Research 70.0 Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) 15.0 No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

Mechanics 15.0 Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 15.0 Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

All of the appendices have been provided. Designs are appropriate and present quality products. Appearance is generally neat, with a few minor flaws or missing elements. Appendices provide details with accuracy and reveals a solid understanding of the topic as evidenced by the design. All of the appendices have been provided. They are effective and functional. The work is well presented and includes all required elements. The overall appearance is neat and professional. Appendices provide sufficient detail with precision and specificity. Appendices reveal a solid understanding of the topic as evidenced by the design.

Appendices 15.0 Several of the appendices are missing. Designs are not neat or organized, and do not include all required elements. Appendices are unprofessionally developed. Several of the appendices are missing. Design detracts from purpose. The work is not neat and includes minor flaws or omissions of required elements. Limited understanding of the topic is present as evidenced by the design. All of the appendices have been provided. Design is fairly clean, with a few exceptions. Appearance is general, and major elements are missing. Appendices provide minimal details. Appendices are appropriate for the audience and the content but some of the development of the material is inadequate. Basic understanding of the topic is present as evidenced by the design.

All of the main sections are easily identified, and subconcepts branch appropriately from the main sections. Descriptions, connections, and alignments are provided. Logic flow is smooth and easily understood, facilitating a thorough understanding of the various sections as they interrelate. All of the main sections are easily identified, and subconcepts branch appropriately from the main sections. Descriptions, connections, and alignments are obvious and well supported. Logic flow is smooth and easily understood, facilitating a thorough understanding of the various sections as they interrelate. Connections to extraneous materials are well documented and integrated.

Sections A-G Synthesis 20.0 The main sections are not easily identified, and some of the subconcepts do not successfully integrate to form a cohesive whole. Within section revisions, methods and strategies are described poorly. Basic descriptions, connections, and alignment are not clearly presented. Logic flow is random, not easily understood. The main sections are somewhat identified, and some of the subconcepts branch appropriately from the main sections. Basic descriptions, connections, and alignment, as well as a clear logic flow, are somewhat fragmented, not easily understood. All of the main sections are easily identified, and subconcepts branch appropriately from the main sections. There are links among sections, but some connections may be ambiguous. Basic descriptions, connections and alignment as well as basic logic flow are understandable, but are somewhat lacking in a clear progression.

Content is comprehensive and accurate, and definitions are clearly stated. Sections form a cohesive logical and justified whole. All of the major sections have been revised based upon logical feedback, conclusions, and sound research. Paper shows careful planning and attention to details and illuminates relationships. Research is adequate, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria. Content is comprehensive. Project/Content presents ideas and information beyond that presented throughout the course, and substantiates their validity through solid, academic research where appropriate. Research is thorough, current, and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria. Final paper exhibits the process of creative thinking and the development of the proposal. It applies a framework of knowledge and practice. All of the major sections have been revised based upon logical feedback, conclusions, and sound research. Paper shows careful planning and attention to how disparate elements fit together.

Project /Content Comprehension 25.0 Content is incomplete or omits most of the requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Project/Content does not demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and does not demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the overall program subject. Content is incomplete or omits some requirements stated in the assignment criteria. Project/Content demonstrates shallow understanding of the basic principles. Within section revisions, components may be missing details, only a surface level of evaluation is offered, methods are described but flawed or unrealistic, and strategies are discussed, but coverage is incomplete. Content is complete, but somewhat inaccurate and/or irrelevant. Project/Content demonstrates adequate understanding of the basic principles. The major sections have had revisions but some components may be missing details. Reasonable but limited inferences and conclusions are drawn but lack development. Supporting research is adequate.

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper - Rubric No of Criteria: 6 Achievement Levels: 5 Criteria Abstract presents a complete overview of all phases of the proposed project. 10.0 There is no abstract An abstract, minimally written, is clearly not sufficient to provide the reader with an understanding of the project. The abstract provides an overview of part of the project, but lacks detail. The abstract provides a overview of all phases of the proposed project but it is too brief. The abstract contains the project title, project director’s name, and affiliation. The abstract provides a complete, concise overview of all phases of the proposed project and flows well with the rest of the paper. The abstract contains the project title, project director’s name, and affiliation.

Refer to the "EBP Implementation Plan Guide, the "Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal Format," and the "Evidence-Based Practice Project Student Example" as tools for developing your proposal. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required for the final paper. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.