Case 1: A 42-year-old female complains of progressive weight gain of 20 pounds over the last year, fatigue, postural dizziness, loss of memory, slow speech, deepening of her voice, dry skin, constipation, and cold intolerance. She claims her menses have been irregular x 1 year. She has an 18-year-old daughter, and has been attempting to have another child with her new partner. She has been unsuccessful.
Case Study Rubric
Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers items completely. Develops adequate responses to questions. The plan shows depth and application of course concepts.
10 to >7.5 pts
Exemplary
The case study meets or exceeds expectations with creative, innovative strategies for the case study.
7.5 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
The case study meets expectations by including good depth for all elements of plan but does not demonstrate good application of course content.
5 to >2.5 pts
Satisfactory
The case study meets minimal expectations with minimal development of portions of case study.
2.5 to >0 pts
Emerging
The case study does not meet expectations; the plan has no depth or has included inaccurate elements. No points awarded if not completed.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies and describes pathophysiologic concepts and care as needed
10 to >7.5 pts
Exemplary
The study meets or exceeds expectations with well-developed resources (e.g., textbook, peer-reviewed articles).
7.5 to >5.0 pts
Proficient
The case study meets expectations; resources included are well developed in all but a few areas.
5 to >2.5 pts
Satisfactory
The study meets the minimal expectations with few resources included.
2.5 to >0 pts
Emerging
The case study does not meet expectations; no resources are included. No points awarded if not completed.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
Writing has good flow throughout, responses have good transitions, and no spelling or grammar errors. APA Style is used,
5 to >4.0 pts
Exemplary
Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately referenced and cited in current APA style when applicable.
4 to >3.0 pts
Proficient
Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased, referenced, and cited correctly in current APA style.
3 to >2.0 pts
Satisfactory
Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Several errors in spelling and grammar. Information from sources is missing or improperly cited.
2 to >0 pts
Emerging
Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension, AND/OR writing includes slang or is inappropriate for academic discourse.
5 pts
Total Points: 25
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