Nursing 114 Journal
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EvidenceBasedPracticeAssignmentGuidelineRubricFinal.3.docxEvidence Based Practice Assignment Guidelines
The purpose of this assignment is to introduce Evidence-based Nursing Practice to the first semester nursing student.
Instructions Part 1:
1. Go to the MyMC library page.
2. Select a nursing journal to find an Evidence-based Practice article based on topics from the first semester curriculum. Articles must be published within the last 5 years.
3. Email a copy of the article to your professor for approval.
4. Type your assignment using 12-point font and double-spaced.
5. Follow the APA format for in-text citations and reference page.
· Use 12-point font, Times New Roman
· Double space entries
6. Present a 5-minute overview to your class
7. Review and follow the assignment rubric point criteria for maximizing your grade.
Instructions Part 2:
Answer the following questions in 100-150 words each question. This can be in an essay format or use separate headings.
1. What problem that the nursing journal article is addressing?
2. Why is this problem significant to nursing practice?
3. Summarize the findings of the intervention from the journal article.
4. Describe 2-3 recommendation(s) for nursing practice.
5. Formulate a PICOT question related to the topic of your article
NURS 114 Professionalism and Communication in Nursing
Grading Rubric for Evidence-Based Practice Paper & Presentation (20 points total)
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Criteria |
Points/Notes |
Your Points |
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1. Copy of the selected Nursing journal article emailed to the instructor for approval. |
Article must be approved by instructor before the student can begin working on the assignment. |
xx |
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2. Submits a typed paper to instructor prior to presentation through Blackboard Submission site. |
Paper must be submitted by specified due date prior to the presentation day |
xx |
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3. Reference page using APA 7th edition formatting style. Use APA format for in-text citations and references throughout the paper. Paper is typed, double spaced, 12-point font, and Times New Roman font type.
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2.0 points
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4. Uses appropriate sentence structure to include: grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout the paper.
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· 0-4 errors: 5 points · 5-6 errors: 3 points · 7-9 errors: 1 point · Over 10 errors: no points |
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5. Content Criteria:
a. Discusses the identified problem b. Discusses the significance of the identified problem to nursing practice. c. Summarizes the findings of the intervention d. Includes 2-3 recommendations for nursing practice. e. Formulates a PICOT question related to the topic selected.
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· The assignment is exemplary and meets all elements of the content criteria (8 pts.) · The assignment is well done, addresses all content criteria areas, but one area has limitations or errors (6pts.) · The assignment responses are good, but two content criteria have limitations or errors (4 pts.) · Although the responses are acceptable, three or more criteria have limitations or errors (2 pts.) · Paper difficult to follow (0 pt.) |
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6. Presentation/Professionalism Criteria:
a. Uses a clear speech pattern and an audible voice. b. Presenter shows interest and knowledge of the topic c. Maintains eye contact with audience. e. Presentation includes all elements of the assignment content criteria. f. Speaker is dressed professionally. |
· Meets all presentation criteria (5 pts.) · One criteria area has limitations (4 pts.) · Two criteria areas have limitations (3 pts.) · Three criteria areas have limitations (2 pts.) · Four criteria areas have limitations (1.0 pt.) · Presentation lacks multiple components of the assigned criteria (0 pt.) |
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Total possible points |
20 |
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