Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to explore a critical concept in nursing. The student will be able to demonstrate application of information literacy and ability to utilize resources (library, writing center, Center for Academic Success [CAS], APA resources, Turnitin, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO 2: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution.

CO 3: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 150 points

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

Locating Evidence
1. Using the Chamberlain University library, search for a recent (published within the last five years) evidence-based article from a scholarly journal that addresses one of the topics listed.
  1. Safety
  1. Delegation
  1. Prioritization
  1. Caring
Include the following sections.
1. Introduction – 20 points/13%
  1. Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper
  1. Includes key points to be covered
  1. Captures the reader’s interest
1. Body of Paper – 60 points/40%
  1. Provides a complete, well-developed discussion of key points from the article using appropriate citations.
  1. Ideas and statements are supported by three or more examples from personal and/or professional experiences
  1. Provides own perspectives on the topic that is reflective, insightful, and original
  1. Logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information
1. Conclusion – 30 points/20%
  1. Clear and concise
  1. Summarizes key points discussed in the paper
  1. Leaves a strong impression, message, or idea on the reader
1. Writing Style – 15 point/10%
Correct use of standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure
No spelling or typographical errors
Organized around required components
Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the reader to follow
Paper should be no more than two pages (not including the title or reference page)
1. APA Format and Reference Page – 25 points/17%

There is correct and appropriate use of margins, spacing, font, and headers.
Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format.
Citations of sources included in the body of the paper use correct APA format for direct quotes and paraphrased information.
Sources are cited correctly on the Reference page. All elements of each reference are included in the correct order.
All information taken from the source, even if summarized, must be cited, and the article must be listed on the Reference page according to APA.
All sources used are nursing journals published within the last five years

To stay up to date on proper citation guidelines, use https://apastyle.apa.org/ (Links to an external site.) and APA support tool APA Academic Writer

Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned.

Grading Rubric

Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available)	Highest Level of Performance	High Level of Performance	Satisfactory Level of Performance	Unsatisfactory Level of Performance	Section not present in paper
Introduction (20 points/13%)	20 points	19 points	15 points	7 points	0 points
Required criteria Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper Includes key points to be coveredCaptures the reader’s interest	Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for section.	Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for section.	Includes no less than 1 requirement for section.	Present, yet includes no required criteria.	No requirements for this section presented.
Body of Paper – 60 points/40% (60 points/40%)	60 points	55 points	46 points	23 points	0 points
Required criteria Provides a complete, well-developed discussion of key points from the article using appropriate citations.Ideas and statements are supported by three or more examples from personal and/or professional experiencesProvides own perspectives on the topic that is reflective, insightful, and originalLogical development of ideas with clear and accurate information	Includes 4 requirements for section.	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirements for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Conclusion (30 points/20%)	30 points	27 points	23 points	12 points	0 points
Required criteria Clear and conciseSummarizes key points discussed in the paperLeaves a strong impression, message, or idea on the reader	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 2 requirements for section.	Includes 1 requirement for section.	Section present yet includes no required criteria.	No requirements for this section presented.
Writing Style (15 points/10%)	15 points	14 points	11 points	6 points	0 points
Required criteria Correct use of standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structureNo spelling or typographical errorsOrganized around required componentsInformation flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the reader to followPaper is no more than two pages (not including the title or reference page)	Includes 5 requirements for section.	Includes 4 requirements for section.	Includes 3 requirements for section.	Includes 1-2 requirement for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
APA Format and Reference Page (25 points/10%)	25 points	23 points	19 points	9 Points	0 points
Required criteria .	Includes 6 requirements for section.	Includes 5 requirements for section.	Includes 3-4 requirements for section.	Includes 1-2 requirements for section.	No requirements for this section presented.
Total Points Possible = 150 points

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