NURS2118 Assessment Task 2 – Rubric
| CRITERION | HD | D | C | P | N |
| Introduction, Background & Conclusion 10 Marks |
10 to >8 pts Provides excellent background information about the topic. Defines the scope and context of the paper. Sets an excellent scene for the paper. Outlines how key issues will be addressed in the discussion. Clearly and concisely concludes the assignment and provides a succinct and very well written summary of the main points in your discussion |
8 to >6 pts Provides very good background information about the topic. Defines the scope and context of the paper. Clearly concludes the assignment and provides a clear summary of the main points in your discussion. |
6 to >5 pts Provides good background information about the topic. Defines the scope and context of the paper. Appropriate length. Adequately concludes the assignment and provides a patchy and incomplete summary of the main points in your discussion |
5 to >4 pts Too long or too short. Some material in introduction belongs in the body. Very minimal background information about the topic. Key information missing. Only adequately concludes the assignment however barely provides a summary of the main points in your discussion. |
4 to >0 pts Rambling and unfocused or no introduction at all. Does not adequately conclude the assignment or summarise the main points in your discussion. |
| Application of trans theoretical model (TTM) of change and motivational interviewing 30 Marks |
30 to >25 pts Demonstrates an excellent understanding of MI and TTM principles and has accurately integrated these principles within the case study supported by evidenced based literature. Sophisticated use of evidence-based practice to inform approach to care. Excellent consumer recovery focused approach demonstrated. |
25 to >20 pts Demonstrates a very good understanding of MI and TTM principles and has accurately integrated these principles within the case study supported by evidenced based literature. Very good use of evidence-based practice to inform approach to care. Very good consumer recovery focused approach demonstrated. |
20 to >15 pts Demonstrates good understanding of MI and TTM principles and has mostly integrated these principles within the case study supported by some evidenced based literature. Good consumer recovery focused approach demonstrated |
15 to >10 pts Demonstrates an average understanding of MI and TTM principles, lack of proper integration of the principles within the case study and this is not supported by evidence based literature. Very little evidence of consumer recovery focused approach demonstrated. |
10 to >0 pts Lack of understanding of MI and TTM principles. Lack of integration within the case being discussed. Has not drawn upon existing evidence-based literature to support arguments/approach. No evidence of consumer recovery focused approach. |
| Application of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) 20 Marks |
20 to >17 pts Demonstrates an excellent understanding of core principles of TIC. Excellent incorporation of trauma informed approach in the provision of care in the case scenario. Excellent consumer recovery focused approach to care demonstrated and sophisticated use of evidence-based practice to inform care provision. Provides excellent strategies for working with the consumer. |
17 to >13.5 pts Demonstrates a very good understanding of core principles of TIC. Very good incorporation of trauma informed approach in the provision of care in the case scenario. Very good consumer recovery focused approach to care demonstrated and use of evidence-based practice to inform care provision. Provides very good strategies for working with the consumer. |
13.5 to >10 pts Demonstrates a good understanding of core principles of TIC. Good incorporation of trauma informed approach in the provision of care in the case scenario. Good consumer recovery focused approach to care demonstrated and use of evidence-based practice to inform care provision. Provides good strategies for working with the consumer. |
10 to >6.5 pts Demonstrates some understanding of core principles of TIC. Average attempts at incorporating trauma informed approach in the provision of care in the case scenario. Consumer recovery focused approach to care attempted with little use of evidence-based practice to inform care provision. Provides some strategies for working with the consumer. |
6.5 to >0 pts Lack of understanding of core principles of TIC. Poor attempts at incorporating trauma informed approach in the provision of care in the case scenario. Nil attempt at providing consumer recovery focused approach to care and little or nil use of evidence-based practice to inform care provision. Poor attempts at providing strategies for working with the consumer. |
| Clarity of expression (including accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation) 10 Marks |
10 to >8 pts Clear and articulate writing style appropriate to assignment. Flows easily and logically. Excellent grammar and spelling |
8 to >6 pts Ideas are clearly articulated. Grammar and spelling accurate |
6 to >5 pts Ideas are clearly articulated. Grammar and spelling contain minor errors |
5 to >4 pts Shows some attempt to organise in a logical manner. Meaning apparent, but language not always fluent. Grammar and/or spelling contain many errors |
4 to >0 pts Disorganised, incoherent. Meaning unclear and/or grammar and/or spelling contain frequent errors |
| Referencing using APA 7th ed. |
10 to >8 pts Excellent citation consistent with APA 7th Edition style. References are relevant and accurate. Excellent use variety of sources which are accurately cited. All claims backed up by relevant sources. Utilised high-level sources |
8 to >6 pts Very good citation consistent with APA 7th Edition, however with minor referencing errors. References are relevant to the claims made. Very good variety of sources used. |
6 to >5 pts Good citation mostly consistent with APA 7th Edition style, contains several referencing errors. Referencing is mainly relevant to claims made. Good variety of sources used |
5 to >4 pts Average citation not entirely consistent with APA 7th Edition style. Significant referencing errors. Average quality sources used with over reliance on certain sources and information only websites. |
4 to >0 pts Citing is absent/unsystematic. Several statements not supported with accurate citation. Very poor-quality sources used. |
| TOTAL /80 |