Sunday, June 5, 2011

Scholarly Paper Rubric


Rubric
Grading Criteria for Scholarly Paper
The highest potential points for the Scholarly paper are 35-points.  Please use these guidelines for in-class participation.
1.     This assignment is worth a possible 35 points.
2.     The Assignment is located in the course syllabus and Assignment tool bar.
3.     The scholarly paper should be written according to 6th edition APA format. This includes a title page, body of text, and reference page.
4.     Submit to the assignment drop box by due date noted in course syllabus and class calendar.
Scholarly Paper Rubric
Category
Exemplary
Proficient
Sufficient
Underdeveloped
Score
Quality and Accuracy of Information
15 points
10 points
5  points
1


All criteria are met with supporting information.
1-2 criteria not met with supporting information.
3-4 criteria not met with supporting information.
>4 of the criteria is not met and/or missing significant supporting information.

Mechanics
10 points
5 points
3  points
1


Adheres to APA format; error free paper. 90% - 100% of paper is well organized, consist of well constructed paragraphs, and sources are accurately documented in APA format.
No spelling or grammatical errors.
Adheres to APA
80%-89% of paper is error free, well organized, consist of well-constructed paragraphs, and sources are accurately documented in APA format.
Contains 1-5 spelling or grammatical errors.
Adheres to APA
70%-79% of paper is error free, well organized, consist of well-constructed paragraphs, and sources are accurately documented in APA format.
Contains 6-10 spelling or grammatical errors.
Greater than 69% of the paper is disorganized with poorly constructed paragraphs; does not adhere to APA format.
Contains greater than 11 spelling or grammatical errors.
.

Amount of Information
5  point
3  points
1.5 points
0


Adheres to page requirement guidelines.
Exceeded or did not reach page requirement guidelines by 1 page.
Exceeded or did not reach page requirement guidelines by 2 pages.
Exceeded or did not reach page requirement guidelines by more than 2 pages.

Timeliness
5 points
3  points
1.5 points
0


Submits assignment on or before the electronic week due date.
Submits assignment 1 day after the electronic week due date.
Submits assignment 2 days after the electronic week due date.





35
21
11
2

Scores
21.5 - 35 = Exemplary  
10.5 -21 = Proficient
2.5 - 11 = Sufficient
0 –2 = underdeveloped

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Academic Service Learning with Video Presentation Rubric


Academic Service Learning Presentations
In the last week of the course, all RN-BSN students are required to present a video of their Academic Service Learning project that includes a powerpoint presentation or a poster presentation. The content of the powerpoint or poster is to focus on the objectives of the academic service learning project. This presentation is a requirement for the course.
We strongly urge all students not to spend a significant amount of money on these presentations. The only requirement is that your poster/slides should be able to be displayed on a free-standing tri-fold measuring 48” x 36”.
Tips for Creating Scholarly Posters:
·       Posters can be created in Microsoft Powerpoint (ppt.)
·       Most posters are done in landscape format.
·       To add content, make a “text box” using ppt. Make modifications to font and style if desired.
·       May include tables or figures on poster using ppt.
·       May include graphics or pictures for appeal
·       Rule of thumb is that you should have no more than 12 parts to a large poster
·       Poster should be professional, logical, and easy to read, but should also be appealing to those that may be passing by
·       Font should be large enough to read without being right on top of the poster.
·       Posters should tell a story. The main purpose or goal of the project should be clearly identifiable (either at the left hand upper corner or large in the center).
·       A poster should not read like an essay. Only brief ideas/content should be provided, usually in the form of bullets.
·       Include your name/credentials on the poster underneath the title across the top of the poster. References may be on a separate hand-out if there is not room to list them on the poster.
·       Additional tips on creating posters can be found on the following sites:

Academic Service Learning with Objective Reflection Grading Rubric


Criteria for Academic Service Learning
Initiating Service Learning
·       Establish an Academic Service Learning (ASL) working group not to exceed 4 members (classmates) by week three (3).
·       Established groups must select two course objectives to meet ASL expectations for the course by week four (4).
·       Submit outline of group’s plans to meet selected course objectives during their ASL experience by week five (5).
·       Submit reflections on selected project activities/objectives by weeks six and seven.
·       Create and conduct a poster presentation on ASL plans by week eight (8).
·       Group members must review the list of approved ASL sites [please contact Elena Schultz at   954-201-8812] – if additional sites are needed!!
·       Identify and make a selection of ASL site by the first week in each new semester following poster presentation.  Examples include local churches, synagogues, elder day care, nursing homes, adult living facility, schools, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, clinics, etc [agencies must be a member of Broward College’s approved ASL sites].
·       Complete the appropriate documentation forms and submit to the RN-BSN Program Manager for approval.
·       Conduct background research on ASL site.
·       Complete ASL rotation requirements by end of Senior Capstone Practicum.
·       Complete Senior Capstone Practicum folio and include documentation of all ASL reflections, time sheets, and evidence of hands-on-activities. 
Directions for Academic Service Learning Reflections
The purpose of the reflection paper is to share the connection between the service experience and the teaching/learning objective. The goals of service learning are to:  1) enhance classroom learning, 2) meet community needs, and 3) foster civic responsibility/civic engagement.
THIS IS A GROUP PROJECT
1)     On weeks six of the course, you will submit a 2 page type-written paper on the first objective that you and your group have chosen to focus on during your service learning experience. Paper must be submitted to the drop-box by due date in the electronic week.
2)     On weeks seven of the course, you will submit a 2 page type-written paper on the second objective that you and your group have chosen to focus on during your service learning experience. Paper must be submitted to the drop-box by due date in the electronic week.
3)     The highest potential points for your Service Learning Reflections are 10-points. Each reflection is worth a possible 5 points. Please see ASL Grading Rubric for details
4)     Paper should follow appropriate APA format in reference to the use of headings, font, and spacing.
5)     Paper should demonstrate correct spelling/grammar/punctuation.
6)     List the names of all members of your group on the cover page of your paper submission.
7)     Group members will receive the same grade (score) for the submitted paper (s)


Academic Service Learning Reflections Grading Rubric

Category
Proficient
Apprentice
Novice
Score
Relevant and Meaningful Service within the community
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student acknowledges a responsibility to community regarding issues pertinent to the service and expresses a commitment to working towards specific solution(s).
Student expresses insight into community issues pertinent to the service project and integrates a personal sense of responsibility to participating in a solution but does not apply that knowledge.
Student demonstrates a limited awareness of personal responsibility to community.

Enhanced Academic Learning
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student develops a perspective based on both theory and service.
Student expresses some connection between theory and service.
Student does not apply theory, or there is a limited, unclear connection of theory to service.

Purposeful Civic Learning
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student expresses empathy and awareness of personal role in the solution and makes a connection to the bigger picture.
Student expresses awareness of issues pertaining to one-on-one connection on the project but these are not applied.
Student demonstrates limited awareness of the purpose of obtaining ASL credit.

Purposeful Reflections
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student expresses how she/he could change as a result of the service.
Student expresses a connection between service and self. (For example, “I feel good about having done this good deed.”)
Student expresses very limited or no connection between service and self.

Critical Thinking
1 point
0.5  point
0.25


Student begins to argue for conclusions based on evidence but arguments remain concrete.
Student begins to ask questions and tries to see different perspectives.
Student accepts things at face value, as if all opinions were created equal. Opinions are stated without argument.


5
2.5
1.25

Scores
2.61  - 5 =  Proficient 
1.26 – 2.5 = Apprentice
0-1.25 = Novice

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Written Assignment Grading Criteria/Rubric


Grading Criteria for Written Assignments
The highest potential points written assignments are 5-points.  Please use these guidelines for written assignments.
1.     Each assignment is worth a possible 5 points.
2.     Assignments are located in the course syllabus.
3.     Follow the instructions in the syllabus and provide rationale for each of your answers based on your understandings of the weekly content.
Category
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Inadequate
Unsatisfactory
Score
Quality and Accuracy of Information
2 point
1 point
.5
0


All criteria are met with supporting information.
1-2 criteria not met with supporting information.
3-4 criteria not met with supporting information.
>4 of the criteria is not met and/or missing significant supporting information.

Mechanics
1 points
0.75 points
0.25
0


Adheres to APA format; error free paper. 90%-100% of paper is well organized and consist of well-constructed paragraphs.
No spelling or grammatical errors.
80% to 89% of paper adheres to APA format, is well organized and error free, and consist of well-constructed paragraphs. Contains 1-5 spelling or grammatical errors.
70% to 79% of paper adheres to APA format, is well organized and error free, and consist of well-constructed paragraphs. Contains 6-10 spelling or grammatical errors.
Up to 69% of the paper is error free; paper is disorganized with poorly constructed paragraphs; does not adhere to APA format.
Greater than 11 spelling or grammatical errors.

Amount of Information
1 point
0.75  point
0.25
0


Adheres to page requirement guidelines.
Exceeded or did not reach page requirement guidelines by 1 page.
Exceeded or did not reach page requirement guidelines by 2 pages.
Exceeded or did not reach page requirement guidelines by more than 2 pages.

Timeliness
1 point
0.5  point
0.25
0


Submits assignment on or before the electronic week due date.
Submits assignment 1 day after the electronic week due date.
Submits assignment 2 days after the electronic week due date.
Submits assignment 3 or more days after the electronic week due date.


5
3
1.5
0

Scores
3.1  - 5 = Satisfactory   
1.6 - 3.0 = Needs improvement
0-1.5 = Inadequate
0 = Unsatisfactory

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