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In a 300- to 500-word blog post written for a patient and/or caregiver audience:• Explain signs and symptoms for the assigned diagnosis in children and adolescents.

27 (27%) - 30 (30%)

The response accurately and concisely explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis in language and tone that are engaging and appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

24 (24%) - 26 (26%)

The response accurately explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis in language and tone appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

21 (21%) - 23 (23%)

The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are mostly appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

The response vaguely or inaccurately explains signs and symptoms of the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are not appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. Or the response is missing.

· Explain pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for children and adolescents with the diagnosis.

27 (27%) - 30 (30%)

The response accurately and concisely explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in language and tone that are engaging and appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

24 (24%) - 26 (26%)

The response accurately explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in language and tone that are appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

21 (21%) - 23 (23%)

The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Language and tone are mostly appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

The response vaguely or inaccurately explains pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Language and tone are not appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. Or the response is missing.

· Explain appropriate community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis.

23 (23%) - 25 (25%)

The response accurately and concisely explains appropriate community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis in language and tone that are engaging and appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

20 (20%) - 22 (22%)

The response accurately explains appropriate community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis in language and tone that are appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

18 (18%) - 19 (19%)

The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are mostly appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience.

0 (0%) - 17 (17%)

The response vaguely or inaccurately explains community resources and referrals for the assigned diagnosis. Language and tone are not appropriate for a patient/caregiver audience. Or the response is missing.

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive.

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time.No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains one or two grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/narrative in-text citations, and reference list.

5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA format with no errors

4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains one or two APA format errors

3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (three or four) APA format errors

0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Contains many (five or more) APA format errors

Total Points: 100