Write a scholarly paper in APA format, using 8-10 references that must be cited
Write a scholarly paper in APA format, using 8-10 references that must be cited correctly in your paper; use textbooks, professional websites and peer reviewed works.
3. Use a formal tone and third person writing, using the following headings:
Introduction Read APA how to write an introduction with a proper heading, include a few sentences of background of topic followed by
The purpose of this paper is to
The first heading is never the word Introduction rather, wording must match the title of paper.
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Proposed Project
Significance of the Proposed Project
Theoretical Framework including application of Watsons theory
Literature Review
Methodology
Procedures
Ethical Considerations
Data Analysis
Anticipated Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendices
I highly recommend that you use the Graduate Online Writing Studio and read the APA textbook about how to craft an effective introduction and conclusion. Remember that one sentence does not make a paragraph! Be sure to read about how to write effective sentences and paragraphs in your APA book. You must follow APA format for all citations and references. This is an opportunity for you to enhance your scholarly writing skills. Please make the most of all resources available to you!
Grading Rubric Detail
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Required Content Click for more options
40 to 40 points
All required elements are comprehensively addressed
30 to 39 points
80-90% of required elements are adequately addressed
20 to 29 points
50% of required elements are addressed
0 to 19 points
No required elements addressed
Critical Thinking Click for more options
20 to 20 points
Shows comprehensive evidence of higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis
16 to 19 points
Shows adequate higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis, paper conveys acceptable example of application
11 to 15 points
Shows limited attempt at higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis
0 to 10 points
Shows a lack of evidence of higher-level thinking skills including application, analysis, making predictions, drawing inferences, cause and effect relationships, comparing and contrasting, evaluation, and synthesis
Evidence-Based Practice Click for more options
10 to 10 points
All facts are supported by evidence from reliable sources within the last 5 years. And Clear and comprehensive demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice
7 to 9 points
1-2 facts are missing citations Or 1-2 reliable sources are not within the last 5 years And Adequate demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice
4 to 6 points
3-5 facts are missing citations Or 3-5 reliable sources are not within the last 5 years. And Limited demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice
0 to 3 points
More than 5 facts are missing citations Or More than 5 reliable sources are not within the last 5 years Or Sources are not reliable And No demonstration of integration of evidence into nursing practice
Nursing Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making Click for more options
10 to 10 points
Demonstrates clear and comprehensive understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements
7 to 9 points
Demonstrates adequate understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements
4 to 6 points
Demonstrates limited understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements
0 to 3 points
Demonstrates no understanding of nursing leadership and ethical decision-making in relation to the paper requirements
Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation Click for more options
5 to 5 points
There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper
4 to 4 points
There are 1 2 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper
3 to 3 points
There are 3 5 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper
0 to 2 points
There are more than 5 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors in paper
Terminology Click for more options
5 to 5 points
All terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content.
4 to 4 points
80-90% of terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content.
3 to 3 points
50% of terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content.
0 to 2 points
None of the terminology is accurately defined and used appropriately in relation to the course content.
Communication Click for more options
5 to 5 points
Communicates clearly and logically through written communication for professional delivery
4 to 4 points
Communicates adequately through written communication for professional delivery, adequate detail and clarity are present
3 to 3 points
Communicates through written communication, however, clarity and professional delivery are limited
0 to 2 points
Paper lacks logically written communication for professional delivery
APA Click for more options
5 to 5 points
Incorporates APA professional writing skills and standards including concise organization, references, and citations
4 to 4 points
Adequate incorporation of APA professional writing skills 1-3 errors noted in APA Includes concise organization, references, and citations
3 to 3 points
Limited incorporation of APA professional writing skills 4-6 errors noted in APA Includes concise organization, references, and citations
0 to 2 points
Greater than 6 APA errors noted paper lacks APA professional writing skills and standards Does not include concise organization, references, and citations
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