NURS_6501_Module1_Case Study_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
30 pts
25 pts
30 pts
5 pts
Develop a 1- to 2-page case studyanalysis, examiningthe patientsymptomspresented in thecase study. Be sureto address thefollowing:Explainwhy you think thepatient presentedthe symptomsdescribed.
30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentThe responseaccurately andthoroughlydescribes thepatient symptoms…. The responseincludes accurate,clear, and detailedreasons, withexplanation for thesymptomssupported byevidence and/orresearch, asappropriate, tosupport theexplanation.
27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe responsedescribes thepatientsymptoms. … Theresponseincludes accuratereasons, withexplanation forthe symptomssupported byevidence and/orresearch, asappropriate, tosupport theexplanation.
24 to >22.0 ptsFairThe responsedescribes the patientsymptoms in amanner that is vagueor inaccurate. … Theresponse includesreasons for thesymptoms, withexplanations that arevague or based oninappropriateevidence/research.
22 to >0 ptsPoorThe responsedescribes the patientsymptoms in amanner that is vagueand inaccurate, or thedescription is missing…. The response doesnot include reasonsfor the symptoms, orthe explanations arevague or based oninappropriate or noevidence/research.
Identify the genesthat may beassociated with thedevelopment of thedisease.
25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe responseincludes an accurate,complete, detailed,and specific analysisof the genes thatmay be associatedwith the developmentof the disease.
22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe responseincludes anaccurate analysis ofthe genes that maybe associated withthe development ofthe disease.
19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe responseincludes a vague orinaccurate analysisof the genes thatmay be associatedwith thedevelopment of thedisease.
17 to >0 ptsPoorThe responseincludes a vagueor inaccurateanalysis of thegenes that maybe associatedwith thedevelopment ofthe disease ismissing.
Explain the processofimmunosuppressionand the effect it hason body systems.
30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentThe responseincludes anaccurate, complete,detailed, andspecific explanationof the process ofimmunosuppressionand the effect it hason body systems.
27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe responseincludes anaccurateexplanation of theprocess ofimmunosuppressionand the effect it hason body systems.
24 to >17.0 ptsFairThe responseincludes a vague orinaccurateexplanation of theprocess ofimmunosuppressionand the effect it hason body systems.
17 to >0 ptsPoorThe responseincludes a vague orinaccurateexplanation of theprocess ofimmunosuppressionand the effect it hason body systems.
Written Expressionand Formatting –
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent
4 to >3.0 ptsGood
3 to >2.0 ptsFair
2 to >0 ptsPoor
Total Points: 100
Criteria Ratings Pts
5 pts
5 pts
ParagraphDevelopment andOrganization:Paragraphs makeclear points thatsupport well-developed ideas,flow logically, anddemonstratecontinuity of ideas.Sentences arecarefully focused—neither long andrambling nor shortand lackingsubstance. A clearand comprehensivepurpose statementand introduction areprovided thatdelineate allrequired criteria.
Paragraphs andsentences followwriting standards forflow, continuity, andclarity. … A clear andcomprehensivepurpose statement,introduction, andconclusion areprovided thatdelineate all requiredcriteria.
Paragraphs andsentences followwriting standardsfor flow, continuity,and clarity 80% ofthe time. …Purpose,introduction, andconclusion of theassignment arestated, yet are briefand not descriptive.
Paragraphs andsentences followwriting standardsfor flow, continuity,and clarity 60%–79% of the time. …Purpose,introduction, andconclusion of theassignment arevague or off topic.
Paragraphs andsentences followwriting standardsfor flow,continuity, andclarity < 60% ofthe time. ... Nopurposestatement,introduction, orconclusion wereprovided.
Written Expressionand Formatting -English WritingStandards: Correctgrammar,mechanics, andproper punctuation
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correctgrammar,spelling, andpunctuation withno errors.
4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1or 2) grammar,spelling, andpunctuationerrors.
3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several(3 or 4) grammar,spelling, andpunctuation errors.
2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5)grammar, spelling, andpunctuation errors thatinterfere with thereader’s understanding.
Written Expressionand Formatting -The paper followscorrect APA formatfor title page,headings, font,spacing, margins,indentations, pagenumbers, runningheads,parenthetical/in-textcitations, andreference list.
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APAformat with noerrors.
4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or2) APA formaterrors.
3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3or 4) APA formaterrors.
2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥5) APA formaterrors.
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