Rubric

Keep in mind that 17 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
NQP Final
NQP Final
Criteria Ratings Pts
APA Formatting
threshold: pts
4 pts Proficient Title page and paper is double-spaced with APA format, 12pt. font, not longer than 9 pages of text. Headings are used to organize the paper; in-text citations, page numbers, etc. are properly included.
3 pts Competent > 2 APA format aspects are incorrect (margins, font, title page, reference page, etc.); or headings, or in-text citations are not formatted correctly.
2 pts Developing Multiple significant errors in format that distract from the content
0 pts Insufficient Title page and/or reference page are missing or significant portion of the paper is improperly formatted
pts
4 pts
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Introduction & Conclusion
threshold: pts
4 pts Proficient A strong statement about the purpose of the paper is made, informing the reader what to expect. The conclusion is strong, and restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph. 3-5 main points summarize what has been learned from the interview process.
3 pts Competent The introductory paragraph is weak, rambling, or inappropriate for the audience. The conclusion is recognizable. The author’s position is restated within the first 2 sentences of the closing paragraph.
2 pts Developing Purpose of the paper is unclear to the reader. The conclusion is vague, and it is not clear to the reader what was learned from the interview.
0 pts Insufficient The introductory paragraph is missing, is not interesting, or is not relevant to the topic. The conclusion is incomplete or does not relate to the assignment. Paper abruptly ends without summary attempt.
pts
4 pts
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Content
threshold: pts
10 to >9.0 pts Proficient Information is organized by Gordon’s Functional Health Pattern (FHP) framework; all FHP’s are discussed with client specific data. Client risks are clearly identified and related to health data collected and/or readings related to aging.
9 to >6.0 pts Competent Organization of data is incorrect or missing in >3 areas (FHP’s). Content area(s) require some elaboration.
6 to >5.0 pts Developing Content area is deficient (e.g., incomplete, vague, inaccurate, or superficial).
5 to >0 pts Insufficient Assessment data is not collected for each FHP. Two or more content areas are deficient. The information appears to be disorganized. Content is off topic or irrelevant to the FHP.
pts
10 pts
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Appropriate Interventions Identified
threshold: pts
6 to >5.0 pts Proficient 2 or more possible interventions are included for 3 separate FHP categories of actual or potential risk to client health. Relevant risk reduction strategies thoroughly described.
5 to >3.0 pts Competent 2 or more interventions are included for less than 3 FHP categories; or interventions listed not appropriate for client or FHP discussed.
3 to >1.0 pts Developing 2 or more interventions are included for only one FHP category; or less than 2 interventions are included
1 to >0 pts Insufficient 1 or less interventions are included or no interventions are included for any of the FHP categories.
pts
6 pts
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Paragraph Construction
threshold: pts
3 pts Proficient All paragraphs included an introductory sentence, explanations or details, and a concluding sentence.
2 pts Competent Most paragraphs included an introductory sentence, explanations or details, and a concluding sentence.
1 pts Developing Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.
0 pts Insufficient Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
pts
3 pts
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Sentence Structure
(full sentences; correct use of vocabulary; no run-on sentences)
threshold: pts
3 pts Proficient All sentences are well-constructed with a varied structure. Written in 3rd person except for conclusion.
2 pts Competent Most sentences are well-constructed and there is some varied sentence structure.
1 pts Developing Most sentences are well-constructed, but there is little variation in structure.
0 pts Insufficient Most sentences are not well-constructed; multiple run on or incomplete sentences.
pts
3 pts
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Capitalization, Punctuation, Grammar, and Spelling
threshold: pts
2 pts Proficient Author makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read. Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
1 pts Competent Author makes 1-2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that minimally distract the reader from the content.
0.5 pts Developing Author makes >2 errors in capitalization or punctuation that catch the reader’s attention and interrupt the flow. Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
0 pts Insufficient Author makes numerous errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader’s attention and interrupt the flow. Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
pts
2 pts
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Reference Page
threshold: pts
3 pts Proficient 3 reference sources are accurately documented in APA format including at least one peer reviewed journal article.
2 pts Competent 3 types of reference sources are used, but not documented correctly in APA format.
1 pts Developing Less than 2 reference sources used or reference list is missing peer reviewed journal article.
0 pts Insufficient No reference sources used.
pts
3 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Communication
Recognize the significance of clear and therapeutic communication in the health care environment.
threshold: 3.0 pts
5 pts Exceeds Expectations
3 pts Meets Expectations
0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations
pts
5 pts
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