Final Project Proposal
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The capstone of the semester’s work is putting all of these shorter projects into a comprehensive project proposal. Using APA 7th Edition Style (including a title page and bibliography), organize the work of the semester into a comprehensive proposal. Consider using each of the assignments from the semester as your section headings to make it more legible to the reader. Imagine yourself submitting this proposal to a funder who is making a decision as to whether or not your idea is worthy of their philanthropic giving. Rather than simply cutting and pasting the previous sections into the proposal, re-word your proposal to make it flow smoothly. Then, proofread it several times (perhaps consider having someone else proofread it, too) to be sure it says what you would like it to say. Use diagrams or figures when appropriate (e.g. the logic model and the organizational chart) and explain them. Be sure to include any literature on best-practices that will strengthen your proposal (funders want to know that your work is based on actual evidence). Write in a way that communicates your thoughts well, and avoid jargon whenever possible because your proposals’ evaluator/funder may not be a social worker.
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Rubric for Grading SOWK 737 Final Project Proposal (1)
Rubric for Grading SOWK 737 Final Project Proposal (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehensiveness
20 to >18.5 pts
Excellent
Exemplary use of the elements from each of the weekly assignments, expanding upon and embellishing them
18.5 to >17.0 pts
Approaching Excellence
All elements included from weekly assignments, some thought and effort given to improving upon the original
17 to >15.0 pts
Basic
Includes all of the elements from the weekly assignments but in a rudimentary fashion
15 to >13.0 pts
Approaching Basic
Most elements from weekly assignments are present but do not flow; evidence of little thought to improving the original work
13 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Clear inattention to the elements of the weekly assignments, some are missing or incomplete
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity
20 to >18.5 pts
Excellent
The project proposed is very original, creative and ambitious. The student is highly motivated and the proposal has a strong potential for success.
18.5 to >17.0 pts
Approaching Excellence
The project proposal is original, creative and somewhat ambitious. The student is motivated about the project, and the project has a good potential for success
17 to >15.0 pts
Basic
The proposal is somewhat creative, original, or ambitious, the students work, however, is not compelling or engaging yet the project has some potential for success
15 to >13.0 pts
Approaching Basic
The proposal is complete and has moments of creativity, originality, ambition but overall is not compelling or engaging and therefore would have little potential for success
13 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The proposal lacks creativity, originality and ambition. Student did the minimum work required to complete the submission.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProduct
20 to >18.5 pts
Excellent
Shows excellent effort, care and creativity. Final project is complete and well presented. Shows excellent research, careful planning and excellent execution.
18.5 to >17.0 pts
Approaching Excellence
Shows good effort, care and creativity. Final proposal is finished and turned in on time. Shows good research, some planning, vision and good execution.
17 to >15.0 pts
Basic
Shows some effort, care and creativity. Proposal is finished and submitted but was rushed and poorly presented.
15 to >13.0 pts
Approaching Basic
There may be moments or sections that showed effort, care and creativity, but these are rare. While the proposal is finished and submitted, there was little attention to detail, poor planning, a clearl lack of vision and subpar execution.
13 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Shows little effort, care and creativity. Proposal is sloppy, illegible, unfinished or incomplete.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and Flow
20 to >18.5 pts
Excellent
Proposal is clear, concise, and has a logical structure and flow. Work shows deep consideration of the execution of the project after the proposal’s approval.
18.5 to >17.0 pts
Approaching Excellence
Proposal is well organized, and has a sensible flow and structure. Minor elements may need clarification but otherwise well made and ready for execution.
17 to >15.0 pts
Basic
Proposal make general sense but requires some work to organize and structure in a logical and sensible manner.
15 to >13.0 pts
Approaching Basic
Proposal would have been stronger with an improved approach to structure and flow. It makes sense but is difficult to follow.
13 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Proposal does not make logical sense is confusing to read and very difficult to understand.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA 7th Edition Style
10 pts
Excellent
Excellent use of APA style. Clear evidence that student used the style guide to shape the proposal.
9 pts
Approaching Excellence
Good use of APA style. A few mistakes that would have been improved had the student been more aware of the style guide’s directives
8 pts
Basic
Fair use of the APA style. Most of the work adhered to the style guide but student needs to improve their use of APA to guide future presentations.
7 pts
Approaching Basic
While attempts were made to use APA style, student made significant mistakes and would have benefitted from coaching or tutoring in the style.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
(0-6 Points) Student is obviously unaware of APA style or neglected to use it for this proposal.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling
10 pts
Full Marks
Excellent uses of grammar and only one or two misspellings. Clear evidence of multiple proofreadings that improved the proposal and made it easier to read.
9 pts
Approaching Excellence
Good usageof grammar and only three or four misspellings. Evidence of proofreading which improved the document.
8 pts
Basic
Five to seven mistakes of spelling and grammar that could have been improved with proofreading. These errors harmed the document and diminished the potential for funding and implementation.
7 pts
Approaching Basic
Grammar and spelling errors harmed the proposal and decreased the possibility that an external reader would fund the proposal. Needed significantly more proofreading and attention to detail
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
(0-6 points) Poor attention to grammar and spelling, with numerous errors that made the document difficult to read and understand.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
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