Description of setting and access to potential subjects; consent or approval form is attached in an appendix, if needed.

The setting and access to potential subjects are not described. A consent or approval form needs to be created and attached in an appendix. Revision is needed.

The setting and access to potential subjects are only partially described. A consent or approval form is attached but contains significant errors; the form is not attached in an appendix.

The setting and access to potential subjects are generally described. Some additional information is needed. A consent or approval form is attached but requires some revision; the form is attached in an appendix but has formatting errors.

The setting and access to potential subjects are described. A consent or approval form is needed and attached in an appendix. Minor revision may be needed on the form or to correct formatting issues in the appendix. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

The setting and access to potential subjects are clearly described. A well-developed and accurate consent or approval form is attached correctly in an appendix.

Description of time required; draft of timeline is attached in an appendix.

The amount of time needed to complete this project is not described. A timeline needs to be created and attached in an appendix. Revision is needed.

The amount of time needed to complete this project is only partially described. A timeline is attached but contains significant errors; the timeline is not attached in an appendix.

The amount of time needed to complete this project is generally described. Some additional information is needed. A timeline is attached but requires some revision; the timeline is attached in an appendix but has formatting errors.

The amount of time needed to complete this project is described and general enough to be implemented at any date. Minor revision may be needed on the timeline, or to correct formatting issues in the Appendix. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

The amount of time needed to complete this project is clearly described and general enough to be implemented at any date. A well-developed timeline is attached correctly in an appendix.

Description of resources or changes required; outline of cost and budget and resource list are attached in an appendix.

Description of resources or changes needed and outline of costs are omitted. A budget and resource list need to be created and attached in an appendix. Revision is needed.

Description of resources or changes needed and outline of costs are partially presented. A budget and resource list are attached but contain significant errors; the list is not attached in an appendix.

Description of resources or changes needed and outline of costs are generally presented. Some additional information is needed. A budget and resource list are attached but require some revision; the list is attached in an appendix but has formatting errors.

Description of resources or changes needed and outline of costs are presented. Minor revision maybe needed on the budget or resource list, or to correct formatting issues in the appendix. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

A detailed description of resources or changes needed and outline of costs are clearly presented. A well-developed budget and resource list are attached correctly in an appendix.

Quantitative or qualitative design to collect data and evaluate effectiveness.

Research design is not selected.

A research design is selected. It is unclear how the design will be used to collect data and evaluate effectiveness of the evidence-based practice project proposal.

A research design is selected. A general explanation of how the design will be used to collect data and evaluate effectiveness of the evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. More rational is needed for support.

A research design is selected. An explanation of how the design will be used to collect data and evaluate effectiveness of the evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. Adequate rationale is provided for support.

A research design is selected. A thorough explanation for how the design will be used to collect data and evaluate effectiveness of the evidence-based practice project proposal is presented. Strong rationale is provided for support.

Methods or instruments used for monitoring implementation.

The methods or instruments are omitted. The methods or instruments need to be created and attached in an appendix.

The methods or instruments used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution are only partially discussed. A methods or instruments are attached but contain significant errors; the methods or instruments are not attached in an appendix.

The methods or instruments used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution are summarized, but more information is needed. The methods or instruments are attached but require some revision; the list is attached in an appendix but has formatting errors.

The methods or instruments used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution are described. Minor revision may be needed for the methods or instruments, or to correct formatting issues in the appendix. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

The methods or instruments used for monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution are thoroughly described. The methods or instruments are accurate and correctly attached in an appendix.

Process for Delivering Intervention and Needed Training

The process for delivering the intervention is omitted.

The process for delivering the intervention is only partially described.

The process for delivering the intervention and any needed training is summarized. More information or support is needed.

The process for delivering the intervention and any needed training is explained. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

The process for delivering the intervention and any needed training is thoroughly explained. Strong rationale is provided for support.

Stakeholders for Implementation

Stakeholders needed to implement the plan are omitted.

The discussion of stakeholders needed to implement the plan is incomplete.

A summary of stakeholders needed to implement the plan is presented. More information or support is needed.

An adequate discussion of stakeholders needed to implement the plan is presented. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

A thorough discussion of stakeholders needed to implement the plan is presented. Strong rationale is provided for support.

Barriers or Challenges to Plan and Strategies for Overcoming

Potential barriers or challenges to the implementation plan are not discussed.

Potential barriers or challenges to the implementation plan are only partially discussed.

Potential barriers or challenges to the implementation plan are summarized. General strategies for overcoming these are presented.

Potential barriers or challenges to the implementation plan are discussed and strategies for overcoming these are proposed. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

Potential barriers or challenges to the implementation plan are thoroughly discussed and clear strategies for overcoming these are proposed. Strong rationale is provided for support.

Evidence of Feasibility

The feasibility of the implementation plan is not discussed.

The feasibility of the implementation plan is only partially discussed.

The feasibility of the implementation plan is outlined. More information or support is needed to demonstrate the feasibility of the plan.

The feasibility of the implementation plan is discussed. Some detail is needed for clarity or accuracy.

The feasibility of the implementation plan is thoroughly discussed. Strong rationale is provided for support.

Required Sources

Sources are not included.

Number of required sources is only partially met.

Number of required sources is met, but sources are outdated or inappropriate.

Number of required sources is met. Sources are current, but not all sources are appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Number of required resources is met. Sources are current and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.

Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

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.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use.

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources Citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style.

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.