This course offers many components, each of which is geared toward helping you through your nursing degree program, and your future
career. Writing is the focus of the course, but other skills are being addressed as well, including study skills, critical thinking,
handling stress, and finding helpful resources.
How will you apply the skills from this course toward the rest of your nursing degree program? And how can these skills be applied to your
career goal of professional nursing?
Submit your entry (Word document, approx. 250 words)
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your
computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading
guidelines provided by your instructor.
Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Submit Assignment” in the
upper right corner. Click on “Browse,” browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has
appeared next to the Browse button. Enter your comments, if any, in the Comments area. Click on “Submit Assignment.”
Evaluation
This assignment will be graded using the rubric displayed below. Please review this rubric prior to beginning your work. You can also
access the rubric on the Course Rubrics page within the Start Here module. This assignment is worth 10% of your final course grade.
Rubric
SLA Default Grading Rubric for Journal Assignments
SLA Default Grading Rubric for Journal Assignments
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome The treatment of the topic assigned is of sufficient depth and breadth showing significant
comprehension of the issues involved.
20.0 pts
The treatment of the topic meets expectations in both depth and breadth of all the important issues involved. Demonstrates a thorough
comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
17.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is adequate in the depth and breadth of the important issues involved. Demonstrates an acceptable comprehension
of the complexity of the topic.
15.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is appropriate in both depth and breadth for most of the important issues involved. Demonstrates a minimal
comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
13.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is marginally appropriate in depth or breadth for the issues involved. Does not demonstrate an adequate
comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
11.0 pts
The treatment of the topic is NOT appropriate in either: its depth and/or breadth for the issues involved. Does not demonstrate an
adequate comprehension of the complexity of the topic.
0.0 pts
No submission
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome The quantity and quality of information and its relatedness to the topic are appropriate
for college level work.
20.0 pts
The information exceeds expectations for both quantity and quality for college level work. This information shows insight about the topic.
17.0 pts
The quantity and quality of all the information provided is adequate for college level work. All the information is directly related to
the topic.
15.0 pts
The quantity and quality of most of the information provided is acceptable for college level work. Most of the information is directly
related to the topic.
13.0 pts
Some of the information is of sufficient quantity and/or quality for college level work. Rarely is it directly related to the topic.
11.0 pts
The quantity and/or quality of information is unacceptable for college level work. The information is not related to the topic.
0.0 pts
No submission
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome The authenticity of the journal draws from personal experience, including observation,
reflection, and analysis.
20.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is apparent, throughout; it explores personal experiences and includes insightful observations,
reflections, and analyses.
17.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is apparent; it draws from personal experience at an acceptable level, and it includes sufficient
observation, reflection, and analysis.
15.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is rarely apparent; it draws from personal experience at an elementary level, it includes some efforts at
observation, reflection, and analysis.
13.0 pts
The authenticity of the journal is not apparent; it struggles to draws from personal experience and it includes at only a basic level some
efforts at observation, reflection, and/or analysis.
11.0 pts
The journal does not draw from personal experience; it does not include any observation, reflection, and/or analysis.
0.0 pts
No submission
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing mechanics: Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are appropriate for college level
work.
20.0 pts
The work demonstrates writing mechanics: the spelling, grammar