Change Theory Paper The change theory paper is to demonstrate the knowledge of change based upon a root cause analysis. Conduct a root cause analysis on some safety issue, staff concerns, management/leadership problem or a risk management issue. Once the analysis of the root cause has been determined discuss the change theory you plan to use (not Lewin) to solve or improve the outcome desired (see grading rubric). Rubric for Change Paper Student Name: Exemplary Proficient Competent Incomplete 1. Comprehensive coverage of the paper’s topic by explaining root cause analysis and a change theory. (3%) Covers the paper’s topic. (2%) Limited coverage of the paper’s topic. (1%) Coverage of paper’s topic is sparse (0%) 2. Shows evidence of problem-solving skills by presenting comprehensive ideas and information related to analysis of the root cause analysis. (3%) Evidence of problem-solving skills but information does not demonstrate a thorough review. (2%) Some evidence of problem solving skills. Only a limited number of ideas and information submitted. (1%) Lack of comprehensive ideas and information. Very little evidence of problem solving. (0%) 3. Demonstrates evidence of gathering information besides that found in the literature and textbooks. Used at least 8 primary research articles. (3%) Used textbooks and literature for evidence support. Did not use primary research articles. 6-7 primary articles used. (2%) Limited use of evidence-based practice to support information. 2-5 primary articles used. (1%) No evidence using textbooks or literature review to support your position. Lack of evidence-based practice. (0%) 4. Explain the change process used (steps) for meeting the outcome that needs to be changed or improved. Must demonstrate evidence-based practice. Use evidence to support your interventions. (3%) Limited explanation of the change process and its relationship to the results of the root causes analysis. (2%) Difficulty understanding the written change process. (1%) Poor explanation of the change process. (0%) 5. Evidence of APA writing style, stayed within the page numbers, writing is clear, concise, and easy to read and understand with proper grammar and writing skills (scholarly level) 10-15 pages (3%) Used APA style but with 2-3 mistakes, over or under the page limit. Some errors in writing. Limited in demonstrated scholarly writing. (2%) Many mistakes in writing, APA not correct in 3 or 4 instances, over or under paper limit, limited evidence of scholarly writing. (1%) APA style not used, poor writing, under or over paper limit. No evidence of scholarly writing. Multiple spelling and grammar mistakes. No evidence of scholarly writing. (0%) Total Total Total Total Total for paper