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Concept Paper 
Write a 3-5 page research paper on a chosen topic.
Rubric Code: V2462CW
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Subject: Nursing  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Content & Development

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

Content is thorough, accurate, persuasive and relates to a specific purpose
- Major points are specific, stated clearly, and are well-supported.
- research is primary
-course concepts are focused with clear a succinct writing
Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the concepts of the paper.
- Concepts are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Concepts are disconnected
Good

- Concepts of the paragraphs are clear and easy to follow.
Excellent

-Concepts of paragraphs are filled with details of support for thesis and topic sentences.
- Paragraphs flow into each other with connective concepts.
APA Format

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. [APA style]

- Paragraphs are inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.

- Paper is over/ under word length.

- Some padding of paragraphs
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines.

- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Excellent

-Paper follows designated guidelines
[APA style]
-Paper is appropriate in length

-Succinct and scholarly presentation
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone
-Language is not professional
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone; lacks professionalism
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear; sentences display consistently varied structure.
Excellent

Correct grammatical construction
-free of typos
- compound/complex sentences
-clear, correct technical vocabulary

Strong use of correct language structure.
-Correct puncutation
References

Poor

-No references

or

-None of the references are not from peer-reviewed sources

or

-None of the references are current (within 5 years) or classic references
Fair

-Most of the references are not from peer-reviewed sources

or

-Most of the references are not current (within 5 years) or classic references
Good

-Most of the references are from peer-reviewed sources

and

-Most of the references are current (within 5 years) or classic references
Excellent

-All references are from relevant, peer-reviewed sources

and

-All sources are current (within 5 years) or classic references










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