Assignment Prompt & Instructions
ESSENTIAL OF DNP
– ## Module6AssignmentQuestion.docx
– ## Module6Assignment-RUBRIC.docx
**## Module6AssignmentQuestion.docx**
**DNP Essential PowerPoint**
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least three (3) sources throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
The knowledge and expertise acquired in a DNP program assist us in meeting the changing needs of society and healthcare systems. Our preparation as a DNP enables us to utilize information technologies, provide evidence-based practice, develop healthcare policies, and provide leadership to meet the societal needs of a multicultural, complex healthcare environment.
**This week you will prepare an APA-style PowerPoint presentation exploring the DNP Essentials and how they inform healthcare systems and your DNP project. In preparing your presentation, include the following:**
**Title slide (1 slide)**
**Overview of the DNP Essentials and their impact on your DNP project (3 – 4 slides)**
**A slide for each of the Essentials and how you intend to meet the objectives for each of the eight DNP Essentials (9 – 11 slides)**
**Closing slide and plan for meeting any of the Essentials where your project may contain a gap (3 slides)**
**References (1 slide)**
Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review the rubric.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
**Length: 15 slides**
**Structure: Include a title page and reference slide in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word slide count for this assignment.**
References: Use the appropriate APA citations and references for all resources utilized on each slide. Include at least FIVE (5) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Scholarly articles
**from**
**2020 to 2025 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**
**Resources**
Finkelman, A. (2023).
_Professional nursing concepts: Competencies for quality leadership_ 5th ed.).Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 8 & 9.**
Chism, L. A. (2023).
_The doctor of nursing_ _practice: A guidebook for role development and professional nursing practice_(5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 16.**
**Module 6 Additional Resources**
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.(2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. https://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP/DNP-Essentials
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.(2021) The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/
AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf
**“My DNP project aims to enhance glycemic control in Black adults aged 40–70 years with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes (HbA1c ≥9%) within a community-based primary care clinic by increasing the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)”.**
**## Module6Assignment-RUBRIC.docx**
10/27/25, 7:43 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1 – DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship – Aspen University Classroom
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1
Course: DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Content/Quality
of Information
Weight: 40%
/ 40
0
points
Topic is inappropri
–
ate to assignment,
not based on schol
–
arly information (if
required), unclear
and difficult to un
–
derstand, no hyper
–
links to credible
sites; did not include
required assignment
components; slide
notes missing (if
required).
28
points
Topic is mostly cov
–
ered and appropri
–
ate to assignment,
but not based on
scholarly informa
–
tion (if required);
mostly clear and un
–
derstandable; may
contain hyperlinks
to non-credible
sites; some of re
–
quired assignment
components are
present; minimal use
of slide notes (if
required).
32
points
Good coverage of
topic and appropri
–
ate to assignment;
sound, research-
based (if required)
information; clear
and understandable;
hyperlinks to credi
–
ble sites; all required
assignment compo
–
nents are accurate
and present; slide
notes used appro
–
priately (if required).
points
40
In-depth coverage
of topic and assign
–
ment components;
outstanding clarity
of information; de
–
tailed slide notes
ensure all required
content is well ex
–
plained (if required).
| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Presentation<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Unattractive; difficult to interpret; poor color choice and slide contrast; slide presentation unorganized; slide effects detract from the content; missing slide headings or sub-headings (if required for organization purposes); missing title/reference slides. | 14 points<br>Attractive but somewhat difficult to interpret; somewhat pleasing contrast between text and background, slide presentation may be somewhat disorganized; transitions and slide effects detract from the content; may be missing title or reference slides; included slide headings/sub-headings may detract from presentation. | 16 points<br>Attractive; easy to interpret, pleasing colors with strong contrast between text and background, slide presentation organized, good use of transitions and slide effects which enhance the presentation; both title and reference slides are present. Slide headings/sub-headings are used appropriately to organize the presentation. | 20 points<br>Excellent use of transitions and effects that enhance the presentation. Presentation is organized and designed for maximum impact of content. | / 20 |
| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Use of<br>Multimedia,<br>Graphics, Diagrams, and/or<br>Illustrations<br>Weight: 30% | 0 points<br>Does not include required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations or they are irrelevant to topic or detract from slide content or presentation as a whole. | 21 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are generally relevant but some may not appropriately support the slide content. | 24 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are highly relevant and acceptably support the slide content; sized and positioned appropriately. | 30 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations add clarity and sophistication to the presentation content; they improve the effectiveness of the presentation. | / 30 |
Total
/ 100
Writing,
Mechanics, and
APA Weight:
%
10
/ 10
0
points
Style is inappropri
–
ate or does not ad
–
dress given audi
–
ence, purpose, etc.
Inconsistent gram
–
mar, spelling, and
punctuation; APA
format and style are
not evident
throughout the
presentation.
7
points
Style is somewhat
appropriate to given
audience and pur
–
pose. Repetitive me
–
chanical errors dis
–
tract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language, sentence
structure, and/or
word choice are
present. There are
missing APA ele
–
ments or some are
incorrectly format
–
ted throughout the
presentation.
points
8
Style is appropriate
to the given audi
–
ence and purpose.
Word choice is spe
–
cific and purposeful,
and somewhat var
–
ied throughout.
Minimal mechanical
or typographical er
–
rors are present, but
are not overly dis
–
tracting. Reference
slide and in-text ci
–
tations have few
formatting errors.
points
10
Style shows original
–
ity and creativity.
Word choice is dy
–
namic and varied.
Free of mechanical
and typographical
errors. Reference
slide and other in-
text citations are
formatted correctly
using APA elements.
**Overall Score**
**Level 1**
0
points minimum
**Level 2**
70
points minimum
**Level 3**
80
points minimum
**Level 4**
100
points minimum
1/4
https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/114903/viewContent/6049702/View 1/4
1/4
**## Module6Assignment-RUBRIC.docx**
10/27/25, 7:43 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1 – DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship – Aspen University Classroom
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1
Course: DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Content/Quality
of Information
Weight: 40%
/ 40
0
points
Topic is inappropri
–
ate to assignment,
not based on schol
–
arly information (if
required), unclear
and difficult to un
–
derstand, no hyper
–
links to credible
sites; did not include
required assignment
components; slide
notes missing (if
required).
28
points
Topic is mostly cov
–
ered and appropri
–
ate to assignment,
but not based on
scholarly informa
–
tion (if required);
mostly clear and un
–
derstandable; may
contain hyperlinks
to non-credible
sites; some of re
–
quired assignment
components are
present; minimal use
of slide notes (if
required).
32
points
Good coverage of
topic and appropri
–
ate to assignment;
sound, research-
based (if required)
information; clear
and understandable;
hyperlinks to credi
–
ble sites; all required
assignment compo
–
nents are accurate
and present; slide
notes used appro
–
priately (if required).
points
40
In-depth coverage
of topic and assign
–
ment components;
outstanding clarity
of information; de
–
tailed slide notes
ensure all required
content is well ex
–
plained (if required).
| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Presentation<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Unattractive; difficult to interpret; poor color choice and slide contrast; slide presentation unorganized; slide effects detract from the content; missing slide headings or sub-headings (if required for organization purposes); missing title/reference slides. | 14 points<br>Attractive but somewhat difficult to interpret; somewhat pleasing contrast between text and background, slide presentation may be somewhat disorganized; transitions and slide effects detract from the content; may be missing title or reference slides; included slide headings/sub-headings may detract from presentation. | 16 points<br>Attractive; easy to interpret, pleasing colors with strong contrast between text and background, slide presentation organized, good use of transitions and slide effects which enhance the presentation; both title and reference slides are present. Slide headings/sub-headings are used appropriately to organize the presentation. | 20 points<br>Excellent use of transitions and effects that enhance the presentation. Presentation is organized and designed for maximum impact of content. | / 20 |
| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Use of<br>Multimedia,<br>Graphics, Diagrams, and/or<br>Illustrations<br>Weight: 30% | 0 points<br>Does not include required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations or they are irrelevant to topic or detract from slide content or presentation as a whole. | 21 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are generally relevant but some may not appropriately support the slide content. | 24 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are highly relevant and acceptably support the slide content; sized and positioned appropriately. | 30 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations add clarity and sophistication to the presentation content; they improve the effectiveness of the presentation. | / 30 |
Total
/ 100
Writing,
Mechanics, and
APA Weight:
%
10
/ 10
0
points
Style is inappropri
–
ate or does not ad
–
dress given audi
–
ence, purpose, etc.
Inconsistent gram
–
mar, spelling, and
punctuation; APA
format and style are
not evident
throughout the
presentation.
7
points
Style is somewhat
appropriate to given
audience and pur
–
pose. Repetitive me
–
chanical errors dis
–
tract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language, sentence
structure, and/or
word choice are
present. There are
missing APA ele
–
ments or some are
incorrectly format
–
ted throughout the
presentation.
points
8
Style is appropriate
to the given audi
–
ence and purpose.
Word choice is spe
–
cific and purposeful,
and somewhat var
–
ied throughout.
Minimal mechanical
or typographical er
–
rors are present, but
are not overly dis
–
tracting. Reference
slide and in-text ci
–
tations have few
formatting errors.
points
10
Style shows original
–
ity and creativity.
Word choice is dy
–
namic and varied.
Free of mechanical
and typographical
errors. Reference
slide and other in-
text citations are
formatted correctly
using APA elements.
**Overall Score**
**Level 1**
0
points minimum
**Level 2**
70
points minimum
**Level 3**
80
points minimum
**Level 4**
100
points minimum
1/4
https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/114903/viewContent/6049702/View 1/4
1/4
**## Module6AssignmentQuestion.docx**
**DNP Essential PowerPoint**
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least three (3) sources throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
The knowledge and expertise acquired in a DNP program assist us in meeting the changing needs of society and healthcare systems. Our preparation as a DNP enables us to utilize information technologies, provide evidence-based practice, develop healthcare policies, and provide leadership to meet the societal needs of a multicultural, complex healthcare environment.
**This week you will prepare an APA-style PowerPoint presentation exploring the DNP Essentials and how they inform healthcare systems and your DNP project. In preparing your presentation, include the following:**
**Title slide (1 slide)**
**Overview of the DNP Essentials and their impact on your DNP project (3 – 4 slides)**
**A slide for each of the Essentials and how you intend to meet the objectives for each of the eight DNP Essentials (9 – 11 slides)**
**Closing slide and plan for meeting any of the Essentials where your project may contain a gap (3 slides)**
**References (1 slide)**
Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review the rubric.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
**Length: 15 slides**
**Structure: Include a title page and reference slide in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word slide count for this assignment.**
References: Use the appropriate APA citations and references for all resources utilized on each slide. Include at least FIVE (5) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Scholarly articles
**from**
**2020 to 2025 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**
**Resources**
Finkelman, A. (2023).
_Professional nursing concepts: Competencies for quality leadership_ 5th ed.).Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 8 & 9.**
Chism, L. A. (2023).
_The doctor of nursing_ _practice: A guidebook for role development and professional nursing practice_(5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 16.**
**Module 6 Additional Resources**
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.(2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. https://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP/DNP-Essentials
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.(2021) The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/
AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf
**“My DNP project aims to enhance glycemic control in Black adults aged 40–70 years with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes (HbA1c ≥9%) within a community-based primary care clinic by increasing the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)”.**
**## Module6Assignment-RUBRIC.docx**
10/27/25, 7:43 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1 – DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship – Aspen University Classroom
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1
Course: DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Content/Quality
of Information
Weight: 40%
/ 40
0
points
Topic is inappropri
–
ate to assignment,
not based on schol
–
arly information (if
required), unclear
and difficult to un
–
derstand, no hyper
–
links to credible
sites; did not include
required assignment
components; slide
notes missing (if
required).
28
points
Topic is mostly cov
–
ered and appropri
–
ate to assignment,
but not based on
scholarly informa
–
tion (if required);
mostly clear and un
–
derstandable; may
contain hyperlinks
to non-credible
sites; some of re
–
quired assignment
components are
present; minimal use
of slide notes (if
required).
32
points
Good coverage of
topic and appropri
–
ate to assignment;
sound, research-
based (if required)
information; clear
and understandable;
hyperlinks to credi
–
ble sites; all required
assignment compo
–
nents are accurate
and present; slide
notes used appro
–
priately (if required).
points
40
In-depth coverage
of topic and assign
–
ment components;
outstanding clarity
of information; de
–
tailed slide notes
ensure all required
content is well ex
–
plained (if required).
| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Presentation<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Unattractive; difficult to interpret; poor color choice and slide contrast; slide presentation unorganized; slide effects detract from the content; missing slide headings or sub-headings (if required for organization purposes); missing title/reference slides. | 14 points<br>Attractive but somewhat difficult to interpret; somewhat pleasing contrast between text and background, slide presentation may be somewhat disorganized; transitions and slide effects detract from the content; may be missing title or reference slides; included slide headings/sub-headings may detract from presentation. | 16 points<br>Attractive; easy to interpret, pleasing colors with strong contrast between text and background, slide presentation organized, good use of transitions and slide effects which enhance the presentation; both title and reference slides are present. Slide headings/sub-headings are used appropriately to organize the presentation. | 20 points<br>Excellent use of transitions and effects that enhance the presentation. Presentation is organized and designed for maximum impact of content. | / 20 |
| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Use of<br>Multimedia,<br>Graphics, Diagrams, and/or<br>Illustrations<br>Weight: 30% | 0 points<br>Does not include required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations or they are irrelevant to topic or detract from slide content or presentation as a whole. | 21 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are generally relevant but some may not appropriately support the slide content. | 24 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are highly relevant and acceptably support the slide content; sized and positioned appropriately. | 30 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations add clarity and sophistication to the presentation content; they improve the effectiveness of the presentation. | / 30 |
Total
/ 100
Writing,
Mechanics, and
APA Weight:
%
10
/ 10
0
points
Style is inappropri
–
ate or does not ad
–
dress given audi
–
ence, purpose, etc.
Inconsistent gram
–
mar, spelling, and
punctuation; APA
format and style are
not evident
throughout the
presentation.
7
points
Style is somewhat
appropriate to given
audience and pur
–
pose. Repetitive me
–
chanical errors dis
–
tract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language, sentence
structure, and/or
word choice are
present. There are
missing APA ele
–
ments or some are
incorrectly format
–
ted throughout the
presentation.
points
8
Style is appropriate
to the given audi
–
ence and purpose.
Word choice is spe
–
cific and purposeful,
and somewhat var
–
ied throughout.
Minimal mechanical
or typographical er
–
rors are present, but
are not overly dis
–
tracting. Reference
slide and in-text ci
–
tations have few
formatting errors.
points
10
Style shows original
–
ity and creativity.
Word choice is dy
–
namic and varied.
Free of mechanical
and typographical
errors. Reference
slide and other in-
text citations are
formatted correctly
using APA elements.
**Overall Score**
**Level 1**
0
points minimum
**Level 2**
70
points minimum
**Level 3**
80
points minimum
**Level 4**
100
points minimum
1/4
https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/114903/viewContent/6049702/View 1/4
1/4
**## Module6AssignmentQuestion.docx**
**DNP Essential PowerPoint**
Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least three (3) sources throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end. Follow best practices for PowerPoint presentations related to text size, color, images, effects, wordiness, and multimedia enhancements. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
The knowledge and expertise acquired in a DNP program assist us in meeting the changing needs of society and healthcare systems. Our preparation as a DNP enables us to utilize information technologies, provide evidence-based practice, develop healthcare policies, and provide leadership to meet the societal needs of a multicultural, complex healthcare environment.
**This week you will prepare an APA-style PowerPoint presentation exploring the DNP Essentials and how they inform healthcare systems and your DNP project. In preparing your presentation, include the following:**
**Title slide (1 slide)**
**Overview of the DNP Essentials and their impact on your DNP project (3 – 4 slides)**
**A slide for each of the Essentials and how you intend to meet the objectives for each of the eight DNP Essentials (9 – 11 slides)**
**Closing slide and plan for meeting any of the Essentials where your project may contain a gap (3 slides)**
**References (1 slide)**
Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review the rubric.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
**Length: 15 slides**
**Structure: Include a title page and reference slide in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word slide count for this assignment.**
References: Use the appropriate APA citations and references for all resources utilized on each slide. Include at least FIVE (5) scholarly sources to support your claims.
Scholarly articles
**from**
**2020 to 2025 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**
**Resources**
Finkelman, A. (2023).
_Professional nursing concepts: Competencies for quality leadership_ 5th ed.).Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 8 & 9.**
Chism, L. A. (2023).
_The doctor of nursing_ _practice: A guidebook for role development and professional nursing practice_(5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 16.**
**Module 6 Additional Resources**
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.(2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. https://www.aacnnursing.org/DNP/DNP-Essentials
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.(2021) The essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/
AcademicNursing/pdf/Essentials-2021.pdf
**“My DNP project aims to enhance glycemic control in Black adults aged 40–70 years with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes (HbA1c ≥9%) within a community-based primary care clinic by increasing the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)”.**
**## Module6Assignment-RUBRIC.docx**
10/27/25, 7:43 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1 – DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship – Aspen University Classroom
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Graduate PowerPoint Assignment Rubric v1
Course: DNP850 Sect1 Nursing Practice, Professionalism, and Scholarship
Criteria
**Does Not Meet 0%**
**Approaches 70%**
**Meets 80%**
**Exceeds 100%**
**Criterion Score**
Content/Quality
of Information
Weight: 40%
/ 40
0
points
Topic is inappropri
–
ate to assignment,
not based on schol
–
arly information (if
required), unclear
and difficult to un
–
derstand, no hyper
–
links to credible
sites; did not include
required assignment
components; slide
notes missing (if
required).
28
points
Topic is mostly cov
–
ered and appropri
–
ate to assignment,
but not based on
scholarly informa
–
tion (if required);
mostly clear and un
–
derstandable; may
contain hyperlinks
to non-credible
sites; some of re
–
quired assignment
components are
present; minimal use
of slide notes (if
required).
32
points
Good coverage of
topic and appropri
–
ate to assignment;
sound, research-
based (if required)
information; clear
and understandable;
hyperlinks to credi
–
ble sites; all required
assignment compo
–
nents are accurate
and present; slide
notes used appro
–
priately (if required).
points
40
In-depth coverage
of topic and assign
–
ment components;
outstanding clarity
of information; de
–
tailed slide notes
ensure all required
content is well ex
–
plained (if required).
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| Presentation<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Unattractive; difficult to interpret; poor color choice and slide contrast; slide presentation unorganized; slide effects detract from the content; missing slide headings or sub-headings (if required for organization purposes); missing title/reference slides. | 14 points<br>Attractive but somewhat difficult to interpret; somewhat pleasing contrast between text and background, slide presentation may be somewhat disorganized; transitions and slide effects detract from the content; may be missing title or reference slides; included slide headings/sub-headings may detract from presentation. | 16 points<br>Attractive; easy to interpret, pleasing colors with strong contrast between text and background, slide presentation organized, good use of transitions and slide effects which enhance the presentation; both title and reference slides are present. Slide headings/sub-headings are used appropriately to organize the presentation. | 20 points<br>Excellent use of transitions and effects that enhance the presentation. Presentation is organized and designed for maximum impact of content. | / 20 |
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| Use of<br>Multimedia,<br>Graphics, Diagrams, and/or<br>Illustrations<br>Weight: 30% | 0 points<br>Does not include required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations or they are irrelevant to topic or detract from slide content or presentation as a whole. | 21 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are generally relevant but some may not appropriately support the slide content. | 24 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations are highly relevant and acceptably support the slide content; sized and positioned appropriately. | 30 points<br>Required multimedia, graphics, diagrams, and/or illustrations add clarity and sophistication to the presentation content; they improve the effectiveness of the presentation. | / 30 |
Total
/ 100
Writing,
Mechanics, and
APA Weight:
%
10
/ 10
0
points
Style is inappropri
–
ate or does not ad
–
dress given audi
–
ence, purpose, etc.
Inconsistent gram
–
mar, spelling, and
punctuation; APA
format and style are
not evident
throughout the
presentation.
7
points
Style is somewhat
appropriate to given
audience and pur
–
pose. Repetitive me
–
chanical errors dis
–
tract the reader.
Inconsistencies in
language, sentence
structure, and/or
word choice are
present. There are
missing APA ele
–
ments or some are
incorrectly format
–
ted throughout the
presentation.
points
8
Style is appropriate
to the given audi
–
ence and purpose.
Word choice is spe
–
cific and purposeful,
and somewhat var
–
ied throughout.
Minimal mechanical
or typographical er
–
rors are present, but
are not overly dis
–
tracting. Reference
slide and in-text ci
–
tations have few
formatting errors.
points
10
Style shows original
–
ity and creativity.
Word choice is dy
–
namic and varied.
Free of mechanical
and typographical
errors. Reference
slide and other in-
text citations are
formatted correctly
using APA elements.
**Overall Score**
**Level 1**
0
points minimum
**Level 2**
70
points minimum
**Level 3**
80
points minimum
**Level 4**
100
points minimum
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