School of Nursing - Kentucky State University
School of Nursing - Kentucky State University
School of Nursing - Kentucky State University
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<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong>RN-BSN ProgramEssay RubricDate: ________________________________Reviewer: ____________________________Student: ____________________________________Total Score: _____________________CriteriaMechanics: Spelling,Punctuation, and GrammarUsageSyntax: Words,Phrases, and SentenceStructureIntroductionHighly Competent6-7Writing represents consistentcommand <strong>of</strong> spelling,capitalization, punctuationand grammar usage. Containsno more than 1 minor errorand this error does notdistract from the overallfluency <strong>of</strong> the essay.Mechanics enhance meaning.Words, phrases and sentencestructure greatly enhance theoverall effectiveness <strong>of</strong> thecommunication <strong>of</strong> ideas.Wording and phrasing areclear, concise, creative,descriptive and informative.Well-developed; engagesreader and creates greatinterest. Contains detailedbackground information.<strong>State</strong>s a significant andcompelling position or belief.Average4-5Writing represents somewhata command <strong>of</strong> spelling,capitalization, punctuationand grammar. Contains 2 to 3errors but these errors do notdistract from the overallfluency and meaning <strong>of</strong> essay.Words, phrases and sentencestructure generally enhancethe overall effectiveness <strong>of</strong>the communication <strong>of</strong> ideas.Wording and phrasing flowbut additional elaborationwould have strengthenedessay.Creates interest; engagesreader and creates interest.Sufficient backgroundinformation is provided.<strong>State</strong>s position and belief.Needs Developing2-3Many spelling, capitalization,punctuation and grammarerrors; these errors interferewith the overall fluency andmeaning <strong>of</strong> the essay.Words, phrases and sentencestructure distract from theoverall effectiveness <strong>of</strong> thecommunication <strong>of</strong> ideas.Wording and phrasing areawkward and fragmented;difficult to understand.Creates little interest and doesnot engage the reader.Background details are arandom collection <strong>of</strong>information and unclear.Does not state position orbelief.ScoreIt is the policy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> not to discriminate against any individual in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis <strong>of</strong> race, color, national origin, sex,disability, veteran status, age, religion, or marital status. <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> is an Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
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