| Category | Description/ Expectations | Very Good 90% – 100% | Good 80% – 89% | Fair 70% – 79% | Poor Under 70% | Total |
| Source 7.5 | Cited resource comes from an Evidenced-Based Nursing Journal and is appropriate for subject Nursing Leadership | Demonstrates most to all expected elements. | Demonstrates many expected elements. | Demonstrates some expected elements. | Demonstrates few expected elements. | |
| Content 40 | Main findings of the article are summarized.The summary of the article is professional.The description of the article is clear.Results are clearly stated. | Demonstrates most to all expected elements. | Demonstrates many expected elements. | Demonstrates some expected elements. | Demonstrates few expected elements. | |
| Conclusion 7.5 | Effectively summarizes main points of paper and formally ends the assignment. | Demonstrates most to all expected elements. | Demonstrates many expected elements. | Demonstrates some expected elements. | Demonstrates few expected elements. | |
| Writing Style 10 | APA References, Citations, Format Paper adheres to APA style; *Citations follow APA guidelines (page #’s author is cited properly, etc.); *Reference page correctly done; *All paragraphs, line spacing, and margins correct; *Format: APA (no cover page needed) | Demonstrates most to all expected elements. | Demonstrates many expected elements. | Demonstrates some expected elements. | Demonstrates few expected elements. | |
| Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation 10 | *Information organized, with well-constructed paragraphs; *Correct grammar throughout paper; *No fragmented sentences; *No incorrect punctuations or misspellings | Demonstrates most to all expected elements. | Demonstrates many expected elements. | Demonstrates some expected elements. | Demonstrates few expected elements. | |
| Total 75 | | | | | | |
