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Unit 3: Practicum Rapid-Cycle Assignment Rubric

Unit 3: Practicum Rapid-Cycle Assignment Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction to the Problem of Interest ("Plan")

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No introduction.

6 pts

Needs Improvement

Little or very general introduction. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area. Missing >5 elements.

12 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Basic introduction. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3-4 elements may be missing important details.

13 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The issue is introduced including significance to nursing leadership and the host organization. Appropriate emphasis. 1-2 elements may be missing important details.

15 pts

Exceptional

The issue is introduced including significance to nursing leadership and the host organization. Pertinent background information or scholarly evidence is presented to support the intervention proposal. Current situation is fully explored including how this might relate to the vision/mission of the organization.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObjectives

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Did not provide objectives or objectives do not relate in any way to the topic.

11 pts

Needs Improvement

Two or less objectives are discussed and may or may not relate to the topic.

24 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Three objectives are identified but may not be realistic or measurable. The objectives overall relate to the topic but are not specific to the organization.

26 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Identifies clearly at least 3 objectives of the proposed intervention. The objectives proposal is measurable and realistic and directly relates to an element of patient care, health care organizations, or research. The proposed intervention plan will may need some redirection to meet objectives within timeframe specified.

30 pts

Exceptional

Identifies clearly at least 3 objectives of the proposed intervention. The objectives proposal is measurable and realistic and directly relates to an information technology issue affecting an element of patient care, health care organizations, or research. The proposed intervention plan will directly meet the objectives listed within the timeframe specified.

Comments: Two objectives are identified; however, they are not measurable and don’t clearly align with your project. They should be more specific to your facility.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome"Do"

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No strategy discussion.

8 pts

Needs Improvement

Little or very general strategy discussion. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area. Missing >5 elements.

16 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Basic strategy discussion. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3-4 elements may be missing important details.

18 pts

Exceeds Expectations

A plan for a short study is described. Discussion includes specific strategies to meet objectives listed. Appropriate emphasis. 1-2 elements may be missing important details.

20 pts

Exceptional

Describe a plan for a short study. Timeframe, number of subjects, financial implications, and intervention methodology discussed. Discussion includes specific strategies to meet objectives listed. Includes current organizational culture issues to be addressed, what internal or external resources currently exist that could be utilized; potential internal/external resource acquisition may be required to accomplish the objectives, and strategies for utilizing these resources appropriately.

Comments: Lacking most of all of the components required for this section

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome"Study"

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No analysis plan.

8 pts

Needs Improvement

Little or very general analysis plan. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area. Missing >5 elements.

16 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Basic analysis plan presented. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3-4 elements may be missing important details.

18 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Discussion includes specific analysis plan. Appropriate emphasis. 1-2 elements may be missing important details.

20 pts

Exceptional

An analysis plan to evaluate the results of your brief intervention is presented. Include specific outcome measures that will be examined. How will you determine if your objective was met? Include a discussion of appropriate statistical analysis or research studies that should be utilized in this determination. Provide a brief summary of any financial implications involved in this phase. Discuss specific stakeholders that should be involved in the action plan, who will contact them and how, as well as timelines for this. Action plan will result in meeting objectives.

Comments: Lacking most of all the components required for this section

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome"Act"

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No action plan discussed.

11 pts

Needs Improvement

Little or very general action plan discussed without specific detail relating to the issue or organization. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area. Missing >5 elements.

24 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Basic action plan discussed without specific detail relating to the issue or organization. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3-4 elements may be missing important details.

26 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Discussion includes specific action plan. Appropriate emphasis. 1-2 elements may be missing important details.

30 pts

Exceptional

Describe how you would use your results to make a decision to incorporate change or not. How would literature review, stakeholders, finances, and organizational culture play a role in this decision? Discuss specific stakeholders that should be involved in the action plan, who will contact them and how, as well as timelines for this. Action plan will result in meeting objectives. A brief summary of financial implication is provided. Includes specific information pertaining to intervention, evaluation, and analysis phase relating to the host organization. All resources (including technology, stakeholders, consultants, etc) used in the action plan are addressed in this section with consideration to finances.

Comments: Lacking most of all of the components required for this section

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppendix A

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Interview transcript and CV missing. Any one of these elements missing will receive zero points for this section.

6 pts

Needs Improvement

Interview transcript and CV provided. Poor explanation or inappropriate emphasis in an area. Missing >5 elements.

12 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Interview transcript and CV provided. Emphasis needs some redirection. 3-4 elements may be missing important details.

13 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Interview transcript and CV provided. Appropriate emphasis. 1-2 elements may be missing important details.

15 pts

Exceptional

Interview transcript provided. CV provided as evidence that the person interviewed was appropriate for the topic being explored.

Comments: CV is missing

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

All writing lack clarity and relevance to the topic. Postings contain greater than ten errors in syntax, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation (>ten errors).

6 pts

Needs Improvement

Most of writing lacks a logical and clear approach. Relevance to the topic is difficult to discern. Six or more grammatical or typographical errors are noted.

12 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Writing may lack some logic or clarity but is overall discernable. May also lack relevance to the topic. Four to five grammatical or typographical errors are noted.

13 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Writing is relevant to the topic but is unclear at times. Writing is presented logically using standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Postings contain minimal grammatical or typographical errors.

15 pts

Exceptional

Writing is relevant to the topic and is presented logically and clearly using standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Word choice is correct, precise and unambiguous. Sentence structure is clear, concise and well- constructed. No grammatical or typographical errors.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Paper does not adhere to APA format on multiple levels, exceeding previously stated standards.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Paper over all does not adhere to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references noted in the reference page (>eight errors).

3 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Paper over all does not adhere to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references noted in the reference page (four to five errors).

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Paper adheres to APA format including in text citations, page format, level headings, as well as references noted in the reference page (three to four errors).

5 pts

Exceptional

APA rules regarding level headings, page/paragraph format, and citations in the body of the paper adhere to APA format as well as references noted at the end of the paper (no more than one to two errors). No more than 25% of your paper should be direct quotes.

5 pts

Total Points: 150

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Submission

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Aug 17 at 6:12pm

Submission Details

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Grade: 82 (150 pts possible)

Graded Anonymously: no

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Comments:

Grace you have a good idea for the rapid cycle improvement plan, and you followed the template with an excellent literature review. However, you were missing many of the components required on the rubric. Please review my comments on the rubric and contact me about your grade.