[Solved] Nursing Assignment Description: 1.2-DNP-870

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

DNP Project Proposal. Include the following:

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**Assignment Description:**

**Chapter 3 Essay**

Write a
**3000-word essay** addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.
**Support your ideas with at least FOUR (4) sources in your essay.** Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This essay will focus on Chapter 3 of the DNP Project Proposal. Include the following:

· How your project will incorporate health policy or advocacy

· Your specific plan to implement this project into practice (include alignment with your change model/theory)

· How you will evaluate the impact of your project implementation as it relates to the intended policy/advocacy changes

**The following specifications are required for this assignment:**

·
**Length:** **3000 words**; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

·
**Structure**: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment. Follow the DNP Project Proposal Template headings.

·
**References**: at
**least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.**

·
**Review the rubric** and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations

**References:** Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
**Scholarly sources to support your claims. PEER REVIEW ARTICLES ONLY.** Scholarly articles
**from**
**2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**

**This is my Project Topic**

“ This quality improvement project is to implement the use of an evidence-based self-care tool, Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), to improve diabetes self-care behaviors among adults with type 2 diabetes.”

**Required Resources**

Harris, J. L., Roussel, L., Dearman, C., & Thomas, P. L. (2023).
_Project planning, implementation, and evaluation: A guide for nurses and interprofessional teams_. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 1 & 5**

**Additional Resource**

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

7/13/26, 6:49 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1 – DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1

Course: DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Introduction/Th

esis Weight:

%

10

/ 10

0

points

Weak or no intro

–

duction of topic.

Purpose is

unclear/thesis is

weak or missing.

7

points

Basic introduction

that states topic but

lacks interest. Thesis

is somewhat clear

and arguable.

8

points

Proficient introduc

–

tion that is interest

–

ing and states topic.

Thesis is clear and

arguable statement

of position.

points

10

Exceptional intro

–

duction that grabs

interest of reader

and states topic;

Thesis is exception

–

ally clear, arguable,

well-developed, and

a definitive

statement.

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Information or<br>Evidence<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis. Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. | 17.5 points<br>Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Indicates a limited variety of sources. | 20 points<br>Information relates to the main topic. Paper is researched in sufficient detail and from a variety of sources. All necessary content is included. | 25 points<br>Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and accurate. Information clearly relates to the thesis. Appropriate content is covered in depth without being redundant. | / 25 |
| Support of<br>Thesis/Analysis<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lacks analysis. | 14 points<br>Some connections have been made between evidence and thesis, though they may be tenuous. Minimal analysis is evident, but may not provide needed support for thesis. | 16 points<br>Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Analysis sufficiently supports thesis. | 20 points<br>Exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis is evident. | / 20 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Organization/<br>Development of Thesis Weight:<br>15% | 0 points<br>Lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs. | 10.5 points<br>Somewhat clear development, though perhaps illogical, with basic transitions between and within paragraphs. | 12 points<br>Clear and logical order that supports thesis with appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs. | 15 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs. | / 15 |
| Conclusion<br>Weight: 5% | 0 points<br>Lacks a summary of topic. Conclusions missing or irrelevant. | 3.5 points<br>Basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas. Inappropriately introduces new information. | 4 points<br>Good summary of<br>topic with credible concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. | 5 points<br>Excellent summary of topic with succinct and precise concluding ideas that impact reader. | / 5 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Written<br>Communication<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. | 10.5 points<br>Style and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.<br>Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | 12 points<br>Style and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word<br>choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | 15 points<br>Style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | / 15 |

Total

/ 100

APA Format

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

APA format and

style are not

evident.

7

points

Missing APA ele

–

ments; in-text cita

–

tions, where neces

–

sary, are used but

formatted inaccu

–

rately and not

referenced.

8

points

All key elements of

an APA title page

are present; In-text

citations and a ref

–

erence page are

present with few

format errors.

Mechanics of writ

–

ing are reflective of

APA style.

points

10

A broad understand

–

ing of APA format

and style is evident.

Accurate citations

and references are

presented. No APA

errors are evident.

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

1/5

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/120526/viewContent/6403099/View 1/5

1/5

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

7/13/26, 6:49 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1 – DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1

Course: DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Introduction/Th

esis Weight:

%

10

/ 10

0

points

Weak or no intro

–

duction of topic.

Purpose is

unclear/thesis is

weak or missing.

7

points

Basic introduction

that states topic but

lacks interest. Thesis

is somewhat clear

and arguable.

8

points

Proficient introduc

–

tion that is interest

–

ing and states topic.

Thesis is clear and

arguable statement

of position.

points

10

Exceptional intro

–

duction that grabs

interest of reader

and states topic;

Thesis is exception

–

ally clear, arguable,

well-developed, and

a definitive

statement.

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Information or<br>Evidence<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis. Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. | 17.5 points<br>Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Indicates a limited variety of sources. | 20 points<br>Information relates to the main topic. Paper is researched in sufficient detail and from a variety of sources. All necessary content is included. | 25 points<br>Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and accurate. Information clearly relates to the thesis. Appropriate content is covered in depth without being redundant. | / 25 |
| Support of<br>Thesis/Analysis<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lacks analysis. | 14 points<br>Some connections have been made between evidence and thesis, though they may be tenuous. Minimal analysis is evident, but may not provide needed support for thesis. | 16 points<br>Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Analysis sufficiently supports thesis. | 20 points<br>Exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis is evident. | / 20 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Organization/<br>Development of Thesis Weight:<br>15% | 0 points<br>Lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs. | 10.5 points<br>Somewhat clear development, though perhaps illogical, with basic transitions between and within paragraphs. | 12 points<br>Clear and logical order that supports thesis with appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs. | 15 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs. | / 15 |
| Conclusion<br>Weight: 5% | 0 points<br>Lacks a summary of topic. Conclusions missing or irrelevant. | 3.5 points<br>Basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas. Inappropriately introduces new information. | 4 points<br>Good summary of<br>topic with credible concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. | 5 points<br>Excellent summary of topic with succinct and precise concluding ideas that impact reader. | / 5 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Written<br>Communication<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. | 10.5 points<br>Style and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.<br>Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | 12 points<br>Style and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word<br>choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | 15 points<br>Style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | / 15 |

Total

/ 100

APA Format

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

APA format and

style are not

evident.

7

points

Missing APA ele

–

ments; in-text cita

–

tions, where neces

–

sary, are used but

formatted inaccu

–

rately and not

referenced.

8

points

All key elements of

an APA title page

are present; In-text

citations and a ref

–

erence page are

present with few

format errors.

Mechanics of writ

–

ing are reflective of

APA style.

points

10

A broad understand

–

ing of APA format

and style is evident.

Accurate citations

and references are

presented. No APA

errors are evident.

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

1/5

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/120526/viewContent/6403099/View 1/5

1/5

**## Module1Assignment1.2.docx**

**Assignment Description:**

**Chapter 3 Essay**

Write a
**3000-word essay** addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.
**Support your ideas with at least FOUR (4) sources in your essay.** Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This essay will focus on Chapter 3 of the DNP Project Proposal. Include the following:

· How your project will incorporate health policy or advocacy

· Your specific plan to implement this project into practice (include alignment with your change model/theory)

· How you will evaluate the impact of your project implementation as it relates to the intended policy/advocacy changes

**The following specifications are required for this assignment:**

·
**Length:** **3000 words**; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

·
**Structure**: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment. Follow the DNP Project Proposal Template headings.

·
**References**: at
**least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.**

·
**Review the rubric** and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations

**References:** Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
**Scholarly sources to support your claims. PEER REVIEW ARTICLES ONLY.** Scholarly articles
**from**
**2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**

**This is my Project Topic**

“ This quality improvement project is to implement the use of an evidence-based self-care tool, Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), to improve diabetes self-care behaviors among adults with type 2 diabetes.”

**Required Resources**

Harris, J. L., Roussel, L., Dearman, C., & Thomas, P. L. (2023).
_Project planning, implementation, and evaluation: A guide for nurses and interprofessional teams_. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 1 & 5**

**Additional Resource**

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

7/13/26, 6:49 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1 – DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1

Course: DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Introduction/Th

esis Weight:

%

10

/ 10

0

points

Weak or no intro

–

duction of topic.

Purpose is

unclear/thesis is

weak or missing.

7

points

Basic introduction

that states topic but

lacks interest. Thesis

is somewhat clear

and arguable.

8

points

Proficient introduc

–

tion that is interest

–

ing and states topic.

Thesis is clear and

arguable statement

of position.

points

10

Exceptional intro

–

duction that grabs

interest of reader

and states topic;

Thesis is exception

–

ally clear, arguable,

well-developed, and

a definitive

statement.

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Information or<br>Evidence<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis. Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. | 17.5 points<br>Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Indicates a limited variety of sources. | 20 points<br>Information relates to the main topic. Paper is researched in sufficient detail and from a variety of sources. All necessary content is included. | 25 points<br>Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and accurate. Information clearly relates to the thesis. Appropriate content is covered in depth without being redundant. | / 25 |
| Support of<br>Thesis/Analysis<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lacks analysis. | 14 points<br>Some connections have been made between evidence and thesis, though they may be tenuous. Minimal analysis is evident, but may not provide needed support for thesis. | 16 points<br>Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Analysis sufficiently supports thesis. | 20 points<br>Exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis is evident. | / 20 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Organization/<br>Development of Thesis Weight:<br>15% | 0 points<br>Lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs. | 10.5 points<br>Somewhat clear development, though perhaps illogical, with basic transitions between and within paragraphs. | 12 points<br>Clear and logical order that supports thesis with appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs. | 15 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs. | / 15 |
| Conclusion<br>Weight: 5% | 0 points<br>Lacks a summary of topic. Conclusions missing or irrelevant. | 3.5 points<br>Basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas. Inappropriately introduces new information. | 4 points<br>Good summary of<br>topic with credible concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. | 5 points<br>Excellent summary of topic with succinct and precise concluding ideas that impact reader. | / 5 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Written<br>Communication<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. | 10.5 points<br>Style and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.<br>Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | 12 points<br>Style and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word<br>choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | 15 points<br>Style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | / 15 |

Total

/ 100

APA Format

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

APA format and

style are not

evident.

7

points

Missing APA ele

–

ments; in-text cita

–

tions, where neces

–

sary, are used but

formatted inaccu

–

rately and not

referenced.

8

points

All key elements of

an APA title page

are present; In-text

citations and a ref

–

erence page are

present with few

format errors.

Mechanics of writ

–

ing are reflective of

APA style.

points

10

A broad understand

–

ing of APA format

and style is evident.

Accurate citations

and references are

presented. No APA

errors are evident.

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

1/5

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/120526/viewContent/6403099/View 1/5

1/5

**## Module1Assignment1.2.docx**

**Assignment Description:**

**Chapter 3 Essay**

Write a
**3000-word essay** addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.
**Support your ideas with at least FOUR (4) sources in your essay.** Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This essay will focus on Chapter 3 of the DNP Project Proposal. Include the following:

· How your project will incorporate health policy or advocacy

· Your specific plan to implement this project into practice (include alignment with your change model/theory)

· How you will evaluate the impact of your project implementation as it relates to the intended policy/advocacy changes

**The following specifications are required for this assignment:**

·
**Length:** **3000 words**; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

·
**Structure**: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment. Follow the DNP Project Proposal Template headings.

·
**References**: at
**least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims.**

·
**Review the rubric** and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations

**References:** Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.
**Scholarly sources to support your claims. PEER REVIEW ARTICLES ONLY.** Scholarly articles
**from**
**2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**

**This is my Project Topic**

“ This quality improvement project is to implement the use of an evidence-based self-care tool, Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), to improve diabetes self-care behaviors among adults with type 2 diabetes.”

**Required Resources**

Harris, J. L., Roussel, L., Dearman, C., & Thomas, P. L. (2023).
_Project planning, implementation, and evaluation: A guide for nurses and interprofessional teams_. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
**Read chapters 1 & 5**

**Additional Resource**

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

7/13/26, 6:49 PM Preview Rubric: Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1 – DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Graduate Formal Research Paper Rubric v1

Course: DNP870 Sect1 Health Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Introduction/Th

esis Weight:

%

10

/ 10

0

points

Weak or no intro

–

duction of topic.

Purpose is

unclear/thesis is

weak or missing.

7

points

Basic introduction

that states topic but

lacks interest. Thesis

is somewhat clear

and arguable.

8

points

Proficient introduc

–

tion that is interest

–

ing and states topic.

Thesis is clear and

arguable statement

of position.

points

10

Exceptional intro

–

duction that grabs

interest of reader

and states topic;

Thesis is exception

–

ally clear, arguable,

well-developed, and

a definitive

statement.

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Information or<br>Evidence<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis. Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. | 17.5 points<br>Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Indicates a limited variety of sources. | 20 points<br>Information relates to the main topic. Paper is researched in sufficient detail and from a variety of sources. All necessary content is included. | 25 points<br>Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and accurate. Information clearly relates to the thesis. Appropriate content is covered in depth without being redundant. | / 25 |
| Support of<br>Thesis/Analysis<br>Weight: 20% | 0 points<br>Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lacks analysis. | 14 points<br>Some connections have been made between evidence and thesis, though they may be tenuous. Minimal analysis is evident, but may not provide needed support for thesis. | 16 points<br>Consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Analysis sufficiently supports thesis. | 20 points<br>Exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis is evident. | / 20 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Organization/<br>Development of Thesis Weight:<br>15% | 0 points<br>Lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs. | 10.5 points<br>Somewhat clear development, though perhaps illogical, with basic transitions between and within paragraphs. | 12 points<br>Clear and logical order that supports thesis with appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs. | 15 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs. | / 15 |
| Conclusion<br>Weight: 5% | 0 points<br>Lacks a summary of topic. Conclusions missing or irrelevant. | 3.5 points<br>Basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas. Inappropriately introduces new information. | 4 points<br>Good summary of<br>topic with credible concluding ideas. Introduces no new information. | 5 points<br>Excellent summary of topic with succinct and precise concluding ideas that impact reader. | / 5 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quality of<br>Written<br>Communication<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. | 10.5 points<br>Style and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.<br>Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | 12 points<br>Style and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word<br>choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | 15 points<br>Style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | / 15 |

Total

/ 100

APA Format

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

APA format and

style are not

evident.

7

points

Missing APA ele

–

ments; in-text cita

–

tions, where neces

–

sary, are used but

formatted inaccu

–

rately and not

referenced.

8

points

All key elements of

an APA title page

are present; In-text

citations and a ref

–

erence page are

present with few

format errors.

Mechanics of writ

–

ing are reflective of

APA style.

points

10

A broad understand

–

ing of APA format

and style is evident.

Accurate citations

and references are

presented. No APA

errors are evident.

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

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