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Problem or Issue in Practice or Organization
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Problem or Issue in Practice or Organization
5. 5: Excellent
7.5 points
Overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs is described in detail.
Significance of Quality Improvement in Practice or Organization
15 points
Criteria Description
Significance of Quality Improvement in Practice or Organization
5. 5: Excellent
15 points
Explanation of why the quality improvement initiative is need is clearly discussed. The quality improvement initiative would help address the problem within the described setting presented. The expected outcome is thoroughly described. Overall, the explanation is clear and well supported.
Demonstration of Support From Previous Research
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Demonstration of Support From Previous Research
5. 5: Excellent
22.5 points
The use of research to demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes is clearly presented. The research results strongly demonstrate support for the initiative and projected outcomes. The three peer-reviewed sources meet all assignment criteria and provide critical support for the initiative.
Steps Necessary to Implement Quality Improvement Initiative
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Steps Necessary to Implement Quality Improvement Initiative
5. 5: Excellent
22.5 points
The steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative are thoroughly discussed. The implantation steps are well supported with evidence and rationale.
Evaluation of Quality Improvement
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Evaluation of Quality Improvement
5. 5: Excellent
22.5 points
An explanation for how the quality improvement initiative will be measured is presented in detail. The evaluation is appropriate to the quality improvement initiative. Evaluation proposed is well supported.
Identification of Variables, Hypothesis Test, and Statistical Test
15 points
Criteria Description
Identification of Variables, Hypothesis Test, and Statistical Test
5. 5: Excellent
15 points
The variables, hypothesis, and statistical tests needed to prove the quality improvement succeeded are presented and accurate. The proposed elements will prove whether the quality improvement succeeded.
Thesis Development and Purpose
10.5 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. 5: Excellent
10.5 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction
12 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. 5: Excellent
12 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. 5: Excellent
7.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Paper Format
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. 5: Excellent
7.5 points
All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. 5: Excellent
7.5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.