AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NURSINGMarking Rubric – EssayImplementation Date – February 2014E.3.2: Marking Rubric – Essay: V2: January 2014 Page 1 of 1 CRITERIA%HIGH DISTINCTIONDISTINCTIONCREDITPASSFAILUNDERSTANDING &KNOWLEDGEThe student demonstratesa sound knowledge of theessay themes35 Presents an expert answerto the essay questionsupported by current andrelevant literature. Presents a proficient answerto the essay question,supported by contemporaryrelevant literature. Presents a competent answerto the essay question,supported by relevantliterature. Presents an adequate answerto the essay question, withsome use of supportiveliterature. The answer fails to addressthe essay question. There isminimal use of supportiveliteratureCONSTRUCTION OFTHE ESSAYThe student is able todevelop a scholarly essaywhich discusses, explains,analyses, interprets orevaluates the themes inan organized and coherentmanner20 Provides an extensivediscussion of the contentthemes that demonstratescritical analysis, synthesisand evaluation. Provides a thoroughdiscussion of the contentthemes that demonstratesanalysis, synthesis andevaluation. Provides a sound discussionof the content themes whichdemonstrates analysis,synthesis and evaluation. Provides an adequatediscussion of the contentthemes which demonstrates anovice level of analysis,synthesis and evaluation. Provides an inadequatediscussion of the contentthemes which demonstratesminimal analysis, synthesisand evaluation.CONCLUSIONThe student presents alogical conclusion of thesalient points of thetheme/s10 Critically evaluatesconclusions andimplications for nursingpractice or content themes. Evaluates conclusions andimplications for nursingpractice or content themes. Discusses conclusions andimplications for nursingpractice or content themes. Describes conclusions andimplications for nursingpractice or content themes. Fails to draw conclusions anddescribe implications fornursing practice or contentthemes.RESEARCH ANDEVIDENCEThe student is able tointegrate research andevidence based practice ina scholarly essay20 Extensive integration ofresearch and evidence toinform professional practice. Thorough integration ofresearch and evidence toinform professional practice. Sound integration of researchand evidence to informprofessional practice Adequate integration ofresearch and evidence toinform professional practice Inadequate integration ofresearch and evidence toinform professional practiceWRITINGThe student uses theappropriate grammar,spelling, writing andmechanics consistent withthe ACN guidelines5 The writing is free of errors,is consistently professionaland appropriate for anacademic paper and inaccordance with ACNguidelines There are minimalgrammatical/ spelling errors,writing is professional andappropriate for an academicpaper and in accordance withACN guidelines There are severalgrammatical/ spelling errors,writing is professional andappropriate for an academicpaper and in accordance withACN guidelines There are severalgrammatical/ spelling errors,writing is appropriate for anacademic paper and inaccordance with ACNguidelines There are many grammatical/spelling errors and isinconsistent with ACNguidelinesREFERENCINGThe student demonstratesknowledge of referencingaccording to the ACNguidelines10 There are no citation errors.The Reference List iscomplete and all work isreferenced consistent withACN guidelines There are no more than 2citation errors. The ReferenceList is complete and all workis referenced and consistentwith ACN guidelines There are no more than 3citation errors. The ReferenceList is complete and all workis referenced and consistentwith ACN guidelines There are no more than 5citation errors. The ReferenceList is complete, and all workis referenced and consistentwith ACN guidelines There are frequent citationerrors/omissions, and theReference List is incompleteand not formatted accordingto ACN guidelines
