| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points |
| DNP-830 | DNP-830-O502 | Draft Prospectus | 80.0 |
| Criteria | Percentage | Unsatisfactory (0.00%) | Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) | Satisfactory (79.00%) | Good (87.00%) | Excellent (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Content | 70.0% |
| INTRODUCTION: This section briefly overviews the research focus or problem, why this study is worth conducting, and how this study will be completed. This Introduction section elaborates on Point 1(the Topic) from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | Introduction is not included. | Introduction is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | Introduction is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions.is included but lacks detail. | Introduction is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | Introduction is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail | Good introduction 3 | 4.00/4.00 |
| BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM: The background section explains both the history and the present state of the problem and research focus. This Background of the Problem section uses information from Point 2 (Literature Review) in the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | Background of the problem is not included. | Background of the problem is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | Background of the problem is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | Background of the problem is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | Background of the problem is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Much too brief. Need to expand more here. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND/OR CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: This section identifies the theory(s) or model(s) that provide the foundation for the research. This section should present the theory(s) or models(s) and explain how the problem under investigation relates to the theory or model. The theory(s) or models(s) guide the research questions and justify what is being measured (variables) as well as how those variables are related (quantitative) or the phenomena being investigated (qualitative). This section uses information from Point 2 (Literature Review) from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual framework is not included. | A description of the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual framework is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual framework is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual framework is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual framework is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Good start. Please expand more here. 2 | 3.16/4.00 |
| REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE THEMES/TOPICS: This section lists the major themes or topics related to the research topic. It provides a short one or two sentence description of each theme/topic and identifies its relevance to the research topic supporting it with at least one citation from the literature. This section uses information from Point 2 (Literature Review) from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A review of the literature themes/topics is not included. | A review of the literature themes/topics is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A review of the literature themes/topics is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A review of the literature themes/topics is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A review of the literature themes/topics is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Much too brief. This needs to be developed in much greater detail. You should be listing each theme and exploring it in greater detail. | 2.96/4.00 |
| PROBLEM STATEMENT: This section includes the problem statement, the population affected, and how the study will contribute to solving the problem. This section elaborates on Point 3 (Problem Statement) from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A problem statement is not included. | A problem statement is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A problem statement is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A problem statement is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A problem statement is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Seems unclear. Please work with ThinkingStorm to better develop your writing. There are also capitalization errors. Word choice and sentence structure errors. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| RESEARCH QUESTIONS: This section narrows the focus of the study by specifying the research questions to address the problem statement. Based on the research questions, it describes the variables and/or groups and their hypothesized relationship for a quantitative study or the phenomena under investigation for a qualitative study. Recommended minimum: (a) Two research questions along with related hypotheses and variables for a quantitative study; (b) Two research questions along with the phenomenon description for a qualitative study This section elaborates on Point 5 (Research Questions) and Point 6 (Hypothesis/Variables or Phenomena) from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of research questions addressed is not included. | A description of research questions addressed is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of research questions addressed is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of research questions addressed is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of research questions addressed is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | This needs to be expanded upon. You need a minimum of 2 research questions and this section should be at least two full paragraphs. Please explore each question in greater depth. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY: This section identifies and describes the significance of the study and the implications of the potential results based on the research questions and problem statement, hypotheses, or the investigated phenomena. It describes how the research fits within and will contribute to the current literature or body of research. It describes potential practical applications from the research. This section does not directly come from any section of the 10 Strategic Points. However it does build on the Background to the Problem, Problem Statement, and Theoretical Foundations sections that are developed from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of the significance of the Study is not included. | A description of the significance of the Study is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of the significance of the Study is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of the significance of the Study is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of the significance of the Study is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Too brief. Please expand more here in terms of the significance. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| RATIONALE FOR METHODOLOGY: This section clearly justifies the methodology the researcher plans to use for conducting the study. It argues how the methodological framework is the best approach to answer the research questions and address the problem statement. It uses citations from textbooks and articles on research methodology and/or articles on related studies. This section elaborates on the methodology part of Point 7 (Methodology and Design) in the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A rationale for methodology is not included. | A rationale for methodology is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A rationale for methodology is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A rationale for methodology is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A rationale for methodology is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Much too brief. Also, your project needs to use a quantitative methodology because this is a QI project and quantitative data needs to be used. Please revise. This section should be 2 paragraphs. 1 | 0.00/4.00 |
| NATURE OF THE RESEARCH DESIGN FOR THE STUDY: This section describes the specific research design to answer the research questions and why this approach was selected. It describes the research sample being studied as well as the process that will be used to collect the data on the sample. This section also elaborates on the Design part of Point 7 (Methodology and Design) in the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of the nature of the research design for the study is not included. | A description of the nature of the research design for the study is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of the nature of the research design for the study is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of the nature of the research design for the study is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of the nature of the research design for the study is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | This section is somewhat vague. Most QI projects are quasi-experimental which should be your design. You need to list this design type and then explore it in greater depth. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose statement section provides a reflection of the problem statement and identifies how the study will be accomplished. It explains how the proposed study will contribute to the field. This section elaborates on Point 8 (Purpose Statement) in the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A statement of the purpose of the study is not included. | A statement of the purpose of the study is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A statement of the purpose of the study is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A statement of the purpose of the study is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A statement of the purpose of the study is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Too brief 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| INSTRUMENTATION OR SOURCES OF DATA: Describes, in detail, all data collection instruments and sources (tests, questionnaires, interviews, data bases, media, etc.). Discusses the specific instrument or source to collect data for each variable or group (quantitative study). Discusses specific instrument or source to collect information to describe the phenomena being studied (qualitative study). This section elaborates on Point 9 (Data Collection) in the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of instrumentation or sources of data used is not included. | A description of instrumentation or sources of data used is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of instrumentation or sources of data used is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of instrumentation or sources of data used is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of instrumentation or sources of data used is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Please see my comments throughout. Your QI project needs to use quantitative data and should not be qualitative. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURES: This section details the entirety of the process used to collect the data. It describes each step of the data collection process in a way that allows another researcher to replicate the study. This section elaborates on Points 4 (Sample and Location) and Point 9 (Data Collection) in the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | Data collection procedures are not included. | Data collection procedures are included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | Data collection procedures are complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | Data collection procedures are complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | Data collection procedures are extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Need to explore data collection step by step. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURES: This section describes how the data was collected for each variable or group (quantitative study) or for each research question (qualitative study). It describes the type of data to be analyzed, identifying the descriptive, inferential, and/or nonstatistical analyses. It demonstrates that the research analysis is aligned to the specific research design. This section elaborates on Point #10 (Data Analysis) from the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of data analysis procedures is not included. | A description of data analysis procedures is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of data analysis procedures is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of data analysis procedures is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of data analysis procedures is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Not specific enough. Should also be utilizing quantitative methods. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| ETHICAL CONSIDERATION: This section discusses the potential ethical issues surrounding the research as well as how human subjects and data will be protected. It identifies how any potential ethical issues will be addressed. This section does not use information from any of the 10 Strategic Points. | 5.0% | A description of ethical considerations is not included. | A description of ethical considerations is included but not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. | A description of ethical considerations is complete and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. | A description of ethical considerations is complete and adequate. No gaps are presents that leave the reader with questions. | A description of ethical considerations is extremely thorough, no gaps are present that leave the reader with questions, and includes substantial supporting detail. | Need to expand more here. You may want to review: The Belmont Report is one of the leading works concerning ethics and health care research. Its primary purpose is to protect subjects and participants in clinical trials or research studies. This report consists of 3 principles: beneficence, justice, and respect for persons. 1 | 2.96/4.00 |
| Organization and Effectiveness | 20.0% |
| Thesis Development and Purpose | 7.0% | Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. | Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. | Good initial draft | 4.87/5.60 |
| Argument Logic and Construction | 8.0% | Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. | Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. | Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. | | 6.40/6.40 |
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | 5.0% | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | Please have ThinkingStorm and/or an editor to review. There are word choice, sentence structure, grammar errors throughout. Also, many areas of the paper are too brief and need to be expanded upon. | 2.96/4.00 |
| Format | 10.0% |
| Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | 5.0% | Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. | Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. | All format elements are correct. | | 4.00/4.00 |
| Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | 5.0% | Sources are not documented. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. | | 4.00/4.00 |
| Total Weightage | 100% | | | | | | | | 61.95/80.0 |
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