The student provides an accurate and concise summary paragraph for each Essential. All summary descriptions expertly identify key aspects of each essential. Every essential is supported with at least one scholarly source.

A summary paragraph is provided for each Essential. The summary descriptions satisfactorily identify key aspects of each essential, however 1 or 2 descriptions may be vague. One or two essentials may not be supported with at least one scholarly source.

A summary paragraph is not provided for each Essential. Several summary descriptions vaguely identify or inaccurately identify key aspects of each essential. Most essentials are not supported with at least one scholarly source.

Most or all summary descriptions are not provided. Scholarly sources are not used.

At least one detailed and explicit example of how the student met each essential during the nursing program is provided for all nine Essentials. The student expertly synthesizes and incorporates significant feedback, concepts, and ideas from the week’s discussion into the assignment. It is evident that the student has thoroughly reflected upon and met the nine essentials.

At least one example of how the student met each essential during the nursing program is provided for all nine Essentials, but some examples may be vague. The student satisfactorily incorporates some feedback, concepts, and ideas from the week’s discussion into the assignment. It is evident that the student has satisfactorily reflected upon and met the nine essentials.

The student does not provide an example of how they met each of the nine essentials during the nursing program. The student incorporates little feedback, concepts, and ideas from the week’s discussion into the assignment. It is evident that the student did not fully reflect upon or provide evidence of meeting each essential.

The student provides two or fewer examples of how they met essentials during the nursing program. No reflection is provided.

The assignment is organized in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.

Most of the writing is concise and organized, but there may be one or two minor instances where it is not.

The writing lacks clarity, conciseness, and organization in many places.

The writing is unfocused and contains serious errors with organization.

The student uses APA Style accurately and consistently. The assignment meets all formatting requirements (length and style). Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are all correct. There are minimal to no errors.

The student uses APA Style, but there are 1–2 errors. The assignment meets most formatting requirements (length and style). Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally correct with a few minor errors.

The student does not use APA Style consistently and there are 3-4 errors. The assignment meets half of the formatting requirements (length and style). Errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization detract from the readability of the assignment.

Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper. No attempt to follow the required format is indicated. There are many distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.