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Leah Bittner

“The SMSU RN to BSN Program does not have you take a set amount of credits each semester. This flexible scheduling was perfect for me as it allowed me to vary the amount of credits I took each semester. I would have struggled without that flexibility as I am a non-traditional student who is also a wife, mother of four, and worked full time while completing my degree. This program is designed to fit into your life, whether you want to be a full-time or part-time student.”

Leah Bittner, '22 Alum
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Project Rubric

Rubric

Excellent 4 points
Proposal is exceptionally clear, concise, and well-organized; objectives, methods, and expected outcomes are fully detailed and easy to understand.
Good 3 points
Proposal is mostly clear; objectives, methods, and outcomes are adequately described with minor gaps.
Fair 2 points
Proposal is somewhat unclear; key elements (objectives, methods, outcomes) are missing or vague.
Needs Improvement 1 points
Proposal is unclear or incomplete; difficult to understand scope or purpose.
Weight 20%

 

Excellent 4 points
Clearly demonstrates significant scholarly value; shows strong potential to advance knowledge, enhance skills, or contribute meaningfully to the field.
Good 3 points
Demonstrates scholarly value; potential to advance knowledge or skills is evident but less detailed.
Fair 2 points
Limited discussion of scholarly benefits; unclear contribution to knowledge or skills.
Needs Improvement 1 points
Scholarly benefits are not demonstrated or not relevant.
Weight 20%

 

Excellent 4 points
Budget is well-justified, realistic, and directly supports project goals; all expenses clearly explained.
Good 3 points
Budget is mostly appropriate; justification is reasonable with minor gaps.
Fair 2 points
Budget includes questionable or unclear items; justification is weak.
Needs Improvement 1 points
Budget is unrealistic, missing, or poorly justified.
Weight 20%

 

Excellent 4 points
Project demonstrates exceptional originality or creativity; offers a novel approach or unique perspective.
Good 3 points
Project shows creativity; includes some innovative elements or approaches.
Fair 2 points
Project demonstrates limited creativity; ideas are conventional or lack originality.
Needs Improvement 1 points
Project lacks creativity; no evidence of innovation.
Weight 20%

 

Excellent 4 points
Exceptional proposal; strongly merits funding; highly compelling and well-prepared.
Good 3 points
Strong proposal; merits funding with minor improvements.
Fair 2 points
Average proposal; may need substantial clarification or revision to merit funding.
Needs Improvement 1 points
Weak proposal; not competitive for funding.
Weight 20%

 

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