SMART Goals Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Points

Specific
To set a specific goal you must answer the 6 Ws:
Who? Who is involved?
What? What would I like to accomplish?
Where? Where is this happening?
When? When do I start/finish?
Which? Identify requirements and constraints
Why? Why am I doing this? Specific reasons, purpose or benefits!

Exemplary – 6-8 points
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives.

Distinguished – 4-5 points
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives.

Developing – 1-3 points
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the course objectives are not provided.

Novice – 0 points
The goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague.

8 points

Measurable
Goals may have several short-term and on-going measurements so that you can see how you are doing in your aim to achieve your goal.
A non-measurable goal: I want to learn how to sing.
A measurable goal: I want to learn 5 arias by Friday, November 12th

Exemplary – 6-8 points
Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or progress as related to the described goal.

Distinguished – 4-5 points
A method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or connect with the described go.

Developing – 1-3 points
The method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly link to or connect with the described goal.

Novice – 0 points
Not at all measurable – no method of measurement indicated.

8 points

Achievable/Ambitious
A goal should stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it, and it will need a real commitment
from you. Think about what is achievable and what you want to do.

Exemplary – 6-8 points
The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.

Distinguished – 4-5 points
The goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require much challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve within the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.

Developing – 1-3 points
The goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success. There is no process that supports achievability.

Novice – 0 points
The goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.

8 points

Relevant
Realistic goals should have you push you, but not break you!

Exemplary – 6-8 points
The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.

Distinguished – 4-5 points
The goal has some connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.

Developing – 1-3 points
The goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the student’s history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.

Novice – 0 points
The goal has no connection to the course objectives.

8 points

Timely
What is your time frame? Putting an end to your goal, or target dates to work towards, gives you a sense of accomplishment as you move toward achieving your goal. With a time frame comes more commitment to achievement!

Exemplary – 8-9 points
The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.

Distinguished – 6-7 points
The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this term.

Developing – 1-5 points
The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date but does not link to the measurables.

Novice – 0 points
Has no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.

8 points

Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

Exemplary – 4-5 points
References page contains more than required current scholarly academic reference and text reference.. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Distinguished – 3 points
References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.

Developing – 1-2 points
References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Novice – 0 points
References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

5 points

PowerPoint Slides

Exemplary – 4-5 points
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.

Distinguished – 3 points
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the project are completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.

Developing – 1-2 points
PowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some slides are incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentation.

Novice – 0 points
PointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is missing several parts of the required content.

5 points

Total Points 

50