The rubric details scoring criteria for online discussion posts and responses in a nursing course. There are 5 levels of achievement for each criteria: outstanding, excellent, competent, proficient, and room for improvement. Criteria include responding to the discussion question, critical analysis, use of credible sources, writing skills, timely participation, and responding to others' posts. Points awarded range from 0-44% depending on how well the submission meets the criteria at each level of achievement.

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Name: NURS_6501_Week2_Discussion1_Rubric
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Outstanding Performance
Excellent Performance
Competent Performance
Proficient Performance
Room for Improvement
Main Posting:
Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical
analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from
the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Points:
Points Range: 44 (44%) - 44 (44%)
Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)
is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative
of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module
and current credible sources.
supported by at least 3 current, credible sources
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 40 (40%) - 43 (43%)
Responds to the discussion question(s)
is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative

2. of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth
supported by at least 3 credible references
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 35 (35%) - 39 (39%)
Responds to most of the discussion question(s)
is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis
representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for
the module.
50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth
supported by at least 3 credible references
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 31 (31%) - 34 (34%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s)
one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially
addressed
is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and
synthesis
somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course
readings for the module.
post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references
Feedback:
Points:

3. Points Range: 0 (0%) - 30 (30%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s)
lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria
lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis
does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings
for the module.
contains only 1 or no credible references
Feedback:
Main Posting:
Writing
Points:
Points Range: 6 (6%) - 6 (6%)
Written clearly and concisely
Contains no grammatical or spelling errors
Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) - 5.5 (5.5%)
Written clearly and concisely
May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error
Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

4. Written concisely
May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error
Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) - 4.5 (4.5%)
Written somewhat concisely
May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors
Contains some APA formatting errors
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 4 (4%)
Not written clearly or concisely
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style
Feedback:
Main Posting:
Timely and full participation
Points:
Points Range: 10 (10%) - 10 (10%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation
posts main discussion by due date
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)

5. NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
Feedback:
First Response:
Post to colleague's main post that is reflective and justified with
credible sources.
Points:
Points Range: 9 (9%) - 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice
settings
responds to questions posed by faculty
the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates
synthesis and understanding of learning objectives
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) - 8.5 (8.5%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice

6. settings
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) - 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or
application to practice setting
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) - 7 (7%)
Response is on topic, may have some depth
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth
Feedback:
First Response:
Writing
Points:
Points Range: 6 (6%) - 6 (6%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) - 5.5 (5.5%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues

7. Response to faculty questions are answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to
colleagues
Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed
Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible
sources
Response is written in Standard Edited English
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) - 4.5 (4.5%)
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective
professional communication
Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed
Few or no credible sources are cited
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 4 (4%)
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective

8. Response to faculty questions are missing
No credible sources are cited
Feedback:
First Response:
Timely and full participation
Points:
Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation
posts by due date
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
Feedback:
Second Response:
Post to colleague's main post that is reflective and justified with
credible sources.

9. Points:
Points Range: 9 (9%) - 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice
settings * responds to questions posed by faculty
the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates
synthesis and understanding of learning objectives
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 8.5 (8.5%) - 8.5 (8.5%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice
settings
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 7.5 (7.5%) - 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or
application to practice setting
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 6.5 (6.5%) - 7 (7%)
Response is on topic, may have some depth
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth
Feedback:
Second Response:
Writing
Points:
Points Range: 6 (6%) - 6 (6%)

10. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 5.5 (5.5%) - 5.5 (5.5%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to
colleagues
Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed
Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible
sources
Response is written in Standard Edited English
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 4.5 (4.5%) - 4.5 (4.5%)

11. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective
professional communication
Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed
Few or no credible sources are cited
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 4 (4%)
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective
Response to faculty questions are missing
No credible sources are cited
Feedback:
Second Response:
Timely and full participation
Points:
Points Range: 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation
Posts by due date
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:

12. Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Feedback:
Points:
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
Feedback:
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Main Posting:
Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical
analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from
the course readings for the module and current credible
sources.--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 44 (44%) - 44 (44%)
Thoroughly responds to the discussion question(s)
is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative
of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module
and current credible sources.
supported by at least 3 current, credible sources
Excellent Performance 40 (40%) - 43 (43%)
Responds to the discussion question(s)
is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative
of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth
supported by at least 3 credible references
Competent Performance 35 (35%) - 39 (39%)
Responds to most of the discussion question(s)

13. is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis
representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for
the module.
50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth
supported by at least 3 credible references
Proficient Performance 31 (31%) - 34 (34%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s)
one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially
addressed
is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and
synthesis
somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course
readings for the module.
post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 30 (30%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s)
lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria
lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis
does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings
for the module.
contains only 1 or no credible references
Feedback:
Main Posting:
Writing--
Levels of Achievement:

14. Outstanding Performance 6 (6%) - 6 (6%)
Written clearly and concisely
Contains no grammatical or spelling errors
Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style
Excellent Performance 5.5 (5.5%) - 5.5 (5.5%)
Written clearly and concisely
May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error
Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style
Competent Performance 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Written concisely
May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error
Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style
Proficient Performance 4.5 (4.5%) - 4.5 (4.5%)
Written somewhat concisely
May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors
Contains some APA formatting errors
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 4 (4%)
Not written clearly or concisely
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style
Feedback:
Main Posting:
Timely and full participation--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 10 (10%) - 10 (10%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation

15. posts main discussion by due date
Excellent Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Competent Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Proficient Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
Feedback:
First Response:
Post to colleague's main post that is reflective and justified with
credible sources.--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 9 (9%) - 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice
settings
responds to questions posed by faculty
the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates
synthesis and understanding of learning objectives
Excellent Performance 8.5 (8.5%) - 8.5 (8.5%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice
settings
Competent Performance 7.5 (7.5%) - 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or
application to practice setting
Proficient Performance 6.5 (6.5%) - 7 (7%)
Response is on topic, may have some depth
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth
Feedback:
First Response:

16. Writing--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 6 (6%) - 6 (6%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Excellent Performance 5.5 (5.5%) - 5.5 (5.5%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Competent Performance 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to
colleagues
Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed
Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible
sources
Response is written in Standard Edited English
Proficient Performance 4.5 (4.5%) - 4.5 (4.5%)
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective
professional communication
Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed

17. Few or no credible sources are cited
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 4 (4%)
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective
Response to faculty questions are missing
No credible sources are cited
Feedback:
First Response:
Timely and full participation--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation
posts by due date
Excellent Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Competent Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Proficient Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
Feedback:
Second Response:
Post to colleague's main post that is reflective and justified with
credible sources.--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 9 (9%) - 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice
settings * responds to questions posed by faculty
the use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates
synthesis and understanding of learning objectives
Excellent Performance 8.5 (8.5%) - 8.5 (8.5%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice

18. settings
Competent Performance 7.5 (7.5%) - 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or
application to practice setting
Proficient Performance 6.5 (6.5%) - 7 (7%)
Response is on topic, may have some depth
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic, lacks depth
Feedback:
Second Response:
Writing--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 6 (6%) - 6 (6%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are fully answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Excellent Performance 5.5 (5.5%) - 5.5 (5.5%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues
Response to faculty questions are answered if posed
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by
two or more credible sources
Response is effectively written in Standard Edited English
Competent Performance 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to
colleagues
Response to faculty questions are mostly answered if posed

19. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible
sources
Response is written in Standard Edited English
Proficient Performance 4.5 (4.5%) - 4.5 (4.5%)
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective
professional communication
Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered if posed
Few or no credible sources are cited
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 4 (4%)
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective
Response to faculty questions are missing
No credible sources are cited
Feedback:
Second Response:
Timely and full participation--
Levels of Achievement:
Outstanding Performance 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely and full participation
Posts by due date
Excellent Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Competent Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Proficient Performance 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
NA
Room for Improvement 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirement for full participation
Feedback:
Total Points: 100
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