Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0% Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent. Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Argument Logic and Construction 8.0% Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Impact of Unresolved Issue 20.0% A discussion of the impact not successfully resolving the issue could have on health care delivery is not included. A discussion of the impact not successfully resolving the issue could have on health care delivery is incomplete or incorrect. A discussion of the impact not successfully resolving the issue could have on health care delivery is included but lacks supporting detail. A discussion of the impact not successfully resolving the issue could have on health care delivery is completed and includes supporting detail. A discussion of the impact not successfully resolving the issue could have on health care delivery is extremely thorough and includes substantial details.

Qualities and Traits Needed of Nurse Leaders 20.0% A discussion of the qualities and traits needs of nurse leaders to effectively tackle the issue is not included. A discussion of the qualities and traits needs of nurse leaders to effectively tackle the issue is incomplete or incorrect. A discussion of the qualities and traits needs of nurse leaders to effectively tackle the issue is included but lacks supporting detail. A discussion of the qualities and traits needs of nurse leaders to effectively tackle the issue is completed and includes supporting detail. A discussion of the qualities and traits needs of nurse leaders to effectively tackle the issue is extremely thorough and includes substantial details.

Option for Addressing the Issue From a Systems Perspective 20.0% A description of potential options for addressing the issue from a systems perspective is not included. A description of potential options for addressing the issue from a systems perspective is incomplete or incorrect. A description of potential options for addressing the issue from a systems perspective is included but lacks supporting detail. A description of potential options for addressing the issue from a systems perspective is completed and includes supporting detail. A description of potential options for addressing the issue from a systems perspective is extremely thorough and includes substantial details.

Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (80.00%) Satisfactory (88.00%) Good (92.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Content 70.0% Major Issue is Care Delivery 10.0% An explanation of the issue selected is not included. An explanation of the issue selected is incomplete or incorrect. An explanation of the issue selected is included but lacks supporting detail. An explanation of the issue selected is completed and includes supporting detail. An explanation of the issue selected is extremely thorough and includes substantial details.