Criteria | Exemplary Exceeds Expectations |
Advanced Meets Expectations |
Intermediate Needs Improvement |
Novice Inadequate |
Total Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Focus and Content | The reflection components are provided along with clear examples supported by course content that speaks to how the content relates to the questions posed within the assignment. All instruction requirements noted. 45 points |
Components of the reflection are topic focused and accurately and thoroughly presented via self-reflective explanations and application of knowledge to personal and/or professional life. All instruction requirements noted. 40 points |
Components of the assignment reflect minimal self-reflection or application to personal or professional life. Synthesis of course content is present but missing depth and/or development. Missing some instruction requirements. 35 points |
Course content references are present but there is no self-reflection noted. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 31 points |
45 |
Application of Knowledge through Critical Thinking |
Critical reflection is evident and offers new insight into the context of the assignment. Student indicates how the experience will have an impact on their professional practice. All instruction requirements noted. 45 points |
The reflection presents findings and knowledge gained from the assignment. An obvious link between the assignment and nursing is noted. Submission provides clarification of the assignment by answering all posed questions. All instruction requirements noted. 40 points |
Reflection content may be confusing, unclear, or incomplete–lacking clarification or new information. The student alluded to a practice application, but the information provided was not clear. Not all questions posed are addressed. Missing some instruction requirements. 35 points |
Submission is primarily a summation of the course content without further synthesis or reflection noted. Application of knowledge is limited, with no direct application to clinical practice discussed. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. More than one question posed is not addressed. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 31 points |
45 |
Organization |
Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and argument content. 10 points |
Organized content with an informative purpose statement, supportive content, and summary statement. Reflection content is developed with minimal issues in content flow. 8 points |
Poor organization and flow of ideas distract from content. Reflection narrative is difficult to follow. 6 points |
Illogical flow of ideas showing little to no reflection. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Submits assignment late. 4 points |
10 |
Total Points | 100 |