Introduction
Introduces topic and provides overview of the issue (2 pts.)
Discusses why this issue is pertinent to the particular unit/organization and what led student to choose the topic (2 pts.)
Identifies unit, manager, etc. support for the project (1 pt.)
Identifies how the project will specifically benefit the unit/organization (2 pts.)
Literature review: topic/issue
Includes two recent articles (less than 5-7 years) from professional nursing or health sciences journals (2 pts.)
For each article: provides brief summary and discusses how the article is pertinent and relevant to the topic/issue (4 pts./each article=8 total)
Literature review: solution/intervention
Includes two recent (less than 5-7 years) articles from professional nursing or health sciences journals (2 pts.)
For each article: provides brief summary and discusses how the article is pertinent and relevant to the solution or interventions (4 pts./each article=8 total)
Articles support the students chosen solution or intervention (2 pts.)
Implementation/intervention
Clearly describes final project or intervention (2 pts.)
Outlines specific steps to implement final project/solution, including timeline for how the project could be rolled out (4 pts.)
Discusses how the project will address/improve the clinical issue (2 pts.)
Discusses future follow-up, evaluation, and/or measurement of the impact of the project (3 pts.)
Paper mechanics
Incorporates required content in a 4-5-page paper (not including title page and reference page) (2 pts.)
Follows correct APA:
- Proper title page (1 pt.)
- Appropriate text spacing, font size, headings, and in-text citations (2 pts.)
- Formatted reference page (2 pts.)
Writes clearly; uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; avoids first person voice (3 pts.)
Grading criteria for e-POSTER
Topic/issue
Clearly displays the topic or issue (2 pts.)
Includes general information about the topic or issue
(2 pts.) *
Communicates specifics about why it is pertinent to the particular unit or organization (2 pts.) *
States institutional support (1 pt.)
*If applicable, poster uses appropriate graphic or visual which conveys national or local data, trends, organization or unit statistics, etc.
Literature review of the topic/issue
Includes literature support of the topic or issue (1 pt.)
Summarizes most important point(s) of each article (4 pts.)
Clearly connects authors with literature points (1 pt.)
Solution/intervention
Clearly outlines solution and presents as feasible (3 pts.)
Includes literature support of chosen solution (2 pt.)
Clearly connects authors with solution literature (1 pt.)
Implementation
Identifies and explains final project and attaches a copy of work product (in-service handouts, pamphlet, form, pocket card, for example) (4 pts.)
Specifically describes how the final project would be implemented, including timeline for roll-out (2 pts.)
Describes how the impact of the project could be measured or evaluated (2)
Addresses the future implications of the project for the unit and/or nursing in general (2 pts.)
e-Poster mechanics
Professional looking: follows elements of e-poster construction; organized and clear layout that flows well (2 pts.)
Visually appealing: words and graphics are easy to see; appropriate use of color (2 pts.)
Reference page is complete, in proper APA format, and submitted with the e-poster (1 pt.)
