DNP-815A Reflective Analysis Case Report Component Paper

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Assessment Description

In this assignment, learners are required to construct a reflective analysis incorporating a personal nursing philosophy. The Reflective Analysis Case Report Component Paper assignment may be written in first-person language as appropriate to express personal perspectives but must otherwise adhere to the guidelines below.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
A minimum of three peer-reviewed references published within the last 5 years is required.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Directions:

Compose a reflective analysis (1,000-1,250 words) incorporating your personal philosophy of nursing, including the following core elements:

What is your central belief about the individual person?
How does your personal worldview influence your approach to patients?
What constitutes the environment?
How do the individual and the environment interact?
What is your view of health?
How does illness relate to health?
How do you think nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing?
What is the central reason for the existence of nursing?

Portfolio Practice Immersion Hours:

It may be possible to earn portfolio practice immersion hours for this assignment. Enter the following after the References section of your paper:

Practice Immersion Hours Completion Statement DNP-815A

I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed and logged (NUMBER OF) clock hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I also have tracked said practice immersion hours in the Lopes Activity Tracker for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice immersion preceptor/mentor before the end of the course.

Rubric Criteria

Total80 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Less Than Satisfactory	3. Satisfactory	4. Good	5. Excellent
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)	0 points No reference page is included. No citations are used.	4.48 points Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.	4.93 points Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.	5.15 points Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.	5.6 points In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	0 points Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	5.12 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	5.63 points Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	5.89 points Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	6.4 points All format elements are correct.
What Constitutes the Environment What Constitutes the Environment	0 points A discussion of what constitutes the environment is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis Development and Purpose	0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	3.2 points Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.	3.52 points Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.	3.68 points Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	4 points Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing Research Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing Research	0 points No outside sources were used to support the assignment.	3.84 points Few outside sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is apparent.	4.22 points Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, or timeliness.	4.42 points Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.	4.8 points Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive and address all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.
Argument Logic and Construction Argument Logic and Construction	0 points Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	3.2 points Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	3.52 points Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	3.68 points Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	4 points Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
View of What Constitutes Health View of What Constitutes Health	0 points A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing	0 points A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
How the Individual Person and the Environment Interact How the Individual Person and the Environment Interact	0 points A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present, convincing, and thorough. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present, convincing, and thorough. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Discussion of How Personal Worldview Influences Approach to Patients Discussion of How Personal Worldview Influences Approach to Patients	0 points A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.	6.4 points A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.
Discussion of Central Belief About the Individual Person Discussion of Central Belief About the Individual Person	0 points A discussion of central belief about the individual person is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.	3.2 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.	3.52 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.	3.68 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.	4 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
How Nursing Leaders Might Serve Others How Nursing Leaders Might Serve Others	0 points How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is not discussed.	5.12 points How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present in full. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
How Illness Relates to Health How Illness Relates to Health	0 points A discussion of how illness relates to health is not present.	5.12 points A discussion of how illness relates to health is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.	5.63 points A discussion of how illness relates to health is present but at a perfunctory level.	5.89 points A discussion of how illness relates to health is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	6.4 points A discussion of how illness relates to health is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory

4. Good

5. Excellent

Research Citations

(In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

0 points

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

4.48 points

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

4.93 points

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

5.15 points

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

5.6 points

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

Paper Format

(Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

5.12 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

5.63 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

5.89 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

6.4 points

All format elements are correct.

What Constitutes the Environment

What Constitutes the Environment

0 points

A discussion of what constitutes the environment is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of what constitutes the environment is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis Development and Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

3.2 points

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

3.52 points

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

3.68 points

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

4 points

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing Research

Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing Research

0 points

No outside sources were used to support the assignment.

3.84 points

Few outside sources were used to support the assignment. Limited research is apparent.

4.22 points

Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, or timeliness.

4.42 points

Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.

4.8 points

Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive and address all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria.

Argument Logic and Construction

Argument Logic and Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

3.2 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

3.52 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

3.68 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

4 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

View of What Constitutes Health

View of What Constitutes Health

0 points

A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of the view of the learner on what constitutes health is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing

Central Reason for the Existence of Nursing

0 points

A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of the central reason for the existence of nursing is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

How the Individual Person and the Environment Interact

How the Individual Person and the Environment Interact

0 points

A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present, convincing, and thorough. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of how the individual person and the environment interact is present, convincing, and thorough. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Discussion of How Personal Worldview Influences Approach to Patients

Discussion of How Personal Worldview Influences Approach to Patients

0 points

A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of how personal worldview influences approach to patients is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

Discussion of Central Belief About the Individual Person

Discussion of Central Belief About the Individual Person

0 points

A discussion of central belief about the individual person is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present in full. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of central belief about the individual person is present in full. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

3.2 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.

3.52 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

3.68 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

4 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

How Nursing Leaders Might Serve Others

How Nursing Leaders Might Serve Others

0 points

How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is not discussed.

5.12 points

How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present in full. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

How nursing leaders might serve others in ways that promote human flourishing is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

How Illness Relates to Health

How Illness Relates to Health

0 points

A discussion of how illness relates to health is not present.

5.12 points

A discussion of how illness relates to health is present but insufficient in detail or incomplete.

5.63 points

A discussion of how illness relates to health is present but at a perfunctory level.

5.89 points

A discussion of how illness relates to health is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.

6.4 points

A discussion of how illness relates to health is present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.

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Grading Rubric

Performance Category	100% or highest level of performance 100% 16 points	Very good or high level of performance 88% 14 points	Acceptable level of performance 81% 13 points	Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68% 11 points	Deficient level of performance 56% 9 points	Failing level of performance 55% or less 0 points
Total Points Possible= 50	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
	10 Points	9 Points			6 Points	0 Points
Interactive Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic.	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 3 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error.	The following was present: 0-3 errors in APA format AND Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.	The following was present: 4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.	The following was present: 7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 10- 12 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 13 – 15 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.	The following was present: 16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points Deducted					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements	Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.					Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.

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