Dear Text Pro,<br />Thanks for reviewing my paper. &nbsp;It is a proposal for a project on a nursing unit. It is an assignment for my capstone class and is half my grade. It has to be a near perfect paper. Strict APA format needs to be followed. &nbsp;I have a poster that goes along with it that I'll be sending in the next few days. &nbsp;I've attempted to bring in a copy of the rubric on which this paper will be graded and would appreciate any advice on if you feel it contains the necessary elements. Thanks. - Michelle 801 898 3962<br /><br />
<p><strong>NURS499 Rubric - Criteria for Evaluation of Capstone Project</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Component/Percent</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Actual Points</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Body of Paper (60%):</strong></p>
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<p>Abstract and Introduction</p>
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<p>7%</p>
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<p>Review of the literature validating usefulness of project to facilitate evidence-based change that meets an identified need</p>
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<p>14%</p>
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<p>Clear and adequate information including: (1) description of the problem or need for change/practice change, (2) resolution strategy, (3) implementation plan, (4) evaluation method, and (5) planned process for dissemination of project findings</p>
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<p>20%</p>
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<p>Meaningful use of selected EBP nursing practice model as the framework of the proposal, with elements of the model</p>
<p>used as headings within the proposal to clarify the framework</p>
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<p>14%</p>
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<p>Summary and conclusion(s)</p>
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<p>7%</p>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Total % for Body of Paper</strong></p>
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<p><strong>62%</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Component/Percent</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Point Value</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Actual</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Writing Mechanics (23%):</strong></p>
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<p>Clear expression of ideas</p>
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<p>5%</p>
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<p>Logical flow and organization</p>
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<p>5%</p>
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<p>Proper writing mechanics (including correct grammar, language, punctuation, and spelling)</p>
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<p>7%</p>
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<p>Scholarly, formal writing style, original work</p>
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<p>6%</p>
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<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total % for Writing Mechanics</strong></p>
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<p><strong>23%</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Format &amp; Personal Work (15%):</strong></p>
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<p>Adherence to APA format</p>
<p>Less than 15% direct quotes used &ndash; (6 points)</p>
<p>Less than 20% direct quotes used &ndash; (4 points)</p>
<p>Less than 25% direct quotes used &ndash; (2 points)</p>
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<p>4%</p>
<p>6%</p>
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<p>References pertinent, comprehensive, published in the United States, balanced with nursing journals, current (within last five years), and include a minimum of 7 references</p>
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<p>3%</p>
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<p>Page length between 5-7 pages <em>not including</em> title page, abstract, and reference list</p>
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<p>2%</p>
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<p><strong>Total % for Format</strong></p>
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<p><strong>15%</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TOTAL for All Elements</strong></p>
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<p><strong>/100%</strong></p>
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