Synthesis Paper - US English Grammar Proficiency needed

Target

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Title page, Reference page, APA format 6th Edition, and Scholarly writing.

(10 Points)

Each section must be 3-4 well constructed, grammatically correct sentences supported with in-text citation (current literature) as required. Includes title and reference page. All sections included.

(10 Points)

1-2 errors in information, formatting or less than 3 sentences. Omits title or reference page.

(5 Points)

More than 3 errors in information, formatting or only 2 sentences.

Omits both title and reference page.

(0 Points)

Grammar and Spelling (5 Points)

Error-free grammar and spelling

(5 Points)

1-3 grammar or spelling errors

( 3 Points)

4 or more errors in grammar or spelling

(0 Points)

Sections

Target

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Introduction

(5 points)

Addresses all these questions:

When did you start the RN BSN program? Did you take 1 course at a time, or 2 or more at a time? Did you take classes each start date? If not, why?

(5 Points)

Omitted one of the required questions.

(3 Points)

Omitted 2 or more of the required questions.

(0 Points)

Before RN-BSN Program (5 Points)

Narrative includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(5 Points)

Narrative includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,

attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(3 Points)

Narrative includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices.

( 0 Points)

Before RN-BSN Program

Reference (5 Points)

Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s)

(5 Points)

Source is not evidenced based or course not referenced accurately

(3 Points)

Includes no specific references to RN-BSN courses or articles

(0 Points)

Lifelong Learning

(10 Points)

Narrative includes in depth discussion and highlights new learning about self and describes attitudes, characteristics, and actions as a lifelong learner

(10 Points)

Narrative lacks in depth discussion or highlights new learning about self and describes attitudes, characteristics, and actions as a lifelong learner

(5 Points)

Narrative fails to demonstrate ongoing learning

( 0 Points)

Lifelong Learning Examples (5 Points)

Includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(5 Points)

Includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,

attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program.

(3 Points)

Includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices

(0 Points)

Lifelong Learning Reference (5 Points)

Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s)

(5 Points)

Source is not evidenced based or course not referenced accurately

(3 Points)

Includes no specific references to RN-BSN courses or articles

(0 Points)

Novice to Expert

(10 Points)

Narrative includes detailed description of steps taken toward becoming an expert/professional, including interest and actions toward a specific focus area of nursing

(10 Points)

Narrative includes brief description of steps taken toward becoming an expert/professional, including interest or actions toward a specific focus area of nursing

(5 Points)

Narrative fails to demonstrate steps toward becoming an expert/professional

(0 Points)

Novice to Expert- Examples( 5 Points)

Includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(5 Points)

Includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,

attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(3 Points)

Includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices

(0 Points)

Novice to Expert- References (5 Points)

Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s)

( 5 Points)

Source is not evidenced based or course not referenced accurately

(3 Points)

Includes no specific references to RN-BSN courses or articles

(0 Points)

Synthesis of Role Transition

(10 points)

Narrative synthesizes changes in personal nursing philosophy and image of the role of nursing

(10 Points)

Narrative describes changes in personal nursing philosophy or image of the role of nursing but does not provide a synthesis of these changes.

(5 Points)

Narrative fails to mention change in personal nursing philosophy or role of nursing

( 0 Points)

Synthesis of Role Transition

Examples (5 points)

Includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(5 Points)

(1 point)

Includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,

attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program

(3 Points)

Includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices

(0 Points)

Synthesis of Role Transition

References ( 5 Points)

Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses and one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s). Must include a reference addressing Nursing Theory.

(5 Points)

(2 Points)

Source is not evidenced based, course not referenced accurately or no Nursing Theory referenced

(3 Points)

No specific references to RN-BSN courses, no articles included, and no Nursing Theory referenced.

(0 Points)

Evaluation

(10 points)

Narrative that addresses:

1 aspect of the program that worked for you; 1 suggestion for program improvement; 1 aspect of the program you would not want to see changed; and, would you recommend the program to others and why.

(10 Points)

Narrative omits one of the areas to be addressed.

( 5 Points )

Narrative omits 2 or more areas to be addressed.

( 0 Points)