Points

The entire project is worth 600 points. Milestone 3 is worth 225 points of this total.

Due Date

The Milestone 3 PowerPoint OR Poster assignment is due by Sunday at 11:59 pm MT, at the end of Week 6. Submit your completed assignment. You may consult the Policies section in the Introduction & Resources module for details regarding late assignments. Post questions about this assignment in the Course Q & A Forum.

Required Assignment Topic

Note: You will use the same scenario you developed and same mHealth app you identified in Week 2.

Directions

• Select a Microsoft PowerPoint OR a Poster presentation for this assignment. See the Guidelines below for each of the options. 
• You are required to complete this assignment using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.pptx” format. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu (Links to an external site.)

PowerPoint Assignment Guidelines

• You are required to cite your source(s) as it relates to your application slide. Other citations are permitted, but this is not a requirement for the assignment.
• Title slide (first slide): Include a title slide with your name and the title of the presentation.
• Scenario Slide (one slide): This slide should include the approved patient scenario from Milestone 1 and 2. You will use the approved patient scenario and include a disease process, diagnosis, OR identify a patient with a desire to maintain good health and prevent illness and who would benefit from an already developed and reliable mHealth app. Include the nurse’s assessment of learning needs and readiness to learn.
• mHealth application slide (one slide): Identify a developed and reliable mHealth app that could benefit the patient. Describe the app, including the following.
  • Name of app
  • Purpose of app
  • Intended audience
  • Mobile device(s) upon which the app will operate
  • Where to download or obtain it (include a working link if it is to be downloaded from a website)
  • Any other information you believe would be pertinent to this situation
  • Be sure to cite all sources you use.
• Teaching slide(s) (one to three slides): Prepare slides that contain important points about the app that you want to teach to the patient, such as how to use the app safely and effectively (including how to interpret and act on the information that is provided).
• Evaluation slide(s) (one to three slides): Describe how you would determine the success of the patient’s use of this app. For example, include ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan that are a good fit for the type of app and focus on specific ways that this app benefits the patient’s health and wellness.
• References (last slide): List any references for sources that were used and cited in the presentation.
• Number of PowerPoint slides: 6-10 slides total

Writing and design: There should be no spelling or grammatical errors. Writing is concise and clear. Avoid words that the patient may not understand. Slides are visually appealing, incorporating graphics, photographs, colors, and themes.

Review the section on Academic Integrity Policy found in the RNBSN Policies. All work must be original (in your own words) unless properly cited.

Best Practices in Preparing PowerPoint Slideshows

• Be creative but realistic.
• Incorporate graphics, color, themes, or photographs to increase interest.
• Make each slide easy to read with short bullet points and large font. You may use speaker notes for full sentences.
• Review directions thoroughly.
• Cite all sources within the slides with (author, year), as well as on the reference slide.
• Proofread prior to final submission.
• Check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.
• Abide by the Chamberlain academic integrity policy.
• Tutorial: For those not familiar with the development of a PowerPoint slideshow, the following link to the Microsoft website may be helpful. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx. (Links to an external site.) The Chamberlain Student Success Strategies (SSPRNBSN) offers a module on Computer Literacy that contains a section on PowerPoint. SSPRNBSN is a course tile on your dashboard.

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C., presented below.

Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.

Health History and Medical Information

Health History

Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control by restricting dietary sodium. Mr. C. reports increasing shortness of breath with activity, swollen ankles, and pruritus over the last 6 months.

Objective Data:

1. Height: 68 inches; weight 134.5 kg
2. BP: 172/98, HR 88, RR 26
3. 3+ pitting edema bilateral feet and ankles
4. Fasting blood glucose: 146 mg/dL
5. Total cholesterol: 250 mg/dL
6. Triglycerides: 312 mg/dL
7. HDL: 30 mg/dL
8. Serum creatinine 1.8 mg/dL
9. BUN 32 mg/dl

Critical Thinking Essay

In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. C.’s potential diagnosis and intervention(s). Include the following:

1. Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. C.
2. Describe the potential health risks for obesity that are of concern for Mr. C. Discuss whether bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention.
3. Assess each of Mr. C.’s functional health patterns using the information given. Discuss at least five actual or potential problems can you identify from the functional health patterns and provide the rationale for each. (Functional health patterns include health-perception, health-management, nutritional, metabolic, elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, cognitive-perceptual, self-perception/self-concept, role-relationship, sexuality/reproductive, coping-stress tolerance.)
4. Explain the staging of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and contributing factors to consider.
5. Consider ESRD prevention and health promotion opportunities. Describe what type of patient education should be provided to Mr. C. for prevention of future events, health restoration, and avoidance of deterioration of renal status.
6. Explain the type of resources available for ESRD patients for nonacute care and the type of multidisciplinary approach that would be beneficial for these patients. Consider aspects such as devices, transportation, living conditions, return-to-employment issues.

You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

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In this assignment, students will pull together the capstone project change proposal components they have been working on throughout the course to create a proposal inclusive of sections for each content focus area in the course. For this project, the student will apply evidence-based research steps and processes required as the foundation to address a clinically oriented problem or issue in future practice.

Develop a 1,250-1,500 written project that includes the following information as it applies to the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need profiled in the capstone change proposal:

1. Background
2. Clinical problem statement.
3. Purpose of the change proposal in relation to providing patient care in the changing health care system.
4. PICOT question.
5. Literature search strategy employed.
6. Evaluation of the literature.
7. Applicable change or nursing theory utilized.
8. Proposed implementation plan with outcome measures.
9. Discussion of how evidence-based practice was used in creating the intervention plan.
10. Plan for evaluating the proposed nursing intervention.
11. Identification of potential barriers to plan implementation, and a discussion of how these could be overcome.
12. Appendix section, if tables, graphs, surveys, educational materials, etc. are created.

Review the feedback from your instructor on the Topic 3 assignment, PICOT Question Paper, and Topic 6 assignment, Literature Review. Use this feedback to make appropriate revisions to these before submitting.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

RN to BSN

1.1:     Exemplify professionalism in diverse health care settings.

2.2:     Comprehend nursing concepts and health theories.

3.2:     Implement patient care decisions based on evidence-based practice.

Establish clear goals and strategies for a professional nursing future.•Provides opportunity to demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development through the thoughtful creation of 1 year and 5 year career path. Creates awareness of partnership with other disciplines. 

 •Create a power point presentation.•7 content slides MAXIMUM + reference slide(s).•Slides MUST have in text citations in APA format.•Reference slide required in APA format.•All content must be placed on slide (please do not use notes section) 

Slide Content Titles

•State Practice and Application Requirements

•Transition to the RN Role

•Holistic Life Balance.

•Stressors and Challenges.

•Lifelong Learning.

•Professional Contributions.

•References.

State Practice and Application Requirements

•Identify the state in which the student is seeking employment.

•Detail a minimum of three (3) criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state.

•Use in text citations in APA format

Transition to RN Role

•Research and identify three (3) positions or employers the student could work for as a new graduate BSN in the geographic area the student is seeking employment. •Identify 3 motivators (1 for each) and 3 possible detractors (1 for each) for working in those positions or with the selected employers•Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified •Use in text citations in APA

Holistic Life Balance

•Provide a description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal and professional life. Designate methods at 1 year and 5 year increments.

Stressors and Challenges

•Identify known and anticipated  stressors/challenges and how the student plans to manage the stressors/challenges. Designate for 1 year and 5 year increments. 

Lifelong Learning

•Determine a plan for lifelong learning and educational development. Designate for 1 year and 5 year increments. 

•This plan can include, but is not limited to, specialty certification, advanced nursing education, and the pursuit of formal education outside of the nursing discipline.

Professional Contribution

•Summarize plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing organization or work place nursing committee AND one community program utilizing your professional nursing skills. Designate for 1 year and 5 year increments.

 Helpful Websites

•Students may find the following list of resources helpful in completing the assignment:•American Nurses Credentialing Center athttp://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification.aspx•Board of Nursing Contact at https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm•Holistic Nursing at http://www.ahna.org/About-Us/What-is-Holistic-Nursing•National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm•Nursing Community at http://www.thenursingcommunity.org/•Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at http://www.rwjf.org/•Sigma Theta Tau International at http://www.nursingsociety.org 

Rubric:

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDTransition into the Professional Nursing Role escription of criterion

50.0 to >45.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
Thoroughly addresses all elements below: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.
45.0 to >40.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
One to two elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.
40.0 to >35.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Three to four elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.
35.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Five or more elements are missing or inadequately explained in one or more of the following: (a) Identified the state in which the student is seeking employment. (b) Thoroughly detailed three or more criteria set forth by the Board of Nursing for obtaining an RN license in that state. (c) Identified three or more positions/employers for new graduate BSN employment, including motivators and detractors for each. (d) Provide the details of what is required to submit an application for the positions identified above. (e) Included an appendix with a screenshot of a completed Career Assessment Profile from the CareerCare system with Profile Last Modified date that is within the session.50.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHolistic Life Balance

20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
Clearly describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.
17.0 to >14.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Partially describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.
14.0 to >12.0 ptsNo Description
Minimally describes the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.
12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Missing description of the ways in which the student intends to maintain holistic balance in their personal life as well as in the role of professional nurse within the first year and at five years.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSterssors and Challenges

20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
Establishes a clear description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years.
17.0 to >14.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Provides a partial description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years.
14.0 to >12.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Provides a minimal description of known stressors and anticipated challenges as well as plans for managing each of them within the first year and at five years.
12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Missing description of stressors and/or anticipated challenges or management of both.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLifelong Learning

20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
Establishes a clear plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.
17.0 to >14.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Provides a partial plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.
14.0 to >12.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Provides a minimal plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.
12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Provides little or no reference to a plan for lifelong learning and educational development anticipated within the first year and at five years.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Contributions

30.0 to >26.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
(a) Establishes a complete summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Thoroughly examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.
26.0 to >23.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
(a) Provides a partial summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Partially examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.
23.0 to >20.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
a) Provides a minimal summary of plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Minimally examines the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.
20.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
a) Provides little or no reference to plans for contributing to at least one professional nursing community as well as the general community, in the healthcare professional role, within the first year and at five years. (b) Fails to examine the need for own professional nursing development related to monitoring outcomes data for patient quality & safety.30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Resources

40.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
Provides three or more references that are peerreviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and one or more professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.
35.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Provides two references that are peer‐reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.
31.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
Provides one references that are peer‐reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and at least one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.
27.0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
Does not provide references that are peer‐reviewed scholarly journals or other approved sources and/or one professional nursing organization website or Board of Nursing website.40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA (latest edition) Format, Grammar and Punctuation

20.0 to >17.0 ptsOutstanding or Highest Level of Performance
APA format is used accurately and consistently in the paper, on the title page, in‐ text citations, and/or the Reference page. No errors in grammar or punctuation.
17.0 to >14.0 ptsVery Good or High Level of Performance
APA formatting is used with 1‐2 errors, on the title page, in‐text citations, and/or the Reference page. Less than 2 errors in grammar or punctuation.
14.0 to >12.0 ptsCompetent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
No more than 3‐5 errors in APA formatting in the paper, on the title page, in‐ text citations, and the Reference page. No more than 3‐5 errors in grammar or punctuation.
12.0 to >0 ptsPoor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
More than 5 errors in APA formatting in the paper, on the title page, in‐text citations, and/or the Reference page. More than 5 errors in grammar or punctuation.20.0 pts
Total Points: 200.0

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Assignment: Evidence-Based Project, Part 3: Advanced Levels of Clinical Inquiry and Systematic Reviews

Your quest to purchase a new car begins with an identification of the factors important to you. As you conduct a search of cars that rate high on those factors, you collect evidence and try to understand the extent of that evidence. A report that suggests a certain make and model of automobile has high mileage is encouraging. But who produced that report? How valid is it? How was the data collected, and what was the sample size?

In this Assignment, you will delve deeper into clinical inquiry by closely examining your PICO(T) question. You also begin to analyze the evidence you have collected.

To Prepare:

· Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.

· Develop a PICO(T) question to address the clinical issue of interest you identified in Module 2 for the Assignment. This PICOT question will remain the same for the entire course.

· Use the key words from the PICO(T) question you developed and search at least four different databases in the Walden Library. Identify at least four relevant systematic reviews or other filtered high-level evidence, which includes meta-analyses, critically-appraised topics (evidence syntheses), critically-appraised individual articles (article synopses). The evidence will not necessarily address all the elements of your PICO(T) question, so select the most important concepts to search and find the best evidence available.

· Reflect on the process of creating a PICO(T) question and searching for peer-reviewed research.

The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 3: Advanced Levels of Clinical Inquiry and Systematic Reviews

Create a 6- to 7-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:

· Identify and briefly describe your chosen clinical issue of interest.

· Describe how you developed a PICO(T) question focused on your chosen clinical issue of interest.

· Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search for the peer-reviewed articles you selected.

· Provide APA citations of the four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level related to your research question. If there are no systematic review level articles or meta-analysis on your topic, then use the highest level of evidence peer reviewed article.

· Describe the levels of evidence in each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research. Be specific and provide examples.

By Day 7 of Week 5

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Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Part 3: Advanced Levels of Clinical Inquiry and Systematic   Reviews
 

Create a 6- to 7-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do   the following:
 

·   Identify and briefly describe your chosen   clinical issue of interest.
 

·   Describe how you developed a PICO(T) question   focused on your chosen clinical issue of interest.
 

·   Identify the four research databases that you   used to conduct your search for the peer-reviewed articles you selected.
 

·   Provide APA citations of the four peer-reviewed   articles you selected.
 

·   Describe the levels of evidence in each of the   four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the   strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research. Be specific and   provide examples.

81 (81%) – 90 (90%)

The presentation   clearly and accurately identifies and describes in detail the chosen clinical   issue of interest.
 

  The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the developed   PICO(T) question.
 

  The presentation clearly and accurately identifies four or more research   databases used to conduct a search for the peer-reviewed articles selected.
 

  The presentation clearly and accurately provides full APA citations for at   least four peer-reviewed articles selected, including a thorough and detailed   explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical   research.
 

  The presentation includes specific and relevant examples that fully support   the research.
 

  The presentation provides a complete, detailed, and accurate synthesis of two   outside resources related to the peer-reviewed articles selected, and fully   integrates at least two outside resources and two or three course-specific   resources that fully support the presentation.

72 (72%) – 80 (80%)

The presentation   accurately identifies and describes the chosen clinical issue of interest.
 

  The presentation accurately describes the developed PICO(T) question focused   on the chosen clinical issue of interest.
 

  The presentation accurately identifies at least four research databases used   to conduct a search for the peer-reviewed articles selected.
 

  The presentation accurately provides APA citations for at least four   peer-reviewed articles selected, including an adequate explanation of the   strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research.
 

  The presentation includes relevant examples that support the research   presented.
 

  The presentation provides an accurate synthesis of at least one outside   resource related to the peer-reviewed articles selected. The response   integrates at least one outside resource and two or three course-specific   resources that may support the presentation.

63 (63%) – 71 (71%)

The presentation   inaccurately or vaguely identifies and describes the chosen clinical issue of   interest.
 

  The presentation inaccurately or vaguely describes the developed PICO(T)   question focused on the chosen clinical issue of interest.
 

  The presentation inaccurately or vaguely identifies at least four research   databases used to conduct a search for the peer-reviewed articles selected.
 

  The presentation inaccurately or vaguely provides APA citations for at least   four peer-reviewed articles selected, including an inaccurate or vague   explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical   research.
 

  The presentation includes inaccurate or vague examples to support the   research presented.
 

  The presentation provides a vague or inaccurate synthesis or outside   resources related to the peer-reviewed articles selected. The response   minimally integrates resources that may support the presentation.

0 (0%) – 62 (62%)

The presentation   inaccurately and vaguely identifies and describes the chosen clinical issue   of interest or is missing.
 

  The presentation inaccurately and vaguely describes the developed PICO(T)   question, or is missing.
 

  The presentation inaccurately and vaguely identifies less than four research   databases used to conduct a search for the peer-reviewed articles selected or   is missing.
 

  The presentation inaccurately and vaguely provides APA citations for at least   four peer-reviewed articles selected, including an inaccurate and vague   explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical   research, or is missing.
 

  The presentation includes inaccurate and vague examples to support the   research presented or is missing.
 

  The presentation provides a vague and inaccurate synthesis of no outside   resources related to the articles selected and fails to integrate any   resources to support the presentation or is missing.

Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and   Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed   ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are   carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.   A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided,   which delineates all required criteria.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
 

  A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are   provided, which delineates all required criteria.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of   the time.
 

  Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated yet is   brief and not descriptive.

3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60–79%   of the time.
 

  Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off   topic.

0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60%   of the time.
 

  No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion are provided.

Written Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.