will identify a clinical problem that you see in your practice and develop a PICOT question for your EBP paper
Part I: 
Content of this section should include:
•	Title page
•	Identify a clinical problem that you see in your practice.  Develop a PICOT question that will serve to initiate an EBP research topic.
•	Descriiption of the research topic and background information
•	Purpose of the EBP project
•	Significance of the topic to nursing practice
•	Reference list (If needed)
Grading Rubric PART I: PICO(S) Question
Criteria	Weight	Rating*	Points Earned/Comments
Descriiption of the research topic and background information
	10		
Purpose of the EBP project
	10		
PICO Question Clearly state guiding the project
	10		
Significance of the topic to nursing practice
	10		
APA Format (title page, citations, reference page)	5		
Writing mechanics – appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and professional style of writing. Appropriate page length.	5		
Total points _____/40
*Rating: 
5 – Complete, well-developed, successfully accomplished.
                4 – Mostly accomplished, with minimal errors.
                3 – Somewhat accomplished, with substantial errors.
                2 – Attempted, lacks depth or clarity, substantial errors present.
                0 – Not attempted.


