PHASE IV

Criteria Excellent 100%

Satisfacto ry 75%

Unsatisfa ctory 50% Poor 25%

Abstract 50%

The abstract is a brief, comprehensiv e summary of the author's topic. The abstract is 350 words or less and it is accurate, non- evaluative, coherent, readable, and concise. All of the following elements of the abstract are included: a. The research problem or issue you are presented b. Phase 1, 2, & 3 synopses are explained clearly c. the author's conclusions are clear and concise d. Implications for nursing education and the nursing profession are explained

The abstract is a brief, comprehensiv e summary of the author's topic. The abstract is 350 words or less and but it is not clear and accurate, has some noncohesive thoughts, struggles to be coherent, readable, and concise. 1 to 2 of the following elements of the abstract is not included: a. The research problem or issue you are presented b. Phase 1, 2, & 3 synopses are explained clearly c. the author's conclusions are clear and concise d. Implications for nursing education and the nursing profession are explained

The abstract is a brief, comprehensiv e summary of the author's topic. The abstract is 350 words or less and but it is not clear and accurate, has some noncohesive thoughts, struggles to be coherent, readable, and concise. 2 to 3 of the following elements of the abstract are not included: a. The research problem or issue you are presented b. Phase 1, 2, & 3 synopses are explained clearly c. the author's conclusions are clear and concise d. Implications for nursing education and the nursing profession are explained

The abstract is a brief, comprehensiv e summary of the author's topic. The abstract is 350 words or less and but it is not clear and accurate, has some noncohesive thoughts, struggles to be coherent, readable, and concise. MORE THAN THREE of the following elements of the abstract are not included: a. The research problem or issue you are presented b. Phase 1, 2, & 3 synopses are explained clearly c. the author's conclusions are clear and concise d. Implications for nursing education and the nursing profession are explained

Grammar, Spelling, APA 20%

Minimal spelling and/ or grammar mistakes

Some spelling and or grammar mistakes.

Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes

An unacceptable number of spelling and/ or grammar mistakes

Title Page 15%

Title Page: Include the title page with all necessary componen ts required by the nursing program according to APA format

Title Page: Include the title page with 2-3 missing componen ts required by the nursing program according to APA format

Title Page: Include the title page with more than 3-4 missing componen ts required by the nursing program according to the APA format

Title Page: Include the title page with more than 4 missing componen ts required by the nursing program according to the APA format

Reference Page 15%

All sources are current within 5 years and are cited following the APA format

At least 3 sources are NOT current (within 5 years) but ALL are cited following APA format

More than 3 sources are NOT current (within 5 years) and some are cited NOT following APA format

More than 5 sources are NOT current (within 5 years) and some are cited NOT following APA format