RUBRIC FOR SCHOLARLY PAPER—100 points total Note: grading between increments is at the discretion of the faculty CATEGORY Exemplary (A) Good (B) Acceptable (C) Unacceptable (D/F) Introduction/Topic Exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic. Thesis/topic is exceptionally clear, welldeveloped, and a definitive statement. Paper is exceptionally researched, contains 2 or more sources total (including 2 peer reviewed articles); the sources support the introduction and topic in a logical manner. References are correctly cited. Exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Excellent analysis. Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Thesis/topic is clear and arguable statement of position. Basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest. Thesis/topic is somewhat clear and arguable. Weak or no introduction of topic. Paper’s purpose is unclear. Thesis/topic is weak or missing. Information relates to the main topic. Paper, is wellresearched in detail and from 2 or more good sources (including 2 peer reviewed articles); References are correctly cited. Consistent connections are made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Good analysis. Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Shows a limited variety of sources. References are not cited correctly. Information has little or nothing to do with the topic. Information has weak or no connection to the selected topic. References are not cited correctly. Some connections made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Some analysis. Limited or no connections made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Lack of analysis. Excellent summary of theory including its strengths and limitations. Introduces no new information. Good summary of theory including its strengths and limitations with concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. Most ideas are stated clearly and are related to the topic, with only minor grammatical and/or spelling errors. References, citations and images are adequate. Basic summary theory including its strengths and limitations with some concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. Lack of summary of theory including its strengths and limitations. Many ideas require clarification, are off-topic or have little relevance to the assignment. Many grammatical and/or spelling errors; very challenging to read, poor writing flow. Improper references and/or citations section. Paper does not meet the criteria for the assignment (too short or incomplete, too long, and/or completely off-topic). Reference, citations and images section is missing. Some references provide inadequate summary, evaluation, and/or reflection. Most references provide inadequate summary, evaluation, and/or reflection. _10___ points Content knowledge: Quality of Research _25___ points Content application: Support of Theory