearly related to topic; logically organized within subtopics; and clear transitions linking subtopics and main topic.
|
20
Content strongly related to topic; strong organization and integration of content within subtopics; and strong transitions linking subtopics and main topic. |
| Support
|
0
No scholarly, peerreviewed support of topic; supporting materials are not published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. |
8
Limited scholarly, peerreviewed support of topic; most supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. |
14
Clear scholarly, peerreviewed support of topic; supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. |
20
Strong scholarly, peerreviewed support of topic; supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. |
| Conclusion | 0
No summarization, synthesis, or insightful discussion of topic conclusions. New information is introduced into the conclusion. |
5
Summarization with some synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. Some new information is introduced into the conclusion. |
10
Clear summarization with synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. No new information is introduced into the conclusion. |
15
Strong summarization with synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. No new information is introduced into the conclusion. |
2
| Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
|
0
Substantial grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors detracting from the assignment. |
3
Occasional spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors detracting from the assignment.
|
7
Minimal grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors not detracting from the assignment.
|
10
No grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
| Writing Mechanics | 0
Writing mechanics include many awkward or unclear passages and informal tone not consistent with formal scholarly work. |
3
Writing mechanics include awkward or unclear passages and informal tone not always consistent with formal scholarly work. |
7
Writing mechanics include minimal awkward or unclear passages but are consistent with formal scholarly work. |
10
Writing mechanics are consistent with formal scholarly work. |
| APA Style
|
0
Substantial errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. |
3
Occasional errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. |
7
Minimal errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. |
10
No errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. |