Category

Excellent – A

Good – B

Pass – C

Fail – D

Title Page

Title

Your Name, Professor’s

Name

Course Period, Date,

Neatly Finished-no errors

Evidence of 4

Evidence of 3

Evidence of 2 or less

Abstract

Clearly and concisely states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence, which is engaging, and thought provoking

Clearly states the paper’s purpose in a single sentence

States the paper’s purpose in a single sentence

Incomplete and/or unfocused

Introduction

The Introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper

The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper

There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing

Body

Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea.

Each paragraph has sufficient supporting detail sentences that develop the main idea

Each paragraph lacks supporting detail sentences

Each paragraph fails to develop the main idea.

Organization-

Structural

Development of the Idea

Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of idea through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are

used to enhance organization

Paragraph development present but not perfected

Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed

No evidence of structure or organization

Conclusion

The conclusion is engaging and restates the Abstract and introduction

The conclusion restated the Abstract

The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis

Incomplete and/or unfocused

Mechanics

No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling

Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling

Many errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling

Numerous and

distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage

Usage

No errors sentence structure and word usage

Almost no errors in sentence structure and word usage

Many errors in sentence structure and word usage

Numerous  and

distracting errors in sentence and word usage

Citation

All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format with no errors

Some cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format.

Inconsistencies evident.

Few cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format.

Absent

Bibliography

Done in the correct format with no errors. Includes more than 3 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.  Periodicals available on-line are not considered internet sites)

Done in the correct format with few errors. Includes 3 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than 2 internet sites.  Periodical available on-line are not considered internet.)

Done in the correct format with some errors. Includes 2 major references (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than 2 internet sites. Periodical available on-line are not considered internet.)

Does in correct format with many errors.  Include 1 major reference (e.g. science journal articles, books, but no more than 2 internet sites.  Periodical available on-line are not considered internet.)

Appearance

Creative and attractive cover with color and graphics, clear

organization readable and

Contains Title page, table of contents, Abstract, Introduction, Conclusion

Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Conclusion and References are centered.

No organization, missing significant requirements

neat, title page, table of contents, Abstract, Introduction, Conclusion and References are centered.

References are in alphabetical order.

and References are centered.

References are in alphabetical order.

References are in alphabetical order. Poorly Organized and difficult to read.

Contents

All required information is discerned with clarity and precision and contains all items listed

Missing information; no clear introduction, conclusion does not refer back to abstract and introduction.

Poorly organized, missing information; no abstract, no introduction, no conclusion

Very poorly organized, no title page, no clarity and precision and many items listed are missing

write a paper of at least 5 pages on : “Managing Patient Care”, be sure to include the following points in your discussion:

1.            Differentiate among the types of nursing care delivery models.

2.            Describe the elements of shared decision making.

3.            Describe the characteristics and traits of a transactional leader.

4.            Discuss the ways in which a nurse manager supports staff involvement in a decentralized decision-making model.

5.            Discuss ways to apply clinical care coordination skills in nursing practice.

6.            Discuss principles to follow in the appropriate delegation of patient care activities.

The rubric is attached abpve