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
