Reflection Paper RubricCourse ContentExc.docx

Reflection Paper Rubric
Course Content
Exceptional
4
90-100%
Good
3
80-89%
Fair/Adequate
2
70-79%
Limited
1
60-69%
Poor/Unacceptable
0
0-59%
Points
Available
Points
Awarded
Attention to instructions and assignment
Follows and exceeds expectations noted in instructions

Follows instructions
Follows some but not all instructions
Gestures towards instructions but demonstrates little
comprehension or competency
Disregards instructions
10
Creative Thought/
Problem-Solving
Demonstrates a high degree of originality, insight, and/or
problem-solving skill
Shows some originality, insight, and/or problem-solving skill
Shows minimally acceptable originality, insight, and/or
problem-solving skill
Demonstrates very little creative thought or insight; consists
mostly of second-hand ideas
Shows no original thought; all second-hand ideas
20
Thesis statement
Thesis statement is specific, significant, arguable, and easy to
find.
Thesis statement arguable and easy to find.
Thesis statement minimally acceptable but somewhat general or
obvious
Thesis statement simplistic or incomprehensible
No thesis statement.
5
Development and Support
Thoroughly and insightfully explores, explains, and supports
each idea
Develops and supports key points
Inconsistently develops and supports ideas

Inadequately or ineffectively explains and defends ideas
Does not make a meaningful attempt to explain or support ideas
15
Clarity
Difficult material is made clear and presented in academic
language
Most ideas are presented clearly, but sometimes too
simplistically
Wordy; some points require rereading to understand fully
Unclear and difficult to understand
Largely incomprehensible
10
Writing Skills
Exceptional
4

90-100%
Good
3
80-89%
Fair/Adequate
2
70-79%
Limited
1
60-69%
Poor/Unacceptable
0
0-59%
Points
Available
Points
Awarded
Structure/Organization
Well organized from introduction to conclusion; paragraphs and
ideas flow coherently
Easy to follow, but would benefit from some restructuring
and/or stronger transitions between ideas
Readable, but order of ideas and/or transitions between ideas
need work
Paper is difficult to follow
Ideas are presented randomly with no clear logic governing
their order or transitions between them
10

Formal/professional
language
Highly articulate academic tone
Clear and appropriate language
Acceptable language use overall, but some informal language
Some acceptable language use, but overall tone is informal
Lack of respect shown to subject through use of slang and/or
overly casual or colloquial language
10
Grammar (sentence structure, subject/verb agreement,
pronoun/antecedent agreement, etc.)
No grammatical errors
Occasional errors in grammar (one or two per page)
Several minor errors per page
Grammatical errors make it necessary to reread sentences and/or
sections to discern meaning
Coherence of overall meaning unclear due to grammar
10
Punctuation, capitalization, & spelling/word choice
Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are all correct.
No more than one error of this type per page
Approx. two or three errors of this type per page
Approx. four or five errors of this type per page
Paper requires extensive editing/proofreading in this area
10
Total points earned/grade:

Copyright © 2015. F.A. Davis Company
Your Nursing Career
Chapter 12
*
SWOT AnalysisStrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats
*
MBTIExtroversion (E) or Introversion (I)Sensing (S) or
Intuition (N)Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)Judging (J) or
Perceiving (P)
*

Beginning the Job SearchBe psychologically self-
employed.Learn for employability.Plan for your financial
future.Develop multiple options.Build a safety net.
*
Ask Yourself…What oral and written communication skills do I
have?Where should I begin looking for a position?What “pearls
of wisdom” can I glean from other career nurses?
*
The Potential EmployerOwnershipMission statementCore
valuesWWWCurrent and past employees
*
The Initial InterviewReview SWOT analysis.Review
requirements for position.Professional appearanceBackground
questionsProfessional questionsPersonal questions

*
Asking Questions What other opportunities for professional
growth are available?How are promotion and advancement
handled?
*
Additional Question TipsDo not begin with questions about
vacation, benefits, or sick leave.Begin with questions about the
employer’s expectations of you.Be sure you know enough about
the position to make a reasonable decision.
*
Additional Question Tips (cont’d)Ask questions about the
organization as a whole.Bring a list of important points to
discuss to help you if you are nervous.

*
The Second InterviewDress professionally.Be professional and
pleasant.Do not smoke.
*
The Second Interview (cont’d) Remember “table manners.”
Avoid controversial topics for small talk.Obtain answers to
questions you might have developed since the last visit.
*
Making the Right ChoiceJob contentDevelopment
*
Making the Right Choice (cont’d) DirectionWork

climateCompensation
*
The Critical First YearAdopt the right attitudes and adjust your
expectations.Manage a good impression and build effective
relationships.
*
The Critical First Year (cont’d) Develop organizational
savvy.Master the skills and knowledge of the position.
*
ConclusionFinding your first position isMore than being in the
right place at the right time A complex combination of learning
about yourself and the organizations in which you are
interestedPresenting your strengths and weaknesses in the most
positive manner possible

*
Conclusion (cont’d)RememberRecognize that the independence
and the ability to "do your own thing" may not be the skills you
need to keep you in your first position.Be a team player.Learn
about organizational politics.Find a mentor.
*
Your Nursing Career
Chapter 12
*
SWOT AnalysisStrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats
*

MBTIExtroversion (E) or Introversion (I)Sensing (S) or
Intuition (N)Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)Judging (J) or
Perceiving (P)
*
Beginning the Job SearchBe psychologically self-
employed.Learn for employability.Plan for your financial
future.Develop multiple options.Build a safety net.
*
Ask Yourself…What oral and written communication skills do I
have?Where should I begin looking for a position?What “pearls
of wisdom” can I glean from other career nurses?
*

The Potential EmployerOwnershipMission statementCore
valuesWWWCurrent and past employees
*
The Initial InterviewReview SWOT analysis.Review
requirements for position.Professional appearanceBackground
questionsProfessional questionsPersonal questions
*
Asking Questions What other opportunities for professional
growth are available?How are promotion and advancement
handled?
*
Additional Question TipsDo not begin with questions about
vacation, benefits, or sick leave.Begin with questions about the
employer’s expectations of you.Be sure you know enough about

the position to make a reasonable decision.
*
Additional Question Tips (cont’d)Ask questions about the
organization as a whole.Bring a list of important points to
discuss to help you if you are nervous.
*
The Second InterviewDress professionally.Be professional and
pleasant.Do not smoke.
*
The Second Interview (cont’d) Remember “table manners.”
Avoid controversial topics for small talk.Obtain answers to
questions you might have developed since the last visit.

*
Making the Right ChoiceJob contentDevelopment
*
Making the Right Choice (cont’d) DirectionWork
climateCompensation
*
The Critical First YearAdopt the right attitudes and adjust your
expectations.Manage a good impression and build effective
relationships.
*
The Critical First Year (cont’d) Develop organizational

savvy.Master the skills and knowledge of the position.
*
ConclusionFinding your first position isMore than being in the
right place at the right time A complex combination of learning
about yourself and the organizations in which you are
interestedPresenting your strengths and weaknesses in the most
positive manner possible
*
Conclusion (cont’d)RememberRecognize that the independence
and the ability to "do your own thing" may not be the skills you
need to keep you in your first position.Be a team player.Learn
about organizational politics.Find a mentor.
*

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