NURS-6501N Week 8: Assignment Case Study Analysis

Rubric

NURS_6501_Week 8_Case Study_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 8_Case Study_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis, examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. Be sure to address the following: Explain the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of why the patient presents these symptoms.

30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentThe response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms. … The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed explanations of the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of patients who present these symptoms and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe response describes the patient symptoms. … The response includes accurate, explanations of the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of patients who present these symptoms and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
24 to >22.0 ptsFairThe response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague or inaccurate. … The response includes explanations of the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of patients who present these symptoms and is supported by explanations that are vague or based on inappropriate evidence/research.
22 to >0 ptsPoorThe response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague and inaccurate, or the description is missing. … The response does not include explanations of the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of patients who present these symptoms, or the explanations are vague or based on inappropriate evidence/research.
30 pts

Explain how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints.

30 to >27.0 ptsExcellentThe response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
27 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe response includes an accurate explanation of how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
24 to >22.0 ptsFairThe response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints, with explanations that are based on inappropriate evidence/research.
22 to >0 ptsPoorThe response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of how obesity plays a role in the progression of osteoarthritis in the knee joints, with explanations that are based on inappropriate or missing evidence/research.
30 pts

Explain risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease.

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentThe response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
22 to >19.0 ptsGoodThe response includes an accurate explanation of risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, and/or explanations that are based on inappropriate evidence/research.
17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of risk factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, or the explanations are based on inappropriate or no evidence/research.
25 pts

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Content is supported by current evidence-based sources.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. … Content is supported by current evidence-based sources.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. …Some content is supported by current evidence-based sources.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Some content is supported by current evidence-based sources.
3 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. … No content is supported by current evidence-based sources.
5 pts

Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3 ptsFairContains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts