[Solved] module 1:2

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

Evidence-Innovation-Leadership Framework

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**## Module1Assignment1.2.docx**

**Module 1 Assignment 1.2**

Write a 1250-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions as described below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least
**three (3) sources in** your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This week, you will create the context that may be used in the future to support innovative ways of care, practice, and leadership in your healthcare environment by writing an APA-style essay. After reviewing the five competencies
**located in Chapter 1 of your Weberg & Davidson text:**

· Select at least five of the bulleted components of the Evidence-Innovation-Leadership Framework to
**Create Change found on page 15 in your text to use to develop an outline** that demonstrates how you may lead healthcare transformation.

· Be sure to discuss the significance of organizational behaviors and how organizational behaviors can impact healthcare organizations. Include examples of innovative partnerships that inform healthcare change.

**Start by reading and following these instructions:**

1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research online or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

2. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

3. Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.

4. Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review the rubric.

**The following specifications are required for this assignment:**

·
**Length:** 1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

·
**Structure: Include a title page and reference page in 7th edition APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment**.

·
**References:** Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources to support your evidence-based intervention.

· scholarly articles
**from**
**2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**

Required Resources:

Borkowski, N. & Meese, K.A. (2021).
_Organizational behavior in healthcare_ (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284183245.
**Read chapter 1.**

Weberg, D. & Davidson, S. (2019).
_Leadership for evidence-based innovation in nursing and health professions_ (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284171365.
**Read chapters 1 & 15.**

**Additional Resources**

GreggU. (2019).
_Organizational behavior_[Video]. YouTube

[https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw(29:15mins)](https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw(29:15mins))

GreggU. (2019).
_Organizational behavior_ [Video]. YouTube
[https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw](https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw)  (29:15 mins)

**The following can be found in the Aspen Library**

André, B., & Sjøvold, E. (2017). What characterizes the work culture at a hospital unit that successfully implements change – a correlation study.
_BMC Health Services Research_,
_17_, 1–7.

**My DNP project**

**“The purpose of this quality improvement project is to implement an evidence-based, community-based diabetes self-management and food-access support program to improve diabetes self-care behaviors and reduce food insecurity among adults with type 2 diabetes, measured using the USDA 2-Item Food Insecurity Screening Tool.”**

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1

Course: DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Content Weight:

30

%

/ 30

0

points

Topic is inappropri

–

ate to assignment,

inaccurate under

–

standing of con

–

cepts, unclear and

difficult to under

–

stand; does not ad

–

dress many assign

–

ment requirements.

Information has

weak or no connec

–

tion to the assign

–

ment topic.

21

points

Topic is mostly cov

–

ered and appropri

–

ate to assignment,

but does not ade

–

quately demonstrate

accurate under

–

standing of con

–

cepts; mostly clear

and understandable;

lacks some of the

requirements of the

assignment descrip

–

tion and/or provides

little detail;

Information relates

to the main topic,

but few details

and/or examples are

given.

points

24

Topic is covered

completely and ap

–

propriate to assign

–

ment; overview of

key concept dimen

–

sions is evident;

clear and under

–

standable; ad

–

dresses all of the re

–

quirements of the

assignment descrip

–

tion, with adequate

attention to detail.

30

points

In-depth coverage

of topic; outstand

–

ing clarity and ex

–

planation of con

–

cepts demonstrated

in information pre

–

sented; approaches

assignment with

depth and breadth,

without redundancy,

using clear and fo

–

cused details.

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| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Organization<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Organization is confusing and interferes with reader’s ability to follow ideas.<br>Weak or no introduction of topic or purpose is unclear, weak, or missing. Conclusion lacks a summary of topic, or is missing or irrelevant. | 17.5 points<br>Ideas are sometimes disorganized or irrelevant; Flow is sometimes choppy; somewhat clear organization. Basic introduction that states topic but is presented in an uninteresting way. Conclusion contains basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas, may inappropriately introduces new information. | 20 points<br>Structures ideas in a coherent, organized order that has good flow and an obvious framework.<br>Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Conclusion contains good summary of topic with credible concluding ideas and introduces no new information. | 25 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough organization permitting smooth flow of ideas; Introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic in clear, unambiguous terms.<br>Excellent concluding summary with succinct and precise ideas that impact reader. | / 25 |
| Logic/Argument<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Demonstrates little logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within assignment; Many claims are weak or illogical. | 10.5 points<br>Lacks some logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment; Some claims are weak. | 12 points<br>Uses solid logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment. | 15 points<br>Provides exemplary logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment. | / 15 |

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| Support Weight:<br>20% | 0 points<br>Lacks support; Uses poor sources for references; Citations lack credibility, relevance, or academic quality or are not current; Does not meet the minimum number of required citations in assignment description.<br>APA format and style are not evident. | 14 points<br>Provides weak support or not enough support; Citations are not consistently credible, current, relevant or academic; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced. | 16 points<br>Provides sufficient support with credible, current, relevant academic citations; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description. ; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style. | 20 points<br>Provides very strong support from credible, current, relevant, academic citations; Meets or exceeds the minimum number of required citations in assignment description.<br>Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident. | / 20 |

Total

/ 100

Quality of

Written

Communication

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

Style and voice inap

–

propriate or do not

address given audi

–

ence, purpose, etc.

Word choice is ex

–

cessively redundant,

clichéd, and unspe

–

cific. Inconsistent

grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and

paragraphing.

Surface errors are

pervasive enough

that they impede

communication of

meaning.

points

7

Style and voice are

somewhat appropri

–

ate to given audi

–

ence and purpose.

Word choice is of

–

ten unspecific,

generic, redundant,

and clichéd.

Repetitive mechani

–

cal errors distract

the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language, sentence

structure, and/or

word choice are

present.

8

points

Style and voice are

appropriate to the

given audience and

purpose. Word

choice is specific

and purposeful, and

somewhat varied

throughout. Minimal

mechanical or typo

–

graphical errors are

present, but are not

overly distracting to

the reader. Correct

sentence structure

and audience-appro

–

priate language are

used.

points

10

Style and voice are

not only appropriate

to the given audi

–

ence and purpose,

but also show origi

–

nality and creativity.

Word choice is spe

–

cific, purposeful, dy

–

namic and varied.

Free of mechanical

and typographical

errors. A variety of

sentence structures

and effective figures

of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in

command of stan

–

dard, written, aca

–

demic English.

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

12/31/25, 9:47 AM

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

1/5

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/117064/viewContent/6175217/View 1/5

1/5

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/117064/viewContent/6175217/View 1/5

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1/5

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**## Module1Assignment1.2.docx**

**Module 1 Assignment 1.2**

Write a 1250-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions as described below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least
**three (3) sources in** your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This week, you will create the context that may be used in the future to support innovative ways of care, practice, and leadership in your healthcare environment by writing an APA-style essay. After reviewing the five competencies
**located in Chapter 1 of your Weberg & Davidson text:**

· Select at least five of the bulleted components of the Evidence-Innovation-Leadership Framework to
**Create Change found on page 15 in your text to use to develop an outline** that demonstrates how you may lead healthcare transformation.

· Be sure to discuss the significance of organizational behaviors and how organizational behaviors can impact healthcare organizations. Include examples of innovative partnerships that inform healthcare change.

**Start by reading and following these instructions:**

1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research online or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

2. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

3. Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.

4. Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review the rubric.

**The following specifications are required for this assignment:**

·
**Length:** 1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

·
**Structure: Include a title page and reference page in 7th edition APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment**.

·
**References:** Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources to support your evidence-based intervention.

· scholarly articles
**from**
**2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**

Required Resources:

Borkowski, N. & Meese, K.A. (2021).
_Organizational behavior in healthcare_ (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284183245.
**Read chapter 1.**

Weberg, D. & Davidson, S. (2019).
_Leadership for evidence-based innovation in nursing and health professions_ (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284171365.
**Read chapters 1 & 15.**

**Additional Resources**

GreggU. (2019).
_Organizational behavior_[Video]. YouTube

[https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw(29:15mins)](https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw(29:15mins))

GreggU. (2019).
_Organizational behavior_ [Video]. YouTube
[https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw](https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw)  (29:15 mins)

**The following can be found in the Aspen Library**

André, B., & Sjøvold, E. (2017). What characterizes the work culture at a hospital unit that successfully implements change – a correlation study.
_BMC Health Services Research_,
_17_, 1–7.

**My DNP project**

**“The purpose of this quality improvement project is to implement an evidence-based, community-based diabetes self-management and food-access support program to improve diabetes self-care behaviors and reduce food insecurity among adults with type 2 diabetes, measured using the USDA 2-Item Food Insecurity Screening Tool.”**

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1

Course: DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Content Weight:

30

%

/ 30

0

points

Topic is inappropri

–

ate to assignment,

inaccurate under

–

standing of con

–

cepts, unclear and

difficult to under

–

stand; does not ad

–

dress many assign

–

ment requirements.

Information has

weak or no connec

–

tion to the assign

–

ment topic.

21

points

Topic is mostly cov

–

ered and appropri

–

ate to assignment,

but does not ade

–

quately demonstrate

accurate under

–

standing of con

–

cepts; mostly clear

and understandable;

lacks some of the

requirements of the

assignment descrip

–

tion and/or provides

little detail;

Information relates

to the main topic,

but few details

and/or examples are

given.

points

24

Topic is covered

completely and ap

–

propriate to assign

–

ment; overview of

key concept dimen

–

sions is evident;

clear and under

–

standable; ad

–

dresses all of the re

–

quirements of the

assignment descrip

–

tion, with adequate

attention to detail.

30

points

In-depth coverage

of topic; outstand

–

ing clarity and ex

–

planation of con

–

cepts demonstrated

in information pre

–

sented; approaches

assignment with

depth and breadth,

without redundancy,

using clear and fo

–

cused details.

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Organization<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Organization is confusing and interferes with reader’s ability to follow ideas.<br>Weak or no introduction of topic or purpose is unclear, weak, or missing. Conclusion lacks a summary of topic, or is missing or irrelevant. | 17.5 points<br>Ideas are sometimes disorganized or irrelevant; Flow is sometimes choppy; somewhat clear organization. Basic introduction that states topic but is presented in an uninteresting way. Conclusion contains basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas, may inappropriately introduces new information. | 20 points<br>Structures ideas in a coherent, organized order that has good flow and an obvious framework.<br>Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Conclusion contains good summary of topic with credible concluding ideas and introduces no new information. | 25 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough organization permitting smooth flow of ideas; Introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic in clear, unambiguous terms.<br>Excellent concluding summary with succinct and precise ideas that impact reader. | / 25 |
| Logic/Argument<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Demonstrates little logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within assignment; Many claims are weak or illogical. | 10.5 points<br>Lacks some logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment; Some claims are weak. | 12 points<br>Uses solid logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment. | 15 points<br>Provides exemplary logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment. | / 15 |

| | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Support Weight:<br>20% | 0 points<br>Lacks support; Uses poor sources for references; Citations lack credibility, relevance, or academic quality or are not current; Does not meet the minimum number of required citations in assignment description.<br>APA format and style are not evident. | 14 points<br>Provides weak support or not enough support; Citations are not consistently credible, current, relevant or academic; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced. | 16 points<br>Provides sufficient support with credible, current, relevant academic citations; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description. ; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style. | 20 points<br>Provides very strong support from credible, current, relevant, academic citations; Meets or exceeds the minimum number of required citations in assignment description.<br>Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident. | / 20 |

Total

/ 100

Quality of

Written

Communication

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

Style and voice inap

–

propriate or do not

address given audi

–

ence, purpose, etc.

Word choice is ex

–

cessively redundant,

clichéd, and unspe

–

cific. Inconsistent

grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and

paragraphing.

Surface errors are

pervasive enough

that they impede

communication of

meaning.

points

7

Style and voice are

somewhat appropri

–

ate to given audi

–

ence and purpose.

Word choice is of

–

ten unspecific,

generic, redundant,

and clichéd.

Repetitive mechani

–

cal errors distract

the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language, sentence

structure, and/or

word choice are

present.

8

points

Style and voice are

appropriate to the

given audience and

purpose. Word

choice is specific

and purposeful, and

somewhat varied

throughout. Minimal

mechanical or typo

–

graphical errors are

present, but are not

overly distracting to

the reader. Correct

sentence structure

and audience-appro

–

priate language are

used.

points

10

Style and voice are

not only appropriate

to the given audi

–

ence and purpose,

but also show origi

–

nality and creativity.

Word choice is spe

–

cific, purposeful, dy

–

namic and varied.

Free of mechanical

and typographical

errors. A variety of

sentence structures

and effective figures

of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in

command of stan

–

dard, written, aca

–

demic English.

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

12/31/25, 9:47 AM

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

1/5

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/117064/viewContent/6175217/View 1/5

1/5

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/117064/viewContent/6175217/View 1/5

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/117064/viewContent/6175217/View 1/5

1/5

**chapter1.docx**

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**chapter15.docx**

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**## Module1Assignment1.2.docx**

**Module 1 Assignment 1.2**

Write a 1250-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions as described below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least
**three (3) sources in** your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

This week, you will create the context that may be used in the future to support innovative ways of care, practice, and leadership in your healthcare environment by writing an APA-style essay. After reviewing the five competencies
**located in Chapter 1 of your Weberg & Davidson text:**

· Select at least five of the bulleted components of the Evidence-Innovation-Leadership Framework to
**Create Change found on page 15 in your text to use to develop an outline** that demonstrates how you may lead healthcare transformation.

· Be sure to discuss the significance of organizational behaviors and how organizational behaviors can impact healthcare organizations. Include examples of innovative partnerships that inform healthcare change.

**Start by reading and following these instructions:**

1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research online or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

2. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

3. Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.

4. Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling, and review the rubric.

**The following specifications are required for this assignment:**

·
**Length:** 1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

·
**Structure: Include a title page and reference page in 7th edition APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment**.

·
**References:** Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) peer-reviewed scholarly sources to support your evidence-based intervention.

· scholarly articles
**from**
**2021 to 2026 only. (Within the last five years) Please review your spelling and the rubric.** **Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal.**

Required Resources:

Borkowski, N. & Meese, K.A. (2021).
_Organizational behavior in healthcare_ (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284183245.
**Read chapter 1.**

Weberg, D. & Davidson, S. (2019).
_Leadership for evidence-based innovation in nursing and health professions_ (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284171365.
**Read chapters 1 & 15.**

**Additional Resources**

GreggU. (2019).
_Organizational behavior_[Video]. YouTube

[https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw(29:15mins)](https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw(29:15mins))

GreggU. (2019).
_Organizational behavior_ [Video]. YouTube
[https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw](https://youtu.be/QJAv6674_Sw)  (29:15 mins)

**The following can be found in the Aspen Library**

André, B., & Sjøvold, E. (2017). What characterizes the work culture at a hospital unit that successfully implements change – a correlation study.
_BMC Health Services Research_,
_17_, 1–7.

**My DNP project**

**“The purpose of this quality improvement project is to implement an evidence-based, community-based diabetes self-management and food-access support program to improve diabetes self-care behaviors and reduce food insecurity among adults with type 2 diabetes, measured using the USDA 2-Item Food Insecurity Screening Tool.”**

**## Module1Assignment1.2-RUBRIC.docx**

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1

Course: DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

Content Weight:

30

%

/ 30

0

points

Topic is inappropri

–

ate to assignment,

inaccurate under

–

standing of con

–

cepts, unclear and

difficult to under

–

stand; does not ad

–

dress many assign

–

ment requirements.

Information has

weak or no connec

–

tion to the assign

–

ment topic.

21

points

Topic is mostly cov

–

ered and appropri

–

ate to assignment,

but does not ade

–

quately demonstrate

accurate under

–

standing of con

–

cepts; mostly clear

and understandable;

lacks some of the

requirements of the

assignment descrip

–

tion and/or provides

little detail;

Information relates

to the main topic,

but few details

and/or examples are

given.

points

24

Topic is covered

completely and ap

–

propriate to assign

–

ment; overview of

key concept dimen

–

sions is evident;

clear and under

–

standable; ad

–

dresses all of the re

–

quirements of the

assignment descrip

–

tion, with adequate

attention to detail.

30

points

In-depth coverage

of topic; outstand

–

ing clarity and ex

–

planation of con

–

cepts demonstrated

in information pre

–

sented; approaches

assignment with

depth and breadth,

without redundancy,

using clear and fo

–

cused details.

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| Organization<br>Weight: 25% | 0 points<br>Organization is confusing and interferes with reader’s ability to follow ideas.<br>Weak or no introduction of topic or purpose is unclear, weak, or missing. Conclusion lacks a summary of topic, or is missing or irrelevant. | 17.5 points<br>Ideas are sometimes disorganized or irrelevant; Flow is sometimes choppy; somewhat clear organization. Basic introduction that states topic but is presented in an uninteresting way. Conclusion contains basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas, may inappropriately introduces new information. | 20 points<br>Structures ideas in a coherent, organized order that has good flow and an obvious framework.<br>Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Conclusion contains good summary of topic with credible concluding ideas and introduces no new information. | 25 points<br>Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough organization permitting smooth flow of ideas; Introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic in clear, unambiguous terms.<br>Excellent concluding summary with succinct and precise ideas that impact reader. | / 25 |
| Logic/Argument<br>Weight: 15% | 0 points<br>Demonstrates little logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within assignment; Many claims are weak or illogical. | 10.5 points<br>Lacks some logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment; Some claims are weak. | 12 points<br>Uses solid logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment. | 15 points<br>Provides exemplary logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment. | / 15 |

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| Support Weight:<br>20% | 0 points<br>Lacks support; Uses poor sources for references; Citations lack credibility, relevance, or academic quality or are not current; Does not meet the minimum number of required citations in assignment description.<br>APA format and style are not evident. | 14 points<br>Provides weak support or not enough support; Citations are not consistently credible, current, relevant or academic; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced. | 16 points<br>Provides sufficient support with credible, current, relevant academic citations; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description. ; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style. | 20 points<br>Provides very strong support from credible, current, relevant, academic citations; Meets or exceeds the minimum number of required citations in assignment description.<br>Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident. | / 20 |

Total

/ 100

Quality of

Written

Communication

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

Style and voice inap

–

propriate or do not

address given audi

–

ence, purpose, etc.

Word choice is ex

–

cessively redundant,

clichéd, and unspe

–

cific. Inconsistent

grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and

paragraphing.

Surface errors are

pervasive enough

that they impede

communication of

meaning.

points

7

Style and voice are

somewhat appropri

–

ate to given audi

–

ence and purpose.

Word choice is of

–

ten unspecific,

generic, redundant,

and clichéd.

Repetitive mechani

–

cal errors distract

the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language, sentence

structure, and/or

word choice are

present.

8

points

Style and voice are

appropriate to the

given audience and

purpose. Word

choice is specific

and purposeful, and

somewhat varied

throughout. Minimal

mechanical or typo

–

graphical errors are

present, but are not

overly distracting to

the reader. Correct

sentence structure

and audience-appro

–

priate language are

used.

points

10

Style and voice are

not only appropriate

to the given audi

–

ence and purpose,

but also show origi

–

nality and creativity.

Word choice is spe

–

cific, purposeful, dy

–

namic and varied.

Free of mechanical

and typographical

errors. A variety of

sentence structures

and effective figures

of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in

command of stan

–

dard, written, aca

–

demic English.

12/31/25, 9:47 AM Preview Rubric: Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1 – DNP855 Sect1 Organizational Leadership and Systems-Based Practice – Aspen University Classroom

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

12/31/25, 9:47 AM

Criteria

**Does Not Meet 0%**

**Approaches 70%**

**Meets 80%**

**Exceeds 100%**

**Criterion Score**

1/5

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1/5

**Overall Score**

**Level 1**

0

points minimum

**Level 2**

70

points minimum

**Level 3**

80

points minimum

**Level 4**

100

points minimum

https://classroom.aspen.edu/d2l/le/content/117064/viewContent/6175217/View 1/5

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1/5

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