DNP896CourseRubric.docx

5-6 Typed written pages not including title page and reference list; chosen journal format

Possible Points

Points Received

1. Title page

5

Includes title page in the format of the chosen journal

5 points

Missing items in title page in the format of the chosen journal

3 points

Missing title page

0 Points

1. Identification of problem and clinical PICOT question 1-2 paragraphs

10

Identifies and explains the clinical problem and the lists the PICO question.

9-10 points

Missing information in the identify-

cation and ex- planation of the clinical problem

1-8 points

Lacks discussion of the clinical problem.

0 points

1. Clinical significance to advance practice nursing 1-2 paragraphs

10

Discusses the clinical significance of the identified problem.

9-10 points

Incomplete discussion of the clinical significance of the identified problem.

1-8 points

Lacks discussion of the clinical significance of the problem.

0 points.

1. Review of the literature -2 page synthesis of representative literature

15

In two pages writes a succinct synthesis of key concepts of the representative literature related to the identified problem.

13-15 points

Incomplete synthesis of the representative literature of the identified program.

3-12 points

Missing the synthesis of the literature; writes individual articles summaries rather that a synthesis of key concepts.

0- 2 points

1. Theoretical framework 1 paragraph

10

In one paragraph describes theoretical framework or project implementation model that supports the DNP project.

9- 10 points

Missing key points of the framework including how the model or framework supports the project.

2-8 points

Missing the framework or model and or missing how framework or model supports the project.

0-1 points

1. Methods – briefly describe 1-2 pages

20

5. Participant 5 points

Describes the participants.

4 points

Incomplete description of the participants.

1-3 points

Participant information is missing.

0 points

5. Setting 5 points

Describes the project implementation setting.

4 points

Incomplete description of the project setting.

1-3 points

Setting is missing.

0 points

5. Intervention/tools 5 points

Discussed the intervention and the tools; provides the tool or examples of questions from the tool.

4 points

Incomplete information about the survey tools and intervention.

1-2 points

Intervention/tool information is missing.

0 points

5. Permissions as appropriate: tools, IRB, site permission; 5 points

Indicates the need for IRB approval, project site approval, and if permission was granted to use the survey/ tool

4 points

Incomplete information about IRB, site, and survey/tool permissions

1-3 points

Information about permissions is missing.

0 points

1. Evaluation methods 1- 2 paragraphs

10

In one to two paragraphs, describes the evaluation method, which includes the data collected, the statistical tests, and other appropriate evaluation methods.

9-10 points

Description lacks information about the project evaluation process.

2-8 points

Discussion of evaluation methods is missing.

0-1 point

1. Plan for sustainability of project 1 paragraph

10

In one paragraph describes the plan for sustainability for the future of the project.

9-10 points

Lacks specific information about the plan for sustainability.

2-8 points

Description of the plan for sustainability is missing.

0-1 points

9. Format according to the journal of choice.

10

Proposal is written according to chosen journal author guidelines.

9- 10 points

Incomplete formatting according to journal guidelines

2-8 points

Incorrect formatting of assignment.

0-1 points

Total Points

100