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CAM Position Statement Rubric

Position Statement Rubric

Rubric used to evaluate and score your CAM position statement paper.

Rubric Code: L9442X

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

CAM Position Statement
	Distinguished (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Basic (N/A)	Substandard (N/A)
Organization 20 pts	Distinguished The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are compelling and move the reader through the text easily.	Proficient The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are strong and move the reader through the text.	Basic Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic.	Substandard An attempt has been made to organize the writing; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.
Word Choice 20 pts	Distinguished Words convey the intended message in an exceptionally interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a rich, broad range of words, which have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed for impact.	Proficient Words convey the intended message in an interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a broad range of words which have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed for impact.	Basic Words effectively convey the intended message. The writer employs a variety of words that are functional and appropriate to audience and purpose.	Substandard Language is quite ordinary, lacking interest, precision and variety, or may be inappropriate to audience and purpose in places. The writer does not employ a variety of words.
Position Statement 20 pts	Distinguished The writing includes a focused position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic immediately. It is expressed in a firm and confident manner.	Proficient The writing includes a position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic.	Basic The writing includes a position statement that provides the reader with an idea of the author's stance on a topic. The author appears to feel strongly about the stance taken.	Substandard The writing contains a position statement that is vague and not clearly defined. The reader is not sure if the author feels strongly about the stance being taken.
Supporting Arguments 20 pts	Distinguished The writing contains at least three supporting arguments. Each argument is clearly focused, explains the benefits of that argument, addresses concerns, and supports the author's position.	Proficient The writing contains at least 2 supporting arguments. Each argument is focused, explains the benefits of that argument, and supports the author's position.	Basic The writing contains at least 1 supporting arguments. Each argument is focused and supports the author's position.	Substandard The writing contains at least one supporting argument. The argument is focused and supports the author's position.
Mechanics & References 20 pts	Distinguished There are no mechanical errors such as spelling and grammar. Resources and references comprehensive and useful using correct APA format.	Proficient There are a few errors but these do not distract the reader from the content. Resources and references comprehensive and useful using mostly correct APA format.	Basic There are multiple errors but these do not distract the reader from the content. Resources and references not adequate or readily useful using mostly incorrect APA format.	Substandard There are multiple errors and they do distract the reader from the content. No resources and references given or not useful.

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