NURSING FINAL TERM PAPER- APA FORMAT, ZERO PLAGIARISM

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Submit your final term paper. Your final paper  must  be in APA format and consist of a title page ( no abstract required ), 5 pages of content, a conclusion. Be sure to review the grading rubric for specific areas that will be graded, so that you can earn the most points. 

Your paper should include:

1. An introduction that includes a brief description of your topic, related concepts, and definitions of specific terminology related to our topic.

2. Background related to your topic that includes the connection to related course concepts.

3. Description and discussion of issues surrounding your topic.

4. The importance of your topic to healthcare and professional nursing

5. The affects on patient care.

6. A conclusion that includes your opinion and a summary of your topic (no new information should be included and summary should relate back to the introduction).

Your term paper will be submitted here as well as through TurnItIn. The TurnItIn report is one factor that will be used to evaluate the originality of your work.   Originality  is a component of the grading for this paper and refers to the use of your own words and ideas (the absence of plagiarism). Plagiarism Definition: Presenting ideas, representations, or words of another person without customary and proper acknowledgement of that person’s authorship is considered plagiarism.

Rubric

Term Paper-Final (1)

Term Paper-Final (1)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus

Identification/articulation of key concept(s) (10 point max)

15 to >14.25 pts

Exceptional

Indepth presentation of the key concepts(s) that reflects an understanding of context to professional nursing

14.25 to >12.45 pts

Competent

Clear statement of the key concept(s) that will be discussed

12.45 to >10.35 pts

Developing

States the key concept(s), but not in a clear manner

10.35 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning

Statement of the key concept(s) is absent or incoherent.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground

History of key concepts and how it relates to other concepts presented in the course. (20 points max)

20 to >18.9 pts

Exceptional

Presents a scholarly and in-depth discussion of the history of the key concept(s) and how it relates to other concepts presented in course.

18.9 to >17.0 pts

Competent

Presents a brief discussion of the history of the key concept(s) and how it relates to other concepts presented in course.

17 to >14.9 pts

Developing

Presents a discussion of the history of the key concept(s), but does not relate it to other concepts presented in course.

14.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning

Fails to describe the history of the key concept(s) and how it relates to other concepts presented.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelationship to Nursing Profession

Importance of the key concept(s) to the professional nurse (20 points max)

20 to >18.9 pts

Exceptional

Presents a scholarly discussion relating the importance of the key concept(s) to the professional nurse

18.9 to >17.0 pts

Competent

Describes the importance of the key concept(s) to the professional nurse

17 to >14.9 pts

Developing

Importance to the professional nurse is presented, but is not clear or relevant to the topic.

14.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning

importance of the concept(s) to the professional nurse.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Population

Articulates the affects on patient population (10 points max)

10 to >9.5 pts

Exceptional

Presents a scholarly discussion relating the affects of the key concept(s) on patient population

9.5 to >8.3 pts

Competent

Describes how the key concept(s) has had an effect on patient population.

8.3 to >6.9 pts

Developing

Affects on patient population are presented, but are not clear or relevant to the concept(s)

6.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning

Fails to relate effects on patient population.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpinion

Articulates own view of the key issue/focus. (5 points max)

5 pts

Exceptional

Thorough and scholarly statement of personal view on the key concept(s) is articulated.

4 pts

Competent

Clear statement of position on the key concept(s) is presented.

3 pts

Developing

Position/opinion is present, but is not clearly articulated.

0 pts

Absent/Beginning

Fails to formulate and present a position or opinion on the concept(s).

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions

Presentation of Conclusions (5 points max)

5 pts

Exceptional

Clearly stated conclusions with references to introduction and implications of concept(s)

4 pts

Competent

Clearly stated conclusions, but does not relate back to the introduction

3 pts

Developing

Conclusions are present, but consist mainly of a simplistic summary

0 pts

Absent/Beginning

Conclusions are absent or not clearly stated.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence

Effective use of evidence in support of position. (10 points max)

10 to >9.5 pts

Exceptional

Scholarly and thorough use of reasons/evidence in support of position on key concept(s).

9.5 to >8.3 pts

Competent

Given reasons/evidence are effective and adequate.

8.3 to >6.9 pts

Developing

Some reasons/evidence is provided, but do not effectively support position on key concept(s).

6.9 to >0 pts

Absent/Beginning

No reason/evidence provided, or given reasons/evidence are not relevant to key concept(s).

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/formatting

Correct use of APA formatting either 6th or 7th ed. (10 points)

10 to >9.5 pts

Exceptional

Organization follows outline, paper is in APA format with no errors. All information sources are cited correctly and references are in APA format and in alphabetical order.

9.5 to >8.3 pts

Competent

Organization follows APA formatting with one or two errors. All information sources are cited correctly and referenced, but may contain some errors in formatting.

8.3 to >6.9 pts

Developing

Organization somewhat follows APA formatting with multiple errors, or sources are not cited correctly or are missing, or references are not in correct APA format.

6.9 to >0 pts

Absent/beginning

Organization does not follow APA formatting. Sources are not cited or referenced correctly.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions

Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, Academic tone (5 points max)

5 pts

Exceptional

Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are correct and indicate good editing.

4 pts

Competent

Few errors are present in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure.

3 pts

Developing

Extensive spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structures errors are present.

0 pts

Absent/Beginning

Spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure errors make it difficult to read paper.

5 pts

 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome 1

Evaluate legal and ethical principles related to health care policy and health care economics.

threshold: 3.0 pts

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

3 pts

Meets Expectations

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

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 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome 3

Analyze leadership and collaborative practice strategies that foster mutual respect and shared decision making.

threshold: 3.0 pts

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

3 pts

Meets Expectations

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

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 This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome 4

Analyze care coordination related to episodic vs. continuous care across multiple settings. 

threshold: 3.0 pts

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

3 pts

Meets Expectations

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

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Total Points: 100