Nursing WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT

This week the student will discuss the selection of instruments or tools to measure the clinical question variables. The validity and reliability of the instruments or tools will be addressed. Discuss the methods for:

· The distribution and collection of the tools,

· Addressing potential concerns for confidentiality,

· Protection of participants and,

· Application of analog or technology.

Be sure to answer all the questions for each bullet point completely.

Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.

The cover page and reference page do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

1. Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources.

2. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it.

3. Review the rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.

The following specifications are required for this assignment:

· Length: 2000 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

· Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count toward the minimum word amount for this assignment.

· References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least five (6) peer-reviewed scholarly resources cited in APA format from 2020 to 2025 only. (Within the last five years) Check your spelling and review the rubric.

Please use North American peer-reviewed journals ONLY.DO NOT use any European Journal..

Masters, K. (2023). Role development inprofessional nursing practice (6th ed.). Jones &

Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284233421. Read: chapters 8, 13, & review chapter 10.

Butts, J.B. & Rich, K.L. (2022). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (4thed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284228823. Read chapters 10, 11, & 13.

Additional Resources

Sampling Methods and Bias with Surveys. (2018). Sampling Methods and Bias with Surveys.[Video].https://aspenuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://videoalexanderstreetcom.aspenuniversity.idm.oclc.org/p/mq2LWnG2E

Strategies and research development. (2008). Center for the Advancement of Research

Methods and Analysis (CARMA). [Video].

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Graduate Simple Essay Rubric v1

Course: DNP845 Sect1 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings

Criteria

Does Not Meet 0%

Approaches 70%

Meets 80%

Exceeds 100%

Criterion Score

Content Weight: 30%

0 points Topic is inappropriate to assignment, inaccurate understanding of concepts, unclear and difficult to understand; does not address many assignment requirements. Information has weak or no connection to the assignment topic.

21 points Topic is mostly covered and appropriate to assignment, but does not adequately demonstrate accurate understanding of concepts; mostly clear and understandable; lacks some of the requirements of the assignment description and/or provides little detail; Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given.

24 points Topic is covered completely and appropriate to assignment; overview of key concept dimensions is evident; clear and understandable; addresses all of the requirements of the assignment description, with adequate attention to detail.

30 points In-depth coverage of topic; outstanding clarity and explanation of concepts demonstrated in information presented; approaches assignment with depth and breadth, without redundancy, using clear and focused details.

/ 30

Organization Weight: 25%	0 points Organization is confusing and interferes with reader’s ability to follow ideas. Weak or no introduction of topic or purpose is unclear, weak, or missing. Conclusion lacks a summary of topic, or is missing or irrelevant.	17.5 points Ideas are sometimes disorganized or irrelevant; Flow is sometimes choppy; somewhat clear organization. Basic introduction that states topic but is presented in an uninteresting way. Conclusion contains basic summary of topic without final concluding ideas, may inappropriately introduces new information.	20 points Structures ideas in a coherent, organized order that has good flow and an obvious framework. Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Conclusion contains good summary of topic with credible concluding ideas and introduces no new information.	25 points Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough organization permitting smooth flow of ideas; Introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic in clear, unambiguous terms. Excellent concluding summary with succinct and precise ideas that impact reader.	/ 25
Logic/Argument Weight: 15%	0 points Demonstrates little logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within assignment; Many claims are weak or illogical.	10.5 points Lacks some logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment; Some claims are weak.	12 points Uses solid logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment.	15 points Provides exemplary logical reasoning for the claims and thoughts within the assignment.	/ 15

Support Weight: 20%

0 points Lacks support; Uses poor sources for references; Citations lack credibility, relevance, or academic quality or are not current; Does not meet the minimum number of required citations in assignment description. APA format and style are not evident.

14 points Provides weak support or not enough support; Citations are not consistently credible, current, relevant or academic; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced.

16 points Provides sufficient support with credible, current, relevant academic citations; Meets the minimum number of required citations in assignment description. ; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style.

20 points Provides very strong support from credible, current, relevant, academic citations; Meets or exceeds the minimum number of required citations in assignment description. Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident.

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Total

/ 100

Quality of Written

Communication

Weight: 10%

/ 10

0

points

Style and voice

inappropriate or do

not address given

audience, purpose,

etc. Word choice is

excessively

redundant, clichéd,

and unspecific.

Inconsistent

grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and

paragraphing.

Surface errors are

pervasive enough

that they impede

communication of

meaning.

points

7

Style and voice are

somewhat

appropriate to given

audience and

purpose. Word

choice is often

unspecific, generic,

redundant, and

clichéd. Repetitive

mechanical errors

distract the reader.

Inconsistencies in

language, sentence

structure, and/or

word choice are

present.

8

points

Style and voice are

appropriate to the

given audience and

purpose. Word

choice is specific

and purposeful, and

somewhat varied

throughout.

Minimal mechanical

or typographical

errors are present,

but are not overly

distracting to the

reader. Correct

sentence structure

and audience-

appropriate

language are used.

10

points

Style and voice are

not only appropriate

to the given

audience and

purpose, but also

show originality and

creativity. Word

choice is specific,

purposeful, dynamic

and varied. Free of

mechanical and

typographical

errors. A variety of

sentence structures

and effective

figures of speech

are used. Writer is

clearly in command

of standard, written,

academic English.

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Criteria

Does Not Meet 0%

Approaches 70%

Meets 80%

Exceeds 100%

Criterion Score

Criteria

Does Not Meet 0%

Approaches 70%

Meets 80%

Exceeds 100%

Criterion Score

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Overall Score

Level 1

0

points minimum

Level 2

70

points minimum

Level 3

80

points minimum

Level 4

100

points minimum

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