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| Continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by appending the original document you began in Week 1 to develop the second component: academic resources and strategies. To do this:
· Identify and describe at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. |
23 (23%) – 25 (25%)
The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program.
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20 (20%) – 22 (22%)
The response partially identifies and partially describes at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program.
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18 (18%) – 19 (19%)
The response vaguely identifies and vaguely describes at least two academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program.
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0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
The response only vaguely and inaccurately identifies one academic resource or strategy or the three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program are vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
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| · Identify and describe at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or your specialty in particular. |
23 (23%) – 25 (25%)
The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty.
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20 (20%) – 22 (22%)
The response partially identifies and partially describes at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty.
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18 (18%) – 19 (19%)
The response vaguely identifies and vaguely describes at least two professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty.
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0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
The response only vaguely and inaccurately identifies and vaguely describes one professional resource or the three professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty are vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
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| · Explain how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally. |
32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
Response clearly and thoroughly explains in detail the intended use of these resources, including a detailed explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally.
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28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
Response explains the intended use of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally.
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25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
Explanation of the intended use of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally is vague or inaccurate.
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0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
Explanation of the intended use of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
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| Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph and Sentence Structure:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. |
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. |
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. |
| Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. |
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. |
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. |
| Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
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4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
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| Total Points: 100 |
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