Writing for Nursing and Health Care Profession

Overview

Each and every one of us struggles with writing at some time or another. Some of us have trouble writing a sympathy note. Others have trouble writing evaluation letters when we are in supervisory positions. Whatever our individual struggles are it is helpful to identify the specific struggles. We may not be able to turn the struggles into advantages but identifying them will let us know where we need to spend our energy.  

This is the first of four discussion boards (DB) in the course. Each of the four DBs will have a specific focus and instructions. The format will remain the same. Each person will write about a specific topic and post it. Each person will then read the posts of two (2) peers and respond to them.  More specific instructions for DB #1 follow.

Instructions

For the initial post:

· Identify your three (3) biggest struggles/challenges with writing.

· Explain how these struggles have impacted your past experiences with writing.

· The length of this discussion is to be 250-300 words.

· Two (2) references are required for the initial DB post. You may use your textbook as a reference, but it does not count towards the minimum required references. References for Discussion Boards must also adhere to the APA Manual 7th edition formatting.

· You must post your initial post before you can read and respond to the posts of peer.

· To post the discussion board click on the “Click to Launch” link OR on the on “Discussions” tab in the menu bar on the left-hand side of the Blackboard screen. Post the material in the forum titled “M1-A3 DB Writing Struggles.”

For the response post:

· Each student will read the information posted by peers and will write a response to two (2) peers. You cannot post a peer response on the same day that you posted your initial post.

· Identify an item in your peer's post that is identical to or similar to one you identified for yourself. Respond to that item. Example: Is the struggle one you have you have dealt successfully with the issue in the past? Explain and offer suggestions.

· Each response to a peer is to contain a minimum of 100-150 words.

· A minimum of one (1) reference is required for each discussion response to a peer.

· Post in the forum titled "M1-A3 DB Writing Struggles."

Due date:

· The initial post is due by 11:59 PM EST on the Friday of the relevant week of class. There is a 10% deduction for each day a post is late until 11:59 PM EST Sunday. for the post.

· The responses to peers must be posted by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.  No posts will be accepted after this time.  

· Any material posted after 11:59 PM EST on the relevant Sunday will be zero (0) points.

Refer to  Rubric  for evaluation guidelines

· Point value: 20

· Due Date: Feb 11, 2022