NLMW5RubricCriteria.docx

Rubric Criteria

Health Care Organization or Network

27 points

Criteria Description

Health Care Organization or Network

5. Excellent

27 points

Health care organization or network is clearly and accurately described.

Assessment of Overall Organizational Readiness

27 points

Criteria Description

Assessment of Overall Organizational Readiness

5. Excellent

27 points

Assessment of overall organizational readiness is described in detail. Degree of organizational readiness is established. Strong evidence and rationale support the assessment.

Assessment of overall organizational readiness is omitted.

Strategic Plan

36 points

Criteria Description

Strategic Plan

5. Excellent

36 points

The strategic plan is well developed. Network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction are addressed in detail. The plan is supported with strong evidence and rationale.

Identification of Issues in Organizational Culture

27 points

Criteria Description

Identification of Current or Potential Issues in Organizational Culture and Impact of These to Strategic Plan

5. Excellent

27 points

Current or potential issues in the organizational culture are clearly identified. The potential impact of these on the strategic plan is thoroughly described and supported with evidence and rationale.

Theory or Model to Support Implementation of Strategic Plan

27 points

Criteria Description

Theory or Model to Support Implementation of Strategic Plan

5. Excellent

27 points

Theory or model to support strategic plan implementation is proposed. The theory or model demonstrates strong support for implementation of the strategic plan for the organization. Compelling rationale supports why the theory or model is the best choice.

Thesis Development and Purpose

9 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent

9 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

9 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Excellent

9 points

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

9 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent

9 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

3.6 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent

3.6 points

All format elements are correct.

Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources

5.4 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

5.4 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.