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Short answer essay exam 
Short answer essay exam
Rubric Code: E69W39
By ElaineK
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Subject: Nursing  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Average

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Analysis
35 %

Student is able to analyze the question and respond appropriately
Poor

Answers demonstrate minimal knowledge and understanding of the material.


3. 5 points
Acceptable

Answers have only moderate relationship with the material and are very general in nature.

7 points
Average

Answers demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the material


10.5 points
Excellent

Answers clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the material.


14 points
Supporting Evidence
35 %

Student adequately supports response with evidence from course materials or outside sources.
Poor

Evidence from the readings is used to support every point or opinion. Sources are included. Excellent integration of quotes material into sentences.
Points lack supporting evidence or are not clearly articulated. No evidence to support response or requested opinion. Sources are not included.

3.5 points
Acceptable

Points often lack clear supporting evidence, or inappropriate use of evidence due to lack of clear points. Minimal evidence to support responses or requested opinion. Source are not included or are incorrectly cited.

7 points
Average

Evidence is used to appropriately support most points or requested opinions. Sources are included.


10. 5 points
Excellent

Evidence from readings is used to support responses or requested opinions. Sources are included.


14 points
Structure
15 %

Responses are clear and easy to read; relationship to course content is evident.
Poor

Responses are unclear and may be confusing to the reader. Transitions from point to point are unclear. Response is very general without clear connection to topic.

1.5 points
Acceptable

Responses are sometimes unclear, with confusing transitions from point to point.


3 points
Average

Responses are generally clear and appropriate. Transitions from point to point may wander occasionally.

4.5 points
Excellent

Understandable, appropriate responses to questions. Excellent transitions from point to point.

6 points
Mechanics
15 %

Grammar and writing structure are correct.
Poor

Major errors in sentence structure and grammar. Frequent errors in punctuation, citation and spelling.

1.5 points
Acceptable

Inconsistent sentence structure nd grammar. Inconsistent to incorrect punctuation and citation style. Several spelling errors.

3 points
Average

Sentence structure and grammar strong despite occasional lapses. Punctuation and citation style inconsistent. Few spelling errors.

4.5 points
Excellent

Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Responses display correct use of punctuation and consistent citation style. No spelling errors.

6 points





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