Quality Improvement Proposal – Rubric
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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.
4. 4: Good
6.38 points
Overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs is described. Some detail is need for clarity.
3. 3: Satisfactory
5.63 points
Overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs is summarized. Some information is needed to fully understand the problem or the scope of the organization or practice.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs is partially described. More information is needed to fully understand the problem and the scope of the organization or practice.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs is not described.
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.
4. 4: Good
12.75 points
Explanation of why the quality improvement initiative is needed is discussed. It appears that the quality improvement initiative would help address the problem within the described setting. The expected outcome is described. Some information or rationale is needed for support or clarity.
3. 3: Satisfactory
11.25 points
Explanation of why the quality improvement initiative is needed is summarized. Some information is needed to understand why the quality improvement is relevant to the problem or setting. The expected outcome is generally presented.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
9.75 points
Explanation of why the quality improvement initiative is needed is partially presented. More information is needed to understand why the quality improvement is relevant to the problem or setting. The expected outcome is unclear.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of why the quality improvement initiative is needed is omitted.
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.
4. 4: Good
19.13 points
The use of research to demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes is presented. The research results demonstrate support for the initiative and projected outcomes. The three peer-reviewed sources meet all assignment criteria.
3. 3: Satisfactory
16.88 points
The use of research to demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes is generally presented. The research results generally demonstrate support for the initiative and projected outcomes. Three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years were used.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
The use of research to demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes is incomplete. Overall, the research results do not demonstrate support for the initiative or projected outcomes. Fewer than three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years were used.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The use of research to demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes is omitted. Three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years are omitted.
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.
4. 4: Good
19.13 points
The steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative are discussed. Some evidence or rationale is needed for support or clarity.
3. 3: Satisfactory
16.88 points
The steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative are summarized. Some steps are vague. More evidence or rationale is needed for support.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
The steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative are incomplete. It is unclear how the steps presented will lead to implementation. More information is needed.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative are omitted.
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.
4. 4: Good
19.13 points
An explanation for how the quality improvement initiative will be measured is presented. The evaluation is appropriate to the quality improvement initiative.
3. 3: Satisfactory
16.88 points
A general explanation for how the quality improvement initiative will be measured is summarized. The evaluation is generally appropriate to the quality improvement initiative.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
14.63 points
An explanation for how the quality improvement initiative will be measured is partially presented. It is unclear how the evaluation will measure improvement; or it is unclear how the evaluation relates to the quality improvement initiative.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
An explanation for how the quality improvement initiative will be measured is omitted.
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.
4. 4: Good
12.75 points
The variables, hypothesis, and statistical tests needed to prove the quality improvement succeeded are presented. Overall, the proposed elements are relevant to proving the quality improvement succeeded.
3. 3: Satisfactory
11.25 points
The variables, hypothesis, and statistical tests needed to prove the quality improvement succeeded are summarized. There are inaccuracies.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
9.75 points
The variables, hypothesis, and statistical tests needed to prove the quality improvement succeeded are partially presented; one is omitted. The proposed elements are not relevant to proving the quality improvement succeeded.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
The variables, hypothesis, and statistical tests needed to prove the quality improvement succeeded are omitted.
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.
4. 4: Good
8.92 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. 3: Satisfactory
7.88 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
6.83 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
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.
4. 4: Good
10.2 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. 3: Satisfactory
9 points
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.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
7.8 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
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.
4. 4: Good
6.38 points
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.
3. 3: Satisfactory
5.63 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
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.
4. 4: Good
6.38 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. 3: Satisfactory
5.63 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
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.
4. 4: Good
6.38 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. 3: Satisfactory
5.63 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. 1: Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.