Asthma

Identifies the issue and why the topic is important to explore. Determinants of health covered in detail and supported by research. –Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. –Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth. –Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. –Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and /or a questionable topic for research. –Determinants of health addressed but minimally supported. –Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity. –Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper. –Support for thesis is not substantially sufficient. –Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion are inconsistent, lacking clarity and depth

Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research. –Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or. –Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness. Poor transitions, introduction and/or conclusion.

20%

All components of the paper aea addressed and researched in depth , evidence- based and beyond the obvious revealing new insights

All components of the paper are addressed are researched in depth, evidenced -based but lacking any new insights

Incomplete/sketchy addressing of paper components, miminal inclusion of evidenced-based practice

Some components of paper missing or not addressed Differential diagnoses, management and patient education are missing or not appropriate.

More than 3 appropriate differential diagnoses identified and throughly discussed.

3 apppropriate differential diagnoses identified and throughly discussed.

3 appropriate differential diagnoses are identified but are not throughly discussed.

< 3 appropriate differential diagnoses are identified or 3 differential diagnoses identified but not appropriate and not throuhgly discussed.

Management including pharmacological and nonpharmacologica interventions and patient education are identified, evidenced-based and throughly discussed.

.Management including pharmacological and nonpharmacologica interventions and patient education are identified evidenced-based and but not throughly discussed.

Management including pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions and patient education are skecthy and/or not evidenced-based and/or not throughly discussed.

Management including pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions and patient education are not included or presented but inappropriate.

Synthesizes the role of the FNP into the chosen topic based upon ANCC core competencies. EBP guidelines provide the basis for management

Describes the role characteristics of the FNP in relation to the chosen topic. General management strategies identified.

Role of FNP addressed but related tangentially to the chosen topic. Management strategies identified but not specific to the case study or referenced from EBP documents.

Role of FNP superficially addressed, incomplete or inappropriate management strategies addressed. Poor documentation of strategies. No EBP documentation.

2 or less errors in format or punctuation or capitalization. –Consistent and appropriate voice. — Sophisticated and precise word choice. Paragraph size appropriate –No spelling errors. No slang. –No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. –Met all style and min/max page requirements

4 or less errors in format, punctuation, or capitalization. — Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. Lengthy paragraphs — Fairly effective word choice. –No more than 2 spelling errors. –Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. –Met most style and min/max page requirements

6 or less errors in format, punctuation or capitalization. Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. Errors distract from readability. Lengthy paragraphs — Correct word choice. –More than 3 spelling errors. –More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements

Many errors in format, punctuation, or capitalization. Paper fails to flow in a logical sequence. Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements.

Sources reliable and properly cited. A minimum of 8 references (>6 EBP journal articles. All references correctly cited in the paper and the bibliography. All information relevant to topic.

Sources reliable and properly cited but has secondary references. A minimum of 8 references (<6 EBP journal articles. All references correctly cited in the paper and the bibliography. Information relevant to topic.

Sources reliable and properly cited. Articles do not substantially support your topic. 8 references (>6 EBP journal articles. All information relevant to topic.

Second hand sources and incorrectly cited. Does not have a minimum of 8 references and/ or have less than 6 EBP journal articles. Most of l information not relevant to topic.