Family Health Assessment Part I – Rubric
Interview Questionnaire Assessing Functional Health Patterns 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Interview Questionnaire Assessing Functional Health Patterns
5. Excellent 22.5 points
The interview questionnaire presented and demonstrates strong insight into family-
focused assessment strategies. All functional heath patterns include three highly
relevant open-ended questions.
4. Good 20.03 points
The interview questionnaire presented. All functional heath patterns are included,
and each has three open-ended questions that are family focused and relevant to
functional health patterns. The interview questionnaire is consistent with the
assignment criteria. Overall, the open-ended questions are family-focused and
relevant to the scope of the assignment.
3. Satisfactory 17.78 points
The interview questionnaire presented. One of the functional heath patterns has
been omitted. One of the functional health patterns has fewer than three open-
ended questions. Overall, the interview questionnaire is consistent with the
assignment criteria. Some of the open-ended questions are not family-focused or
not relevant to the scope of the assignment.
2. Less than Satisfactory 16.88 points
The interview questionnaire presented is incomplete. One or two of the functional
heath patterns have been omitted. Two or three of the functional health patterns
have fewer than three open-ended questions. Overall, the interview questionnaire
is inconsistent with the assignment criteria.
Family Structure 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Family Structure (individuals, relevant attributes of family composition, race/ethnicity,
social class, spirituality, environment)
5. Excellent 22.5 points
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The family structure is clearly described. All individuals and relevant attributes are
discussed in detail. The discussion demonstrates an in-depth perspective into
family structure.
4. Good 20.03 points
The family structure is described. All individuals and relevant attributes are
presented. Overall, the discussion provides insight into the family structure.
3. Satisfactory 17.78 points
A summary of family structure is presented. All individuals are included. Most
relevant attributes listed are summarized. Some aspects are vague. There are minor
inaccuracies.
2. Less than Satisfactory 16.88 points
A partial description of family structure is presented. Not all individuals are
included. Relevant attributes are listed but incomplete. Some attributes are missing.
There are inaccuracies
Family Health and Health Behaviors 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Family Health and Health Behaviors
5. Excellent 22.5 points
Health behaviors are identified and presented in detail. The current health of the
family is described. A clear understanding of family health and health behavior is
demonstrated.
4. Good 20.03 points
Health behaviors are identified and presented. The current health behaviors of the
family are described.
3. Satisfactory 17.78 points
Health behaviors and current health of the family are summarized. Overall, the
health and health behaviors of the family are generally presented.
2. Less than Satisfactory 16.88 points
Health behaviors and current health of the family are partially presented. Overall,
the health and health behaviors of the family are unclear.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Findings (functional health patterns strengths, health problems or
barriers to health) 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Findings (functional health patterns strengths, health problems or barriers to health)
5. Excellent 22.5 points
Two functional health pattern strengths, three health problems, and barriers to
health are discussed. Discussion identifies and assesses key aspects from findings.
Discussion demonstrates insight into assessment of findings to identify functional
health pattern strengths and health problems or barriers.
4. Good 20.03 points
Two functional health pattern strengths, three health problems, and barriers to
health are discussed. Aspects presented are relevant and consistent with findings.
3. Satisfactory 17.78 points
Two functional health pattern strengths, three health problems, and barriers to
health are summarized. Aspects presented are relevant and generally consistent
with findings.
2. Less than Satisfactory 16.88 points
Two functional health pattern strengths, and three health problems or barriers to
health are partially presented. Some aspects presented are not relevant, or are not
consistent with findings.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Application of Family Systems Theory 30 points
Criteria Description
Application of Family Systems Theory
5. Excellent 30 points
Application of family systems theory to initiate positive changes in family functions
over time is thoroughly discussed. The manner in which the theory is applied is
highly relevant and strongly supports steps to achieving the desired outcomes.
4. Good 26.7 points
Application of family systems theory to initiate positive changes in family functions
over time is discussed. The manner in which the theory is applied is relevant and
generally supports steps toward the desired outcomes.
3. Satisfactory 23.7 points
Application of family systems theory is presented. A general discussion on how the
theory will be applied to initiate positive changes in family functions over time is
presented. There are minor inaccuracies in the application or representation of the
theory.
2. Less than Satisfactory 22.5 points
Application of family systems theory is partially presented. It is unclear how the
theory will be applied to positively change overall family functions over time. There
are inaccuracies in the application or representation of the theory.
Thesis Development and Purpose 7.5 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent 7.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good 6.68 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and
reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory 5.93 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less than Satisfactory 5.63 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Argument Logic and Construction 7.5 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent 7.5 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and
compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good 6.68 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most
sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory 5.93 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents
minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the
purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less than Satisfactory 5.63 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language
use) 7.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent 7.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good 6.68 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety
of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory 5.93 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are
used.
2. Less than Satisfactory 5.63 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 3 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent 3 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good 2.67 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory 2.37 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be
present.
2. Less than Satisfactory 2.25 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with
formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Documentation of Sources 4.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as
appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent 4.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good 4.01 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is
mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory 3.56 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some
formatting errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory 3.38 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to
assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
Total 150 points