Nursing writing assignment

Criterion

Points Allotted

Points Attained

Introduction:

· Present (3 points)

· Adequately prepares reader for purpose and structure of paper. (2 points)

5

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Body (Requested Content):

· Compare and contrast research and evidence-based practice. Discuss the connection between research and

evidence-based practice. (5 points)

· Discuss how focused clinical questions are developed (in general). (5 points)

· Identify the key components of the PICOT model. (5 points)

· From the article you have chosen:

· Identify and discuss the components of the PICOT model within the chosen research article. (10 points)

· Provide an example of a single, focused clinical question using each element of PICOT (i.e., state the question). (5 points)

· Conclusion: Discuss the ethical issues that should be considered with evidence-based practice and research. Discuss the importance of research and evidence-based practice and how they expand knowledge in nursing and health. (10 points)

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References in Body of Paper:

· Adequate in-text documentation/citation of references/sources. (3 points)

· Correct APA (7th ed.) format whether in narrative or parenthetical citations. (2 points)

5

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Possible Points for Content:

50

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Criterion

Points Allotted

Points Attained

Overall Paper Format:

Title Page and Body of Paper:

· Paper title, author identification conforms to APA (7th ed.) guidance. (1 point)

· Pagination is correct. (1 point)

2

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Writing Quality: (1-3 points each)

· The writing is generally clear. The reader does not have to work to understand sentences and content.

· Complete sentences are used. Sentence fragments are not present.

· Compound sentences are punctuated correctly. Run-on sentences are not present.

· Subjects and verbs, singulars and plurals agree.

· Past or present perfect tense is used to discuss completed studies.

· Apostrophes are used appropriately to designate plurals and possessives.

· Commas are used appropriately. No comma splices are present.

· Semicolons are used appropriately and judiciously.

· The correct form of words is used (affect/effect, their/there).

· Capitalization and italics are used correctly.

· The rule for use of numerals and letters is observed.

· Acronyms are explained when first presented.

· Direct quotations are used very minimally, if at all (maximum: 3 direct quotes).

· The tone is appropriate to a scholarly paper. Colloquial phrases are not used.

· The paper is carefully proofed (e.g., it is apparent that a spell check was used and that the paper was also read in order to identify errors that a spell check/grammar program would not catch, etc.).

· The length limit for the paper is not exceeded.

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Headings:

· At least 2 levels of headings are used. (1 point)

· The correct levels of headings are used. The headings conform to APA (7th ed.). Headings that do not appear in APA (7th ed.) are not used. (1 point)

2

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Reference List: (At least 3 references)

· Citations are complete, aligned, internally sequenced, punctuated, and spaced correctly. (2 points)

· Mistakes, if any, appear sporadic rather than consistent. (1 point)

· References that are cited in-text are listed on the reference page and/or all in-text references are listed on the reference page.

(1 point)

4

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Possible Points for Writing & APA (7th ed.):

50

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Criterion

Points Allotted

Points Attained

FAILURE TO INCLUDE IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND

REFERENCES (UP TO 20 POINT DEDUCTION)

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Paper submitted to Writing Center or Brainfuse.

Feedback included with submission (separate file).

(5-point deduction if not included.)

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Total Points

100