Written Assignment: NCLEX RN Study Plan
Criteria/ Points
Excellent
Good
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Content Quality and Relevance
(40%)
· Thoroughly identifies and discusses a variety of effective NCLEX-RN study tips.
· Explains how each tip can be applied to enhance exam preparation.
· Provides specific examples and evidence-based strategies for success.
· Clearly relates study tips to preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam. ( 7.2-8 pts)
· Identifies and discusses multiple NCLEX-RN study tips.
· Includes some application or explanation of the tips, though detail may be limited.
· Makes general connections to NCLEX-RN exam preparation. (6-7.1 pts)
· Lists study tips with little explanation or connection to NCLEX-RN exam preparation.
· Provides minimal examples or evidence to support strategies. (4.8-5.9 pts)
· Fails to identify relevant study tips or connect them to NCLEX-RN preparation.
· Content is inaccurate, incomplete, or irrelevant. (0-4.7 pts)
Analysis and Critical Thinking
(40%)
· Demonstrates critical thinking by tailoring study tips to personal learning styles and needs.
· Analyzes why specific strategies are effective for NCLEX-RN preparation.
· Reflects on how these tips will be incorporated into their own study plan. ( 7.2-8 pts)
· Includes some analysis and connection to personal study habits but lacks depth or specificity.
· General discussion of how tips could be applied without significant reflection
· (6-7.1 pts)
· Limited analysis or personalization of study tips.
· Minimal reflection on application to their study plan. (4.8-5.9 pts)
· Does not include analysis or connection to personal learning strategies.
· Lacks reflection or application to individual preparation (0-4.7 pts)
Professional Writing and APA Formatting (20%)
· Writing is professional, clear, and free from grammatical and spelling errors.
· Follows APA format consistently, including in-text citations and references.
· Adheres to the required word count (250-300 words). (3.6-4 points)
· Writing is clear but may contain minor grammatical or spelling errors.
· APA format is mostly followed, with minor errors in citations or references.
· Stays within the word count range. (250-300 words). (3.2-3.5 points)
· Writing contains noticeable grammatical or spelling errors that affect readability.
· APA format is inconsistently applied, with multiple errors in citations or references.
· Word count is outside the required range (25 words above or below the range) above or below). (2.4-3.1 points)
· Writing is unclear or unprofessional, with frequent errors.
· APA formatting is not followed.
· Word count is significantly outside the required range. (more than 25 words above or below the range). (0-2.3 points)