Synthesis Paragraphs are logically sequenced, connect ideas or overreaching concepts, and are rewritten to present a fluid and cohesive paper.

Synthesis is not evident. The paper consists of a cut-and-paste of the previous assignments. Revision based on instructor feedback is not included.

Synthesis is sporadic. Overall, the paper fails to organize paragraphs in a logical sequence and connect ideas or overreaching concepts in a fluid and cohesive paper.

Synthesis is generally evident. The paper organizes most paragraphs in a logical sequence and generally connects ideas or overreaching concepts. Some paragraphs require better transitions to create a fluid and cohesive paper.

Synthesis is evident. The paper organizes paragraphs in a logical sequence and connects ideas or overreaching concepts. Overall, the paper applies transitions and the paper is fluid and cohesive.

Synthesis is excellent. The paper organizes paragraphs in a logical sequence and connects ideas or overreaching concepts. The paper is well-developed, fluid, and cohesive.

Organizational Culture and Readiness Culture, degree of readiness, challenges to implementation, strategies for implementation, stakeholder involvement, communication strategies.

A description of the organizational culture and readiness is not included.

An incomplete description of the organizational culture, readiness, and some organizational challenges is presented. Strategies for the overall implementation of the evidence-based practice project proposal are incomplete.

The organizational culture, readiness, and some organizational challenges, are summarized. General strategies for the overall implementation of the evidence-based practice project proposal is presented, but there are inaccuracies. Some additional information is needed.

The organizational culture and readiness are discussed and information on the organizational challenges is presented. Strategies for communication, stakeholder involvement, and the implementation of the evidence-based practice project proposal are presented. Adequate explanations and supporting evidence are provided.

The organizational culture and readiness are thoroughly discussed and insight into the organization challenges is presented. Clear strategies for communication, stakeholder involvement, and the implementation of the evidence-based practice project proposal are presented. Thorough explanations and strong supporting evidence are provided.

Problem Statement (C5.1a)

The problem statement is not used throughout the paper. In general, evidence-based support to rationalize and justify the problem is not provided.

The problem statement is inconsistently presented throughout the paper. Evidence-based support to rationalize and justify the problem is missing in many aspects.

The problem statement is mostly consistent throughout the paper and, in most instances, uses evidence-based support to rationalize and justify the problem.

The problem statement is consistent throughout the paper and describes the issue using evidence-based support to rationalize and justify the problem.

The problem statement is consistent throughout the paper and concisely describes the issue using strong evidence-based support to rationalize and justify the problem.

Literature Review

Supporting literature from the literature review is not evident. Clear rationale for how the research supports the PICOT is not presented.

The supporting literature from the literature review is inconsistently used in the paper to provide evidence. The articles do not provide clear rationale for how the research supports the PICOT.

The supporting literature from the literature review is used throughout most of the paper to provide evidence. The articles are used to provide general rationale for how the research supports the PICOT.

The supporting literature from the literature review is synthesized and used throughout the paper to provide evidence. The main components of the articles are used to provide rationale for how the research supports the PICOT.

The supporting literature from the literature review is organized and synthesized strategically throughout the paper to provide convincing evidence. The main components of the articles are used to provide substantial rationale for how the research supports the PICOT.

Change Model or Framework

The selected model or framework and its application for implementation are not described.

The selected model or framework and its application for implementation are incomplete.

The selected model or framework and its general application for implementation are outlined.

The selected model or framework and its application for the key aspects of the proposed implementation are described.

The selected model or framework and its application for the proposed implementation are thoroughly described.

Plan includes setting/access to subjects; timeline; budget and resources; research design; methods instruments; process for delivering intervention; stakeholders; barriers and challenges. (C5.1b)

The implementation plan is not described.

The implementation plan is incomplete.

The implementation plan is generally described. Information for some key aspects is presented, but there are inaccuracies. Some additional information is needed.

The implementation plan is described and provides key information for the various aspects. Adequate explanations and supporting evidence are provided.

The implementation plan is thoroughly described and provides the details for the various aspects. Thorough explanations and strong supporting evidence are provided.

Evaluation Plan Plan includes expected outcomes, data collection tools, statistical test, methods applied to data collection tool, strategies for nonpositive outcomes, plans for maintaining, extending, revising and discontinuing proposed solution.

The evaluation plan is not described.

The evaluation plan is incomplete.

The evaluation plan is generally described. Information for some key aspects is presented, but there are inaccuracies. Some additional information is needed.

The evaluation plan is described and provides key information for the various aspects. Adequate explanations and supporting evidence are provided.

The evaluation plan is thoroughly described and provides the details for the various aspects. Thorough explanations and strong supporting evidence are provided.

Associated Documents and Appendix Appendix includes consent or approval form; timeline; budget and resource list; method or instrument; APA Writing Checklist.

The appendix and required resources are omitted.

The required resources are attached, but an appendix has not been created. Some resources contain errors and have not been revised. The paper does not reflect the use of the APA Writing Checklist during development.

The resources have been revised, but there are one or two minor errors. The resources are attached in the appendix. It is apparent that the APA Writing Checklist was generally used in development of the paper, but some aspects are inconsistent with the paper format or quality.

The resources are revised accordingly and attached in the appendix. It is apparent that the APA Writing Checklist was used in development of the paper.

The resources are accurate and attached in the appendix. It is clearly evident by the quality of the paper that the APA Writing Checklist was effectively used in development of the paper.

Ability to translate research and knowledge to improve patient outcomes and practice (C1.1)

The final paper does not adhere to ethical research standards. The ability to translate research and knowledge gained from practice to the improvement of patient outcomes and clinical practice is not demonstrated.

The final paper is inconsistent in its adherence to ethical research standards. The ability to translate research and knowledge gained from practice to the improvement of patient outcomes and clinical practice is not consistently demonstrated.

The final paper observes ethical research standards, but there are some aspects of the paper that need more detail or information. A general ability to translate research and knowledge gained from practice to the improvement of patient outcomes and clinical practice is demonstrated.

The final paper observes ethical research standards and demonstrates an ability to translate research and knowledge gained from practice to the improvement of patient outcomes and clinical practice.

The final paper clearly adheres to ethical research standards and demonstrates a strong ability to translate research and knowledge gained from practice to the improvement of patient outcomes and clinical practice.

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. The organizational culture and the degree to which it supports change is thoroughly discussed. The various aspects of the culture are included. Thorough explanations and strong supporting research are provided.

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.