40 to >35.6 pts

The student provides an accurate and concise summary paragraph for each Essential. All summary descriptions expertly identify key aspects of each essential. Every essential is supported with at least one scholarly source.

35.6 to >30.0 pts

A summary paragraph is provided for each Essential. The summary descriptions satisfactorily identify key aspects of each essential, however 1 or 2 descriptions may be vague. One or two essentials may not be supported with at least one scholarly source.

30 to >23.6 pts

A summary paragraph is not provided for each Essential. Several summary descriptions vaguely identify or inaccurately identify key aspects of each essential. Most essentials are not supported with at least one scholarly source.

23.6 to >0 pts

Most or all summary descriptions are not provided. Scholarly sources are not used.

40 to >35.6 pts

At least one detailed and explicit example of how the student met each essential during the nursing program is provided for all nine Essentials. The student expertly synthesizes and incorporates significant feedback, concepts, and ideas from the week's discussion into the assignment. It is evident that the student has thoroughly reflected upon and met the nine essentials.

35.6 to >30.0 pts

At least one example of how the student met each essential during the nursing program is provided for all nine Essentials, but some examples may be vague. The student satisfactorily incorporates some feedback, concepts, and ideas from the week's discussion into the assignment. It is evident that the student has satisfactorily reflected upon and met the nine essentials.

30 to >23.6 pts

The student does not provide an example of how they met each of the nine essentials during the nursing program. The student incorporates little feedback, concepts, and ideas from the week's discussion into the assignment. It is evident that the student did not fully reflect upon or provide evidence of meeting each essential.

23.6 to >0 pts

The student provides two or fewer examples of how they met essentials during the nursing program. No reflection is provided.

10 to >8.9 pts

The assignment is organized in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.

8.9 to >7.5 pts

Most of the writing is concise and organized, but there may be one or two minor instances where it is not.

7.5 to >5.9 pts

The writing lacks clarity, conciseness, and organization in many places.

5.9 to >0 pts

The writing is unfocused and contains serious errors with organization.

10 to >8.9 pts

The student uses APA Style accurately and consistently. The assignment meets all formatting requirements (length and style). Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct. There are minimal to no errors.

8.9 to >7.5 pts

The student uses APA Style, but there are 1–2 errors. The assignment meets most formatting requirements (length and style). Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally correct with a few minor errors.

7.5 to >5.9 pts

The student does not use APA Style consistently and there are 3-4 errors. The assignment meets half of the formatting requirements (length and style). Errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the assignment.

5.9 to >0 pts

Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper. No attempt to follow the required format is indicated. There are many distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.