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TRANSITIONS PAPER ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES ADDENDUM

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to explore a critical concept in nursing through summarizing an approved article on the concept and reflecting on the information. The student will be able to demonstrate application of information literacy and ability to utilize resources (library, writing center, Smart Thinking, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, APA resources, Turnitin, Essay Review Service, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 2: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution.

CO 3: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.

Requirements and Guidelines

You must choose one of the articles from the “Approved Articles for the RUA” document located in the files. Your article choice must be submitted by the end of week 1 into the appropriate assignment drop box. The articles are based on the following nursing topics:

• Safety

• Delegation

• Prioritization

• Caring

After you select your article from the approved list, you will complete a one – two-page summary of the article and reflection. The paper should be completed in APA 7th edition format and include the following:

• Page 1: A cover page (not included in the page number requirement)

• Pages 2-3:

o A one paragraph introduction.

o The summary of the article based on the rubric must include:

▪ A level one heading labeled “Summary of Article”.

▪ One direct quote from your reference, appropriately cited as per APA within the text of the paper.

▪ One indirect quote (or paraphrased quote) appropriately cited as per APA within the text of the paper.

o A one paragraph conclusion. This should include a level one heading labeled “Conclusion”.

o The reflection should be in a separate paragraph with a level one heading labeled “Reflection”. This is the ONLY portion of the paper that can be written in first person. This should also be the last paragraph of the RUA.

• Page 3 or 4: A reference page appropriately formatted using the APA 7th edition.

• Citations and references should be in APA format, using the 7th edition and the College APA format guidelines.

TOTAL POINTS: 150 POINTS Best Practices in Preparing the Paper

Utilize resources available to you to assist with preparing for and writing the paper (e.g., Smart Thinking which is located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home; the writing center; Turnitin; APA manual; online resources; the Essay Review Service, and/or the librarian).

Helpful Hints (tips to gain all the points available):

1. Start early. The deadline is closer than you realize. Time moves fast in nursing school.

2. The purpose of this assignment is to explore a critical concept in nursing through summarizing an approved article on the concept and reflecting on the information. This assignment will also assess how well you can read, understand, and paraphrase one article.

3. There should be ONLY ONE reference on your Reference page. Since you are only summarizing one article and providing your personal reflections, you do not need supporting documentation.

4. The article must be chosen from the approved article list in the course files. No exceptions!

5. Use the APA template located in the files (in the RUA folder) to write your paper. It will keep you on track not only with APA format, but also with organizing your paper according to the rubric requirements.

6. Use the video in the Media Gallery to help you understand the rubric.

7. Visit faculty open office hours for help understanding the rubric.

8. Use Grammarly to be sure your grammar and sentence structure are professional.

9. Use the Essay Review Service to review your document for grammar and format.

10.Use of the Turnitin Draft Submission drop box is required PRIOR to submitting your paper for grading.

a. First submit your paper into the draft submission drop box; your similarity score must be 24% or less.

b. If it is above 24% you should revise your paper and resubmit it into the same box for a new score.

c. You can do this as many times as necessary to meet the requirement.

d. After you have achieved a Turnitin similarity score of 24% or less, you also need to submit the paper into the Week 5: RUA: Transitions Paper drop box.

11. The late policy will apply to this assignment.

The grading rubric will help you understand how your paper will be evaluated. Use it as a checklist to make sure that you have included all the important elements.

Grading Criteria for Transitions Paper Assignment

Category Points % Description: See Rubric for Specific Details of Grading

Introduction Use of an article that is NOT on the approved list means a score of 0 in this category.

20 13% • Clearly states the purpose or focus of the paper with conceptual key points to be discussed.

• Engages the interest of the reader.

Body of Paper (the summary) Use of an article that is NOT on the approved list means a score of 0 in this category.

40 26% • Complete, well-developed discussion of key points • Logical development of ideas with information clear and accurate,

supported by examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

Grading Rubric

Conclusion Use of an article that is NOT on the approved list means a score of 0 in this category.

20 14% • Summarizes ideas presented in the body of paper in a clear and concise manner.

• Provides reader with a thought, idea, or key message.

Reflection Use of an article that is NOT on the approved list means a score of 0 in this category.

30 20% • Student provides own perspectives on the topic; reflective and insightful.

Writing Style, APA Format, and References

40 27% • Proper grammar and mechanics. • Correct spelling. • APA format: Margins, font style and size, spacing, citations, title page,

and reference page. • One direct quote with in-text citation. • One indirect quote with in-text citation. • Reference from authorized list of potential articles from the files.

TOTAL 150 Points 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all the above requirements.

Assignment Criteria

Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

A (92 – 100%)

Very Good or High Level of Performance

B (84 – 91%)

Competent or Satisfactory Level of

Performance C (76 – 83%)

Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of

Performance F (0-75%)

Introduction 20

Use of an article that is NOT on the

approved list means a score

of 0 in this category.

• Introduction of paper is clearly presented

• Introduction clearly establishes the purpose of the paper and key points to be discussed

• The introduction immediately captures the reader’s interest.

19 – 20 points

• Introduction of the paper is clearly presented.

• Introduction presents the general purpose of the paper and points to be discussed.

• Introduction can gain general interest of the reader.

17 – 18 points

• Introduction of the paper is present.

• Introduction presents the general purpose of the paper, but key points are not clearly presented.

• Introduction can gain general interest of the reader.

16 points

• Introduction of the paper is not clearly presented, irrelevant to the topic, or is absent.

• Introduction does not present the purpose of the paper or key points to be discussed.

• Introduction does not capture the reader’s interest.

0 – 15 points

Body of Paper 40

Use of an article that is NOT on the

approved list means a score

of 0 in this category.

• Complete, well- developed discussion of key points strongly supports the purpose or main idea of the paper.

• There is logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information.

• Ideas and statements are supported by three or more examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

37 – 40 points

• Complete discussion of key points generally supports the purpose or main idea of the paper.

• There is logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information.

• Ideas and statements are supported by two examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

34 – 36 points

• General discussion of key points somewhat supports the purpose or main idea of the paper.

• There is some logical development of ideas, somewhat clear information; some information is inaccurate.

• Ideas and statements are supported by one example from personal and/or professional experience.

30 – 33 points

• There is vague or minimal discussion of key points, which does not support the purpose or main idea of the paper.

• There is poor development of ideas; information is unclear and/or inaccurate.

• Ideas or statements are not supported by examples from personal and/or professional experiences.

0 – 29 points

Rubric continued next page for Writing Style, APA Requirements, and References.

Conclusion 20

Use of an article that is NOT on the

approved list means a score

of 0 in this category.

• Conclusion of the paper is clearly and concisely presented.

• Conclusion clearly establishes key points discussed in the paper.

• The conclusion leaves a strong impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

19 - 20 points

• Conclusion of the paper is clearly and concisely presented.

• Conclusion generally states key points discussed in the paper.

• The conclusion leaves a general impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

17 - 18 points

• Conclusion of the paper is present.

• Conclusion vaguely states key points discussed in the paper.

• The conclusion leaves a vague impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

16 points

• Conclusion of the paper is not clearly presented.

• Conclusion does not present key points discussed in the paper.

• The conclusion does not leave an impression on the reader (important thought, idea, or key message).

0 – 15 points

Reflection 30

Use of an article that is NOT on the

approved list means a score

of 0 in this category.

• Student provides own perspectives on the topic: reflective, insightful, and original.

• 28 - 30 points

• Student provides own perspectives on the topic: reflective and insightful.

• 25 - 27 points

• Student generally provides own

perspectives on the topic: somewhat

reflective and insightful.

• 23 - 24 points

• Student does not provide own perspectives on the topic lacks reflection and insight.

• 0 – 22 points

Writing Style, APA Format (7th Edition), and References

40

Writing Style:

• Paper has correct use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.

• There are no spelling or typographical errors.

• Paper is clearly organized around required components.

• Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the reader to follow.

APA Format and References

• There is correct and appropriate use of margins, spacing, font, and headers.

• Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format

• At least one direct and indirect quote included.

• Citation of sources included in the body of the paper uses correct APA format for direct and indirect quotes.

• Sources are cited correctly on the Reference page. All elements of each reference are

Writing Style

• There are one to three minor errors in use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.

• There are one to two spelling or typographical errors.

• Paper is organized and generally easy to read and follow.

APA Format and References

• There is incorrect format for any one of the following items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.

• Document setup includes title and reference pages, with one to two errors in APA format.

• At least one direct and indirect quote included.

• Citation of sources is included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes,

Writing Style

• There is one major or more than four minor errors in use of Standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure.

• There are three to four spelling or typographical errors.

• Paper is organized and generally easy to read and follow.

APA Format and References

• Incorrect format is used for any two of the items: margins, spacing, font, and headers.

• Document setup includes title and reference pages, with three errors in APA format.

• Either one direct or one indirect quote included.

• Citation of sources is included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with three errors in APA format.

• Sources are cited on the Reference page. There are three

Writing Style

• Language needs development.

• There are more than four spelling and/or grammar errors.

• Paper has poorly organized thoughts and concepts; it is difficult to follow logic.

APA Format and References • Incorrect format is

used for three or more of the items: Margins, spacing, font, and headers.

• Document setup includes title and Reference pages, with four or more errors in APA format.

• No quotes included. • Citation of sources is

included in the body of the paper for direct and indirect quotes, with four or more errors in APA format.

• Sources are cited on the Reference page. There are four or more errors in elements of each reference.

• Some information taken from sources