Nursing: Compare and contrast emphysema and chronic bronchitis

See upload instructions. Do not use resources older than 5 years. APA style. 275 words
Albany State University
Nursing Department
RN to BSN Online Discussion Rubric

Criteria Outstanding Performance Competent Performance Room for Improvement
Content-Main Post 30 to 25 Main posting addresses all criteria with 80% of post exceptional depth and breadth supported with textbook and one other credible resource (no .com or .org; no dictionary or encyclopedia; no blogs). Must be at least 350 words. 24 to 21 Main posting meets expectations. All criteria are addressed with 50% containing good breadth and depth. Post is supported with credible sources but is not credited with appropriate reference (including page numbers). 20 to 0 Main posting does not address all of criteria, superficially addresses criteria. Post is not supported with credible resource.
Peer Post 20 to 15
Responds to two or more peers with posts that are reflective, are supported with credible sources, and ask questions that stimulate further discussion. 14 to 9
Responds to only one peer. Ask questions that stimulate further discussion. Only one post is supported with a credible source. 8 to 0
Responds to only one peer. Posts may not be on topic, lack depth, and/or do not pose questions that stimulate further discussion.

Scholarly Writing
Quality

30 to 25 The main post clearly addresses the discussion criteria and is written concisely. May include personal experiences. The main post is cited with credible sources and adheres to correct APA format. Less than 2 or 3 spelling or grammatical errors. Sources are credited appropriately (per APA). 24 to 21 The main post addresses the discussion criteria and is written concisely. The main posting is cited using credible sources and adheres to the correct APA format. Contains few spelling or grammatical errors. 20 to 0 The main posting is disorganized and has less than two credible references and does not adhere to the correct APA format. Contains many spelling or grammatical errors.
Professional
Communication Effectiveness 20 to 15
Peer and faculty communication is professional and respectful. Peer responses include reflective discussion and probing question which furthers dialogue. All responses are cited with credible resources. Adheres to correct APA format. 14 to 9 Peer and faculty communication is professional and respectful. Peer responses include reflective discussion which furthers dialogue. May not include probing question. 8 to 0
Communication may lack professional tone or be disrespectful to colleagues. Responses do not extend the discussion and/or do not include probing questions. Responses are not cited. May not adhere to the correct APA format.
Timely Submission 0 points deduction
All criteria met: Initial post submitted on time (Wed). Response to two peer posts by Sunday 5 to 10 points deduction 5 points deducted for responding to less than two peers 10 points deduction

10 points deducted for
Initial post submitted late

Overall Score Outstanding Performance 90 or more Competent Performance 70 or more Room for improvement 69 or less