Project 10
DNP Project III: Section 2 Discussion of Findings and Significance/Implications for Nursing
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. The student must achieve a passing grade (minimum 83%) in DNP Project III.
Criterion Excellent
(100-93%)
Proficient (92-
87%)
Meets
Standards
(86-83%)
Needs Improvement (82-75%)
Unsatisfactory
(75% or less)
Discussion of the
findings and
Significance/Implicati
ons for Nursing
(140 points)
The results of data analysis were clearly discussed and accurately interpreted. Appropriate inferences as to the meaning of the results were made and were tied back to the project question(s) and/or objectives. A discussion of results of the project and its alignment with previous published literature was evident and clear connections were made. The significance of the findings in the profession of nursing was discussed and appropriate conclusion were
The results of data
analysis were
discussed and
interpreted.
Inferences as to
the meaning of the
results were made
and were tied back
to the project
question(s) and/or
objectives. A
discussion of
results of the
project and its
alignment with
previous published
literature was
evident and
connections were
made. The
significance of the
findings to the
The results of
data analysis
were discussed
and interpreted.
Inferences as to
the meaning of
the results were
made and were
tied back to the
project
question(s)
and/or
objectives. A
discussion of
results of the
project and its
alignment with
previous
published
literature was
evident and
connections were
The results of data
analysis were
discussed but
interpretation may not
be evident. Inferences
were briefly discussed
but not completely
evident. A discussion
of the results of the
project and its
alignment with
previously published
literature was evident
but illogical. The
significance of the
findings to the
profession was not
clearly noted. There
were 5-6 disjointed
areas requiring further
clarification.
Discussion of findings
and
Significance/Implication
s for nursing is poorly
developed or not
developed at all.
drawn. profession of
nursing was
discussed and
appropriate
conclusions were
drawn. There were
1-2 areas requiring
further
clarification.
made. The
significance of
the findings to
the profession of
nursing was
discussed and
appropriate
conclusions were
drawn. There
were 3-4 areas
requiring further
clarification.
Organization
(20 points)
Concise and well-
organized writing.
Ideas are described
clearly and are
presented in a logical
sequence.
Ideas and arguments
are fully supported and
developed through
evidence.
Headings are used
appropriately to
indicate new content
areas.
Clear organization of
main points.
Ideas are described
clearly and are
presented in a logical
sequence.
Support and
development of ideas is
present but one or
more areas lack
evidence.
Headings are used
appropriately to
indicate new content
areas.
Clear organization of
main points but some
areas may stray from
logical sequence.
Support of ideas
present but is not
consistent.
Use of headings is not
consistent.
Minimal paragraph
structure issues.
Writing lacks logical
organization.
Poorly organized, ideas
are not developed
adequately in the paper
and lack unity.
Paragraphs headings
are not used
appropriately.
Major paragraph
structure issues.
Does not meet
basic writing
standards of
organization.
Paragraph structure is
appropriate with logical
transitions.
Writing Style
(20 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.
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.
Overall sentence
structure is clear, with
smooth transitions
Less than 3 grammar,
punctuation or spelling
errors.
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.
Overall sentence
structure is clear, with
smooth transitions
Less than 5 grammar,
punctuation or spelling
errors.
Introduction has a clear
statement addressing
the topic.
Minimal paragraph
structure issues.
Transitions evident but
not used throughout
Writing does not reveal
discriminatory bias.
Spelling, punctuation,
and grammatical errors
create distraction,
making reading difficult;
fragments, comma
splices, run-ons evident.
Errors are frequent.
Clear bias is evident.
Ideas lack unity
Writing style does
not meet basic
standards for
English language.
Unity of the paper
clearly leads the reader
to the conclusion and
stirs thought regarding
the topic.
APA
(20 points)
References are current
and are cited
appropriately
throughout paper.
Paper is formatted per
APA style guide with no
APA errors.
References are current
and are cited
appropriately
throughout paper.
Paper is formatted per
APA style guide with
less than 3 APA errors.
References are current
and are cited
appropriately
throughout paper.
Paper is formatted per
APA style guide with
less than 5 APA errors.
References are not
current and/ or are not
appropriately cited.
Paper is not consistent
with APA formatting
guide.
There is evidence of
plagiarism.
APA standards
grossly not met.
Total points
200