Specific

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ExemplaryThe goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives

5.1 to 8 pts

DistinguishedThe goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives

3.1 to 5 pts

DevelopingThe goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives are not provided.

0.1 to 3 pts

NoviceThe goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague.

0 to 0 pts

/8 pts

Measureable

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ExemplaryMeasures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related to the described goal.

5.1 to 8 pts

DistinguishedA method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or connect with the described go.

3.1 to 5 pts

DevelopingThe method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly link to or connect with the described goal

0.1 to 3 pts

NoviceNot at all measurable no method of measurement indicated

0 to 0 pts

/8 pts

Achievable/Ambitious

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ExemplaryThe goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.

5.1 to 8 pts

DistinguishedThe goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require much challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve within the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.

3.1 to 5 pts

DevelopingThe goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success. There is no process that supports achievability.

0.1 to 3 pts

NoviceThe goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.

0 to 0 pts

/8 pts

Relevant

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ExemplaryThe goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the students history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.

5.1 to 8 pts

DistinguishedThe goal has some connection to the course objectives, the students history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.

3.1 to 5 pts

DevelopingThe goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the students history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.

0.1 to 3 pts

NoviceThe goal has no connection to the course objectives.

0 to 0 pts

/8 pts

Timely

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ExemplaryThe goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.

5.1 to 8 pts

DistinguishedThe goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this term.

3.1 to 5 pts

DevelopingThe goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date but does not link to the measurables.

0.1 to 3 pts

NoviceHas no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.

0 to 0 pts

/8 pts

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

ExemplaryReferences page contains more than required current scholarly academic reference and text reference..

Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

3.1 to 5 pts

DistinguishedReferences page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference.

Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent.
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.

2.1 to 3 pts

DevelopingReferences page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource.

Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

0.1 to 2 pts

NoviceReferences page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page.

Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

0 to 0 pts

/5 pts

PowerPoint Slides

ExemplaryPowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.

3.1 to 5 pts

DistinguishedPowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the project are completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.

2.1 to 3 pts

DevelopingPowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some slides are incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentation.

0.1 to 2 pts

NovicePointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is missing several parts of the required content.

0 to 0 pts

/5 pts