Assignment Prompt & Instructions
**Professional Development Plan (PDP) Part 4**
**Assignment instructions and rubric has been attached**
**files (2)**
– ## 499FinalProject.pdf
– ## A4Rubric.pdf
**## 499FinalProject.pdf**
Being a nurse means more than working in the nursing field. Being a nurse means being an
active member of the profession and taking an active role in advocating for the specific
area of nursing you currently work in as well as for the profession in general. For the final
project of this course you will complete a POSTER PRESENTATION of your capstone project
using Kaltura. Complete this presentation as if you are presenting to nurses in your
workplace (Skilled nursing facility/nursing home) .
Create a POSTER PRESENTATION using PowerPoint in which you include:
● the topic of the capstone project: Implementing 8:1 nurse to patient ratio
● a review of the literature to support the validity of the project.
● the location and key players.
● three (four) measurable outcomes to achieve the project.
● the benefits of the project to you, your workplace and nursing as a profession.
● necessary resources and budget.
● timeline and who is involved.
● specific strategies to accomplish each outcome
● evaluation of the success of the project
Additional Instructions:
1. All submissions should have a title page and a reference page.
2. Utilize a minimum of three scholarly resources.
3. Adhere to grammar, spelling, and punctuation criteria.
4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
5. Adhere to the chosen Submission Options for Delivery of Assignment
guidelines.
6. Speaker Note Template found on the course home page must be submitted for
this assignment.
**## A4Rubric.pdf**
Competency Mastery
100%
Proficient
85%
Acceptable
77%
Basic
70%
Deficient-
Mastery not
Demonstrated
Provide an introduction.
Include a clearly stated
purpose statement and
reason for presentation.
5%
Provides an
introduction of
self and role.
Includes a
clearly stated
purpose
statement and
reason for
presentation.
The introduction slide
does not include all of
the required
information.
One requirement is
missing, such as
introduction of self, role,
or is missing one clearly
stated purpose
statement and reason
for presentation.
The introduction is vague
and/or does not include
two or more requirements.
The
introduction
does not
address
statement
and/or
reason.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Provide a summary of
project topic.
Describe the problem or
issue to be solved.
Describe the relevance of
the project.
10%
Provides an in-
depth and
comprehensive
summary of the
project topic.
Fully explains
the problem or
issue to be
solved with
details.
Fully describes
the relevance of
the project.
The summary of the
project is not fully
explained or does not
include relevant
information related to
the project.
One or more
requirements are not
discussed or included,
such as the problem or
issue, and relevance.
The summary does not
clearly define the topic.
Content is vague or does
not apply to the project.
The
summary
does not
contain the
problem,
issue,
and/or
relevance of
the project.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the background
of the problem.
Include scholarly
citations.
10%
Fully discusses
the background
of the issue or
problem with
details and
rationales.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Defines the background
of the issue or problem.
Lacks details and
rationales.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Lists the background of
the issue or problem.
The information is vague.
Does not include
discussion. Does not
include citations.
Section
does not
contain
background
or problem.
No paper
submitted or
content
missing.
Discuss the reason you
believe this topic or issue
is important.
Discussion is supported
with citations.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion and
rationales for
the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Examines the reason the
topic or issue is
important without in-
depth discussion.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
convey importance of
the topic.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Identifies the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
The information is vague.
No discussion
included. Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
include
reasons.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the benefits and
impact the project will
have once implemented.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion of
the benefits and
impact the
project will have
on the
organization
once
implemented.
Examines the benefits
and impact the project
will have on the
organization once
implemented.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
describe the impact.
Identifies benefits of the
project.
No discussion included.
Section
does not
include
discussion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop a potential
realistic timeline for the
project development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Include a chart or visual
display of the timeline.
Explain the timelines with
rationales in the speaker
notes.
10%
Develops a
realistic
timeline for the
project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the timeline.
Fully explains
the timelines
with rationales
in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
One requirement is
missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Two or more requirements
are missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Section
does not
include
timeline.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Identify a potential
budget that includes:
· Actual and
indirect
costs
· Potential
resources
needed to
implement the
project.
Include a chart or visual
display of the budget.
Explain the budget in the
speaker notes.
10%
Incorporates a
potential budget
that includes:
Direct and
indirect
costs
potential
resources
needed to
implement
the
project.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the budget.
Explains the
budget in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; one requirement
is missing:
· Direct and
indirect
costs
· Resources
needed for
the project
· Visual
chart for
budget
· Discussion
of budget in
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; two or more
requirements are
missing:
Direct and indirect
costs
Resources needed
for the project
Visual chart for
budget
Discussion of budget
in presentation and
speaker notes.
Section
does not
contain the
budget,
chart,
and/or
visual
display
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop and include an
evaluation tool.
· Include data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
· Discuss key
measurements
to determine if
project goals
are met.
· Explain how
results be
used.
·
Include citations for
support.
10%
Develops and
includes an
evaluation
tool.
Fully explains
how the project
will be
evaluated.
Includes and
explains data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
Discusses key
measurements
to determine
how and if
project goals
are met.
Explains how
the results be
used.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Includes an evaluation
tool; one requirement is
missing:
Evaluation Tool
Key
measurements
How results will
be used
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Includes an evaluation
tool; two or more
requirements are
missing:
· Evaluation
Tool
· Key
measurements
· How results
will be used
Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
contain the
evaluation
tool
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Include a slide with a
conclusion and closing
summary of the topic.
Present compelling
closing remarks to
highlight key points of
the project.
5%
Includes a
conclusion slide
with a closing
summary of the
topic.
Presents
compelling
closing remarks
to highlight key
points of the
project.
Conclusion slide is
missing summary of the
project or does not
include key points of the
project.
The conclusion is vague.
Does not highlight key
points of the project.
Section
does not
contain
conclusion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing
List a minimum of five
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles that are relevant
and appropriate to
support your project.
References must be
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles, published within
10 years, and include the
full version of the
article.
List references in APA
format.
5%
Five relevant
and appropriate
peer-reviewed
scholarly
articles are
listed.
Articles are
published within
10 years.
References are
listed in correct
APA format.
Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.
Articles are published
within 10 years.
References are listed in
correct APA format.
Three or less relevant and
appropriate peer-reviewed
scholarly articles are
listed.
Information is missing,
such as: some articles are
not relevant or appropriate,
articles are published over
10 years, reference list in
not in APA format, some
references are not peer-
reviewed or scholarly
articles.
Listed
sources are
not
considered
scholarly.
No scholarly
resources
referenced.
APA,
Grammar, spelling, and
punctuation
15%
No errors in APA,
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuations.
One to two errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Three to four errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Five to six
errors in
APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.
Seven or
more errors
in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The
submission
does not
meet format
guidelines.
**## A4Rubric.pdf**
Competency Mastery
100%
Proficient
85%
Acceptable
77%
Basic
70%
Deficient-
Mastery not
Demonstrated
Provide an introduction.
Include a clearly stated
purpose statement and
reason for presentation.
5%
Provides an
introduction of
self and role.
Includes a
clearly stated
purpose
statement and
reason for
presentation.
The introduction slide
does not include all of
the required
information.
One requirement is
missing, such as
introduction of self, role,
or is missing one clearly
stated purpose
statement and reason
for presentation.
The introduction is vague
and/or does not include
two or more requirements.
The
introduction
does not
address
statement
and/or
reason.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Provide a summary of
project topic.
Describe the problem or
issue to be solved.
Describe the relevance of
the project.
10%
Provides an in-
depth and
comprehensive
summary of the
project topic.
Fully explains
the problem or
issue to be
solved with
details.
Fully describes
the relevance of
the project.
The summary of the
project is not fully
explained or does not
include relevant
information related to
the project.
One or more
requirements are not
discussed or included,
such as the problem or
issue, and relevance.
The summary does not
clearly define the topic.
Content is vague or does
not apply to the project.
The
summary
does not
contain the
problem,
issue,
and/or
relevance of
the project.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the background
of the problem.
Include scholarly
citations.
10%
Fully discusses
the background
of the issue or
problem with
details and
rationales.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Defines the background
of the issue or problem.
Lacks details and
rationales.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Lists the background of
the issue or problem.
The information is vague.
Does not include
discussion. Does not
include citations.
Section
does not
contain
background
or problem.
No paper
submitted or
content
missing.
Discuss the reason you
believe this topic or issue
is important.
Discussion is supported
with citations.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion and
rationales for
the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Examines the reason the
topic or issue is
important without in-
depth discussion.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
convey importance of
the topic.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Identifies the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
The information is vague.
No discussion
included. Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
include
reasons.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the benefits and
impact the project will
have once implemented.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion of
the benefits and
impact the
project will have
on the
organization
once
implemented.
Examines the benefits
and impact the project
will have on the
organization once
implemented.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
describe the impact.
Identifies benefits of the
project.
No discussion included.
Section
does not
include
discussion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop a potential
realistic timeline for the
project development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Include a chart or visual
display of the timeline.
Explain the timelines with
rationales in the speaker
notes.
10%
Develops a
realistic
timeline for the
project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the timeline.
Fully explains
the timelines
with rationales
in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
One requirement is
missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Two or more requirements
are missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Section
does not
include
timeline.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Identify a potential
budget that includes:
· Actual and
indirect
costs
· Potential
resources
needed to
implement the
project.
Include a chart or visual
display of the budget.
Explain the budget in the
speaker notes.
10%
Incorporates a
potential budget
that includes:
Direct and
indirect
costs
potential
resources
needed to
implement
the
project.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the budget.
Explains the
budget in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; one requirement
is missing:
· Direct and
indirect
costs
· Resources
needed for
the project
· Visual
chart for
budget
· Discussion
of budget in
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; two or more
requirements are
missing:
Direct and indirect
costs
Resources needed
for the project
Visual chart for
budget
Discussion of budget
in presentation and
speaker notes.
Section
does not
contain the
budget,
chart,
and/or
visual
display
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop and include an
evaluation tool.
· Include data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
· Discuss key
measurements
to determine if
project goals
are met.
· Explain how
results be
used.
·
Include citations for
support.
10%
Develops and
includes an
evaluation
tool.
Fully explains
how the project
will be
evaluated.
Includes and
explains data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
Discusses key
measurements
to determine
how and if
project goals
are met.
Explains how
the results be
used.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Includes an evaluation
tool; one requirement is
missing:
Evaluation Tool
Key
measurements
How results will
be used
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Includes an evaluation
tool; two or more
requirements are
missing:
· Evaluation
Tool
· Key
measurements
· How results
will be used
Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
contain the
evaluation
tool
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Include a slide with a
conclusion and closing
summary of the topic.
Present compelling
closing remarks to
highlight key points of
the project.
5%
Includes a
conclusion slide
with a closing
summary of the
topic.
Presents
compelling
closing remarks
to highlight key
points of the
project.
Conclusion slide is
missing summary of the
project or does not
include key points of the
project.
The conclusion is vague.
Does not highlight key
points of the project.
Section
does not
contain
conclusion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing
List a minimum of five
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles that are relevant
and appropriate to
support your project.
References must be
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles, published within
10 years, and include the
full version of the
article.
List references in APA
format.
5%
Five relevant
and appropriate
peer-reviewed
scholarly
articles are
listed.
Articles are
published within
10 years.
References are
listed in correct
APA format.
Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.
Articles are published
within 10 years.
References are listed in
correct APA format.
Three or less relevant and
appropriate peer-reviewed
scholarly articles are
listed.
Information is missing,
such as: some articles are
not relevant or appropriate,
articles are published over
10 years, reference list in
not in APA format, some
references are not peer-
reviewed or scholarly
articles.
Listed
sources are
not
considered
scholarly.
No scholarly
resources
referenced.
APA,
Grammar, spelling, and
punctuation
15%
No errors in APA,
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuations.
One to two errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Three to four errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Five to six
errors in
APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.
Seven or
more errors
in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The
submission
does not
meet format
guidelines.
**## 499FinalProject.pdf**
Being a nurse means more than working in the nursing field. Being a nurse means being an
active member of the profession and taking an active role in advocating for the specific
area of nursing you currently work in as well as for the profession in general. For the final
project of this course you will complete a POSTER PRESENTATION of your capstone project
using Kaltura. Complete this presentation as if you are presenting to nurses in your
workplace (Skilled nursing facility/nursing home) .
Create a POSTER PRESENTATION using PowerPoint in which you include:
● the topic of the capstone project: Implementing 8:1 nurse to patient ratio
● a review of the literature to support the validity of the project.
● the location and key players.
● three (four) measurable outcomes to achieve the project.
● the benefits of the project to you, your workplace and nursing as a profession.
● necessary resources and budget.
● timeline and who is involved.
● specific strategies to accomplish each outcome
● evaluation of the success of the project
Additional Instructions:
1. All submissions should have a title page and a reference page.
2. Utilize a minimum of three scholarly resources.
3. Adhere to grammar, spelling, and punctuation criteria.
4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
5. Adhere to the chosen Submission Options for Delivery of Assignment
guidelines.
6. Speaker Note Template found on the course home page must be submitted for
this assignment.
**## A4Rubric.pdf**
Competency Mastery
100%
Proficient
85%
Acceptable
77%
Basic
70%
Deficient-
Mastery not
Demonstrated
Provide an introduction.
Include a clearly stated
purpose statement and
reason for presentation.
5%
Provides an
introduction of
self and role.
Includes a
clearly stated
purpose
statement and
reason for
presentation.
The introduction slide
does not include all of
the required
information.
One requirement is
missing, such as
introduction of self, role,
or is missing one clearly
stated purpose
statement and reason
for presentation.
The introduction is vague
and/or does not include
two or more requirements.
The
introduction
does not
address
statement
and/or
reason.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Provide a summary of
project topic.
Describe the problem or
issue to be solved.
Describe the relevance of
the project.
10%
Provides an in-
depth and
comprehensive
summary of the
project topic.
Fully explains
the problem or
issue to be
solved with
details.
Fully describes
the relevance of
the project.
The summary of the
project is not fully
explained or does not
include relevant
information related to
the project.
One or more
requirements are not
discussed or included,
such as the problem or
issue, and relevance.
The summary does not
clearly define the topic.
Content is vague or does
not apply to the project.
The
summary
does not
contain the
problem,
issue,
and/or
relevance of
the project.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the background
of the problem.
Include scholarly
citations.
10%
Fully discusses
the background
of the issue or
problem with
details and
rationales.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Defines the background
of the issue or problem.
Lacks details and
rationales.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Lists the background of
the issue or problem.
The information is vague.
Does not include
discussion. Does not
include citations.
Section
does not
contain
background
or problem.
No paper
submitted or
content
missing.
Discuss the reason you
believe this topic or issue
is important.
Discussion is supported
with citations.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion and
rationales for
the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Examines the reason the
topic or issue is
important without in-
depth discussion.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
convey importance of
the topic.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Identifies the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
The information is vague.
No discussion
included. Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
include
reasons.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the benefits and
impact the project will
have once implemented.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion of
the benefits and
impact the
project will have
on the
organization
once
implemented.
Examines the benefits
and impact the project
will have on the
organization once
implemented.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
describe the impact.
Identifies benefits of the
project.
No discussion included.
Section
does not
include
discussion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop a potential
realistic timeline for the
project development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Include a chart or visual
display of the timeline.
Explain the timelines with
rationales in the speaker
notes.
10%
Develops a
realistic
timeline for the
project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the timeline.
Fully explains
the timelines
with rationales
in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
One requirement is
missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Two or more requirements
are missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Section
does not
include
timeline.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Identify a potential
budget that includes:
· Actual and
indirect
costs
· Potential
resources
needed to
implement the
project.
Include a chart or visual
display of the budget.
Explain the budget in the
speaker notes.
10%
Incorporates a
potential budget
that includes:
Direct and
indirect
costs
potential
resources
needed to
implement
the
project.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the budget.
Explains the
budget in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; one requirement
is missing:
· Direct and
indirect
costs
· Resources
needed for
the project
· Visual
chart for
budget
· Discussion
of budget in
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; two or more
requirements are
missing:
Direct and indirect
costs
Resources needed
for the project
Visual chart for
budget
Discussion of budget
in presentation and
speaker notes.
Section
does not
contain the
budget,
chart,
and/or
visual
display
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop and include an
evaluation tool.
· Include data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
· Discuss key
measurements
to determine if
project goals
are met.
· Explain how
results be
used.
·
Include citations for
support.
10%
Develops and
includes an
evaluation
tool.
Fully explains
how the project
will be
evaluated.
Includes and
explains data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
Discusses key
measurements
to determine
how and if
project goals
are met.
Explains how
the results be
used.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Includes an evaluation
tool; one requirement is
missing:
Evaluation Tool
Key
measurements
How results will
be used
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Includes an evaluation
tool; two or more
requirements are
missing:
· Evaluation
Tool
· Key
measurements
· How results
will be used
Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
contain the
evaluation
tool
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Include a slide with a
conclusion and closing
summary of the topic.
Present compelling
closing remarks to
highlight key points of
the project.
5%
Includes a
conclusion slide
with a closing
summary of the
topic.
Presents
compelling
closing remarks
to highlight key
points of the
project.
Conclusion slide is
missing summary of the
project or does not
include key points of the
project.
The conclusion is vague.
Does not highlight key
points of the project.
Section
does not
contain
conclusion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing
List a minimum of five
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles that are relevant
and appropriate to
support your project.
References must be
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles, published within
10 years, and include the
full version of the
article.
List references in APA
format.
5%
Five relevant
and appropriate
peer-reviewed
scholarly
articles are
listed.
Articles are
published within
10 years.
References are
listed in correct
APA format.
Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.
Articles are published
within 10 years.
References are listed in
correct APA format.
Three or less relevant and
appropriate peer-reviewed
scholarly articles are
listed.
Information is missing,
such as: some articles are
not relevant or appropriate,
articles are published over
10 years, reference list in
not in APA format, some
references are not peer-
reviewed or scholarly
articles.
Listed
sources are
not
considered
scholarly.
No scholarly
resources
referenced.
APA,
Grammar, spelling, and
punctuation
15%
No errors in APA,
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuations.
One to two errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Three to four errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Five to six
errors in
APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.
Seven or
more errors
in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The
submission
does not
meet format
guidelines.
**## 499FinalProject.pdf**
Being a nurse means more than working in the nursing field. Being a nurse means being an
active member of the profession and taking an active role in advocating for the specific
area of nursing you currently work in as well as for the profession in general. For the final
project of this course you will complete a POSTER PRESENTATION of your capstone project
using Kaltura. Complete this presentation as if you are presenting to nurses in your
workplace (Skilled nursing facility/nursing home) .
Create a POSTER PRESENTATION using PowerPoint in which you include:
● the topic of the capstone project: Implementing 8:1 nurse to patient ratio
● a review of the literature to support the validity of the project.
● the location and key players.
● three (four) measurable outcomes to achieve the project.
● the benefits of the project to you, your workplace and nursing as a profession.
● necessary resources and budget.
● timeline and who is involved.
● specific strategies to accomplish each outcome
● evaluation of the success of the project
Additional Instructions:
1. All submissions should have a title page and a reference page.
2. Utilize a minimum of three scholarly resources.
3. Adhere to grammar, spelling, and punctuation criteria.
4. Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
5. Adhere to the chosen Submission Options for Delivery of Assignment
guidelines.
6. Speaker Note Template found on the course home page must be submitted for
this assignment.
**## A4Rubric.pdf**
Competency Mastery
100%
Proficient
85%
Acceptable
77%
Basic
70%
Deficient-
Mastery not
Demonstrated
Provide an introduction.
Include a clearly stated
purpose statement and
reason for presentation.
5%
Provides an
introduction of
self and role.
Includes a
clearly stated
purpose
statement and
reason for
presentation.
The introduction slide
does not include all of
the required
information.
One requirement is
missing, such as
introduction of self, role,
or is missing one clearly
stated purpose
statement and reason
for presentation.
The introduction is vague
and/or does not include
two or more requirements.
The
introduction
does not
address
statement
and/or
reason.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Provide a summary of
project topic.
Describe the problem or
issue to be solved.
Describe the relevance of
the project.
10%
Provides an in-
depth and
comprehensive
summary of the
project topic.
Fully explains
the problem or
issue to be
solved with
details.
Fully describes
the relevance of
the project.
The summary of the
project is not fully
explained or does not
include relevant
information related to
the project.
One or more
requirements are not
discussed or included,
such as the problem or
issue, and relevance.
The summary does not
clearly define the topic.
Content is vague or does
not apply to the project.
The
summary
does not
contain the
problem,
issue,
and/or
relevance of
the project.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the background
of the problem.
Include scholarly
citations.
10%
Fully discusses
the background
of the issue or
problem with
details and
rationales.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Defines the background
of the issue or problem.
Lacks details and
rationales.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Lists the background of
the issue or problem.
The information is vague.
Does not include
discussion. Does not
include citations.
Section
does not
contain
background
or problem.
No paper
submitted or
content
missing.
Discuss the reason you
believe this topic or issue
is important.
Discussion is supported
with citations.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion and
rationales for
the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Examines the reason the
topic or issue is
important without in-
depth discussion.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
convey importance of
the topic.
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Identifies the reason the
topic or issue is
important.
The information is vague.
No discussion
included. Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
include
reasons.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Discuss the benefits and
impact the project will
have once implemented.
10%
Provides in-
depth
discussion of
the benefits and
impact the
project will have
on the
organization
once
implemented.
Examines the benefits
and impact the project
will have on the
organization once
implemented.
Submission is missing
relevant information to
describe the impact.
Identifies benefits of the
project.
No discussion included.
Section
does not
include
discussion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop a potential
realistic timeline for the
project development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Include a chart or visual
display of the timeline.
Explain the timelines with
rationales in the speaker
notes.
10%
Develops a
realistic
timeline for the
project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the timeline.
Fully explains
the timelines
with rationales
in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
One requirement is
missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Discusses a realistic
timeline for the project
development,
implementation,
completion, and
evaluation.
Two or more requirements
are missing:
· Timeline
· Visual chart
· Rationale
and/or
discussion
Section
does not
include
timeline.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Identify a potential
budget that includes:
· Actual and
indirect
costs
· Potential
resources
needed to
implement the
project.
Include a chart or visual
display of the budget.
Explain the budget in the
speaker notes.
10%
Incorporates a
potential budget
that includes:
Direct and
indirect
costs
potential
resources
needed to
implement
the
project.
Includes a chart
or visual display
of the budget.
Explains the
budget in the
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; one requirement
is missing:
· Direct and
indirect
costs
· Resources
needed for
the project
· Visual
chart for
budget
· Discussion
of budget in
presentation
and speaker
notes.
Includes a potential
budget; two or more
requirements are
missing:
Direct and indirect
costs
Resources needed
for the project
Visual chart for
budget
Discussion of budget
in presentation and
speaker notes.
Section
does not
contain the
budget,
chart,
and/or
visual
display
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Develop and include an
evaluation tool.
· Include data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
· Discuss key
measurements
to determine if
project goals
are met.
· Explain how
results be
used.
·
Include citations for
support.
10%
Develops and
includes an
evaluation
tool.
Fully explains
how the project
will be
evaluated.
Includes and
explains data
sampling tools
and validated
instruments.
Discusses key
measurements
to determine
how and if
project goals
are met.
Explains how
the results be
used.
Includes at least
1 scholarly
citation.
Includes an evaluation
tool; one requirement is
missing:
Evaluation Tool
Key
measurements
How results will
be used
Includes at least 1
citation that is
acceptable, but not
scholarly.
Includes an evaluation
tool; two or more
requirements are
missing:
· Evaluation
Tool
· Key
measurements
· How results
will be used
Does not include
citations.
Section
does not
contain the
evaluation
tool
No paper
submitted
or content
missing.
Include a slide with a
conclusion and closing
summary of the topic.
Present compelling
closing remarks to
highlight key points of
the project.
5%
Includes a
conclusion slide
with a closing
summary of the
topic.
Presents
compelling
closing remarks
to highlight key
points of the
project.
Conclusion slide is
missing summary of the
project or does not
include key points of the
project.
The conclusion is vague.
Does not highlight key
points of the project.
Section
does not
contain
conclusion.
No paper
submitted
or content
missing
List a minimum of five
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles that are relevant
and appropriate to
support your project.
References must be
scholarly, peer-reviewed
articles, published within
10 years, and include the
full version of the
article.
List references in APA
format.
5%
Five relevant
and appropriate
peer-reviewed
scholarly
articles are
listed.
Articles are
published within
10 years.
References are
listed in correct
APA format.
Four relevant and
appropriate peer-
reviewed scholarly
articles are listed.
Articles are published
within 10 years.
References are listed in
correct APA format.
Three or less relevant and
appropriate peer-reviewed
scholarly articles are
listed.
Information is missing,
such as: some articles are
not relevant or appropriate,
articles are published over
10 years, reference list in
not in APA format, some
references are not peer-
reviewed or scholarly
articles.
Listed
sources are
not
considered
scholarly.
No scholarly
resources
referenced.
APA,
Grammar, spelling, and
punctuation
15%
No errors in APA,
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuations.
One to two errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Three to four errors in APA,
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Five to six
errors in
APA,
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.
Seven or
more errors
in APA,
spelling, and
punctuation.
The
submission
does not
meet format
guidelines.