Application of Theory to Practice Paper Rubric
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Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Formatting/APA/Grammar/Spelling/ Paragraph Structure/Submitted On or before Due Date
5 Points Uses the template format that is provided in the instructions to organize the paper. Uses correct APA formatting/grammar/spelling/ sentence and paragraph construction, provides reference page and citations. Includes cover page.
4 Points Uses the template format that is provided in instructions to organize the paper . APA formatting/grammar/spelling /sentence and paragraph/provides reference page and citations construction with few errors
3 Points Uses the template format that is provided in instructions to organize the paper. APA formatting/grammar/spellin g/sentence and paragraph, citations provided but missing reference page construction with several errors
0 Points Does not set up the paper using the template format or APA. No references provided and no citations in APA. Several grammar,and spelling errors. Submits assignment late.
Section I.Overview of Theory 10 Points Include discussion of 5 major concepts in the theory and describe the classification of the theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range theory?
8 Points Include discussion of 4 major concepts in the theory and describe the classification of the theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range theory?
5 Points Include discussion of 3 major concepts in the theory and describe the classification of the theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range theory?
0 Points Fewer than 3 concepts from the theory provided and lack of classification of the theory.
Section II.Selection of Theory 10 Points Description of why you selected this theory to inform your research and application of interventions to address the problem. Provides 4 specific discussion points.
8 Points Description of why you selected this theory to inform your research and application of interventions to address the problem. Provides 3 specific discussion points
5 Points Description of why you selected this theory to inform your research and application of interventions to address the problem. Provides 2 specific discussion points
0 Points No description on why theory selected and less than 2 specific discussion points provided.
Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Section III.Seven-Step Sequence in Translating Theory into Practice
10 Points Provides 3 paragraphs describe that you will use the seven-step sequence of translating theories into evidence-based assessment tools, intervention protocols and any other practical actions you plan to take for setting up your application of the theory to practice. Provide a brief description of each of the seven steps
8 Points Provides 2 paragraphs describe that you will use the seven-step sequence of translating theories into evidence-based assessment tools, intervention protocols and any other practical actions you plan to take for setting up your application of the theory to practice. Provide a brief description of each of the seven steps
5 Points Provides 1 paragraphs describe that you will use the seven-step sequence of translating theories into evidence-based assessment tools, intervention protocols and any other practical actions you plan to take for setting up your application of the theory to practice. Provide a brief description of each of the seven steps
0 Points No description of seven step sequence or discussion of these steps.
Section IV. Step 1 – Problem 10 Points Define the problem, provide at least 5 specific details on the problem and statistical evidence from the literature to support the need to address the problem. Provide a statistic from the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory body and from a state and local resource.
8 Points Define the problem, provide at least 4 specific details on the problem and statistical evidence from the literature to support the need to address the problem. Provide a statistic from the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory body and from a state and local resource.
5 Points Define the problem, provide at least 3 specific details on the problem and statistical evidence from the literature to support the need to address the problem. Provide a statistic from the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory body and from a state and local resource.
0 Points Does not define clearly or provide a description of the specific details of the problem
Section V. Step 2 –Research Question 10 Points Clearly describes the research question using the PICOT format to develop the question and includes all 5 parts of PICOT. question.
8 Points Clearly describes the research question using the PICOT format to develop the question and includes all 4 parts of PICOT. question.
5 Points Clearly describes the research question using the PICOT format to develop the question and includes all 3 parts of PICOT. question.
0 Points Does not clearly define the problem and less than 3 parts of PICOT included.
Levels of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Section VI. Step 3 -Application of Theory to Determine and Guide Variable Selection and Measurement
10 Points Describes the process used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide your literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non- empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 3 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical?
8 Points Describes the process used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide your literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non-empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 2 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical?
5 Points Describes the process used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide your literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non- empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 1 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical?
0 Points Does not describe the process used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide the literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non-empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 1 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical?
Section VII. Step 4 –Interpretation of Literature Findings
10 Points Describes critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Provide 3 specific examples to support what works for
8 Points Describes critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Provide 2 specific examples to support what
5 Points Describes critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Provide 1 specific examples to
0 Points Does not describe critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What
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Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem.
works for whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem.
support what works for whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem.
works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Does not provide 1 specific examples to support what works for whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem
Section VIII. Step 5 – Recommendations to Address Problem
10 Points Describes how the theory selected corresponds with the best practice evidence and describe 3 recommendations and the innovative intervention you propose.
8 Points Describes how the theory selected corresponds with the best practice evidence and describe 2 recommendations and the innovative intervention you propose.
5 Points Describes how the theory selected corresponds with the best practice evidence and describe 1 recommendations and the innovative intervention you propose.
0 Points Does not describe how the theory selected corresponds with the best practice evidence or 1 recommendation s and the innovative intervention you propose.
Section IX. Step 6 – Plan to Evaluate the Innovative Action Outcomes
5 Points Describes the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative action. Provides 3 specific examples.
4 Points Describes the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative action. Provides 2 specific examples.
3 Points Describes the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative action. Provides 1 specific examples.
0 Points Does not describe the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative action. Does not provide 1
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Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
specific examples.
Section X. Step 7 – Plan to Disseminate the Outcomes of the Innovation
5 Points Describes the plan to disseminate the results of implementing the innovation, the outcomes, and to who will receive the dissemination. Provides 3 details on how dissemination will be achieved.
4 Points Describes the plan to disseminate the results of implementing the innovation, the outcomes, and to who will receive the dissemination. Provides 2 details on how dissemination will be achieved.
3 Points Describes the plan to disseminate the results of implementing the innovation, the outcomes, and to who will receive the dissemination. Provides 1 details on how dissemination will be achieved.
0 Points Does not describe the plan to disseminate the results of implementing the innovation, the outcomes, and to who will receive the dissemination. Does not provide 1 detail on how dissemination will be achieved.
Section XI – Summary 5 Points Provides a 2 paragraph summary on how the theory was applied to identify the problem, create the PICOT question, search the literature to identify variables, the impact on your new idea or ideas for the innovative approach to address the problem, and the expected outcomes.
4 Points Provides a 1 paragraph summary on how the theory was applied to identify the problem, create the PICOT question, search the literature to identify variables, the impact on your new idea or ideas for the innovative approach to address the problem, and the expected outcomes.
3 Points Provides a 1 paragraph summary on how the theory was applied to identify the problem, but leaves out one of the following: create the PICOT question, search the literature to identify variables, the impact on your new idea or ideas for the innovative approach to address the problem, and the expected outcomes.
0 Points Does not provided a substantial summary.
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Formatting/APA/Grammar/Spelling/Paragraph Structure/Submitted On or before Due Date
5 Points Uses the template format that is provided in the instructions to organize the paper. Uses correct APA formatting/grammar/spelling/sentence and paragraph construction, provides reference page and citations. Includes cover page.
4 Points Uses the template format that is provided in instructions to organize the paper . APA formatting/grammar/spelling/sentence and paragraph/provides reference page and citations construction with few errors
3 Points Uses the template format instructions to organize th formatting/grammar/spell paragraph, citations provi reference page constructio errors
Section I.Overview of Theory 10 Points Include discussion of 5 major concepts in the theory and describe the classification of the theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range theory?
8 Points Include discussion of 4 major concepts in the theory and describe the classification of the theory. Is it a grand theory, or middle-range theory?
5 Points Include discussion of 3 m theory and describe the cl theory. Is it a grand theory theory?
Section II.Selection of Theory 10 Points Description of why you selected this theory to inform your research and application of interventions to address the problem. Provides 4 specific discussion points.
8 Points Description of why you selected this theory to inform your research and application of interventions to address the problem. Provides 3 specific discussion points
5 Points Description of why you se inform your research and interventions to address th 2 specific discussion poin
Section III.Seven-Step Sequence in Translating Theory into Practice
10 Points Provides 3 paragraphs describe that you will use the seven-step sequence of translating theories into evidence-based assessment tools, intervention protocols and any other practical actions you plan to take for setting up your application of the theory to practice. Provide a brief description of each of the seven steps
8 Points Provides 2 paragraphs describe that you will use the seven-step sequence of translating theories into evidence-based assessment tools, intervention protocols and any other practical actions you plan to take for setting up your application of the theory to practice. Provide a brief description of each of the seven steps
5 Points Provides 1 paragraphs des use the seven-step sequen theories into evidence-bas intervention protocols and actions you plan to take fo application of the theory t brief description of each o
Section IV. Step 1 – Problem 10 Points Define the problem, provide at least 5 specific details on the problem and statistical evidence
8 Points Define the problem, provide at least 4 specific details on the problem and statistical evidence
5 Points Define the problem, provi details on the problem and
Levels of Achievement Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory
from the literature to support the need to address the problem. Provide a statistic from the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory body and from a state and local resource.
from the literature to support the need to address the problem. Provide a statistic from the CDC, AHA, or other national regulatory body and from a state and local resource.
from the literature to supp address the problem. Prov the CDC, AHA, or other n body and from a state and
Section V. Step 2 –Research Question 10 Points Clearly describes the research question using the PICOT format to develop the question and includes all 5 parts of PICOT. question.
8 Points Clearly describes the research question using the PICOT format to develop the question and includes all 4 parts of PICOT. question.
5 Points Clearly describes the rese the PICOT format to deve includes all 3 parts of PIC
Section VI. Step 3 -Application of Theory to Determine and Guide Variable Selection and Measurement
10 Points Describes the process used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide your literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non- empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 3 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical?
8 Points Describes the process used to search the literature based on the theory concepts to guide your literature search for variables and classification of the empirical or non- empirical literature to be considered in the review (provided 2 specific details). Describe if you are using a theory approach of empirical, aesthetic, ethical, personal knowing, or sociopolitical?
5 Points Describes the process use literature based on the the guide your literature searc classification of the empir empirical literature to be c review (provided 1 specif if you are using a theory a empirical, aesthetic, ethic knowing, or sociopolitica
Section VII. Step 4 –Interpretation of Literature Findings
10 Points Describes critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Provide 3 specific examples to support what works for whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem.
8 Points Describes critical evaluation of the literature, and include an answer to the following question: What works for whom under what circumstances how, and why? Provide 2 specific examples to support what works for whom under what circumstances and why and how this impacts the problem.
5 Points Describes critical evaluati and include an answer to t question: What works for circumstances how, and w specific examples to supp whom under what circum how this impacts the prob
Levels of Achievement Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory
Section VIII. Step 5 –Recommendations to Address Problem
10 Points Describes how the theory selected corresponds with the best practice evidence and describe 3 recommendations and the innovative intervention you propose.
8 Points Describes how the theory selected corresponds with the best practice evidence and describe 2 recommendations and the innovative intervention you propose.
5 Points Describes how the theory corresponds with the best and describe 1 recommen innovative intervention yo
Section IX. Step 6 – Plan to Evaluate the Innovative Action Outcomes
5 Points Describes the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative action. Provides 3 specific examples.
4 Points Describes the plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative action. Provides 2 specific examples.
3 Points Describes the plan to eval effectiveness of the innov Provides 1 specific examp
Section X. Step 7 – Plan to Disseminate the Outcomes of the Innovation
5 Points Describes the plan to disseminate the results of implementing the innovation, the outcomes, and to who will receive the dissemination. Provides 3 details on how dissemination will be achieved.
4 Points Describes the plan to disseminate the results of implementing the innovation, the outcomes, and to who will receive the dissemination. Provides 2 details on how dissemination will be achieved.
3 Points Describes the plan to diss of implementing the innov outcomes, and to who wil dissemination. Provides 1 dissemination will be ach
Section XI – Summary 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points
Levels of Achievement Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory
Provides a 2 paragraph summary on how the theory was applied to identify the problem, create the PICOT question, search the literature to identify variables, the impact on your new idea or ideas for the innovative approach to address the problem, and the expected outcomes.
Provides a 1 paragraph summary on how the theory was applied to identify the problem, create the PICOT question, search the literature to identify variables, the impact on your new idea or ideas for the innovative approach to address the problem, and the expected outcomes.
Provides a 1 paragraph su theory was applied to iden but leaves out one of the f PICOT question, search th identify variables, the imp idea or ideas for the innov address the problem, and outcomes.
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