Learning Assignment Rubric
· Quality and integrity include identification of source of all information
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· Learning assignment must be typed and attached as a document.
· Answers to learning assignment are to be scholarly
Learning Assignment Rubric
Assignment Criteria |
Exceeds Criteria |
Meets Criteria |
Partially Meets Criteria |
Does Not Meet Criteria |
Learning Assignments Completion are on time Initial post addresses all assigned questions |
Meets all assigned criteria. Thoroughly answered question(s) and with clear, well developed, and meaningful thoughts. All critical points were addressed individually and supported by evidence of having read the assigned course readings Relevant ideas or practical experiences are used to emphasize the understanding of the topics 10 points |
Only meets 3 of the 4 assigned criteria. Answered most of the question(s), but not fully developed to demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Some critical points were addressed individually, but not supported by evidence of having read the assigned course readings and applying concepts Relevant ideas or practical experiences were absent or limited 7 points |
Only meets 2 of the 4 assigned criteria. Partially answered the question(s) by identifying the main topic(s), but lacked elements of critical thinking and analysis The points addressed were not clear or well developed Relevant ideas or practical experience(s) were not well provided Evidence of having read the assigned course readings was not clearly demonstrated. 5 points |
Failure to address any of the assigned questions. Insufficiently answered the question(s). The points addressed inadequately addressed the topic. Relevant ideas and practical experience(s) were not provided. The answers lacked evidence of having read the assigned course readings. 3 points |
Writing Quality 0. Spelling 0. Grammar 0. Punctuation 0. APA Format |
Answers have less than 2 spelling, grammar, punctuation, and/or APA formatting errors. 10 points |
Answers have 3-4 spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or APA formatting errors. 7 points |
Answers have 5 spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or APA formatting errors. . 5 points |
Answers have 6 or more spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or APA formatting errors. 3 points |
Total Points Possible = 20 points |
Week 1 Questions to Answer- cite all answers- use APA structure and sentencing. Use scholarly Research, intext caitaion and reference page.
1. Describe the blood brain barrier
2. Describe the pathophysiology of parkinson’s disease
3. Describe the mechanism of action of the dopaminergic medications to treat parkinson’s. How do these medications reduce symptoms? Is there a cure for parkinson’s
4. Describe the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease
5. Describe the mechanism of action of the drugs for cognitive impairment (page 193). How do these medications achieve a therapeutic effect in Alzheimer’s disease.
6. Describe the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
7. Describe the mechanism of action of the disease modifying drugs used to treat MS
8. Discuss 3 major nursing implications to medication used to treat MS and how these would be attended to
9. Describe the 5 ways in which antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) work to reduce seizures
10. Discuss two teaching points for a patient that is starting phenytoin
11. How do centrally acting muscle relaxants work to relieve spasticity?