The focus of this paper is on the social and cultural influences in your life. The student will submit a paper which describes the social and cultural influences having shaped his/her lifestyle and career choices. Implications of those influences for the student’s role as an advanced practice nurse should be identified.
This paper should be appropriately cited and APA format is required. This paper should be no longer than 4 typed pages (excluding title page and reference page). Students should use the
Peer reviewed articles within 5 years
Grading Rubric for Graduate Written Assignments
| 5 points Briefly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. | 10 points Clearly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. | 15 points Strongly conveys topic and delineates subtopics to be discussed in the body of text in the assignment. | Score of Introduction, / 15 | ||
| Focus and Sequencing | 0 points Content is not related to topic and logically organized into subtopics; many transitions are unclear or nonexistent. | 8 points Content related to topic; material present within subtopics; and some transitions linking subtopics and main topic. | 14 points Content clearly related to topic; logically organized within subtopics; and clear transitions linking subtopics and main topic. | 20 points Content strongly related to topic; strong organization and integration of content within subtopics; and strong transitions linking subtopics and main topic. | Score of Focus and Sequencing, / 20 |
| Support | 0 points No scholarly, peer-reviewed support of topic; supporting materials are not published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. | 8 points Limited scholarly, peer-reviewed support of topic; most supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. | 14 points Clear scholarly, peer-reviewed support of topic; supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. | 20 points Strong scholarly, peer-reviewed support of topic; supporting materials are published within 5-7 years, as appropriate. | Score of Support, / 20 |
| Conclusion | 0 points No summarization, synthesis, or insightful discussion of topic conclusions. New information is introduced into the conclusion. | 5 points Summarization with some synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. Some new information is introduced into the conclusion. | 10 points Clear summarization with synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. No new information is introduced into the conclusion. | 15 points Strong summarization with synthesis and insightful discussion of topic conclusions. No new information is introduced into the conclusion. | Score of Conclusion, / 15 |
| Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation | 0 points Substantial grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors detracting from the assignment. | 3 points Occasional spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors detracting from the assignment. | 7 points Minimal grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors not detracting from the assignment. | 10 points No grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. | Score of Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation, / 10 |
| Writing Mechanics | 0 points Writing mechanics include many awkward or unclear passages and informal tone not consistent with formal scholarly work. | 3 points Writing mechanics include awkward or unclear passages and informal tone not always consistent with formal scholarly work. | 7 points Writing mechanics include minimal awkward or unclear passages but are consistent with formal scholarly work. | 10 points Writing mechanics are consistent with formal scholarly work. | Score of Writing Mechanics, / 10 |
| APA Style | 0 points Substantial errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. | 3 points Occasional errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. | 7 points Minimal errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. | 10 points No errors in APA style based upon the required APA manuals listed on the course syllabi. |
