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NURS 305 Critical Thinking Paper

Grading Rubric for the Critical Thinking Paper/Nursing Theory

Rubric Code: P79C57

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Subject: Nursing

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Structure and Style
	Beginning 0 pts	Developing 5 pts	Competent 10 pts	Mature 15 pts	Exemplary 20 pts
Organization	Beginning There is no thesis and no sense of organization. Ideas are randomly presented. Paragraph divisions may be missing entirely.	Developing The thesis is not directly presented. Ideas are not linked, and there is more than one main idea in each paragraph. There are very few transitions between ideas and paragraphs, and there is no logical progression of ideas.	Competent There is a thesis, and one main idea in each paragraph, but there is little linkage between ideas and paragraphs and only some logical progression of ideas. There is a conclusion.	Mature There is a thesis, one main idea in each paragraph, good linkage between most paragraphs, and mostly a logical progression of ideas. There is a conclusion.	Exemplary There is a clear and interesting thesis. Each paragraph flows logically into the next, and the argument is easy to follow. There is a conclusion that isn't simply a restating of the thesis.
Evidence and Support	Beginning Evidence provided does not persuade, and may not even inform. The audience is not convinced of the writer's point of view.	Developing Examples or evidence may not directly support the thesis. The audience is not really convinced of the writer's point of view.	Competent A few examples or pieces of evidence are given. The audience is sympathetic to, if not fully convinced of the writer's point of view.	Mature The thesis is mostly supported by a number of examples and pieces of credible evidence.The audience is convinced of the writer's point of view.	Exemplary The thesis is thoroughly supported by many concrete examples and compelling evidence that convince the audience to accept the writer's point of view.
Balance and Tone	Beginning The writer does not include any opposing viewpoints, so the argument is totally one-sided. The tone is inappropriate (for example too dramatic, too emotional, abusive). (An apppropriate tone is respectful, and heartfelt and/or strongly stated without being too dramatic or emotional).	Developing The writer includes one or two opposing viewpoints, but dismisses them out of hand or disrespectfully without examining them thoughtfully. The tone is only appropriate at times.	Competent The writer includes a few opposing viewpoints, and makes some attempt to examine them thoughtfully, but does not succeed in countering them. The tone is mostly appropriate.	Mature The writer includes enough key opposing viewpoints to demonstrate an attempt to be fair, and examines most but not all of them thoughtfully. Most of the opposing viewpoints are effectively countered. The tone is appropriate.	Exemplary The writer includes enough key opposing viewpoints to demonstrate fairness, and examines all of them thoughtfully. All of the opposing viewpoints are effectively countered. The tone is appropriate and mature throughout.
Overall Effect	Beginning Not engaging.	Developing Somewhat engaging.	Competent Mostly engaging.	Mature Very engaging.	Exemplary Highly engaging, entertaining, interesting, and/or fun to read. May show particular flair and creativity.
Research
	Beginning 0 pts	Developing 5 pts	Competent 10 pts	Mature 15 pts	Exemplary 20 pts
Quality of Research	Beginning The evidence presented is not credible, sufficient or effective.	Developing Evidence presented is from questionable sources. Not all points are supported by research. The evidence is not very convincing.	Competent Some evidence is presented is from fairly reliable sources. Only some of the points are supported by research. The evidence is partly convincing.	Mature Evidence presented is from credible sources. Most points are supported by sufficient research. The evidence is convincing.	Exemplary Evidence presented is from highly credible, mostly primary sources. Each point is sufficiently supported with research. The evidence is very convincing.
APA Documentation	Beginning Sources are not cited properly or at all in some cases. >8 sources	Developing Few outside sources are properly cited either in the text, in the References, or both. >8 sources	Competent Some outside sources are properly cited both in the text and in the References. Either all paraphrases or all direct quotes, and not a balanced mix of both. 8-10 sources	Mature All outside sources are properly cited both in the text and in the References. Either mostly paraphrases or mostly direct quotes, and not a balanced mix of both. 8-10 sources	Exemplary All outside sources are properly cited both in the text and in the Rerences. Sources are correctly paraphrased or directly quoted, and there is a balanced mix of both. 8-10 sources
Technical Aspects
	Beginning 0 pts	Developing 5 pts	Competent 10 pts	Mature 15 pts	Exemplary 20 pts
Format	Beginning Missing any of the elements listed at right.	Developing	Competent	Mature	Exemplary Has all of these elements: - 8-10 pages - Typed - Times New Roman - 12 point font - 1 inch margins - heading - title
Sentence Structure	Beginning Sentences are incomplete, confusing, or too simple in structure.	Developing Sentence fluency is weak. Fragments and run-ons are often distracting to the audience.	Competent Sentences are fairly fluent. There are few fragments or run-ons and some variety of sentence structure.	Mature Sentences are fluent, with no run-ons or fragments that distract the audience. There is a variety of sentence structure.	Exemplary Sentences are fluent and create a coherent, interesting essay. A variety of well-crafted sentences enhance the purpose of the paper.
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation	Beginning There are many grammatical errors that have a severe impact on comprehension. There are many spelling and punctuation errors.	Developing There are many grammatical errors that affect comprehension at times, and some punctuation and spelling errors.	Competent There are some grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors, but they do not seriously affect comprehension.	Mature There are very few grammatical errors, and they do not distract from comprehension. There are very few spelling and punctuation errors.	Exemplary There are no grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.
Turnitin	Beginning Significant plagiarism may result in a failing grade for this assignment.	Developing Turnitin report shows a problematic level of originality.	Competent Turnitin report shows an acceptable level of originality.	Mature Turnitin report shows a majority level of originality.	Exemplary No evidence of plagiarism.

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