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**## BENCHMARK-RESEARCHPROPOSAL.docx**
BENCHMARK- HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Identify a specific health care administration issue
**(staffing shortage and high turnover)** or barrier that you want to utilize as the focus for your health care research paper. In
**750-1,000 words**, propose the topic for your health care research paper. Include the following:
1. Describe the health care administration issue or barrier.
2. Summarize the stakeholders affected by the health care issue or barrier.
3. Discuss the relevance of the health care administration problem as it relates to health care research.
4. Explain the role of health care and science research in solving the identified problem.
5. Provide at least two quantitative or qualitative articles that support your proposed topic and include an explanation of why these support your topic.
**USE APA FORMAT RUBRIC IS ATTACHED SEPARATEDLY**
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchProposal.pdf**
Benchmark – Health Care Research Proposal – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Description of Health Care
Proposal
Description of Health Care
Proposal
0 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is not presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete or inaccurate
description of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented.
Significant detail or evidence
is needed.
9 points
A summary of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented. More
information or detail is
needed to fully describe the
health care problem.
10.2 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is presented. Some
minor details or evidence is
needed.
12 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is clearly presented.
Strong supporting evidence
is provided.
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
0 points
A summarization of the
stakeholders affected by the
health care administration
issue or barrier is not
presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
More information is needed
to provide a comprehensive
understanding of how the
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration issue or
barrier.
9 points
A general summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Some additional information
is needed to fully illustrate
how the stakeholders are
affected by the health care
administration problem.
10.2 points
A complete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Adequate information is
provided to explain how
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration problem.
12 points
A strong summary of all
stakeholders is presented.
Detailed information explains
how stakeholders are directly
or indirectly affected by the
health care administration
problem.
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
0 points
The health care
administration problem and
its relationship to health care
research are not presented.
The problem presented is
not within the scope of a
health care administrative
problem.
10.4 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are referenced, but
a relationship between the
two is not established.
Significant information and
evidence are needed to
explain how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
12 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are somewhat
evident, but some parts of
the summary are unclear. A
relationship between the two
is not strongly established.
Some information or
evidence is needed to fully
establish how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
13.6 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are evident.
Information and evidence are
presented that demonstrate
how health care research is
relevant and supports the
problem.
16 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are thoroughly
discussed. Detailed
information and strong
evidence are supplied that
demonstrate how health care
research is highly relevant to
supporting the problem.
Article Supporting
Proposed Topic (B) (B)
Article Supporting Proposed
Topic (C3.6) (C3.6)
0 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles are not
provided.
10.4 points
At least two articles are
provided that relates to the
proposed topic, but the
article is not qualitative or
quantitative.
12 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles have
some relevance to the
proposed topic.
13.6 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles are
relevant to the proposed
topic.
16 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These article are
highly relevant to, and
provides strong support for,
the proposed topic.
Thesis Development and
Purpose
Thesis Development and
Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible
overall purpose or organizing
claim.
3.64 points
Thesis is insufficiently
developed or vague. Purpose
is not clear.
4.2 points
Thesis is apparent and
appropriate to purpose.
4.76 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts
the development of the
paper. Thesis is descriptive
and reflective of the
arguments and appropriate
to the purpose.
5.6 points
Thesis is comprehensive and
contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the
paper clear.
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.
4.16 points
Sufficient justification of
claims is lacking. Argument
lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic.
Some sources have
questionable credibility.
4.8 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.
5.44 points
Argument shows logical
progression. Techniques of
argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth
progression of claims from
introduction to conclusion.
Most sources are
authoritative.
6.4 points
Clear and convincing
argument presents a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and compelling
manner. All sources are
authoritative.
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Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics 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.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
3.4 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
4 points
Writer is clearly in command
of standard, written,
academic English.
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.
2.6 points
Appropriate template is
used, but some elements are
missing or mistaken. A lack
of control with formatting is
apparent.
3 points
Appropriate template is
used. Formatting is correct,
although some minor errors
may be present.
3.4 points
Appropriate template is fully
used. There are virtually no
errors in formatting style.
4 points
All format elements are
correct.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources is
inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, although some
formatting errors may be
present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is
mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely and
correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free
of error.
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**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchProposal.pdf**
Benchmark – Health Care Research Proposal – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Description of Health Care
Proposal
Description of Health Care
Proposal
0 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is not presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete or inaccurate
description of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented.
Significant detail or evidence
is needed.
9 points
A summary of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented. More
information or detail is
needed to fully describe the
health care problem.
10.2 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is presented. Some
minor details or evidence is
needed.
12 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is clearly presented.
Strong supporting evidence
is provided.
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
0 points
A summarization of the
stakeholders affected by the
health care administration
issue or barrier is not
presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
More information is needed
to provide a comprehensive
understanding of how the
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration issue or
barrier.
9 points
A general summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Some additional information
is needed to fully illustrate
how the stakeholders are
affected by the health care
administration problem.
10.2 points
A complete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Adequate information is
provided to explain how
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration problem.
12 points
A strong summary of all
stakeholders is presented.
Detailed information explains
how stakeholders are directly
or indirectly affected by the
health care administration
problem.
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
0 points
The health care
administration problem and
its relationship to health care
research are not presented.
The problem presented is
not within the scope of a
health care administrative
problem.
10.4 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are referenced, but
a relationship between the
two is not established.
Significant information and
evidence are needed to
explain how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
12 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are somewhat
evident, but some parts of
the summary are unclear. A
relationship between the two
is not strongly established.
Some information or
evidence is needed to fully
establish how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
13.6 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are evident.
Information and evidence are
presented that demonstrate
how health care research is
relevant and supports the
problem.
16 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are thoroughly
discussed. Detailed
information and strong
evidence are supplied that
demonstrate how health care
research is highly relevant to
supporting the problem.
Article Supporting
Proposed Topic (B) (B)
Article Supporting Proposed
Topic (C3.6) (C3.6)
0 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles are not
provided.
10.4 points
At least two articles are
provided that relates to the
proposed topic, but the
article is not qualitative or
quantitative.
12 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles have
some relevance to the
proposed topic.
13.6 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles are
relevant to the proposed
topic.
16 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These article are
highly relevant to, and
provides strong support for,
the proposed topic.
Thesis Development and
Purpose
Thesis Development and
Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible
overall purpose or organizing
claim.
3.64 points
Thesis is insufficiently
developed or vague. Purpose
is not clear.
4.2 points
Thesis is apparent and
appropriate to purpose.
4.76 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts
the development of the
paper. Thesis is descriptive
and reflective of the
arguments and appropriate
to the purpose.
5.6 points
Thesis is comprehensive and
contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the
paper clear.
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.
4.16 points
Sufficient justification of
claims is lacking. Argument
lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic.
Some sources have
questionable credibility.
4.8 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.
5.44 points
Argument shows logical
progression. Techniques of
argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth
progression of claims from
introduction to conclusion.
Most sources are
authoritative.
6.4 points
Clear and convincing
argument presents a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and compelling
manner. All sources are
authoritative.
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Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics 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.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
3.4 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
4 points
Writer is clearly in command
of standard, written,
academic English.
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.
2.6 points
Appropriate template is
used, but some elements are
missing or mistaken. A lack
of control with formatting is
apparent.
3 points
Appropriate template is
used. Formatting is correct,
although some minor errors
may be present.
3.4 points
Appropriate template is fully
used. There are virtually no
errors in formatting style.
4 points
All format elements are
correct.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources is
inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, although some
formatting errors may be
present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is
mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely and
correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free
of error.
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**## BENCHMARK-RESEARCHPROPOSAL.docx**
BENCHMARK- HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Identify a specific health care administration issue
**(staffing shortage and high turnover)** or barrier that you want to utilize as the focus for your health care research paper. In
**750-1,000 words**, propose the topic for your health care research paper. Include the following:
1. Describe the health care administration issue or barrier.
2. Summarize the stakeholders affected by the health care issue or barrier.
3. Discuss the relevance of the health care administration problem as it relates to health care research.
4. Explain the role of health care and science research in solving the identified problem.
5. Provide at least two quantitative or qualitative articles that support your proposed topic and include an explanation of why these support your topic.
**USE APA FORMAT RUBRIC IS ATTACHED SEPARATEDLY**
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchProposal.pdf**
Benchmark – Health Care Research Proposal – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Description of Health Care
Proposal
Description of Health Care
Proposal
0 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is not presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete or inaccurate
description of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented.
Significant detail or evidence
is needed.
9 points
A summary of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented. More
information or detail is
needed to fully describe the
health care problem.
10.2 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is presented. Some
minor details or evidence is
needed.
12 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is clearly presented.
Strong supporting evidence
is provided.
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
0 points
A summarization of the
stakeholders affected by the
health care administration
issue or barrier is not
presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
More information is needed
to provide a comprehensive
understanding of how the
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration issue or
barrier.
9 points
A general summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Some additional information
is needed to fully illustrate
how the stakeholders are
affected by the health care
administration problem.
10.2 points
A complete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Adequate information is
provided to explain how
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration problem.
12 points
A strong summary of all
stakeholders is presented.
Detailed information explains
how stakeholders are directly
or indirectly affected by the
health care administration
problem.
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
0 points
The health care
administration problem and
its relationship to health care
research are not presented.
The problem presented is
not within the scope of a
health care administrative
problem.
10.4 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are referenced, but
a relationship between the
two is not established.
Significant information and
evidence are needed to
explain how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
12 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are somewhat
evident, but some parts of
the summary are unclear. A
relationship between the two
is not strongly established.
Some information or
evidence is needed to fully
establish how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
13.6 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are evident.
Information and evidence are
presented that demonstrate
how health care research is
relevant and supports the
problem.
16 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are thoroughly
discussed. Detailed
information and strong
evidence are supplied that
demonstrate how health care
research is highly relevant to
supporting the problem.
Article Supporting
Proposed Topic (B) (B)
Article Supporting Proposed
Topic (C3.6) (C3.6)
0 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles are not
provided.
10.4 points
At least two articles are
provided that relates to the
proposed topic, but the
article is not qualitative or
quantitative.
12 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles have
some relevance to the
proposed topic.
13.6 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles are
relevant to the proposed
topic.
16 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These article are
highly relevant to, and
provides strong support for,
the proposed topic.
Thesis Development and
Purpose
Thesis Development and
Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible
overall purpose or organizing
claim.
3.64 points
Thesis is insufficiently
developed or vague. Purpose
is not clear.
4.2 points
Thesis is apparent and
appropriate to purpose.
4.76 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts
the development of the
paper. Thesis is descriptive
and reflective of the
arguments and appropriate
to the purpose.
5.6 points
Thesis is comprehensive and
contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the
paper clear.
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.
4.16 points
Sufficient justification of
claims is lacking. Argument
lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic.
Some sources have
questionable credibility.
4.8 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.
5.44 points
Argument shows logical
progression. Techniques of
argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth
progression of claims from
introduction to conclusion.
Most sources are
authoritative.
6.4 points
Clear and convincing
argument presents a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and compelling
manner. All sources are
authoritative.
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Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics 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.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
3.4 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
4 points
Writer is clearly in command
of standard, written,
academic English.
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.
2.6 points
Appropriate template is
used, but some elements are
missing or mistaken. A lack
of control with formatting is
apparent.
3 points
Appropriate template is
used. Formatting is correct,
although some minor errors
may be present.
3.4 points
Appropriate template is fully
used. There are virtually no
errors in formatting style.
4 points
All format elements are
correct.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources is
inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, although some
formatting errors may be
present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is
mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely and
correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free
of error.
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**## BENCHMARK-RESEARCHPROPOSAL.docx**
BENCHMARK- HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Identify a specific health care administration issue
**(staffing shortage and high turnover)** or barrier that you want to utilize as the focus for your health care research paper. In
**750-1,000 words**, propose the topic for your health care research paper. Include the following:
1. Describe the health care administration issue or barrier.
2. Summarize the stakeholders affected by the health care issue or barrier.
3. Discuss the relevance of the health care administration problem as it relates to health care research.
4. Explain the role of health care and science research in solving the identified problem.
5. Provide at least two quantitative or qualitative articles that support your proposed topic and include an explanation of why these support your topic.
**USE APA FORMAT RUBRIC IS ATTACHED SEPARATEDLY**
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchProposal.pdf**
Benchmark – Health Care Research Proposal – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Description of Health Care
Proposal
Description of Health Care
Proposal
0 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is not presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete or inaccurate
description of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented.
Significant detail or evidence
is needed.
9 points
A summary of the health care
administration issue or
barrier is presented. More
information or detail is
needed to fully describe the
health care problem.
10.2 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is presented. Some
minor details or evidence is
needed.
12 points
A description of the health
care administration issue or
barrier is clearly presented.
Strong supporting evidence
is provided.
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
Summarization of
Stakeholders Affected by
Health Care Administration
Issue or Barrier
0 points
A summarization of the
stakeholders affected by the
health care administration
issue or barrier is not
presented.
7.8 points
An incomplete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
More information is needed
to provide a comprehensive
understanding of how the
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration issue or
barrier.
9 points
A general summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Some additional information
is needed to fully illustrate
how the stakeholders are
affected by the health care
administration problem.
10.2 points
A complete summary of
stakeholders is presented.
Adequate information is
provided to explain how
stakeholders are affected by
the health care
administration problem.
12 points
A strong summary of all
stakeholders is presented.
Detailed information explains
how stakeholders are directly
or indirectly affected by the
health care administration
problem.
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
Relevance of Problem to
Health Care Research
0 points
The health care
administration problem and
its relationship to health care
research are not presented.
The problem presented is
not within the scope of a
health care administrative
problem.
10.4 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are referenced, but
a relationship between the
two is not established.
Significant information and
evidence are needed to
explain how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
12 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are somewhat
evident, but some parts of
the summary are unclear. A
relationship between the two
is not strongly established.
Some information or
evidence is needed to fully
establish how health care
research is relevant and
supports the problem.
13.6 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are evident.
Information and evidence are
presented that demonstrate
how health care research is
relevant and supports the
problem.
16 points
The health care
administration problem and
a relationship to health care
research are thoroughly
discussed. Detailed
information and strong
evidence are supplied that
demonstrate how health care
research is highly relevant to
supporting the problem.
Article Supporting
Proposed Topic (B) (B)
Article Supporting Proposed
Topic (C3.6) (C3.6)
0 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles are not
provided.
10.4 points
At least two articles are
provided that relates to the
proposed topic, but the
article is not qualitative or
quantitative.
12 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles have
some relevance to the
proposed topic.
13.6 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These articles are
relevant to the proposed
topic.
16 points
At least two qualitative or
quantitative articles relating
to the proposed topic are
provided. These article are
highly relevant to, and
provides strong support for,
the proposed topic.
Thesis Development and
Purpose
Thesis Development and
Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible
overall purpose or organizing
claim.
3.64 points
Thesis is insufficiently
developed or vague. Purpose
is not clear.
4.2 points
Thesis is apparent and
appropriate to purpose.
4.76 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts
the development of the
paper. Thesis is descriptive
and reflective of the
arguments and appropriate
to the purpose.
5.6 points
Thesis is comprehensive and
contains the essence of the
paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the
paper clear.
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.
4.16 points
Sufficient justification of
claims is lacking. Argument
lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic.
Some sources have
questionable credibility.
4.8 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.
5.44 points
Argument shows logical
progression. Techniques of
argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth
progression of claims from
introduction to conclusion.
Most sources are
authoritative.
6.4 points
Clear and convincing
argument presents a
persuasive claim in a
distinctive and compelling
manner. All sources are
authoritative.
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Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less Than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics 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.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or
word choice are present.
Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and
varied sentence structure
and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
3.4 points
Prose is largely free of
mechanical errors, although
a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of
effective sentence structures
and figures of speech.
4 points
Writer is clearly in command
of standard, written,
academic English.
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.
2.6 points
Appropriate template is
used, but some elements are
missing or mistaken. A lack
of control with formatting is
apparent.
3 points
Appropriate template is
used. Formatting is correct,
although some minor errors
may be present.
3.4 points
Appropriate template is fully
used. There are virtually no
errors in formatting style.
4 points
All format elements are
correct.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
as appropriate to assignment
and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources is
inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
3 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, although some
formatting errors may be
present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is
mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely and
correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free
of error.
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