Revision 2
DNP Project I: Section 2 Proposal
Completion of this assignment will result in a contribution to the final DNP project proposal. During designated weeks, sections of the project will be submitted in their final form. The student will receive feedback up to a total of 2 times for each section prior to final submission of that section. If the submitted work does not require further revision after the first or second submission, these attempts will be graded, respectively. On the third submission of each section, it will be considered a final submission and will be graded accordingly based on the following rubric. In order to progress to DNP Project II, the academic mentor and course instructor must approve the final submission of the DNP project proposal at the end of the term, and the student must achieve a passing grade (minimum 83%) in DNP Project I.
Criterion Excellent (100-93%)
Proficient (92- 87%)
Meets Standards (86-83%)
Needs Improvement (82-75%)
Unsatisfactory (75% or less)
Search methods (60 points)
Clear and concise description of search methods utilized for review of literature. Search terms, articles available and articles selected clearly explained. Criteria of inclusion and exclusion of studies in the literature review clearly justified.
Search methods are explored at a proficient level but content development requires further revision to meet excellent standards.
Search methods meet minimum passing standards but requires further revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards.
Search methods needs improvement as content development requires further revision in most areas.
Poorly developed search methods or not developed at all.
Review Synthesis (60 points)
Synthesis of pertinent available literature is well developed and accurate. A brief description of review
Synthesis of available literature is formed at a proficient level but content
Synthesis of available literature meets minimum passing standards but
Synthesis of available literature needs improvement as content development
Poorly developed Synthesis of available literature or not developed at all.
approach includes discussion of types of studies reviewed and chosen, and themes identified. The project topic is systematically described in the context of broader relevant scholarly literature. Best practice standard as it relates to current evidence around the project problem is distinguished and the gap in quality is clearly delineated.
development requires further revision to meet excellent standards.
requires further revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards.
requires further revision in most areas.
Literature Theme Development (60 points)
Comprehensive and accurate theme identification developed from currently available, pertinent literature. Discussion includes
Literature theme development is explored at a proficient level but content development requires further
Literature theme development meets minimum passing standards but
Literature theme development needs improvement as content development
Poorly developed literature theme development or not developed at all.
relevant background, what is currently understood, discussion of national guidelines relevant to the quality gap, and contextual information describing any suboptimal care that negatively impacts quality at the project site.
revision to meet excellent standards.
requires further revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards.
requires further revision in most areas.
Review of Study Methods (60 points)
Main methods and techniques in relevant scholarly literature are clearly identified. This can be done in one section or it can be explained with each study explored.
Review of study methods are explored at a proficient level but content development requires further revision to meet excellent standards.
Review of study methods meets minimum passing standards but requires further revision in a few areas to meet excellent standards.
Review of study methods needs improvement as content development requires further revision in most areas.
Poorly developed review of study methods or not developed at all.
Organization (20 points)
Concise and well
organized writing.
Ideas are described
clearly and are
presented in a logical
sequence.
Clear organization of
main points.
Ideas are described
clearly and are
presented in a logical
sequence.
Clear organization of
main points but some
areas may stray from
logical sequence.
Writing lacks logical
organization.
Poorly organized, ideas
are not developed
adequately in the paper
and lack unity.
Does not meet basic writing standards of organization.
Ideas and arguments
are fully supported and
developed through
evidence.
Headings are used
appropriately to
indicate new content
areas.
Support and
development of ideas is
present but one or
more areas lack
evidence.
Headings are used
appropriately to
indicate new content
areas.
Paragraph structure is
appropriate with logical
transitions.
Support of ideas
present but is not
consistent.
Use of headings is not
consistent.
Minimal paragraph
structure issues.
Paragraphs headings
are not used
appropriately.
Major paragraph
structure issues.
Writing Style (30 points)
Sentence structure
clear, with smooth
transitions, correct
grammar and
punctuation. No
spelling errors. Uses
standard English
language.
Word choice is correct,
precise and
unambiguous.
Overall sentence
structure is clear, with
smooth transitions
Less than 3 grammar,
punctuation or spelling
errors.
Introduction has a clear
statement addressing
the topic.
Overall sentence
structure is clear, with
smooth transitions
Less than 5 grammar,
punctuation or spelling
errors.
Introduction has a clear
statement addressing
the topic.
Spelling, punctuation,
and grammatical errors
create distraction,
making reading difficult;
fragments, comma
splices, run-ons evident.
Errors are frequent.
Clear bias is evident.
Writing style does not meet basic standards for English language.
Introduction has a clear
statement addressing
the topic.
Body paragraphs have
topic sentences that are
logical and fully
developed.
Paragraph structure is
appropriate with logical
transitions.
Writing does not reveal
discriminatory bias.
Unity of the paper
clearly leads the reader
to the conclusion and
stirs thought regarding
the topic.
Body paragraphs have
topic sentences that are
logical and fully
developed.
Paragraph structure is
appropriate with logical
transitions.
Writing does not reveal
discriminatory bias.
Unity of the paper
clearly leads the reader
to the conclusion.
Minimal paragraph
structure issues.
Transitions evident but
not used throughout
Writing does not reveal
discriminatory bias.
Ideas lack unity
APA (35 points)
References are current
and are cited
appropriately
throughout paper.
References are current
and are cited
appropriately
throughout paper.
References are current
and are cited
appropriately
throughout paper.
References are not
current and/ or are not
appropriately cited.
APA standards grossly not met.
Paper is formatted per
APA style guide with no
APA errors.
Paper is formatted per
APA style guide with
less than 3 APA errors.
Paper is formatted per
APA style guide with
less than 5 APA errors.
Paper is not consistent
with APA formatting
guide.
There is evidence of
plagiarism. (Please
refer to plagiarism
policy, points
deducted for first
offense. Further
action as dictated per
policy.)
Total points 325