Assignment 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis/Paper (25 points)
A cost-benefit analysis (CBA) compares anticipated financial benefits against the proposed project’s costs to implement and sustain
the project’s changes. Differences between the two identifies financial return on investment (ROI). The student will conduct a
cost/benefit analysis on the proposed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project and write a scholarly paper that explains the CBA and
anticipated ROI.
Assignment Criteria
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:
1. Provide a brief overview of the proposed DNP project.
2. Determine the direct and indirect costs for the implementation of the proposed DNP project.
3. Identify all the financial benefits that will be gained as a result of the project.
4. Compare and contrast all findings using an Excel worksheet (performing the cost benefits analysis).
o Attach the Excel worksheet as an Appendix that reflects/illustrates the CBA breakdown of costs and benefits.
o Use supporting evidence from literature, organizations, and/or expert opinions for estimated costs/benefits numbers.
5. Summarize the CBA and ROI findings.
6. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 3 to 4 pages excluding the title and reference page.
7. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
8. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
9. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we,
you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
10. Include a minimum of five (5) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich
Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
11. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
12. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
13. Submit by the posted due date.
Assignment 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis/Paper Grading Rubric (25 points)
Assignment Criteria 10 points 9 points 4 points 2 points
All topics/criteria
addressed, and all
questions fully answered.
All topics/criteria
addressed, and most
questions fully answered.
All topics/criteria
addressed, and most
questions partially
answered.
One or more
topics/criteria not
addressed or completely
answered.
Quality/Accuracy of
Information
10 points 8 points 4 points 0 point
Develop a scholarly paper that addresses the following criteria:
Information clearly relates
to the main topic/criteria.
It includes several
supporting details and/or
examples.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic/criteria.
It provides supporting
details and/or examples.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic/criteria.
A few details and/or
examples are given.
Information has little or
nothing to do with the
main topic/criteria.
Organization 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 point
Information is very
organized with well-
constructed paragraphs
and levels of heading.
Information organized
with well-constructed
paragraphs and levels of
heading.
There is an attempt at
organization, but errors
exist. No levels of
heading.
The information or overall
structure appears
disorganized.
Sources 2 points 1 point 0.5 point 0 point
All references are from a
relevant professional
peer-reviewed scholarly
journal, within a 5-year
timeframe, or a classic/
historical source.
The majority of
references are from a
relevant professional
peer-reviewed scholarly
journal, within a 5-year
timeframe or a
classic/historical source.
Some references are from
non-peer-reviewed
scholarly sources or older
than 5-years.
Majority of references are
from non-peer-reviewed
scholarly sources or older
than 5-years.
Earned Points
Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style [title
page, introduction, purpose statement, level heading, conclusion, references, citations, and format], spelling, and/or grammar.
Final Total