Order Number |
7567658678 |
Type of Project |
ESSAY |
Writer Level |
PHD VERIFIED |
Format |
APA |
Academic Sources |
10 |
Page Count |
3-12 PAGES |
Thinking critically and writing clearly are essential requirements of the role of the professional nurse. This assignment builds upon the skills mastered in the first semester junior writing assignments, including critical thinking, writing skills, and computer literacy in the discipline of nursing. Completion of this paper partially fulfills both the junior-senior writing requirement and the computer literacy requirement of the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum.
The objective of this assignment is for the student to be able to explore a topic which relates to a specific area of clinical nursing. The student will select a topic from a list which addresses topics related to the clinical specialty of the course in which the student is enrolled. The student will explore the nursing literature in relation to the topic, and will discuss the current state of nursing care related to this topic.
The paper grade will comprise 5% of the course grade.
Paper Guidelines:
Failure to meet either of the above due dates (including having the articles approved) will result in the loss of full credit for the assignment. This includes submitting the final assignment in both forms and submitting the nursing articles with the written paper.
Content of the Paper:
Fall 2018
Grading Rubric | Possible points | Achieved Points
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Introduction: Two paragraphs which provide an overview of the topic and its importance to nursing and health care.
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10 points | |
Body of the Paper:
Summarize in your own words the key points of the journal articles. When referencing the articles, APA format should be used. When summarizing the research article, include the following: Statement of purpose researcher/s overall goal of the study Hypothesis anticipated findings Sample number of participants and their characteristics Methods how the data was gathered (interview, written survey/questionnaire) Results what the study showed
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30 points | |
Discuss the implications for nursing practice based upon the journal articles.
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30 points | |
Summary/Conclusion | 10 points |
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Grammar, Sentence Structure, Appropriate Language
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10 points | |
Adherence to APA format | 10 points
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Total
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100 points |