ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Criteria Points % Description
Ethical issue of concern in professional practice
(2-3 slides) 20 15.3 • Introduces the
... [Show More] ethical concern
• Defines why it is a problem based upon article or current practice
• Gives some background from the article or practice setting about this concern
• Use of Speaker notes
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented
Which of the ethical principles are impacted based upon this issue?
(1-2 slides) 20 15.3 • Defines the ethical principles that are potentially or being violated based upon ethical concern
• Provides rationale as to why this is the ethical principle chosen
• Use of speaker notes
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented
How is the ethical issue impacting current practice or healthcare in general?
(2-3 slides) 20 15.3 • Defines how this ethical issue is impacting practice or the research process
• What could be the outcomes of this ethical concern
• Are other members of the healthcare team involved or impacted by this concern
• Use of speaker notes
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented
How does current evidence propose the ethical issue be addressed?
(1-2 slides)
20 15.3 • What are the recommendations for addressing this current ethical dilemma based upon literature?
• How can this be incorporated into current practice or research?
• Use of speaker notes
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented
Reflection of greatest learning and future use in practice
(1-2 slides) 30 23.5 • What is greatest learning about this ethical dilemma that can impact practice or research?
• How can this be addressed within the organization to improve practice or research
• As a professional nurse how will you ensure safe ethical practice or research is being conducted at your organization?
Graduate-level Writing Style 20 15.3
• Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure on slides and in speaker notes
• Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
• Scholarly, professional writing tone with
• May use first person
• Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
• Correct APA format for the following:
o Citation and referencing sources
o Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Professional presentation is created, evidenced by the following:
• Slide design includes visually balanced text
• Slide design provides contrast of color between background and font used
• Succinct, key points are presented on the slides
• No lengthy narratives are included on the slides
• Use of PowerPoint speaker notes to support key points on slides
• Font size appropriate for audience viewing (sized 18 or larger)
• Use of graphics and/or images is professional and appropriate for the topic
Quality of Literature Support It is an expectation that a minimum of 2 scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment.
If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted.
Assignment Length Criteria It is an expectation that the presentation is a minimum of 7 PowerPoint slides in length, and a maximum of 12 slides (not including the title or reference slides).
If the above expectation is not met, 10 points shall be deducted.
Total 130 100%
A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.
GRADING RUBRIC
Assessment Criteria Distinguished
(100%)
Exceeds
(92%)
Proficient
(84%)
Needs Improvement
(0)
Ethical issue of concern in professional practice
(2-3 slides) 20 Points 19 Points 17 Points 0 Points
Distinguished presentation of information evidenced by all of the following content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner:
• Introduces the ethical concern
• Defines why it is a problem based upon article or current practice
• Gives some background from the article or practice setting about this concern
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented Presentation of information exceeds expectations evidenced by most content covered in a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial:
• Introduces the ethical concern
• Defines why it is a problem based upon article or current practice
• Gives some background from the article or practice setting about this concern
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented Proficient presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a limited or superficial manner in two or more of the content areas:
• Introduces the ethical concern
• Defines why it is a problem based upon article or current practice
• Gives some background from the article or practice setting about this concern
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented
Presentation of information needs improvement as evidenced by content that is missing or unsatisfactory in one or more of the content areas:
• Introduces the ethical concern
• Defines why it is a problem based upon article or current practice
• Gives some background from the article or practice setting about this concern
• Sufficient integration of scholarly sources to support information presented [Show Less]