Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload
Your completed LinkedIn profile is due this week. It is the program expectation that you have developed a comprehensive and evolving networking tool that can be used throughout your career. Please remember that you may accomplish all of the assignment criteria using the free account. You are not required to purchase a premium account. The level of privacy you assign to your LinkedIn account is up to you. Visit Account & Settings to manage your account privacy.
Review the Getting Started With LinkedIn module on the main menu if needed.
You can print out the list of required items here. Review the rubric for further information on how you will be graded.
List of required LinkedIn items Download List of required LinkedIn items
Submit the URL link to your LinkedIn profile here to the assignment dropbox for evaluation. To get the URL, you must:
Click on the arrow under your picture that says “Me” in the top-right corner of of LinkedIn.
Click on the blue link that says view profile.
Click on edit your public profile on the right side of the screen.
This will show your assigned LinkedIn URL. You may edit it if you like.
It is recommended that you also include this URL on your resume/CV once your profile is complete.
Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Points Possible: 50
Rubric
NURS_691B_DE – NURS 691-B Rubric Week 8: LinkedIn Professional Profile
NURS_691B_DE – NURS 691-B Rubric Week 8: LinkedIn Professional Profile
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization
5 to >4.1 pts
Meets Expectations
The photograph is a professional looking head shot of the student. Information is presented in a clear, logical order. Required items are located in an appropriate place. Files and attachments are labeled clearly and accurately. It is easy to locate and identify specific items.
4.1 to >3.75 pts
Approaches Expectations
The photograph is professional looking but has a distracting background or clothes are not professional dress. Information is generally presented in a clear, logical order. Most items are included in the appropriate place. Most files and titles are clear and accurately descriptive; it is easy to locate specific items in most cases.
3.75 to >2.95 pts
Falls Below Expectations
The photograph is somewhat unprofessional. Information is not presented in a clear, logical order. A few items are included in the appropriate place. Most files and titles are unclear; it is not easy to locate specific items in most cases.
2.95 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The photograph is missing, or does not show professional image. Information is not presented in a logical order. Few, if any, of the items are included in the appropriate place. Files and titles are unclear; specific items cannot be found.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
20 to >16.4 pts
Meets Expectations
All parameters of the assignment are met. The following required elements are included: • A professional photo linked to the account • A professionally written bio • Your professional nursing philosophy • A complete and current employment history • A complete and current curriculum vitae • A complete and current education/academic history • Copies of certificates (NIH, etc.) • Professional and personal references (3 or more) • A minimum of one showcase project from your WCU FNP program (one media or written assignment that showcases your best work) • A list of volunteer and/or intern/practicum experience • All contact information Professional profile aptly supports evidence of academic achievement and professional development. Content demonstrates a high level of academic reflection, growth, and self-discovery. Content clearly and eloquently demonstrates scholarship, professionalism, professional values, and a commitment to the profession.
16.4 to >15.0 pts
Approaches Expectations
Most of the parameters of the assignment are met, but one required element may be missing from the LinkedIn profile. Most evidence of academic achievement and professional development is present. Content demonstrates mid-level academic reflection, growth, and self-discovery. Content generally demonstrates scholarship, professionalism, professional values, and a commitment to the profession.
15 to >11.8 pts
Falls Below Expectations
Some of the parameters of the assignment are met, but more than one of the required elements is missing from the LinkedIn profile. Some evidence of academic achievement and professional development is present. Content demonstrates little academic reflection, growth, and self-discovery. Content inadequately demonstrates scholarship, professionalism, professional values, and a commitment to the profession.
11.8 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Few, if any, of the assignment parameters are met. Many of the required elements are missing. Evidence of academic achievement and professional development are not included or are inappropriate. Content demonstrates little or no academic reflection, growth, and self-discovery. Content inadequately demonstrates scholarship, professionalism, professional values, and/or a commitment to the profession.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Presentation
15 to >12.3 pts
Meets Expectations
The LinkedIn presentation indicates a high level of effort and investment by the student that presents and showcases academic achievement and professionalism. LinkedIn style, language, and content (images, links, etc.) are appropriate for the intended audience (academic and professional). The student takes optimal advantage of the LinkedIn tools in an effort to represent one’s efforts and achievements.
12.3 to >11.25 pts
Approaches Expectations
The LinkedIn presentation indicates some effort and investment by the student that presents and showcases academic achievement and professionalism. LinkedIn portfolio style, language, and content (images, links, etc.) are mostly appropriate for the intended audience (academic and professional). The student takes fair advantage of the e-portfolio tools in an effort to represent one’s efforts and achievements.
11.25 to >8.85 pts
Falls Below Expectations
The LinkedIn presentation indicates little effort and investment by the student to present or showcase academic achievement and professionalism. LinkedIn portfolio style, language, and content (images, links, etc.) are mostly inappropriate for the intended audience (academic and professional). The student takes little advantage of the e-portfolio tools in an effort to represent one’s efforts and achievements.
8.85 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
The LinkedIn presentation indicates little or no effort and investment by the student to present or showcase academic achievement and professionalism. LinkedIn, language, and content (images, links, etc.) are inappropriate for the intended audience (academic and professional). The student takes little or no advantage of the e-portfolio tools in an effort to represent one’s efforts and achievements.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics
10 to >8.2 pts
Meets Expectations
Entries are well written throughout. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Profile is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
8.2 to >7.5 pts
Approaches Expectations
Entries are well written throughout. Information is reasonably organized and communicated. Profile is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors
7.5 to >5.9 pts
Falls Below Expectations
Entries are somewhat organized but lack some clarity. Profile contains some spelling and grammatical errors.
5.9 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Entries are not well written and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Profile contains many spelling and grammatical errors.
10 pts
Total Points: 50
