For this assignment you will explore, identify, and critically analyze, a model that could be used as a guide for directing a practice change related to the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing assignment.  In addition, you will professionally reflect on your critical analysis and describe how selection and use of an appropriate model could positively influence implementation and sustainability of a practice change project at your professional organization.  Note:  The content of this assignment could serve as draft for a discussion related to ”Evidence-Based Practice Change Model” in Chapter 3 of the final capstone document. 

Assignment Guidelines:

To begin this assignment you will first select a model.  After you select the model, you will address each of the items below in a written scholarly paper.  The items reflect critical questions to ask when selecting a model as described in Schaffer, M. A., Sandau, K. E., & Diedrick. L. (2012). Evidence-based practice models for organizational change: Overview and practical applications. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69(5), 1197-1209.

1. Begin this assignment with an introduction. The introduction should include a discussion that provides:

• A brief succinct overview of the professional experience and future actions discussed in the Way of Knowing.
• A statement that explains the purpose of the assignment (e.g., The purpose of this assignment is to……).

2. After your introduction, discuss the following content using appropriate APA level headings:

• Description of the Model – Provide the name of the model. Then, identify the author of the model, and the date the model was established. Utilize primary rather than secondary resources.
• Purpose of the Model – Provide a descriptive summary of the purpose of the model. In your summary specifically speak to the context and situations in which the model is useful.  In your summary clearly identify how the purpose of this model is linked to the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing
• Classification of the Model – Provide a clear description of the structure of the model (choose from the option of individual use or organizational processes as discussed by Schaffer et al.). In your description clearly identify how you arrived at your conclusion.
• Key Features of the Model – Provide a descriptive summary of the key features of the model. In your summary clearly identify how the key features of this model support the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing
• Steps of the Model – Provide a descriptive summary of the steps of the model.
• Relationships in the Model – Provide a descriptive summary of the linkages among and between the steps associated with the model.
• Assumptions in the Model – Provide a clear description of the assumptions associated with the model. In your description clearly identify why the accepting of the assumptions is necessary for successful application of the model to a practice change project.
• Application to Professional Practice – Provide a descriptive summary of your critical analysis findings. In your summary thoroughly discuss the application of the model for a practice change project at your professional organization regarding the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing

3. End your paper with a conclusion. The conclusion should present a brief summary of the key takeaway points of the paper.  The conclusion should not present any new information.

Scholarly Writing Guidelines:

1. Grammar, spelling, and APA writing style will be graded according to doctoral level expectations. Please proofread carefully.
2. Your paper should be double-spaced with one inch margins, and include:
   1. A title page and a reference page (Note: all in-text citations and sources listed on the reference page should be according to APA 6^th edition).
   2. Times New Roman 12 pt font throughout entire document.
   3. Page numbers.
   4. A running head.

APA 6^th edition formatted subject level headings.