NUR 305 Reflection Journal Guidelines and Rubric
Journal activities in this course are private between students and the instructor. These journal assignments will serve as a personal reflection on your knowledge and experience relating to the content covered in the course.
Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your journal assignment should be 2–3 paragraphs in length.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (88%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Knowledge of the
Topic Meets “Proficient” criteria and offers greater insight about the topic that is under consideration
Clearly articulates what is known about the topic that is under consideration
Articulates what is known about the topic but missing clarity and detail of content
Does not articulate what is known about the topic under consideration
45
Reflection Meets “Proficient” criteria and supports explanation with more than one peer-reviewed source
Comprehensively explains response to the journal prompt and supports explanation with a relevant peer-reviewed source and application to nursing role
Explains response to the journal prompt, but without supporting details or application to nursing role
Does not explain response to journal prompt with any supporting details or application
45
Articulation of Response
(APA/Mechanics)
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to- read format
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding
10
Earned Total 100%