70.0 %Content

5.0 %Completed Changes and Corrected Errors to Subsequent Paper, Including Transitions for a Scholarly Paper

Learner did not attach previous paper and did not make changes as indicated.

N/A

Learner attached previous paper and has made changes as indicated. Learner needs to incorporate transitions to connect the ideas between the papers.

Learner attached previous paper and has made changes as indicated. Learner needs to incorporate better transitions to connect the ideas between the papers.

Learner attached previous paper and has made changes as indicated. Learner has includes all necessary transitions to create a scholarly paper.

10.0 %Identification of Quality, Change, or Safety Theory to Support Implementation of Quality or Safety Program

A theory is not used to support implementation of the quality and/or safety program.

Theoretical support is discussed, but a specific theory is not identified to support implementation of the quality and/or safety program. Evidence that supports the use of this theory in the proposed program is not presented.

Theoretical support is discussed that references a specific theory. It is unclear how this theory supports implementation of the quality and/or safety program. Evidence that supports the use of this theory in the proposed program is not presented.

Theoretical support is discussed using a specific theory. The theory supports implementation of the quality and/or safety program. General evidence that supports the use of this theory in the proposed program is presented.

Theoretical support is thoroughly discussed using a specific theory. The discussion provides insight in to successfully implementing the quality and/or safety program. Strong evidence that supports the use of this theory in the proposed program is presented.

25.0 %Design of Evidence-Based Quality or Safety Program to Implement in Proposed Health Care Entity

Program design of quality and/or safety program is not presented. The program does not utilize an evidence-based design.

Program design of quality and/or safety program is referenced, but a clear description of the program is missing. The program does not utilize an evidence-based design.

Program design of quality and/or safety program is described, but numerous details are missing. There is no substantiation that the design can be implemented. The program partially includes an evidence-based design.

Program design of quality and/or safety program is generally described and there is adequate substantiation that the design can be implemented. The program utilizes an evidence-based design.

Program design of quality and/or safety program is clearly described and substantiates that the design can be implemented. The program utilizes an evidence-based design. Strong evidence is provided to support the program design and implementation.

20.0 %Expected Outcomes and Sustainability

Expected outcomes and steps to ensure sustainability are not discussed.

Expected outcomes and sustainability are referenced, but no specific outcomes or steps to ensure sustainability are discussed.

Expected outcomes and sustainability are discussed, but the projected outcomes lack support for claims, or the plan for sustainability lacks specific steps.

Expected outcomes and sustainability are discussed. Projected outcomes are supported, and general steps to ensure sustainability are presented.

Expected outcomes and sustainability are thoroughly discussed. Projected outcomes are supported with clear evidence, and very specific steps to ensure sustainability are discussed.

10.0 %Six to Eight Additional Scholarly Research Sources With In-Text Citations

None of the required elements (minimum of six topic-related scholarly research sources and six in-text citations) are present.

Not all required elements are present. One or more elements are missing and/or included sources are not scholarly research or topic-related.

All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, but the source and quality of one or more references is questionable.

All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related and obtained from reputable professional sources.

All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

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.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but 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.

10.0 %Format

5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

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.

5.0 %Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage