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Title: Grade inflation: should we be concerned?
Authors: Scanlan JM (AUTHOR), Care WD (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Nursing Education. Oct2004, Vol. 43 Issue 10, p475-478. 4p.
Abstract: Grade inflation is defined as an increase in grade point average without an associated increase in overall student ability. The literature sup-ports the idea that grade inflation is rampant throughout higher education. Shoemaker and DeVos described the scope of the problem in higher education in general and note the lack of existing empirical information in nursing education. Given the perceived problem in faculties of nursing, the widespread nature of the issue of grade inflation across universities and colleges, and the lack of empirical data, understanding the nature of grade inflation is important. This article will discuss a study designed to investigate the extent to which grade inflation is an issue within a western Canadian faculty of nursing. Recommendations related to grade inflation are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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