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Instructions
Student Instructions: Choose a law, regulation, rule, or standard set by the State Board of Nursing. Provide a summary and explanation of the law, regulation, rule, or standard, explaining specific aspects and the importance/significance/purpose those aspects. Provide a real-life example of an instance where the law, regulation, rule, or standard was not followed and the ensuing consequences to the nurse, patients, employers, etc. Reflect on what might have been different if the law, regulation, rule, or standard was followed. APA citations, complete with accurate references are required.
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0 pts
Grade = F
Does Not Meet
Minimum 60 pts.
Grade = D-F
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Approaches
minimum 70 pts.
Grade = C
If learner gets full points in column
Meets
minimum 80 pts.
Grad=B
If learner gets full points in column
Exceeds
minimum 90pts.
Grade = A
If learner gets full points in column
Score
/100
Criterion:
Content of Information
Topic is inappropriate to assignment, inaccurate understanding of concepts, unclear and difficult to understand.
(18-20.5 pts)
Topic is mostly covered and appropriate to assignment but does not adequately demonstrate accurate understanding of concepts; mostly clear and understandable.
(21-23 pts)
Topic is completely covered and appropriate to assignment; overview of key concept dimensions is evident; clear and understandable.
(24-26 pts)
In-depth coverage of topic; outstanding clarity and explanation of concepts demonstrated in information presented.
(26.5-30 pts)
Criterion:
Oral Communication
Professionalism
Central message cannot be deduced, nor is it explicitly stated in presentation; delivery techniques (posture, gestures, eye contact, vocals) detract from understandability of presentation and speaker appears nervous and uncomfortable; language choices are unclear, minimally support effectiveness of presentation, or are inappropriate for audience. No mention of how topic relates to nursing/society at large.
(18-20.5 pts)
Central message is basically understandable, but information is repeated and somewhat disorganized; delivery techniques make speaker appear tentative and unsure; language choice is mundane and commonplace, though somewhat appropriate for audience. Mentions how the topics relates to nursing/society at large, but no discussion.
(21-23 pts)
Central message is clear and consistent with content; delivery techniques make speaker appear comfortable; language choices are thoughtful and appropriate for audience. Mentions how the topic relates to nursing/society at large, need more detail.
(24-26 pts)
Central message is compelling and well supported; delivery techniques make speaker appear confident and polished; language choices are imaginative, memorable, and compelling to support the effectiveness of the presentation. Details how the topic relates to nursing and society at large.
(26.5-30 pts)
Criterion:
Organization and APA
Organization pattern (specific introduction/conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is not observable within the presentation. 5 or > APA, grammatical, spelling errors on submitted items.
(12-13.5 pts)
Organization pattern is intermittently observable within the presentation. 3-4 APA, grammatical, spelling errors on submitted items.
(14-15 pts)
Organization pattern is clear and observable within the presentation.3-4 APA, grammatical, spelling errors on submitted items.
(16-18 pts)
Organization pattern is skillful and permits a cohesiveness in the presentation. Less than 2 APA, grammatical, spelling errors on submitted items.
(18.5-20 pts)
Criterion:
Supporting Materials
APA
Insufficient supporting materials (explanations, examples, illustrations, etc.) do not refer to information/topic; materials do not establish speaker’s credibility/authority on the topic.
(12-13.5 pts)
Sufficient supporting materials refer to information/topic, but do not completely establish speaker’s credibility/authority on the topic.
(14-15 pts)
Supporting materials make explicit reference to information/topic and generally supports it. materials establish speaker credibility/authority.
(16-18 pts)
A wide variety of supporting materials appropriately reference information and analysis is evident.
(18 .5-20 pts)