Explain the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession.
Assessment Criteria
Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance
Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance
Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content Possible Points = 148 Points
Introduction
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
3 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is concise and includes the following elements:
Slide
· Identifies key concepts that will be presented
· Identifies sections of the PowerPoint presentation
Speaker Notes
Provides general information on key concepts that will be addressed in the presentation
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identifies key concepts that will be presented
· Identifies sections of the PowerPoint presentation
Speaker Notes
Provides general information on key concepts that will be addressed in the presentation
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identifies key concepts that will be presented
· Identifies sections of the PowerPoint presentation
Speaker Notes
Provides general information on key concepts that will be addressed in the presentation
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
· Identifies key concepts that will be presented
· Identifies sections of the PowerPoint presentation
Speaker Notes
Provides general information on key concepts that will be addressed in the presentation
Presentation of information is missing in two or more of the following:
Slide
· Identifies key concepts that will be presented
· Identifies sections of the PowerPoint presentation
Speaker Notes
Provides general information on key concepts that will be addressed in the presentation
Evidence-Based Projects
17 Points
15 Points
14 Points
6 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Outlines the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
Speaker Notes
· Explains the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Outlines the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
Speaker Notes
· Explains the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Outlines the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
Speaker Notes
· Explains the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
· Outlines the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
Speaker Notes
· Explains the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information in three or more following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following:
Slide
· Outlines the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
Speaker Notes
· Explains the importance of master’s-prepared nurses conducting evidence-based projects related to nursing practice and profession
· Supports with scholarly literature
Conceptual Model
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
3 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Provides illustration (diagram) of model
Speaker Notes
· Discusses the model for developing an evidence-based project.
· Includes the different steps or components of the model.
· Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information issuperficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Provides illustration (diagram) of model
Speaker Notes
· Discusses the model for developing an evidence-based project.
· Includes the different steps or components of the model.
· Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Provides illustration (diagram) of model
Speaker Notes
· Discusses the model for developing an evidence-based project.
· Includes the different steps or components of the model.
· Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
Provides illustration (diagram) of model
Speaker Notes
· Discusses the model for developing an evidence-based project.
· Includes the different steps or components of the model.
· Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information in two or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following:
Slide
Provides illustration (diagram) of model
Speaker Notes
· Discusses the model for developing an evidence-based project.
· Includes the different steps or components of the model.
· Supports with scholarly literature.
Area of Interest
35 Points
31 Points
28 Points
13 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements:
Introduces the area of Slide
· Identifies specialty track
· Introduces the area of interest concept or topic
· Identifies key themes related to the area of interest
Speaker Notes
· Discusses specialty track
· Provides rationale for selecting this area of interest
· Discusses how the area of interest is important to future professional practice role/setting
· Discusses what is known about the concept or topic
· Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature
· Supports with scholarly literature
·
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Introduces the area of Slide
· Identifies specialty track
· Introduces the area of interest concept or topic
· Identifies key themes related to the area of interest
Speaker Notes
· Discusses specialty track
· Provides rationale for selecting this area of interest
· Discusses how the area of interest is important to future professional practice role/setting
· Discusses what is known about the concept or topic
· Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature
· Supports with scholarly literature
·
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Introduces the area of Slide
· Identifies specialty track
· Introduces the area of interest concept or topic
· Identifies key themes related to the area of interest
Speaker Notes
· Discusses specialty track
· Provides rationale for selecting this area of interest
· Discusses how the area of interest is important to future professional practice role/setting
· Discusses what is known about the concept or topic
· Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature
· Supports with scholarly literature
·
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Introduces the area of Slide
· Identifies specialty track
· Introduces the area of interest concept or topic
· Identifies key themes related to the area of interest
Speaker Notes
· Discusses specialty track
· Provides rationale for selecting this area of interest
· Discusses how the area of interest is important to future professional practice role/setting
· Discusses what is known about the concept or topic
· Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature
· Supports with scholarly literature
·
Presentation of information in three or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following:
Introduces the area of Slide
· Identifies specialty track
· Introduces the area of interest concept or topic
· Identifies key themes related to the area of interest
Speaker Notes
· Discusses specialty track
· Provides rationale for selecting this area of interest
· Discusses how the area of interest is important to future professional practice role/setting
· Discusses what is known about the concept or topic
· Discusses common themes, ideas, or facts found in literature
· Supports with scholarly literature
·
Issue or Concern/ Recommendation for Change
26 Points
23 Points
21 Points
10 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Identifies an issue/concern related to identified area of interest
Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the identified issue/concern
Speaker Notes
Discusses evidence that supports the issue/concern is common in the area of interest
Provides evidence to support selected recommendation for change
Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Identifies an issue/concern related to identified area of interest
Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the identified issue/concern
Speaker Notes
Discusses evidence that supports the issue/concern is common in the area of interest
Provides evidence to support selected recommendation for change
Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Identifies an issue/concern related to identified area of interest
Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the identified issue/concern
Speaker Notes
Discusses evidence that supports the issue/concern is common in the area of interest
Provides evidence to support selected recommendation for change
Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
Identifies an issue/concern related to identified area of interest
Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the identified issue/concern
Speaker Notes
Discusses evidence that supports the issue/concern is common in the area of interest
Provides evidence to support selected recommendation for change
Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information in three or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following:
Slide
Identifies an issue/concern related to identified area of interest
Provides a recommendation for positive change related to the identified issue/concern
Speaker Notes
Discusses evidence that supports the issue/concern is common in the area of interest
Provides evidence to support selected recommendation for change
Supports with scholarly literature.
Factors Influencing Change
17 Points
15 Points
14 Points
6 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identifies at least two (2) internal factors that have the potential to influence the change
· Identifies at least two (2) external factors that have the potential to influence the change
Speaker Notes
· Provides a discussion on the internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the recommended change
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identifies at least two (2) internal factors that have the potential to influence the change
· Identifies at least two (2) external factors that have the potential to influence the change
Speaker Notes
· Provides a discussion on the internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the recommended change
· Supports with scholarly literature.
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identifies at least two (2) internal factors that have the potential to influence the change
· Identifies at least two (2) external factors that have the potential to influence the change
Speaker Notes
· Provides a discussion on the internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the recommended change
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
· Identifies at least two (2) internal factors that have the potential to influence the change
· Identifies at least two (2) external factors that have the potential to influence the change
Speaker Notes
· Provides a discussion on the internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the recommended change
· Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information in three or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following:
Slide
· Identifies at least two (2) internal factorsthat have the potential to influence the change
· Identifies at least two (2) external factorsthat have the potential to influence the change
Speaker Notes
· Provides a discussion on the internal and external factors that have the potential to influence the recommended change
· Supports with scholarly literature
AACN MSN Essentials
26 Points
23 Points
21 Points
10 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identify two (2)AACN Master’s Essentials that address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
Speaker Notes
· Explain how the two (2) selected AACN Master’s Essentials address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
· Use scholarly literature to support. Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identify two (2)AACN Master’s Essentials that address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
Speaker Notes
· Explain how the two (2) selected AACN Master’s Essentials address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
· Use scholarly literature to support. Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
· Identify two (2)AACN Master’s Essentials that address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
Speaker Notes
· Explain how the two (2) selected AACN Master’s Essentials address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
· Use scholarly literature to support. Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information in one or two of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
· Identify two (2)AACN Master’s Essentials that address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
Speaker Notes
· Explain how the two (2) selected AACN Master’s Essentials address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
· Use scholarly literature to support. Supports with scholarly literature
Presentation of information in three or more of the following elements fail to meet expectations or are missing the following:
Slide
· Identify two (2) AACN Master’s Essentials that address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
Speaker Notes
· Explain how the two (2) selected AACN Master’s Essentials address or support an evidence-based project related to your area of interest.
· Use scholarly literature to support. Supports with scholarly literature
Conclusion
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
3 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information is comprehensive and concise and includes the following element:
Slide
Identifies key information presented in PowerPoint
Speaker Notes
Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint
Presentation of information is superficial in places and includes all of the following elements:
Slide
Identifies key information presented in PowerPoint
Speaker Notes
Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint
Presentation of information is minimally demonstrated in the following element:
Slide
Identifies key information presented in PowerPoint
Speaker Notes
· Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint
Presentation of information in one of the following elements fails to meet expectations or is missing the following:
Slide
Identifies key information presented in PowerPoint
Speaker Notes
Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint
Presentation of information in the following elements is missing:
Slide
Identifies key information presented in PowerPoint
Speaker Notes
· Summarizes key information presented in PowerPoint
Content Subtotal ___ /148 points
Format Possible Points = 27 Points
APA Format
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
3 Points
0 Points
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the following:
· In-text citations are used and provided on the slide or within the speaker notes.
· Slides, speaker notes, and references are consistent with APA 6th edition format.
One deduction for each type of APA format error.
0 to 1 APA error is present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the following:
· In-text citations are used and provided on the slide or within the speaker notes.
· Slides, speaker notes, and references are consistent with APA 6th edition format.
One deduction for each type of APA format error.
2–3 APA errors are present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the following:
· In-text citations are used and provided on the slide or within the speaker notes.
· Slides, speaker notes, and references are consistent with APA 6th edition format.
One deduction for each type of APA format error.
4–5 APA errors are present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the following:
· In-text citations are used and provided on the slide or within the speaker notes.
· Slides, speaker notes, and references are consistent with APA 6th edition format.
One deduction for each type of APA format error.
6–7 APA errors are present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the following:
· In-text citations are used and provided on the slide or within the speaker notes.
· Slides, speaker notes, and references are consistent with APA 6th edition format.
One deduction for each type of APA format error.
8 or greater APA errors are present
References and Slide Count
Note: Students are to use at least four (4) scholarly references. The PowerPoint presentation must be 12 total slides(excluding title and reference slides).
4 Point deduction
Does not use at least four (4) scholarly references and/or does not meet or exceeds required number of slides.
Presentation of Slides
9 Points
8 Points
3 Points
0 Points
PowerPoint presentation addresses all of the following elements:
· Title slide
· Reference slide(s)
· Slides are professional in appearance and tone.
· Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.
· Color is effective.
PowerPoint presentation does not address one or twoof the following elements:
· Title slide
· Reference slide(s)
· Slides are professional in appearance and tone.
· Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.
· Color is effective.
PowerPoint presentation does not address three of the following elements:
· Title slide
· Reference slide(s)
· Slides are professional in appearance and tone.
· Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.
· Color is effective.
PowerPoint does not address four or moreof the following elements:
· Title slide
· Reference slide(s)
· Slides are professional in appearance and tone.
· Slides are balanced spatially, including words and graphics.
· Color is effective.
Writing Mechanics
9 Points
8 Points
7 Points
3 Points
0 Points
1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
3–4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
5–6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
7–8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
Format Subtotal ____/27 points
Total Points ____/175 points
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