Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval

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Assessment Description

In collaboration with the approved course preceptor, students will identify a specific evidence-based topic for the capstone project change proposal. Students should consider the clinical environment in which they are currently employed or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a leadership or quality improvement initiative, or an unmet educational need specific to a patient population or community. The student may also choose to work with an interprofessional collaborative team.

Students should select a topic that aligns to their area of interest as well as the clinical practice setting in which practice hours are completed.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project topic. Include the following:

The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal.
The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval.
A description (providing a high level of detail) regarding the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
Effect of the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project.
Significance of the topic and its implications for nursing practice.
A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice.

You are required to cite to a minimum of eight peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval – Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Total40 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Proposed Solution for Identified Project Topic and Implications for Nursing Practice Proposed Solution for Identified Project Topic and Implications for Nursing Practice	0 points A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice is omitted.	3 points Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete.	3.16 points Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	3.56 points Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.	4 points Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
Effect of Identified Problem or Issue Effect of Identified Problem or Issue	0 points Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is omitted.	4.5 points Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented but is largely incomplete.	4.74 points Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	5.34 points Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.	6 points Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.	0 points No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.	2.1 points Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.	2.21 points Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.	2.49 points The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.	2.8 points The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
Detailed Description of Project Topic Detailed Description of Project Topic	0 points A description of the project topic is omitted.	4.5 points A description of the project topic is presented but is largely incomplete.	4.74 points A description of the project topic is presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	5.34 points A description of the project topic is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.	6 points A detailed description of the project topic is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal	0 points The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is omitted.	1.5 points The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented but is largely incomplete. Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval	1.58 points The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	1.78 points The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.	2 points The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
Evidence Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.	0 points Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.	1.8 points Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.	1.9 points Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.	2.14 points Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.	2.4 points Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.	0 points The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.	2.1 points The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.	2.21 points The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.	2.49 points The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.	2.8 points The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	1.8 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	1.9 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	2.14 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	2.4 points No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed	0 points The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is omitted.	3 points The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented but is largely incomplete.	3.16 points The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	3.56 points The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.	4 points The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
Topic Significance and Implications for Nursing Practice Topic Significance and Implications for Nursing Practice	0 points Significance of topic and its implications for nursing practice is omitted.	3 points Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete.	3.16 points Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	3.56 points Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.	4 points Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.
Peer-Reviewed Articles Peer-Reviewed Articles	0 points Fewer than six peer-reviewed articles are presented.	1.5 points Fewer than seven peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only five articles meet the assignment criteria. Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval	1.58 points Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only six articles meet the assignment criteria.	1.78 points Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only seven articles meet the assignment criteria.	2 points Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented, and each article clearly meets the assignment criteria.
Format/Documentation Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.	0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.	1.2 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.	1.26 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.	1.42 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.	1.6 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Proposed Solution for Identified Project Topic and Implications for Nursing Practice

0 points

A proposed solution to the identified project topic with an explanation of how it will affect nursing practice is omitted.

3 points

Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete.

3.16 points

Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.

3.56 points

Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

4 points

Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.

Effect of Identified Problem or Issue

0 points

Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is omitted.

4.5 points

Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented but is largely incomplete.

4.74 points

Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.

5.34 points

Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

6 points

Effect of the identified problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

2.1 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

2.21 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2.49 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Detailed Description of Project Topic

0 points

A description of the project topic is omitted.

4.5 points

A description of the project topic is presented but is largely incomplete.

4.74 points

A description of the project topic is presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.

5.34 points

A description of the project topic is presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

6 points

A detailed description of the project topic is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.

Project Topic for Focus of Change Proposal

0 points

The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is omitted.

1.5 points

The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is presented but is largely incomplete. Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval

1.58 points

The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.

1.78 points

2 points

The problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project that will be the focus of the change proposal is clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

1.8 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.

1.9 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

2.14 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2.4 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

2.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.

2.21 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2.49 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

1.8 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1.9 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2.14 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

2.4 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Setting or Context Where Project Topic Is Observed

0 points

The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is omitted.

3 points

The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is presented but is largely incomplete.

3.16 points

The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is summarized. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.

3.56 points

4 points

The setting or context in which the problem or issue, intervention, quality initiative, educational need, or collaborative interprofessional team project can be observed is logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.

Topic Significance and Implications for Nursing Practice

0 points

Significance of topic and its implications for nursing practice is omitted.

3 points

Topic is presented but criteria are incomplete.

3.16 points

Topic and most criteria are presented. There are some omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.

3.56 points

Topic and criteria are presented. Minor aspects are unclear or require support.

4 points

Topic and criteria are clearly and logically presented. Support and rationale are evident.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

0 points

Fewer than six peer-reviewed articles are presented.

1.5 points

Fewer than seven peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only five articles meet the assignment criteria. Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval

1.58 points

Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only six articles meet the assignment criteria.

1.78 points

Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented. Overall, only seven articles meet the assignment criteria.

2 points

Eight peer-reviewed articles are presented, and each article clearly meets the assignment criteria.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

1.2 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1.26 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

1.42 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

1.6 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.