NUR 4667 / Professional Paper
Rubric for NUR 4667 Professional Paper
Criteria Outstanding Acceptable Unacceptable Points
Introduction
Up to 10 points
Provides an introduction to the
topic of the paper. Explains the
significance and rationale for topic
chosen.
Minimally compliant with
guidelines.
Non-compliant with
guidelines.
Content
Up to 30 points
Provides a thorough discussion of
the topic and/or answers specific
questions depending on the topic
chosen:
1) Description of a Health System
2) Global Health Issue
Although discussion of the
topic and/or answers the
questions are provided, they
lack rigor and depth.
Inadequate or minimal
discussion of the topic
and/or questions are left
unanswered. Non-compliant
with guidelines.
Literature Cited
Up to 10 points
A minimum of six (6) current
references (within the last five
years) are cited in the paper. Each
reference should be specifically
related to the topic or content of the
paper.
Six (6) current references
are selected, however they
were not appropriate to the
topic or content of the
paper.
Less than six (6) references
are selected, and/or one or
more of the references are
not current.
Conclusion
Up to 10 points
The conclusion of the paper
summarizes the information
presented, and relates the
knowledge gained back to the topic
of the paper.
Minimally compliant with
guidelines.
Non-compliant with
guidelines.
Organization &
Clarity of Writing
Up to 20 points
The paper flowed well with clarity,
and was suitably organized.
Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct.
The writer incorporates the active
voice when appropriate.
Writing and organization is
generally clear, but
unnecessary words are
occasionally used. Meaning
is sometimes hidden.
Paragraph or sentence
structure is often repetitive.
The paper poorly organized
and writing was difficult to
follow throughout. It is
hard to know what the
writer is trying to express.
Writing is convoluted.
APA Format,
Grammar,
Spelling,
Plagerism
Up to 20 points
Font, spacing, and APA format are
correct. All needed citations were
included in the report. References
matched the citations, and all were
encoded in APA format. Spelling
and grammar are correct.
Font, spacing, or APA
format have minimal errors.
Citations and reference list
have minimal errors.
Spelling and grammar
errors are minimal.
Font, spacing, and APA
format are incorrect.
Information is not cited or is
cited incorrectly. Misspelled
words, incorrect grammar,
and improper punctuation
are evident.
Total Points