University of South Carolina Aiken NURS 380 Pathophysiology for RNs Pathophysiology Paper Rubric This rubric explains how your paper will be graded

Nursing Jan 30, 2023

University of South Carolina Aiken

NURS 380 Pathophysiology for RNs

Pathophysiology Paper Rubric

This rubric explains how your paper will be graded. Pay close attention to the information required and how points value is assigned. Topics must be approved by course faculty. This is done by email, check the topical outline for due dates for topic approval and final paper. Contact course faculty for any questions. Help is also available through the Gregg-Graniteville Library and the USCA writing room. Check orientation modules for information about those resources, there are also links in the course syllabus.

Requirement	Possible Points	Points Received
Topic Approval
Outline and Reference List (see requirements for sources below)
CONTENT
Description of Disease including signs and symptoms
Cause(s) of Disease
Non-modifiable risk factors
Modifiable risk factors
Individuals usually affected
Prevalence of the disease
Accuracy of information
Organization of information
PAPER FORMAT
APA Guidelines
Title page
Margins, spacing
In-text citations
Reference page
Length 2-3 pages double spaced (not counting title and reference pages)
Sources cited are from credible peer reviewed journals or books.
Four (4) sources are required. Course text may be used as one source.
Grammar, capitalization, punctuation, minimal quotes (material should be synthesized)
Times New Roman 12 Font
Total points	100