Category: Nursing

Instructions:
Instructions:
Questions are the driving force behind EBP.  If there were no questions, EBP would be unnecessary. Using the identified clinical problem in discussion #3.
Formulate a PICOT question by identifying:
P – Patient or Problem: Who is the patient? What are the most important characteristics of the patient? What is the primary problem, disease, or co-existing condition?
I – Intervention: What is the main intervention being considered?
C – Comparison: What is the main comparison intervention? (optional)
O – Outcome: What are the anticipated measures, improvements, or effects?
Convert this PICOT to a clinical question.
indicate the best study method to answer this PICOT question (use the PICOT worksheet
Actions
and attached to this discussion post).
Title the discussion with the PICOT question.
Initial post: Your post should be within a range of 150-240 words.
Peer response: Identify two (2) students that may share a similar question and invite them to discuss the topic (be engaging, these classmates may become your group partners for the EBP project). 
Cite your references APA 7th  ed. (not included in the length of the post).

Picot:
PICOT Question:
For elderly patients in long-term care facilities (P), does regular physical exercise (I) versus social interaction activities (C) result in reducing symptoms of low mood, characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or lack of interest in daily activities (O) over a six-month period (T)?
References provided below in files attached
Rubric provided in files attached
Info on assignment is provided in files attached
My Info:
For elderly patients in long-term care facilities (P), implementing regular physical exercise (I) versus social interaction activities (C) is anticipated to reduce symptoms of low mood, characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or lack of interest in daily activities (O) over a six-month period (T).
Potential Outcomes to Measure and Proposed Changes
Based on the intervention and research, the potential outcomes I propose to measure include:
Reduction in Symptoms of Low Mood: This will be evaluated by assessing levels of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in daily activities (Galán-Arroyo et al., 2022).
Improvement in Physical Health: Indicators such as mobility, balance, and overall physical fitness will be measured.
Enhanced Social Engagement: This outcome will focus on the frequency and quality of social interactions among the elderly patients.
Overall Quality of Life: This broader measure will consider both physical and emotional well-being.
The change I want to make is to implement regular physical exercise programs tailored for elderly patients in long-term care facilities and compare the outcomes with those from regular social interaction activities. The goal is to determine which intervention more effectively reduces symptoms of low mood.
Measurement of Outcomes
Standardized Mood Assessments: Using validated tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) to measure changes in mood and emotional well-being (Miller et al., 2019).
Physical Health Evaluations: Conducting periodic assessments of physical health through tests of mobility, strength, and balance, such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
Social Engagement Metrics: Tracking participation in social activities and the quality of interactions using observational checklists and self-reported surveys.
Quality of Life Surveys: Utilizing comprehensive surveys such as the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) to evaluate overall quality of life (Galán-Arroyo et al., 2022).
Evaluation Time Frame
These outcomes would be evaluated at multiple points over the six-month period. Initial baseline measurements would be taken at the start of the intervention, followed by subsequent evaluations at two-month intervals (i.e., at two, four, and six months). This approach allows for the monitoring of changes and trends over time and helps in assessing the sustained impact of the interventions (Galán-Arroyo et al., 2022).
Benefits to the Nursing Profession
If the intervention proves effective, several benefits to the nursing profession could be realized:
Enhanced Patient Care: Nurses can adopt evidence-based practices that improve the emotional and physical well-being of elderly patients (Miller et al., 2019).
Increased Job Satisfaction: Seeing tangible improvements in patient outcomes can enhance nurses’ job satisfaction and professional fulfillment.
Better Resource Allocation: Understanding which intervention is more effective can help in the efficient allocation of resources in long-term care facilities.
Professional Development: This research can contribute to the ongoing education and training of nurses, emphasizing the importance of holistic care approaches.
In conclusion, the integration of regular physical exercise or social interaction activities in long-term care facilities has the potential to significantly impact the mood and overall well-being of elderly patients. By carefully measuring and evaluating these outcomes, we can make informed decisions that benefit both patients and the nursing profession.

Case Study: Mrs. R. has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-455 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 3.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Assignment Content
For this assignment, you will work to develop your definition of terms and study assumptions. You should add these sections, as well as the framework section from last week, to your existing paper that you submitted in Week 4 for a full review by your Chair in the classroom (Part 1) and your URM in Teams (Part 2). While your Chair will review your entire chapter, your URM will review your alignment components.
Review the following sections of the “Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis” section of the CDS Dissertation Guide on CDS Central:
Definition of Terms
Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations

Develop your Definition of Terms and Assumptions sections. (Note: You will develop the Limitations and Delimitations sections in next week’s assignment.)
Adhere to the Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis template found in the CDS Dissertation Guide.
Note: Definitions should be precise and you should use terms consistently throughout the document, cite sources, write definitions at operational level, and do not use dictionary definitions.
Combined, these sections should be 1-3 pages long. You may use previous coursework when developing your dissertation phase deliverables.
Be sure to support all aspects with peer reviewed literature and include APA formatted references.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Complete the following 2 parts to this assignment

A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored.  Explore how communication and education can influence the  health of a population.  Examine how communication and educational systems can be used to promote and support health.  As you take the tour, write down your observations, specifically focused on the following subsystem: Communication and education.  Compile your observations and any demographic information addressing each item listed in the first column of the rubric.  
Case Scenario 
There has been a recent multi-neighborhood foodborne outbreak involving E.coli (Escherichia coli) the city. Sixty elementary school age children were out sick this week. Several adults and children from all four neighborhoods have been evaluated at local clinics and the emergency room with complaints of abdominal pain, sudden severe diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. What form of formal mass communication would be most effective for educating the public about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of E.coli in the city? Use government websites or scholarly literature to support your rationale for the mass communication method you select. In 150 words or less, develop a newspaper script, poster, billboard, or social media platform appropriate for adults and teen. When preparing information to share with the community, consider demographics of each neighborhood and health literacy.
Rubric
1.  Communication Observations Billboards & Advertisements
City and/or neighborhood newspapers, community bulletin boards.
Is there evidence of a predominant party affiliation?
Forms of formal and/or informal communication.
Displays or posters that tell about life in the community
TV/Radio Stations/or other sources of mass communication?
2. Develop an age appropriate (150 words or less) newspaper script, poster, or billboard related to the case scenario that includes causes, symptoms, and prevention
3. Examine three recommendations that may help the mayor strengthen the educational system in the city 

Hello, I will upload four empty templates on word document. Each template needs to be filled with the specific patient information provided. I will send 4 different patients information I need all the questions in the templates to be answered based on individual patient information. So each one patient has a template please don’t mix and match information.
The patient names are
Patient: Binh Pho 
Patient: indira Grady 
Patient: Earl Duckworth 
Patient: Henrique Ramirez 
Each one gets a template DONT MIX UP PATIENT INFORMATION 

Quality Healthcare: Measuring NP Performance
Faculty Assignment Orientation Presentation
Access the Webex RecordingLinks to an external site.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to have students research the measurement tools of NP performance. Through the use of quality patient outcomes, students will list and discuss three different patient interventions and how they would specifically measure the outcomes, and how these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. In addition, students will discuss how these interventions result in improved patient ratings.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:  
Employ strategies to impact the development, implementation, and consequences of holistic healthcare policies using evidence-based practice principles (CO1) 
Critically analyze how healthcare systems and APRN practice are organized and influenced by ethical, legal, economic, and political factors (CO2) 
Demonstrate professional and personal growth concerning the advocacy role of advanced practice nursing in fostering policy within diverse healthcare settings (CO3) 
Analyze social, historical, ethical, and political contexts of healthcare policies and advanced practice leadership (CO4) 
Advocate for institutional, local, national, and international policies that fosters person-centered healthcare and nursing practice (CO5) 
Preparing the Assignment
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) was formed to ensure the quality of patient care and measurement of patient outcomes with set standards.
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a performance measurement tool used by millions of health insurance plans. There are 6 domains of care:
Effectiveness of Care
Access/Availability of Care
Experience of Care
Utilization and Risk Adjusted Utilization
Health Plan Descriptive Information
Measures Collected Using Electronic Clinical Data Systems
You may access the 6 domains of care by clicking this link:
(NCQA, n.d. https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/Links to an external site.)
As an APN, productivity will be an important measurement for the practice to determine reimbursement and salary. Fee-for-service practices will require a set number of patients per day to maintain productivity. A capitated practice will require the APN to have a large panel of patients but also will focus on controlling costs. This can be accomplished through effective primary care that is accessible, convenient for the patients, and has a method of measuring the quality of care.
Write a formal paper in APA format with a title page, introduction, the three required elements below, conclusion, and reference page.
You are now employed as an NP in primary care. Choose one performance measure from one of the six domains of care, i.e. Adult BMI Assessment, Prenatal, and Postpartum care, etc.
Develop three different patient interventions for that one performance measure and how you would specifically implement the intervention and measure the outcomes for that particular performance measure in clinical practice.
How would these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and healthcare cost savings?
How can these interventions result in improved NP patient ratings?
Category Points % Description
List and discuss three different patient interventions and how you would specifically measure the outcomes. 
60 30% 
From the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) website discuss three patient interventions for the one performance measure.
Develop a measurement tool to track patient outcomes.
How would these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice?
60 30% 
Discuss how the interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice.
How can these interventions result in improved patient ratings?
60 30% 
Discuss how these interventions can result in improved patient ratings (an NP’s patient scorecard).
180 90% 
Total CONTENT Points = 180 pts
Clarity of Writing
10 5% 
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.  
APA Format
10 5% 
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate. 
20 10% 
Total FORMAT Points = 20 pts
200 100% 
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 200 points
Rubric
NR506NP WK3 Quality Healthcare Paper_SEPT19
NR506NP WK3 Quality Healthcare Paper_SEPT19
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Interventions
From the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) website, discuss three patient interventions for one performance measure.
60 pts
Excellent
Provides detailed information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources.
54 pts
V. Good
Provides some information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Uses some valid, relevant, reliable outside sources.
48 pts
Satisfactory
Provides non- specific information on three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources.
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks detailed information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. The submission uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrimary Care Interventions
Discuss how these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice.
60 pts
Excellent
Provides detailed information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources.
54 pts
V. Good
Provides some information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Uses some valid, relevant, reliable outside sources.
48 pts
Satisfactory
Provides non- specific information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources.
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks detailed information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. The submission uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Ratings
Describe how these interventions result in improved patient ratings.
60 pts
Excellent
Provides detailed information regarding how these interventions may result in improved patient ratings. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources.
54 pts
V. Good
Provides some information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings.
48 pts
Satisfactory
Provides non-specific specific information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources/
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks detailed information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings. The submission uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writing
10 pts
Excellent
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning
9 pts
V. Good
Good use of standard English showing original thought. No more than two spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.
8 pts
Satisfactory
Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts.
5 pts
Needs Improvement
Language needs development. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than six spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writing APA format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
10 pts
Excellent
0-1 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
9 pts
V. Good
2-4 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
8 pts
Satisfactory
5-7 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
5 pts
Needs Improvement
8-9 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Post contains 10 or greater errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate penalty deductions
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
0 pts
Manual Deductions
0 pts
Manual Deductions
0 pts
Total Points: 200

1-Instructions are uploaded under files. 2- literature is also uploaded in the files for reference.
3- please respond to my peer’s discussion post. I uploaded a photo in the files as well.
thank you so much

Instructions: Select a research article related to nursing and write a 1-2 double spaced page (NOT including the title page and references) article evaluation.
Use only scholarly/professional, peer-reviewed articles written within the last 5 years
You must choose your article by the end of week 2 and place in designated week 2 article dropbox.
Use only scholarly/professional, peer-reviewed references. Do not use Wikipedia or internet sources that are not officially recognized as authority websites, as such websites are not scholarly sources. Also, keep in mind that not every .org domain is an authoritative website.
1-2 double spaced page (NOT including the title page and references)
In your evaluation, address each of the following components:
The purpose of the study
Research findings
Discussion of how the information in the article might be useful in future nursing practice.
Written in APA format (7th edition). This paper should include:
Formal components including title page
APA headers (include page numbers)
APA formatted headings in the body of the paper
Appropriate in-text reference citations
A reference page, in correct APA format
All assignments are expected to be submitted by the due dates. Refer to written assignment guidelines in the syllabus. Late assignments without faculty consultation and consent may result in a penalty of (5) points per college day past due on any written assignment. Failure to submit a written assignment and/or consistent lateness can result in a grade of “0” or “F”.

Touchstones are projects that illustrate your comprehension of the course material, help you refine skills, and demonstrate application of knowledge. You can work on a Touchstone anytime, but you must pass your Milestone before you submit it. Once you’ve submitted a Touchstone, it will be graded and counted toward your final course score.
This Touchstone provides an opportunity for you to build on the work you developed in Unit 1 by conducting your literature review and developing a hypothesis and proposed research plan. By articulating your research plan, you will be educating others on the problem solving process you have applied to your topic. You will also strengthen your relationship building and self and social awareness skills by providing a thorough explanation of a sociological concept.
Touchstone 3: Presenting a Research Plan
SCENARIO: Your supervisor has approved your research question and plan for studying some aspect of diversity and/or collaboration in a community group. Now it is time to conduct your literature review and develop your hypothesis and research plan.
ASSIGNMENT: In Touchstone 1, you developed a research question and prepared a preliminary bibliography for your literature review. You will now conduct your literature review, formulate your hypothesis and research plan, and develop a set of notecards that summarize your work.
HINT
You must incorporate the same community group and research question from Touchstone 1 as you complete the requirements for this Touchstone 3.
REQUIREMENTS: You must create 8-11 notecards using the touchstone template below. Your notecards will include:
introduction card
research question card
literature review (4–6 cards)
hypothesis card
operational definitions card (if needed)
research method card
Use the following Touchstone 3 template to create your note cards. When you have finished, submit this template.
Touchstone 3 Template
Touchstone 3 Sample
Before you get started, let’s look at how you’ll build your notecards, step by step.
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Directions
Step 1: Revise Touchstone 1
First, return to the community group description, research question, and proposed bibliography that you submitted in Touchstone 1, and make any necessary changes based on feedback from the grader. You will likely want to refine your reading list based on the feedback you received and what you learned about diversity and collaboration in Unit 3. 
Step 2: Conduct a Literature Review
Next, complete your reading for your literature review. 
Reminder of attributes of good readings for your literature review:
They are academic, scholarly works about research findings or they are reliable journalistic reporting based on scientifically credible and reliable data.
They should have been published in the last 10 years—unless they are a landmark work on the topic and provide important background or as a comparison. 
They look at different sides of the argument and a variety of perspectives.
As you complete each reading, take notes. Some of the questions you could ask about each reading include:
Who wrote this article? Is it the researchers themselves, or is it a journalist writing about their findings? 
Where was it published? Is it a scholarly publication like an academic journal, or is it for a popular audience? If the publication is for a popular audience, how would you characterize the audience?
Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline? 
When was the research conducted?
What question were the researchers attempting to answer? 
How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?
What methods did they use to study their question?
What conclusions did they draw from their results?
How do their conclusions impact my research question, hypothesis, or research plan?
As you did for your first Touchstone, you will include five key elements for each source, with each element separated by a period:
Author’s name(s)
Publisher and publication date
Title of the source, in quotation marks
Page numbers (if applicable)
Source’s location for web-based texts (URL)
EXAMPLE
Alireza Behtoui. Journal of Sociology, 2015. “Beyond social ties: The impact of social capital on labour market outcomes for young Swedish people.” p. 711-724. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1440783315581217
Step 3: Formulate a Hypothesis, State Your Operational Definitions, and Choose a Research Method
Hypothesis
Now, formulate a hypothesis for your research question and choose a sociological research method appropriate for testing your hypothesis. While you won’t be conducting the research, you will write up a description of how you plan to conduct your research. (HINT: Refer back to Lesson 1.3.5: Formulating a Hypothesis, Lesson 1.3.6: Collecting Data: Quantitative Approaches , and Lesson 1.3.6: Collecting Data: Quantitative Approaches for help.)
A formal hypothesis states the relationship between two variables—one is independent (IV) and one is dependent (DV). It must also be formatted as an If/Then statement, for instance:
If people eat chocolate (IV), then they will get pimples (DV).
If people go to the gym (IV), then they will be fit (DV).
Operational Definitions
Next, state your operational definition. Operational definitions identify important concepts related to the research. For example, If your community organization includes students, are they K-12? College? Medical? Or are students defined as: young adults between the ages of 18-21 who are attending a particular college or university? 
Research Method
Then, choose a research method. Deciding on a research method will also take some thought and planning:
Will you use qualitative or quantitative research or a combination?
How will you engage subjects or find your data? 
What kinds of tools and assessments will be used to gather the data?
Step 4: Prepare Your Notecards
Finally, incorporate Steps 1-4 to prepare a set of notecards for your proposed research study. Use the template provided to create 8-11 notecards that present the work you completed in Steps 1-4.
Notecard Component
Introduction Your introduction notecard should introduce your audience to the community group being studied.
Research question Your second notecard will state your research question.
Literature Review (4-6 cards) Now that you’ve introduced your community group and research question, it’s time to add information to your literature review notecards. Each source should have one notecard. The notecard should describe the information and analysis you performed in Step 2.
Hypothesis Your hypothesis notecard should describe your hypothesis.
Operational definitions Your operational definitions notecard should include and explain any operational definitions you developed for your study. You may skip this card if you have none.
Research method Your research method notecard should introduce your proposed research method and explain how you propose to conduct your research.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Literature Review: Sources and Feedback
❒ Have you provided 4-6 sources appropriate for a sociological literature review?
❒ Have you addressed all feedback on the Unit 1 Touchstone bibliography? 
2. Literature Review: Description and Analysis
❒ Have you thoroughly and accurately described your sources and identified relevance to the research topic?
❒ Did you properly format these sources and include the five key elements for each source, with each element separated by a period:
Author’s name(s)
Publisher and publication date
Title of the source, in quotation marks
Page numbers (if applicable)
Source’s location for web-based texts (URL)
3. Hypothesis and Operational Definitions
❒ Is your hypothesis well-aligned to the research question?
❒ Is your hypothesis testable and predicts outcomes between two or more identified variables?
❒ Are all concepts needing operational definitions identified and definitions are provided?
4. Research Method
❒ Did you select and explain a qualitative or quantitative research method that is suitable to the research question?
❒ Did you identify specific instruments?
5. Conventions
❒ Have you proofread your essay for grammatical and mechanical errors?
❒ Have you used spell check or another method to check spelling?
6. Before You Submit
❒ Have you included your name and date at the top left of the page?
B. Rubric
Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Non-Performance (0%)
Literature Review: Sources and Feedback (20 points)
Sources are of good quality and feedback was applied. 
4-6 sources appropriate for a sociological literature review are provided; all feedback on the Unit 1 Touchstone bibliography was addressed.  At least 3 sources appropriate for a sociological literature review are provided; most feedback on the Unit 1 Touchstone bibliography was addressed.  At least 2 sources appropriate for a sociological literature review are provided; some feedback on the Unit 1 Touchstone bibliography was addressed.  Only 1 source appropriate for a sociological literature review is provided; there is little evidence that feedback on the Unit 1 Touchstone bibliography was addressed.  Did not identify any appropriate sources or submitted so little work that no credit can be given.
Literature Review: Description and Analysis (25 points)
Sources are described and analyzed.
Sources are described thoroughly and accurately, and relevance to research topic is identified. Most of the sources are described thoroughly and accurately, and in most cases the relevance to research topic is identified. Most of the sources are described thoroughly and accurately. Relevance to research topic may be absent. Most of the sources are minimally described or contain inaccuracies in their descriptions. Relevance to research topic may be absent. Sources are not described or analyzed.
Hypothesis and Operational Definitions (25 points)
A well-developed hypothesis is provided and operational definitions are identified.
Hypothesis is well-aligned to the research question, is testable, and predicts outcomes between two or more identified variables. All concepts needing operational definitions are identified and definitions are provided. Hypothesis achieves two of three: is well-aligned to the research question; is testable; predicts outcomes between two or more identified variables. Not all concepts needing operational definitions are identified or defined. Hypothesis achieves one of three: is well-aligned to the research question; is testable; predicts outcomes between two or more identified variables. Concepts needing operational definitions may be unidentified or undefined. Hypothesis is not well-aligned to the research question; Concepts needing operational definitions may be unidentified or undefined. Did not submit a hypothesis or submitted so little work that no credit can be given.
Research Method (20 points)
A suitable research method is selected and described.
A qualitative or quantitative research method that is suitable to the research question is selected and explained. Specific instruments are identified. A qualitative or quantitative research method that is suitable to the research question is selected and explained.  A qualitative or quantitative research method is identified and explained but is not suitable for the research question. A decision to use qualitative or quantitative methods is made but is not specified or explained.  Did not submit an explanation of a proposed research method or submitted so little work that no credit can be given.
Conventions (10 points)
Submission follows conventions for standard written English and meets requirements. 
There are almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; all length and formatting requirements are met. There are minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that do not impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that somewhat impede readability; length and formatting requirements are nearly met. There are consistent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that significantly impede readability; length and formatting requirements are not met. Submission does not meet the minimum threshold for points to be awarded.
C. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission:
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name and the date.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.