Week 7: Data Collection, Analysis, Evaluation, Dissemination of Results, and ConclusionPurpose This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete their MSN EBP proposal. This assignment includes the final sections of the proposal which are data collection, analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results, and conclusion. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO #1. Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO # 1) CO #2. Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes. (PO #2, 5) CO #4. Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 2, 3, 5) CO #5. Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic nursing care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5) Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Seven Total Points: 150 pointsRequirements Description of the Assignment For this assignment, the student will complete MSN EBP project proposal by including the final sections of data collection, analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results, and conclusion. Criteria for Content 1. The final sections of the proposal (data collection, analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results and conclusion) should be a maximum of 15 pages. Points will be lost for exceeding this length requirement. 2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference pages must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used. 3. The paper should be presented in the following ordered sections: · Title Page · Data collection · Analysis · Evaluation · Dissemination of Results · Conclusion · References 4. Data Collection: In this section, students provide a comprehensive and detailed description regarding how data are to be collected. The required content includes: A. For quantitative design the required content includes: · Restate the PICO/PICo question · Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will occur · Identify the data collection points · Explain the length of time for data collection · Explain all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report, questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic) · Describe 2 (two) methods that will be useful in enhancing data quality · Use scholarly references to provide information regarding selected data collection method B. For qualitative design the required content includes: · Restate the PICO/PICo question · Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation, interview, artifacts) · Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will occur · Explain the data collection poi ...

1. Week 7: Data Collection, Analysis, Evaluation, Dissemination
of Results, and ConclusionPurpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to
complete their MSN EBP proposal. This assignment includes
the final sections of the proposal which are data collection,
analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results, and conclusion.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following
course outcomes:
CO #1. Integrate evidence-based practice and research to
support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse
healthcare settings. (PO # 1)
CO #2. Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice
and person-centered care to improve
healthcare outcomes. (PO #2, 5)
CO #4. Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-
based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research
studies. (PO 1, 2, 3, 5)
CO #5. Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice
to advance holistic nursing care initiatives
that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Seven
Total Points: 150 pointsRequirements
Description of the Assignment
For this assignment, the student will complete MSN EBP project
proposal by including the final sections of data collection,
analysis, evaluation, dissemination of results, and conclusion.
Criteria for Content

2. 1. The final sections of the proposal (data collection, analysis,
evaluation, dissemination of results and conclusion) should be a
maximum of 15 pages. Points will be lost for exceeding this
length requirement.
2. Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference pages
must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the
manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of
the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
3. The paper should be presented in the following ordered
sections:
· Title Page
· Data collection
· Analysis
· Evaluation
· Dissemination of Results
· Conclusion
· References
4. Data Collection: In this section, students provide a
comprehensive and detailed description regarding how data are
to be collected. The required content includes:
A. For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report, questionnaires,
structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be useful in enhancing data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
B. For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,

3. interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
4. Analysis: In this section, students provide a detailed
explanation on how data will be analyzed.
A. For quantitative data the required content includes:
· Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and their use in this
EBP proposal
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
B. For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
5. Evaluation: In this section, students will present information
regarding methods useful to objectively determine if outcomes
from implementing this proposed EBP proposal would be
positive for stakeholders as well as the nursing practice area
reflected in their specialty track. The required content includes:
· Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro

4. level if this EBP project was to be implemented
6. Dissemination of Results: In this section, students will
identify specific methods that may be used to share the results
from successful implementation of this EBP proposal. The
required content includes:
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility, community,
state, and national levels
7. Conclusion: In this section, the student will identify a
summary of their EBP project as well as consider the potential
contribution to their specialty track practice setting. The
required content includes:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP
proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting8. Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. The final sections of the proposal (data collection, analysis,
evaluation, dissemination of results and conclusion) should be a
maximum of 15 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting this
length requirement.
2. Headings are required and listed in above. All headings
should be formatted following APA requirements
3. Title page, body of paper, reference page(s), and appendix
must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the
manual.
4. Provide all of your references; formatted in APA style, as
reference page(s).
Directions and Assignment Criteria

5. Assignment Criteria
Points
%
Description
Data Collection
35
23
The required content for this section includes:
A. For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report,
questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
B. For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,
interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
Analysis

6. 25
17
The required content for this section includes:
· For quantitative data the required content includes:
· Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and its use in this
EBP proposal
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
· For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
Evaluation
20
13
The required content for this section includes:
· Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro
level if this EBP project was to be implemented
Dissemination of Results
20
13
The required content for this section includes:

7. · Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility, community,
state, and national levels
Conclusion
10
7
The required content for this section includes:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP
proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting
Paper Specifications
10
7
· Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 15 pages
excluding title and reference pages
· Headings are required and listed in above. All headings
should be formatted following APA requirements
· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required
textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing
lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment.
· References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved
them.
APA Format (6th edition)
10
7
· Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow
APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
· One deduction for each type of APA style error
Citations in Text

8. 10
7
· Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited
and referenced correctly.
Writing Mechanics
10
7
· Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in
the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Total
150
100 %
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR505 Advanced
Research Methods: Evidenced Based Practice
Chamberlain College of Nursing NR505 Advanced
Research Methods: Evidenced Based Practice
W6 Assignment Completing the
MSN EBP Proposal Rev.
7/31/2017 (AR)
W7 Assignment Data collection,
analysis, evaluation, dissemination, conclusion
Rev. 7/31/2017 (AR) Rev. 1/10/18 (AR), Rev. 4/26/18 (JP)
1
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
Exceptional
100%
Outstanding or highest level of performance

9. 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 = 115 Points
Data Collection
35 Points
31 Points
28 Points
13 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements:
For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report,
questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method

10. For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,
interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be useful in enhancing
data quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements:
For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report,
questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,
interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection

11. · Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be useful in enhancing
data quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all of the following elements
For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report,
questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,
interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be useful in enhancing
data quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method

12. Presentation of
information in one or two of the following elements fails to
meet expectations:
For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report,
questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,
interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be useful in enhancing
data quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of
the following elements:
For quantitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will

13. occur
· Identify the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the all source(s) of data (i.e. self-report,
questionnaires, structured observation, biophysiologic)
· Describe 2 (two) methods that will be used to enhance data
quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
For qualitative design the required content includes:
· Restate the PICO/PICo question
· Describe the type of data to be collected (i.e. observation,
interview, artifacts)
· Provide a detailed explanation on how data collection will
occur
· Explain the data collection points
· Explain the length of time for data collection
· Explain the proposed method to achieve data saturation
· Describe 2 (two) methods that would be useful in enhancing
data quality
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data collection method
Analysis
25 Points
22 Points
20 Points
10 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements:
For quantitative data the required content includes:

14. · Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and its use in this
EBP proposal
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements:
For quantitative data the required content includes:
· Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and its use in this
EBP proposal
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all of the following elements:
For quantitative data the required content includes:
· Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and its use in this

15. EBP proposal
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
Presentation of
information in one of the following elements fails to meet
expectations:
For quantitative data the required content includes:
· Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and its use in this
EBP proposal
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
· Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of
the following elements:
For quantitative data the required content includes:
· Discuss descriptive statistics and their use to explain the
characteristics of the sample of this EBP proposal
· Describe one type of inferential statistics and its use in this
EBP proposal

16. · Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
For qualitative data the required content includes:
· Explain how data analysis is organized
· Discuss the use of themes and coding for this EBP proposal
· Explain triangulation and its relevance to this qualitative
design
Use scholarly references to provide information regarding
selected data analysis
Evaluation
20 Points
18 Points
16 Points
8 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements:
· Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro
level if this EBP project was to be implemented
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements:
· Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro
level if this EBP project was to be implemented
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all of the following elements:

17. · Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro
level if this EBP project was to be implemented
Presentation of
information in one of the following elements fails to meet
expectations:
· Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro
level if this EBP project was to be implemented
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements:
· Describe how each of the stakeholders identified earlier in this
EBP proposal will experience improved outcome(s) from
implementing this project
· Describe 2 (two) changes or improvements to nursing practice
that may result in the your specialty track area at the micro
level if this EBP project was to be implemented
Dissemination of Results
20 Points
18 Points
16 Points
8 Points
0 Points

18. Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements:
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility,
community, state, and national levels
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements:
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility,
community, state, and national levels
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all of the following elements:
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility,
community, state, and national levels
Presentation of
information in one of the following elements fails to meet
expectations:
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility,
community, state, and national levels

19. Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements:
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
stakeholders
· Discuss how the results of this EBP project can be shared with
members of your future practice area at the facility,
community, state, and national levels
Conclusion
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP
proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP
proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all of the following elements:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP

20. proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting
Presentation of
information in one of the following elements fails to meet
expectations:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP
proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements:
· Provide a comprehensive summary of key points from this
EBP proposal project
· Provide a summary of the potential contributions of this EBP
proposal project to your specialty track practice and identified
practice setting
Paper Specifications
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points
0 Points
This section included all of the following:
· Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 15 pages
excluding title and reference pages
· Headings are required and listed above. All headings should
be formatted following APA requirements
A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks
for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson
information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this
assignment.
· References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a

21. valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved
them.
This section included three of the following:
· Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 15 pages
excluding title and reference pages
· Headings are required and listed above. All headings should
be formatted following APA requirements
· .
· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required
textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing
lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment.
· References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved
them.
This section included only two of the following:
· Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 15 pages
excluding title and reference pages
· Headings are required and listed above. All headings should
be formatted following APA requirements
· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required
textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing
lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment.
· References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved
them.
This section included only one of the following:
· Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 15 pages
excluding title and reference pages
· Headings are required and listed above. All headings should
be formatted following APA requirements
· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required
textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing

22. lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment.
· References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved
them.
This section included none of the following:
· Paper meets length requirements of not exceeding 15 pages
excluding title and reference pages
· Headings are required and listed above. All headings should
be formatted following APA requirements
· Headings are present and consistent with APA format.
· A dictionary (except for Definition section), required
textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing
lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references
for this assignment.
· References are current - within a 5-year time frame unless a
valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved
them.
Format
Possible Points = 35 Points
APA Style
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points
0 Points
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,

23. · body of paper (including, margins, headings, font, etc.), and
reference page
· One deduction for each type of APA format error
0 to 1 APA error was present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including margins, headings, font, etc.), and
reference page
· One deduction for each type of APA format error
2 - 3 APA errors were present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including margins, headings, font, etc.), and
reference page
· One deduction for each type of APA format error
4 – 5 APA were are present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including margins, headings, font, etc.), and
reference page
· One deduction for each type of APA format error
6 – 7 APA were are present
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including margins, headings, font, etc.), and
reference page
· One deduction for each type of APA format error

24. 8 or greater APA errors were present
Citations
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points
0 Points
There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information
that contributed to knowledge
There were 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information
that contributed to knowledge
There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information
that contributed to knowledge
There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information
that contributed to knowledge
There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and
information that contributed to knowledge
Writing Quality
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 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

25. 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
Total Points
_____of 150 points
W6 Assignment Completing the
MSN EBP Proposal Rev.
7/31/2017 (AR) Rev 4/26/18 (JP)
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