The document outlines criteria for assessing discussion contributions in a graduate nursing education context. It emphasizes application of knowledge, engagement with peers, and integration of evidence, as well as important formatting aspects such as grammar and citation style. Overall, the grading rubric allocates points to these categories to guide students in their discussions.

1. Reference:
Lis, G. A., Hanson, P., Burgermeister, D., & Banfield, B.
(2014). Transforming graduate nursing education in the context
of complex adaptive systems: Implications for master's and DNP
curricula. Journal of Professional Nursing, 30(6), 456—
462. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2014.05.003 003
Rubric:
DISCUSSION CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Application of Course Knowledge
20
27
Answers the initial discussion question(s)/topic(s),
demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the concepts for
the week.
Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue With Peers and Faculty
20
27
Responds to a student peer AND course faculty furthering the
dialogue by providing more information and clarification,
adding depth to the conversation
Integration of Evidence
20
27
Assigned readings OR online lesson AND at least one outside
scholarly source are included. The scholarly source is:
1) evidence-

2. based, 2) scholarly in nature, 3) published within the last 5 year
s
60
81%
Total CONTENT Points= 60 pts
DISCUSSION FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
Grammar and Communication
8
10
Presents information using clear and concise language in an
organized manner
Reference Citation
7
9
References have complete information as required by APA
In-text citations included for all references AND references
included for all in-text citation
15
19%
Total FORMAT Points= 15 pts
DISCUSSION TOTAL=75 points