Transition to the Nursing Profession

Assignment Guidelines NR103: Transition to the Nursing Profession

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Required Uniform Assignment: Transitions Paper 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, SmartThinking, APA resources, Turn-It-In, 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 DATES  Please refer to the course calendar for exact due dates of the draft for peer feedback exercise and for the final paper.

REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES  Pick one of the following topics and find a scholarly nursing journal article that discusses this nursing topic. The topics are:

 Safety  Delegation  Prioritization  Caring

After you find a scholarly nursing journal article using the Chamberlain library resources, you will complete a 1-page summary and reflection on the article. The paper should be completed in APA format and include the following:

 A cover page (not included in the page number requirement).  A reference page (not included in the page number requirement).  One direct quote from one of your references, appropriately cited in the body of your paper.  One indirect quote (or paraphrased reference) appropriately cited in the body of your paper.  Citations and references in APA format.

TOTAL POINTS: 150 POINTS

 

 

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Best Practices in Preparing the Paper  Utilize resources available to you to assist with:  Finding appropriate literature/articles from professional nursing journals relevant to your topic.  Preparing for and writing the paper (e.g., SmartThinking, writing center, Turn-It-In)  APA manual and online resources. The grading rubric will help you understand how your faculty will be evaluating your paper. Use it as a checklist to make sure that you have included all the important elements.

Grading Criteria for Transitions Paper Assignment

Category Points % Description: See Rubric for Details

Introduction 20 13%  Clearly states the purpose or focus of

paper with conceptual key points to be discussed. Engages the interest of the reader.

Body of Paper 60 40%

 Complete/well-developed discussion of key points

 Logical development of ideas with information clear and accurate, supported by examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

 Perception: Student provides own perspectives on the topic; reflective and insightful.

Conclusion 30 20%  Summarizes ideas presented in the

body of paper in a clear and concise manner.

 Provides reader with a thought, idea, or key message.

Writing Style, APA Format, and References

40 27%

 Proper grammar and mechanics  Correct spelling  APA Format: Margins, font style and

size, spacing, citations, title page, and reference page

 1 direct quote with in-text citation.  1 indirect quote with in-text citation  References are from nursing journals

TOTAL 150 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

 

 

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Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

A (92–100%)

Very Good or High Level of Performance

B (84–91%)

Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance

C (76–83%)

Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of

Performance F (0–75%)

Introduction 20

 Introduction of the paper is clearly presented.

 Introduction clearly establishes the purpose of the paper and key points to be discussed.

 The introduction immediately captures the reader’s interest.

19-20 points

 Introduction of the paper is clearly presented.

 Introduction presents the general purpose of the paper and points to be discussed.

 Introduction is able to gain general interest of the reader.

17-18 points

 Introduction of the paper is present.

 Introduction presents the general purpose of the paper, but key points are not clearly presented.

 Introduction is able to gain general interest of the reader.

16 points

 Introduction of the paper is not clearly presented, irrelevant to the topic, OR is absent.

 Introduction does not present the purpose of the paper or key points to be discussed.

 Introduction does not capture the reader’s interest.

0–15 points

Body of Paper 60

 Complete, well-developed discussion of key points, strongly supporting the purpose/main idea of the paper.

 Logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information

 Ideas/Statements are supported by 3 or more examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

 Perception: Student provides own perspectives on the topic; reflective, insightful, and original.

56-60 points

 Complete discussion of key points, generally supporting the purpose/main idea of the paper.

 Logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information.

 Ideas/Statements are supported by 2 examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

 Perception: Student provides own perspectives on the topic; reflective and insightful.

 

51-55 points

 General discussion of key points, somewhat supporting the purpose/main idea of the paper.

 Some logical development of ideas; somewhat clear information; some information is inaccurate.

 Ideas/Statements are supported by 1 example from personal and/or professional experiences.

 Perception: Student generally provides own perspectives on the topic; somewhat reflective and insightful.

46-50 points

 Vague/Minimal discussion of key points, which does not support the purpose/main idea of the paper.

 Poor development of ideas; Information unclear and/or inaccurate.

 Ideas/Statements are not supported by examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

 Perception: Student does not provide own perspectives on the topic; lack reflection and insight.

0-45 points

Conclusion

30

 Conclusion of the paper is clearly and concisely presented.

 Conclusion clearly establishes key points discussed in the paper.

 Conclusion of the paper is clearly and concisely presented.

 Conclusion generally states key points discussed in the paper.

 The conclusion leaves a general impression on the reader

 Conclusion of the paper is present.

 Conclusion vaguely states key points discussed in the paper.

 The conclusion leaves a vague impression on the reader

 Conclusion of the paper is not clearly presented.

 Conclusion does not present key points discussed in the paper.

 

 

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 The conclusion leaves a strong impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

28-30 points

(important thought, idea, or key message).

25-27 points

(important thought, idea, or key message).

23-24 points

 The conclusion does not leave an impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

0–22 points

Writing Style, APA Format,

and References 40

Writing Style  Correct use of Standard English

grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.

 No spelling or typographical errors.

 Paper is clearly organized around required components.

 Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the audience to follow.

APA Format and References  Correct/Appropriate use of

margins, spacing, font, and headers.

 Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format.

 Citation of sources included in the body of the paper using correct APA format for direct and indirect quotes.

 Sources cited correctly on the reference page. All elements of each reference included in the correct order.

 All information taken from the source, even if summarized, must be cited and listed on the Reference page.

 All sources used are nursing journals.

37-40 points

Writing Style  1-3 minor errors in use of

Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.

 1-2 spelling or typographical errors.

 Paper is organized and generally easy to read/follow.

APA Format and References  Incorrect format for any one of

the items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.

 Document setup includes title and reference pages, with 1-2 errors in APA format.

 Citation of sources included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with 1-2 errors in APA format.

 Sources cited on the reference page. 1-2 errors in elements of each reference.

 All information taken from source, even if summarized, must be cited and listed on the Reference page.

 All sources used are nursing journals.

34-36 points

 

Writing Style  1 major error or more than

four minor errors in use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.

 3-4 spelling or typographical errors.

 Paper is organized and generally easy to read/follow.

APA Format and References  Incorrect format for any two of

the items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.

 Document setup includes title and reference pages, with 3 errors in APA format.

 Citation of sources included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with 3 errors in APA format.

 Sources cited on the reference page. 3 errors in elements of each reference.

 Some information taken from sources (even if summarized) are not cited and/or listed on the Reference page.

 Not all sources used are from nursing journals.

31-33 points

Writing Style  Language needs development.  More than 4 spelling and/or

grammar errors.  Poorly organized thoughts &

concepts; Difficult to follow logic.

APA Format and References  Incorrect format for 3 or more

of the items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.

 Document setup includes title and reference pages, with 4 or more errors in APA format.

 Citation of sources included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with 4 or more errors in APA format.

 Sources cited on the reference page. 4 or more errors in elements of each reference.

 Some information taken from sources (even if summarized) are not cited and/or listed on the Reference page.

 Not all sources used are from nursing journals.

0-30 points