Construct a letter to your legislator of an upcoming bill
HB 4142 Lawmakers move to better protect healthcare workers from violence, assault
Make sure you identify the bill number and whether you are for or against it in the first paragraph.
Keep the letter short—one page is best—and sign it with your name, credentials (e.g., LVN/LPN, RN, APRN), and address.
Make sure you clearly indicate if you are for or against the bill with evidence supporting your position.
You must upload the letter as well as the references for supporting evidence.
Rubric
NUR 423 Letter to legislator
NUR 423 Letter to legislator
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePosition
60 pts
Level 4
Bill number is clearly identified and position of for or against is clearly defined.
45 pts
Level 3
Bill number is clearly identified and position of for or against is mostly defined.
30 pts
Level 2
Bill number is partially included or not complete. For or against position is partially stated or not clear.
15 pts
Level 1
Bill number is not included or incomplete. For or against position is absent or unclear.
0 pts
Level 0
Bill number is not included and position statement is not included.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport with evidence
120 pts
Level 4
Clear support is shown with strong supporting evidence of stance.
90 pts
Level 3
Clear support is shown with most supporting evidence in favor of stance.
60 pts
Level 2
Support is shown, slightly unclear, with minimal supporting evidence in favor of stance.
30 pts
Level 1
Support is loosely shown or difficult to understand. Minimal or no supporting evidence demonstrated.
0 pts
Level 0
Support is not defined and no evidence is shown.
120 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Language
7 pts
Level 4
Excellent use and control of language. Superior use of style and variety provided in a professional tone.
5.25 pts
Level 3
Good use and control of language. Minor (<2) errors with use of style with some variety provided. Professional tone maintained throughout.
3.5 pts
Level 2
Average use and control of language. Some (3-5) errors or misuse of style with minimal variety. Professional tone maintained throughout.
1.75 pts
Level 1
Below average use and control of language. Significant (>5) errors or misuses of style with no variety. Professional tone not maintained throughout assignment.
0 pts
Level 0
Significant issues with use and control of language. Style and variety unable to be determined with no professional tone.
7 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting
7 pts
Level 4
Formatting follows assignment directions (APA as required) used with no errors. Citations provided (if necessary) with no errors.
5.25 pts
Level 3
Formatting follows assignment directions (APA as required) with minimal (<2) errors. Citations provided (if necessary) with minimal (<2) errors.
3.5 pts
Level 2
Formatting mostly follows assignment directions (APA as required) with some (3-5) errors. Citations (if necessary) provided with some (3-5) errors.
1.75 pts
Level 1
Formatting (APA as required) errors (>5) make following the assignment difficult. Citations (if necessary) mostly provided with significant (>5) errors.
0 pts
Level 0
Formatting does not follow assignment directions. Significant errors make formatting illegible. Citations (if necessary) do not follow APA format.
7 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly/Professional Composition
6 pts
Level 4
Expert level of writing with little to no errors.
4.5 pts
Level 3
Good level of writing with minimal (<2) errors.
3 pts
Level 2
Average level of writing with some (3-5) errors.
1.5 pts
Level 1
Below average level of writing with significant (>5) errors.
0 pts
Level 0
Level of writing is far below what is expected for scholarly/professional composition.
6 pts
Total Points: 200
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