Grading Components * | % of
Grade * | Below Standard | Approaching Standard | At Standard | Exceeds Standard |
| APA Style (citations, references, formatting) | 10 | Fails to cite and reference sources to support ideas. Paper is not in proper APA format. The majority of the resources are more than five years old. | Attempts to cite and reference credible and/or relevant sources, appropriate to the discipline, to support ideas. Portions of paper are in proper APA format. Several of the resources are more than five years old. | Almost always cites and references credible and/or relevant sources, appropriate to the discipline, to support ideas. Most of the paper is in proper APA format. Most of the resources are less than five years old. | Always cites and references credible and/or relevant sources, appropriate to the discipline, to support ideas. Includes more than the required number of resources. APA formatting throughout the paper is flawless. Nearly all of the resources are less than five years old. |
| Style and Mechanics | 10 | Contains spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors making understanding difficult. Contains numerous awkward or ungrammatical sentences, and sentence structure is simple or monotonous. Misuses words, or uses words that are too vague and abstract or too personal and specific for the topic. Writing is informal and is not in the third person. Student is more than one page short of the minimum page requirement. | Contains spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors, which may temporarily confuse the reader, but does not generally impede the overall understanding. Sentence structure generally correct but may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing. Uses relatively vague or general words and sometimes inappropriate words. Writing is somewhat formal though not in the third person throughout. Student is one page short of the minimum page requirement. | Contains spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors, but they do not impede understanding. Sentences are generally clear, well structured, and focused. Generally uses words accurately and effectively. Writing is formal and in the third person throughout. Student meets the minimum page requirement. | Almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. Sentences are varied, clearly structured, carefully focused, and fit assignment’s purpose and audience. Words are chosen for their precise meaning and an appropriate level of specificity is used. Writing is formal and in the third person throughout. Student exceeds the minimum page requirement. |
| Impact of Attitude and Motivation | 40 | Student fails to analyze how attitude and/or motivation impact the success of a healthcare leader. | Student attempts to analyze how attitude and/or motivation impact the success of a healthcare leader. Analysis is vague, unclear, incomplete, or inaccurate. | Student analyzes how attitude and motivation impact the success of a healthcare manager. Analysis is clear, complete, and accurate. | Student thoroughly analyzes how attitude and motivation impact the success of a healthcare manager. Numerous examples that are backed up by research are included. |
| Examples of Leaders | 40 | Student fails to include examples of leaders who have had successes and/or failures in their leadership roles due to attitude and motivation. | Student attempts to include examples of leaders who have had successes and/or failures in their leadership roles due to attitude and motivation. Examples are vague or incomplete. | Student includes examples of leaders who have had successes and failures in their leadership roles due to attitude and motivation. Examples are clear and complete. | Student includes numerous examples of leaders who have had successes and failures in their leadership roles due to attitude and motivation. Examples are comprehensive. |
Total | 100 | | | | |