Criteria

Rating

Score

Quality of writing

(used for all Plans)

Unacceptable

Competent

Proficient

Maximum

5 points possible 

Spelling

Grammar

APA correct: must follow 6th ed. APA.

Many mistakes in spelling, grammar, citation, referencing, page formatting, numbers, tables

Fewer than 2 mistakes per page for grammar & spelling &  APA format

No mistakes in grammar, spelling, or sentence structure.

 Correct in-text citation; correct reference page; correct page formatting; correct use of numbers and tables

3 points possible;

Points earned:

Plan Appropriate and Scaled to Master level work with Scholarly Tone

Population is not appropriate and the plan is not within the scope of a Master’s thesis.

Population is partially appropriate.

Adjust scope of plan to be appropriate for a Master’s thesis.

Appropriate for identified population.

Scope of plan is appropriate for a Master’s thesis.

2 points possible; points earned

Writing Components

(targeted to plan type)

For Education Program

Missing

Inadequately Addressed

Addressed Well.

Maximum

50 points possible all components

Purpose: clear statement of importance and relevance for nursing  

Purpose not clearly stated.

No sources cited.

Clearly states the importance and relevance for nursing education.

Appropriate sources cited.

Very clearly and concisely states the importance and relevance for nursing education. Appropriate sources cited.

2 points possible;

Points earned:

Statement of Problem with supporting evidence.

5 points possible;

Points earned:

Objectives: Includes a minimum of 5 behavioral, measurable objectives

<3 objectives.

Not written in behavioral & measurable terms.

3-4 objectives. Partially written in behavioral & measurable terms.

.

Minimum of 5 objectives written behaviorally & measurably.

8 points possible;

Points earned:

Population Action Plan: detailed plan which includes timeline, participants, location, materials developed for incorporation into delivery of plan, method & tools to assess plan outcomes, etc.

Weak plan. Many aspects and details of plan missing.

No sources cited.

Plan clearly & concisely states timeline, participants, location, materials developed for incorporation into delivery of plan, method & tools to assess plan outcomes.

Not all aspects of plan

Cites sources per APA.

Detailed plan very clearly & very concisely states timeline, participants, location, materials developed for incorporation into delivery of plan, method & tools to assess plan outcomes &/or other aspects specific to plan.

Cites sources per APA.

17 points possible;

Points earned:

Evaluation: includes collecting evaluation data and analysis of  effectiveness of the plan; achievement of outcomes

Weak discussion of evaluation plan. Evaluation methods/tools not included.

No discussion of how data will be evaluated to effectiveness of plan.

No discussion of achievement of outcomes.

Discusses how the population plan will be evaluated. Specific evaluation methods/tools partially discussed. Evaluation tool/method may not be included.

Partial discussion of how data will be evaluated to determine effectiveness of plan.

Clearly states if outcomes were achieved.

Very clearly & specifically discusses how the population plan will be evaluated. Includes evaluation methods/tools to be used to evaluate plan. Thoroughly discusses how the data will be analyzed to determine effectiveness of plan.

Very clearly states if outcomes were achieved.

10 points possible;

Points earned:

Identifies possible limitations or areas of plan that may require modification and suggests possible alterations that can be made.

Few or no recommendations made for change in plan.

Recognizes changes that might be needed in plan.

Very clearly & succinctly discusses limitations and possible recommendations for change.

8 points possible;

Points earned: