PURPOSE
\nThe 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, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, APA resources, Turnitin, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.
\nCOURSE OUTCOMES
\nThis assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
\nCO 2: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence,
\nCommunication, and conflict resolution.
\nCO 3: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.
\nDUE DATES
\nPlease refer to the Course Calendar for exact due dates of the draft for peer feedback exercise and for the final paper.
\nREQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
\nPick one of the following topics and find a scholarly nursing journal article (published within the last five years) that discusses this nursing topic. The topics are
\n\uf0b7 safety;
\n\uf0b7 delegation;
\n\uf0b7 prioritization; and
\n\uf0b7 caring.
\nAfter you find a scholarly nursing journal article using the Chamberlain library resources, you will complete a one-two page summary and reflection on the article.
\nThe paper should be completed in APA format and include the following.
\n\uf0b7 A cover page (not included in the page number requirement)
\n\uf0b7 A reference page (not included in the page number requirement)
\n\uf0b7 One direct quote from one of your references, appropriately cited in the body of your paper
\n\uf0b7 One indirect quote (or paraphrased reference) appropriately cited in the body of your paper
\n\uf0b7 Citations and references in APA format
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\nTOTAL POINTS: 150 POINTS
\nBest Practices in Preparing the Paper
\nUtilize resources available to you to assist with finding appropriate literature and articles from professional nursing journals relevant to your topic and preparing for and writing the paper (e.g., SmartThinking, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, writing center, Turnitin, APA manual, and online resources).
\nThe 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.
\nGrading Criteria for Transitions Paper Assignment
\nCategory
\nPoints & %
\nDescription: See Rubric for Details
\nIntroduction
\n20 points 13%
\n\uf0b7 Clearly states the purpose or focus of paper with conceptual key points to be discussed and engages the interest of the reader
\nBody of Paper
\n60points
\n40%
\n\uf0b7 Complete, well-developed discussion of key points
\n\uf0b7 Logical development of ideas with information clear and accurate, supported by examples from personal and\/or professional experiences
\n\uf0b7 Perception: Student provides own perspectives on the topic; reflective and insightful
\nConclusion
\n30 points
\n20%
\n\uf0b7 Summarizes ideas presented in the body of paper in a clear and concise manner
\n\uf0b7 Provides reader with a thought, idea, or key message
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\nWriting Style, APA Format, and References
\n40 points
\n27%
\n\uf0b7 Proper grammar and mechanics
\n\uf0b7 Correct spelling
\n\uf0b7 APA Format: Margins, font style and
\nsize, spacing, citations, title page, and
\nreference page
\n\uf0b7 One direct quote with in-text citation
\n\uf0b7 One indirect quote with in-text citation
\n\uf0b7 References from nursing journals
\n(published within the last five years)
\nTOTAL
\n150points
\n100%
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