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Rubric Criteria

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Problem or Issue in Practice or Organization

7.5 points

Criteria Description

Problem or Issue in Practice or Organization

5. 5: Excellent

7.5 points

Overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs is described in detail.

Significance of Quality Improvement in Practice or Organization

15 points

Criteria Description

Significance of Quality Improvement in Practice or Organization

5. 5: Excellent

15 points

Explanation of why the quality improvement initiative is need is clearly discussed. The quality improvement initiative would help address the problem within the described setting presented. The expected outcome is thoroughly described. Overall, the explanation is clear and well supported.

Demonstration of Support From Previous Research

22.5 points

Criteria Description

Demonstration of Support From Previous Research

5. 5: Excellent

22.5 points

The use of research to demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes is clearly presented. The research results strongly demonstrate support for the initiative and projected outcomes. The three peer-reviewed sources meet all assignment criteria and provide critical support for the initiative.

Steps Necessary to Implement Quality Improvement Initiative

22.5 points

Criteria Description

Steps Necessary to Implement Quality Improvement Initiative

5. 5: Excellent

22.5 points

The steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative are thoroughly discussed. The implantation steps are well supported with evidence and rationale.

Evaluation of Quality Improvement

22.5 points

Criteria Description

Evaluation of Quality Improvement

5. 5: Excellent

22.5 points

An explanation for how the quality improvement initiative will be measured is presented in detail. The evaluation is appropriate to the quality improvement initiative. Evaluation proposed is well supported.

Identification of Variables, Hypothesis Test, and Statistical Test

15 points

Criteria Description

Identification of Variables, Hypothesis Test, and Statistical Test

5. 5: Excellent

15 points

The variables, hypothesis, and statistical tests needed to prove the quality improvement succeeded are presented and accurate. The proposed elements will prove whether the quality improvement succeeded.

Thesis Development and Purpose

10.5 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. 5: Excellent

10.5 points

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

Argument Logic and Construction

12 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. 5: Excellent

12 points

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

Mechanics of Writing

7.5 points

Criteria Description

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

5. 5: Excellent

7.5 points

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

Paper Format

7.5 points

Criteria Description

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

5. 5: Excellent

7.5 points

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources

7.5 points

Criteria Description

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

5. 5: Excellent

7.5 points

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