Capstone Scholar

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Content  Epidemiology Definition Pathophysiology

15 pts 

14 -15 points

Identifies the issue and why the topic is important to explore. --Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research. --Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth. --Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment. --Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.

12 - 14 points

Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and /or a questionable topic for research. Support for thesis sufficient but lacking in depth or complexity. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.

10-12 points

Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper. --Support for thesis is not substantially sufficient. --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion are inconsistent, lacking clarity and depth

0 to 9 points

Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or

a poor topic for research. --Support for thesis barely

sufficient, and/or. --Organization, transitions,

introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or

appropriateness. Poor transitions, introduction and/or

conclusion.

Determinants of Health

10 points

9 to 10 points

Determinants of health covered in detail and supported by research. (Political, social, economic and health)

7- 8 points

Determinants of health addressed but minimally supported.

5-6 points

Determinants of health cited do not support thesis topic or not addressed in any depth.

0 to 4 points

Determinants of health not addressed, or are not

specific to the topic and are not addressed in any depth.

Quality of Research/Review of Literature

10 pts 

9-10 points

All components of the paper covered in-depth. Research in depth and beyond the obvious revealing new insights

7-8 points

All components of the paper are addressed. Research is evidenced based but reveals few new insights.

5-6 points

Components of the paper are incomplete or not addressed in depth or breadth. Majority of research is not evidenced based.

0 to 4 points

Review of literature does not directly address research

topic. No depth or breadth to the review of literature.

Diagnoses 20 pts

19 -20 points

Diagnoses are based on the determinants of health and pathophysiology of the paper's topic.

17 -18 points

Diagnoses are marginally based on the premise of the paper's topic.

15 – 16 points

Diagnoses are generalized and not based on data in the paper but are evidenced based.

0 to 14 points

Diagnoses are not specific in nature to the topic of

the paper and are not supported in evidenced based literature.

Plan of Care/Interventions 20 pts 

19-20 points

Management and patient education are evidenced based and specific to the topic of the paper.

17-18 points

The majority of management strategies and patient education are evidenced based and related to the topic of the paper.

15-16 points

Few management strategies and patient education are evidenced based or are not related to the specific topic of the paper

0 to 14 points

Strategies are generic and not specifically related to

the content presented in the paper.

Role of the FNP related to the topic chosen 10 pts 

9-10 points

Synthesizes the role of the FNP into the chosen topic based upon ANCC core competencies, the Shuler model and/or other nursing theories. EBP guidelines provide the basis for management

7-8 points

Describes the role characteristics of the FNP in relation to the chosen topic. General management strategies identified.

5-6 points

Role of FNP addressed but related tangentially to the chosen topic. Management strategies identified but not specific to the topic or referenced from EBP documents.

0 to 4 points

Role of FNP superficially addressed, incomplete or

inappropriate management strategies addressed. Poor

documentation of strategies. No EBP documentation.

Grammar/ Mechanics 5 pts

5 points

2 or less errors in format or punctuation or capitalization. --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. Paragraph size appropriate --No spelling errors. No slang. --No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.

4 points

4 or less errors in format, punctuation or capitalization. -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. Lengthy paragraphs -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors. --Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense. --

3 points

6 or less errors in format, punctuation or capitalization. Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. Lengthy paragraphs. More than 5 spelling errors. --More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.

0 points

Many errors in format, punctuation or capitalization.

Paper fails to flow in a logical sequence. Errors distract from readability.

Bibliography 5pts 

4.5-5 points

Sources reliable and properly cited. A minimum of 10 references (>6 EBP journal articles. All references correctly cited in the paper and the bibliography. All information relevant to topic.

4-4.5points

Sources reliable and properly cited but has secondary references. A minimum of 10 references (<6 EBP journal articles. All references correctly cited in the paper and the bibliography. Information relevant to topic.

3 -3.35 points

Sources reliable and properly cited. Articles do not substantially support your topic. 10 references (>6 EBP journal articles. All information relevant to topic.

0 to 2 points

Secondhand sources or sources incorrectly cited.