| Criteria | Exemplary Exceeds Expectations |
Advanced Meets Expectations |
Intermediate Needs Improvement |
Novice Inadequate |
Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Contains a brief statement that focuses on the purpose of the paper and the sections, with a clear and concise introduction. Minimum ½ page 5 points |
Contains a brief statement of the purpose of the paper and the sections. 4 points |
Contains a brief statement of the purpose of the paper or the sections. 3 points |
No introduction is provided. 2 points |
5 |
| Assess | Discusses the issue/problem in detail. Identify the problem through the PICO format outlining and providing details of the components of PICO (2–5 pages) supported by the literature minimum of 2 addition sources however may use text as third resource. Provide an overview of the proposed project (Concepts from the following weekly assignments are to be addressed in the paper/ PowerPoint; Week 1 discussion 2; Week 2 discussion 1; Week 6 discussion 1) 2–5 pages 10 points |
Missing 1 concepts per guideline Less than 2 pages 8 points |
Does not clarify what issue/problem There is an incomplete or inaccurate background/overview of the identified issue/problem given. Missing 2 or more concepts per guideline Less than 2 pages 7 points |
Minimally address the problem background and concepts per guidelines Less than 1 page 6 points |
10 |
| Design | Research the best practices based on a literature review for evidence-based practices for the proposed project (Concepts from the following weekly assignments are to be addressed in the paper/ PowerPoint; Week 2 discussion 2; Week 4 discussion 1) include SWOT analysis diagram Incorporates into a meaningful discussion of the identified issue/problem. Incorporates at least 6 references from peer-reviewed journals. Minimum 2 pages 35 points |
Incorporates into a meaningful discussion of the identified issue/problem. Incorporates at least 5 references from peer-reviewed Less than 2 pages 31 points |
Incorporates into a meaningful discussion of the identified issue/problem. Incorporates at least 4 references from peer-reviewed Less than 2 pages 27 points |
Incorporates into a meaningful discussion of the identified issue/problem. Incorporates 3 or less references from peer-reviewed Less than 1 page 24 points |
35 |
| Develop | Specifically plan for addressing the identified problem in the work environment to include the root cause analysis, Project management key elements impacting the plan. Minimum 3 pages (Concepts from the following weekly assignments are to be addressed in the paper/ PowerPoint; Week 3 discussion 1; Week 5 discussion 1; Week 6 discussion 2) Minimum 3 pages 10 points |
Less than 3 pages Missing 1 concept/component 8 points |
Less than 3 pages Missing 2 concept/ component 7 points |
Less than 2 pages Missing > 2 concept/ components 6 points |
10 |
| Implementation | Create a step-by-step process for implementing your developed plan. In the Implementation stage include the workflow diagram (Concepts from the following weekly assignments are to be addressed in the paper/ PowerPoint; Week 3 discussion 2) Provides a clear and effective visual representation of the Develop plan as a Workflow Diagram Minimum 2 pages 15 points |
Provides a visual representation of the Develop plan. Less than 2 pages Missing 1 concept/component 13 points |
Visual representation of the Develop plan is unclear, confusing, or incomplete. Less than 2 pages Missing 2 concepts/components 11 points |
Implementation section is less than the required 1 page. Missing > 2 concepts/components 10 points |
15 |
| Evaluate | Provides an in-depth reflective summary including theoretical discussion about the lessons learned Addresses measures and outcomes of the project Supported by the literature Minimum 2 pages 10 points |
Incomplete reflective summary or underdeveloped
theoretical discussion about the lessons learned Addresses measures and outcomes of the project Supported by the literature Less than 2 pages 8 points |
Missing details on reporting measures and outcomes, summary or literature support Less than 2 pages 7 points |
Does not address or summarize lessons learned Less than 2 pages 6 points |
10 |
| Conclusion | A concise and accurate summary of the information provided. Does not introduce new concepts in this section. Minimum ½ page 5 points |
A brief recap of the information provided. Does not introduce new concepts in this section. Less than 3 sentences 4 points |
Conclusion does not summarize the information accurately. Introduces new concepts in this section. Less than 3 sentences 3 points |
Conclusion section is absent Less than 3 sentences 2 points |
5 |
| Format | The paper is correctly formatted in APA style. This includes margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, references, according to the specified citation manual. Paper is no longer than 15 pages, not including the title and reference pages 5 points |
The paper mostly conforms to APA style with 1–3 errors. This includes margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, references, according to the specified citation manual. Paper is longer than 15 pages, not including the title and reference pages. 4 points |
The paper minimally conforms to APA style with 4–6 errors and/or is longer than the allowed maximum of 15 pages. 3 points |
The paper contains more than 7 APA errors and/or is considerably longer than the allowed maximum of 15 pages or the paper is less than the 12 page minimum 2 points |
5 |
| Clarity & Style (Spelling, Grammar, & Punctuation) |
The writer correctly identifies the reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions, and the overuse of conjunctions. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 5 points |
The writer demonstrates the correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability. There are minimal to no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 4 points |
The writer occasionally uses awkward sentence construction or overuses/inappropriately uses complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (evidence of the incorrect use of a thesaurus) and punctuation persist, often causing some difficulties with grammar. Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused.
Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors. 3 points |
The writer demonstrates a limited understanding of formal written language use; writing is colloquial (conforms to spoken language). Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors are numerous. Submits assignment late. 2 points |
5 |
| Total Points | 100 | ||||