wk4project

Week 4: Project Aims, Values, and Desired
Outcomes

1. A reference to the project’s benefits in terms of cost, time, and/or quality that address needs or
changes, results, impacts, or consequences that the project has on people, programs, or institutions.

2. Goals and objectives that are measurable, shared, and hypothetically agreed on by all key stakeholders.
They are directly linked to the concept of project success factors.

3. What variables need to be considered and and whether or not you have control over them.
• For example, if you were to implement a clinic-wide practice change, would budget be an issue and

how would you address that variable?
• If you were to implement your study, consider how would you gather data. Would you choose the

qualitative or quantitative method?

• An explanation of what your research will provide to the community, or to social
change.

• A description of the desired outcomes: Specifically, state the purpose, focus, and viewpoint of the
project as well as its expected accomplishments.

• While you may not be implementing your project, you should have a goal in mind that relates to solving
your problem.

• Establish a timeline for accomplishing your project goal(s).

This section should be 3–4 pages in length, not including the cover or reference page,
and should address the intended outcomes of your project. You must reference a minimum of 3

scholarly articles.

Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Review the rubric for more information on

how the assignment will be graded.

NURS_691A_DE – NURS 691-A Rubric Week 4: Project Aims, Values, and Desired
Outcomes

NURS_691A_DE – NURS 691-A Rubric Week 4: Project Aims, Values, and Desired Outcomes

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Content 60 to >49.2 pts
Meets Expectations

The project, aims, values, and desired outcomes are well

developed and clear and thorough. Aims include detailed

examples of projected features and functions. Values

include implementation benefits for specific

stakeholders. Desired outcomes expertly state the

purpose, have a quality focus, and clearly describe the

benefits that are expected to occur as a result of

implementation.

60 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome Organization 7.5 to >6.15 pts
Meets Expectations

Content is well written throughout. Information is well

organized and clearly communicated.

7.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a

Learning Outcome APA

Format/Mechanics

7.5 to >6.15 pts
Meets Expectations

Follows all the requirements related to format, length,

source citations, and layout. Assignment is free of

spelling and grammatical errors.

7.5 pts

Total Points: 75