Module 09 Written Assignment - Domestic Violence

Criteria Week 9: Domestic Violence

Points

A minimum of 3 appropriate references are used. Nursing journals, Periodicals, Medical journals, Nursing reference books, governmental websites, etc. (No sites such as Wikipedia).

1

Proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and word usage. The entire paper shows detail to the topic, and the sentences flow well from one thought to the next.

1

The topic is clearly introduced in the introductory paragraph. (choose a topic under the domestic violence umbrella, such as intimate partner violence, elder abuse, economic abuse, stalking, psychological abuse, financial abuse, child abuse)

2

The prevalence of the problem is clearly and correctly outlined. Be specific, use statistics within the last 5 years.

1

Risk factors that are associated with domestic violence or chosen topic

1

Preventative measures related to the topic are included.

1

Nursing care and referral to appropriate resources is clearly and correctly outlined.

Perhaps this is where students need to include how to identify a victim of abuse, especially if asked to choose a specific group, such as elderly.

2

The topic is clearly summarized in the closing paragraph.

1

Total

10