Annotated Bibliography Rubric – 100 Points Criteria Exemplary Exceeds Expectations Advanced Meets Expectations Intermediate Needs Improvement Novice Inadequate Total Points Identifies Relevant Sources Provides clear examples supported by course content and reference(s) that articulate how source(s) relate to the topic and why the source(s) were selected. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points Components are accurate and thoroughly represented via scholarly resource(s), and the application to evidenced based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role is articulated within the content. All instruction requirements noted. 26 points Selected source(s) relate to the chosen topic, but the relationship is not clearly articulated, with minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Missing some instruction requirements. 23 points Selected source(s) do not relate to the chosen topic, but an attempt is made to articulate a relationship. Absent application of evidence-based practice, theory, or role development is noted. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and or inadequate preparation. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 20 points 30 Concise Summaries of Source Materials In addition to a complete summary of the source(s), additional scholarly resource(s) add validity and continued dialogue throughout the annotation. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points Annotation(s) contain clear, complete summary of the source along with clarification of the assignment. Use of scholarly material is noted, but not in all aspects of the annotation. Most instruction requirements are noted. 26 points Annotation and summation of resource(s) are not clearly articulated. Use of scholarly material lacks development or clear presence within the annotation. Missing some instruction requirements. 23 points Annotation is attempted but resource(s) and or summation(s) are absent. Content is difficult to follow and frequently needs to be rephrased. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 20 points 30 Use of Critical Thinking to Analyze, Synthesize, and Apply Knowledge By comparing and contrasting content within the source material, alternative viewpoints are noted that offer additional insights into the assignment and practice. Critical analysis of the source content and the relationship to nursing is evident. The knowledge gained from this assignment is synthesized to indicate a plausible path for utilization within practice as an APRN. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points Synthesized content from within the annotated article(s) is noted. Objective criteria, from the discipline’s point of view, is used to critically analyze the source. The annotation is clear in how the source and content relate to the field of nursing. Student indicates how the information wi ...

1. Annotated Bibliography Rubric – 100 Points
Criteria
Exemplary
Exceeds Expectations
Advanced
Meets Expectations
Intermediate
Needs Improvement
Novice
Inadequate
Total Points
Identifies Relevant Sources
Provides clear examples supported by course content and
reference(s) that articulate how source(s) relate to the topic and
why the source(s) were selected.
All instruction requirements noted.
30 points
Components are accurate and thoroughly represented via
scholarly resource(s), and the application to evidenced based
practice, ethics, theory, and/or role is articulated within the
content.
All instruction requirements noted.
26 points
Selected source(s) relate to the chosen topic, but the
relationship is not clearly articulated, with minimal application
to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development.
Missing some instruction requirements.
23 points

2. Selected source(s) do not relate to the chosen topic, but an
attempt is made to articulate a relationship. Absent application
of evidence-based practice, theory, or role development is
noted.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and or
inadequate preparation.
Missing several instruction requirements.
Submits assignment late.
20 points
30
Concise Summaries of Source Materials
In addition to a complete summary of the source(s), additional
scholarly resource(s) add validity and continued dialogue
throughout the annotation.
All instruction requirements noted.
30 points
Annotation(s) contain clear, complete summary of the source
along with clarification of the assignment. Use of scholarly
material is noted, but not in all aspects of the annotation.
Most instruction requirements are noted.
26 points
Annotation and summation of resource(s) are not clearly
articulated. Use of scholarly material lacks development or
clear presence within the annotation.
Missing some instruction requirements.
23 points

3. Annotation is attempted but resource(s) and or summation(s) are
absent. Content is difficult to follow and frequently needs to be
rephrased.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or
inadequate preparation.
Missing several instruction requirements.
Submits assignment late.
20 points
30
Use of Critical Thinking to Analyze, Synthesize, and Apply
Knowledge
By comparing and contrasting content within the source
material, alternative viewpoints are noted that offer additional
insights into the assignment and practice.
Critical analysis of the source content and the relationship to
nursing is evident. The knowledge gained from this assignment
is synthesized to indicate a plausible path for utilization within
practice as an APRN.
All instruction requirements noted.
30 points
Synthesized content from within the annotated article(s) is
noted.
Objective criteria, from the discipline’s point of view, is used to
critically analyze the source.
The annotation is clear in how the source and content relate to
the field of nursing. Student indicates how the information will
be used within their professional practice as an APRN.

4. Most instruction requirements are noted.
26 points
Synthesized content is present but missing depth and/or
development.
The student alludes to a practice application, but the
information provided was not clear.
Missing some instruction requirements.
23 points
Annotations and/or the criteria presented in a generic format
without showing relevance to the discipline and to nursing.
Annotation does not demonstrate critical evaluations of content
and/or connection to sources, course content, or assignment
instructions.
The student did not note an application to personal practice
within the annotation.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or
inadequate preparation.
Missing several instruction requirements.
Missing several instruction requirements.
20 points
30
Organization
Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose
statement and content argument. Writing is concise, with a
logical flow of ideas.

5. 5 points
Organized content with an informative purpose statement,
supportive content, and summary statement. Argument content
is developed with minimal issues in content flow.
4 points
Poor organization and flow of ideas distract from content.
Narrative is difficult to follow and frequently causes reader to
reread work. Purpose statement is noted.
3 points
Illogical flow of ideas. Missing significant content. Prose
rambles. Purpose statement is unclear or missing.
Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or
inadequate preparation.
No purpose statement.
Submits assignment late.
2 points
5
APA, Grammar, and Spelling
Correct APA formatting with no errors.
The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as
demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and
simplifies complex concepts appropriately).
Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward
transitions and overuse of conjunctions.
There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors.

6. 5 points
Correct and consistent APA formatting of references and cites
all references used. No more than two unique APA errors.
The writer demonstrates correct usage of formal English
language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence
structure and word usage promotes readability.
There are minimal to no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage
errors.
4 points
Three to four unique APA formatting errors.
The writer occasionally uses awkward sentence construction or
overuses/inappropriately uses complex sentence structure.
Problems with word usage (evidence of incorrect use of
thesaurus) and punctuation persist, often causing some
difficulties with grammar. Some words, transitional phrases,
and conjunctions are overused.
Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors.
3 points
Five or more unique formatting errors, and/or no attempt to
format in APA.
The writer demonstrates limited understanding of formal written
language use; writing is colloquial (conforms to spoken
language).
The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty
conveying meaning, such that only the broadest, most general
messages are presented.
Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling

7. errors are numerous.
Submits assignment late.
2 points
5
Total Points
100
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based
practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on
your textbook as a reference); and National Standard
Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide
any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on
the rubric.