Walden University MS In Nursing: Formative Evaluation Criter

Walden University Ms In Nursingformative Evaluation Criteria For App

Walden University M.S. in Nursing Formative Evaluation Criteria for Applications and Formal Papers Categories and Criteria Points QUALITY OF WORK SUBMITTED - 35 Possible Points 1. The extent to which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking (0-30 Points) Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. 25-30 Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. 20-24 Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. 16-19 Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. . Purpose of the paper is clear (0-5 Points) A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. 5 Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 4 Purpose of the assignment is vague. 1-3 No purpose statement was provided. 0 ASSIMILATION AND SYNTHESIS OF IDEAS - 50 Possible Points The extent to which the work reflects the student’s ability to- 1. Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts (0-10 Points) Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. 9-10 Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. 8 Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. 5-7 Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. . Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources (0-20 Points) Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 3-4 course resources to support point of view. 15-20 Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 3 to 4 course resources to support major points and point of view. 10-14 Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. 3-9 Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resource to support major points and point of view. . Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections. (0-20 Points) Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. 18-20 Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. 16-17 Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. 14-15 Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. 0-13 WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING - 15 Possible Points 1. Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. (0-5 Points) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards. 5 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 80% of the time. 4 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards 70% of the time. 3 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards