NRS 493 Benchmark – Capstone Change Project Objectives
NRS 493 Benchmark – Capstone Change Project Objectives
Benchmark – Capstone Change Project Objectives
Assessment Description
Review your problem or issue and the cultural assessment. Consider how the findings connect to your topic and intervention for your capstone change project. Write a list of three to five objectives for your proposed intervention. Below each objective, provide a one or two sentence rationale.
After writing your objectives, provide a rationale for how your proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN to BSN
1.5: Advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations.
Rubric Criteria
Total 5 points
Criterion | 1. 1: Unsatisfactory | 2. 2: Less Than Satisfactory | 3. 3: Satisfactory | 4. 4: Good | 5. 5: Excellent |
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) |
0 points
Sources are not documented. |
0.11 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. |
0.12 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. |
0.13 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. |
0.15 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
Objectives
Objectives |
0 points
A list of objectives for the proposed intervention is omitted. Fewer than three objectives are presented. |
0.94 points
NA |
0.99 points
NA |
1.11 points
NA |
1.25 points
Three to five objectives are presented. |
Thesis Development and Purpose
Thesis Development and Purpose |
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. |
0.19 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. |
0.2 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. |
0.22 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. |
0.25 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
Criteria 3Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Criteria 3Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) |
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. |
0.19 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present. |
0.2 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. |
0.22 points
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. |
0.25 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
Argument Logic and Construction
Argument Logic and Construction |
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. |
0.19 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. |
0.2 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. |
0.22 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. |
0.25 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
Rationale for Autonomy and Social Justice
Rationale for How Proposed Project and Objectives Advocate for Autonomy and Social Justice for Individuals and Diverse Populations (C1.5) |
0 points
Rationale for how proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations is omitted. |
0.94 points
Incomplete rationale for how proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations is presented. Advocacy is not established. |
0.99 points
Rationale for how proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations is summarized. Some advocacy is established. |
1.11 points
Rationale for how proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations is presented. Advocacy is generally established. |
1.25 points
Well-supported rationale for how proposed project and objectives advocate for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations is presented. Advocacy for autonomy and social justice for individuals and diverse populations is clearly established. |
Rationale for How Findings Relate to the Topic and Proposed Intervention
Rationale for How Findings Relate to the Topic and Proposed Intervention |
0 points
Rationale for each objective is omitted. |
1.13 points
Rationale is incomplete. There are omissions. Rationale provided does not explain the relationship of findings to the topic and proposed intervention. |
1.19 points
General rationale is provided for each objective and generally summarizes the relationship of most findings to the topic and proposed intervention. There are some inaccuracies or minor omissions. |
1.34 points
Rationale is provided for each objective and explains the relationship of findings to the topic and proposed intervention. Some detail is needed for clarity. |
1.5 points
Rationale is clearly provided for each objective and thoroughly explains the relationship of the findings to the topic and proposed intervention. |
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) |
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. |
0.08 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent. |
0.08 points
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. |
0.09 points
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style. |
0.1 points
All format elements are correct. |

Grading Rubric
Performance Category | 100% or highest level of performance
100% 16 points |
Very good or high level of performance
88% 14 points |
Acceptable level of performance
81% 13 points |
Inadequate demonstration of expectations
68% 11 points |
Deficient level of performance
56% 9 points
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Failing level
of performance 55% or less 0 points |
Total Points Possible= 50 | 16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points |
Scholarliness
Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements
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16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points | |
Application of Course Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements
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10 Points | 9 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |||
Interactive Dialogue
Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic. |
Demonstrated all of the following:
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Demonstrated 3 of the following:
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Demonstrated 2 of the following:
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Demonstrated 1 or less of the following:
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8 Points | 7 Points | 6 Points | 5 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points | |
Grammar, Syntax, APA
Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error. |
The following was present:
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The following was present:
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The following was present:
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The following was present:
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The following was present:
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The following was present:
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0 Points Deducted | 5 Points Lost | |||||
Participation
Requirements |
Demonstrated the following:
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Failed to demonstrate the following:
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0 Points Lost | 5 Points Lost | |||||
Due Date Requirements | Demonstrated all of the following:
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
Demonstrates one or less of the following.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
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