NUR 620 The Theoretical Basis of Advanced Practice NursingApplying Theory to Practice Paper Assignment Rubric
Student Names: Grade: out of 35 points
Criteria Exceeds expectations90-100%31.5-35 points
Meets Expectations83-89%29-31.2 points
Partially Meets Expectations80-82%28-28.7 points
Does Not Meet0-79%0-27.7 points
1. Introduction3.5 points(10%)
Introduction is complete and thorough andaddresses both the identified problem and theidentified theory. It is written in a clear andlogical manner and ends in a purposestatement that accurately describes thepurpose of the paper. 3.5 pts
Introduction addresses both the identifiedproblem and the identified theory. Theintroduction ends in a purpose statementthat accurately describes the purpose ofthe paper. 3 pts
Introduction is incomplete and the purposestatement may or may not accuratelydescribe the purpose of the paper. 2.8 pts
Does not addressthe requirements2.6 – 0 pts
2. Description ofthe Theory3.5 points(10%)
Description of the theory is thorough, clear,and complete and addresses all criteria listedin the course outline. Relevant primarysources are used to support the description ofthe theory. 3.5 pts
Description of the theory addresses allcriteria listed in the course outline.Relevant primary sources are used tosupport the description of the theory.3 pts
Description of the theory is incomplete.2.8 pts
Does not addressthe requirements2.6 – 0 pts
3. LiteratureReview: Use ofthe Theory inResearch and/orPractice10.5 points(30%)
Thorough but succinct overview of theliterature that supports the use of the theory ispresented using at least TWO recentreferences per team member. Evidence that ispresented is in the form of articles thatdescribe how the theory has been applied inthe clinical setting. Description of the articlesis thorough but succinct. 10.5 pts
Brief overview of the literature thatsupports the use of the theory is presentedusing at least TWO articles per teammember from relevant recent peerreviewed articles. Evidence that ispresented is in the form of researcharticles or articles that describe how thetheory has been applied in the clinicalsetting. 9 pts
Overview of the literature that supportsthe use of the theory is incompleteaccording to the criteria in the courseoutline.8.4 pts
Does not addressthe requirementsof this section.8.2 – 0 pts
4. Description ofthe Problem3.5 points(10%)
Problem is clearly and thoroughly describedaccording to the criteria in the course outline.3.5 pts
Problem is adequately describedaccording to the criteria in the courseoutline. 3 pts
Problem is incompletely describedaccording to the criteria in the courseoutline.2.8 pts
Does not addressthe requirements.2.6 – 0 pts
5. Applying theTheory to thePracticeProblem8.75 points(25%)
Presents a thorough assessment of the problemusing the theory as a guiding framework,thoroughly identifies possible solutions in theform of interventions strategies, andthoroughly identifies possible outcomes withthe application of the theory. 8.75 pts
Presents a partial assessment of theproblem using the theory as a guidingframework, identifies possible solutionsin the form of interventions strategies, andidentifies possible outcomes with theapplication of the theory. 7.4 pts
Presents an inadequate/ incompleteassessment of problem using the theory asa guiding framework, inadequately orincompletely identifies possible solutionsin the form of interventions strategies,and/or inadequately or incompletelyidentifies possible outcomes with theapplication of the theory. 7 pts
Does not addressthe requirements.6.8 – 0 pts
6. AlternateTheory3.5 points
Identifies a theory from another discipline ornursing that could also guide practice with theidentified problem. Provides a justification for
Identifies a theory from another disciplineor nursing that could also guide practicewith the identified problem. Provides a
Identification of and justification for theuse of the theory from another disciplineor nursing is incomplete. Theory is
Does not addressthe requirements2.6 – 0 pts
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NUR 620 The Theoretical Basis of Advanced Practice NursingApplying Theory to Practice Paper Assignment Rubric
(10%) the theory and supports the theory with aprimary source. 3.5 pts
justification for the theory and supportsthe theory with a secondary source. 3 pts
supported with a secondary source. 2.8pts
7. Conclusion1.75 points(5%)
Conclusion completely summarizes all keypoints and contains relevant closing remarkswithout introducing new content. 1.75 pts
Conclusion adequately summarizes keypoints without introducing new content.1.5 pts
Conclusion incompletely summarizes keypoints and/or introduces new content.1.4 pts
Does not addressthe requirements1.2-0 pts
Conference withProfessor
Students schedule an appointment to meet with the professor to discuss progress on this paper. Students are prepared according to the criteria in the courseoutline. If miss appointment – 5% from final grade for that student
APA – This paper must be presented in an organized and scholarly fashion following APA 7th edition guidelines.Up to 7 points can be deducted for the following: Clarity up to – 3 points References page up to – 2 points APA Format/In-text citations up to – 2 points
Faculty comments
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