Capstone Change Project Implementation Plan
Benchmark - Capstone Change Project Implementation Plan - Rubric
Summary of Problem 2.25 points
Criteria Description
Summarize the problem or issue being addressed by the student's proposed change project.
5. Target 2.25 points
A summary of the problem or issue being addressed by the student's proposed change project is thorough and
accurate.
4. Acceptable 2 points
A summary of the problem or issue being addressed by the student's proposed change project is mostly
detailed.
3. Approaching 1.78 points
A summary of the problem or issue being addressed by the student's proposed change project is present but
lacks detail.
2. Insufficient 1.69 points
A summary of the problem or issue being addressed by the student's proposed change project is incomplete
or inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A summary of the problem or issue being addressed by the student's proposed change project is missing.
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Solution (B) 9 points
Criteria Description
Propose a solution to the identified problem, including sociocultural and linguistic considerations and affect
nursing practice. (C 5.1a) (C5.1)
5. Target 9 points
A proposed solution to the identified problem, including sociocultural and linguistic considerations and affect
nursing practice, is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable 8.01 points
A proposed solution to the identified problem, including sociocultural and linguistic considerations and affect
nursing practice, is mostly detailed.
3. Approaching 7.11 points
A proposed solution to the identified problem, including sociocultural and linguistic considerations and affect
nursing practice, is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient 6.75 points
A proposed solution to the identified problem, including sociocultural and linguistic considerations and affect
nursing practice, is incomplete or inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A proposed solution to the identified problem, including sociocultural and linguistic considerations and affect
nursing practice, is missing.
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Implementation of Intervention 6.75 points
Criteria Description
Describe how nursing practice intervention will be implemented in capstone change project, including impact it
will have on nursing practice.
5. Target 6.75 points
A description of how nursing practice intervention will be implemented in capstone change project, including
impact it will have on nursing practice, is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable 6.01 points
A description of how nursing practice intervention will be implemented in capstone change project, including
impact it will have on nursing practice, is mostly detailed.
3. Approaching 5.33 points
A description of how nursing practice intervention will be implemented in capstone change project, including
impact it will have on nursing practice, is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient 5.06 points
A description of how nursing practice intervention will be implemented in capstone change project, including
impact it will have on nursing practice, is incomplete or inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A description of how nursing practice intervention will be implemented in capstone change project, including
impact it will have on nursing practice, is missing.
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Objectives 4.5 points
Criteria Description
List three to five objectives for the student's proposed intervention.
5. Target 4.5 points
A list of three to five objectives for the student's proposed intervention is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable 4.01 points
A list of three to five objectives for the student's proposed intervention is mostly detailed.
3. Approaching 3.56 points
A list of three to five objectives for the student's proposed intervention is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient 3.38 points
A list of three to five objectives for the student's proposed intervention is incomplete or inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A list of three to five objectives for the student's proposed intervention is missing.
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Measurable Outcomes (B) 4.5 points
Criteria Description
List three to five measurable outcomes for the student's proposed intervention. (C 5.1b) (C5.1)
5. Target 4.5 points
A list of three to five measurable outcomes for the student's proposed intervention is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable 4.01 points
A list of three to five measurable outcomes for the student's proposed intervention is mostly detailed.
3. Approaching 3.56 points
A list of three to five measurable outcomes for the student's proposed intervention is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient 3.38 points
A list of three to five measurable outcomes for the student's proposed intervention is incomplete or
inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A list of three to five measurable outcomes for the student's proposed intervention is missing.
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Rationale 4.5 points
Criteria Description
Provide a rationale for how the proposed project, objectives, and outcomes demonstrate respect for autonomy
(self-determination) for individuals and diverse populations.
5. Target 4.5 points
A rationale for how the proposed project, objectives, and outcomes demonstrate respect for autonomy (self-
determination) for individuals and diverse populations is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable 4.01 points
A rationale for how the proposed project, objectives, and outcomes demonstrate respect for autonomy (self-
determination) for individuals and diverse populations is mostly detailed.
3. Approaching 3.56 points
A rationale for how the proposed project, objectives, and outcomes demonstrate respect for autonomy (self-
determination) for individuals and diverse populations is present but lacks detail.
2. Insufficient 3.38 points
A rationale for how the proposed project, objectives, and outcomes demonstrate respect for autonomy (self-
determination) for individuals and diverse populations is incomplete or inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A rationale for how the proposed project, objectives, and outcomes demonstrate respect for autonomy (self-
determination) for individuals and diverse populations is missing.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 3.15 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 3.15 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
4. Acceptable 2.8 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific
audience.
3. Approaching 2.49 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended
audience.
2. Insufficient 2.36 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is
limited awareness of the appropriate audience
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 3.15 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target 3.15 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization
or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable 2.8 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching 2.49 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient 2.36 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas
are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing
or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence 2.7 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target 2.7 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
4. Acceptable 2.4 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching 2.13 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other
perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient 2.03 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of
the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing 2.7 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 2.7 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
4. Acceptable 2.4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
3. Approaching 2.13 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
2. Insufficient 2.03 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence
structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 1.8 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations,
footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 1.8 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 1.6 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 1.42 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient 1.35 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of
sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 45 points
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