HCA333.W1A1.10.2012

Description:


Total Possible Score: 8.00

Summarize 3 Key Points

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Exceptionally clear summary of three key points from the article.

Proficient - Clear summary of three key points from the article. Some minor relevant information is missing.

Basic -Minimal summary of three key points from the article. Many relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize at least two key points from the article. The summary is somewhat incomplete and/or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The summary is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Three Barriers

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses at least three barriers/challenges to implementing person-centered care in nursing homes.

Proficient -Discusses at least three barriers/challenges to implementing person-centered care in nursing homes. Some relevant details may be missing.

Basic - Discusses at least three barriers/challenges to implementing person-centered care in nursing homes. Many relevant details may be missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss at least two barriers/challenges to implementing person-centered care in nursing homes. The barriers/challenges are not sufficiently discussed and/or are unclear.

Non-Performance - The discussion of challenges is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


2 Examples

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Provides two exceptional examples of person-centered care practices.  The examples are thoroughly described.

Proficient - Provides two examples of person-centered care practices.  The examples are described, but some relevant details may be missing.

Basic - Provides two examples of person-centered care practices.  The examples are described, but many relevant details may be missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide two examples of person-centered care practices.  The examples are insufficiently described and/or not enough examples are provided.

Non-Performance - The person-centered care examples are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical  application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.  There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes.  Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.30

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.20

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance -The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.20

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.20

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance -The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.20

Distinguished -Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.