Standards of Infection Control

Assignment Requirements

This assignment consists of the following components:

• Length:
  Three typed pages, double-spaced.
  (The three pages apply to the main content only. The cover page and outline page are not included in this count.)
  Images do not count toward the required length.
   
• Research Expectations:
  Relevant research must be conducted using credible sources such as:
   
  • Internet resources
     
  • Concorde Library
     
  • Clinical site library
     
  • Other appropriate academic sources
     
• Sources & References:
   
  • A minimum of three scholarly references is required, listed in a bibliography.
     
  • At least one reference may be from Egan’s.
     
  • All sources must be peer-reviewed articles, studies, textbooks, or professional publications.
     
  • Unapproved sources include (but are not limited to):
    Wikipedia, Respiratory Therapy Zone, and similar non-scholarly websites.
     
• Source Review:
  Information should be gathered from professional journals, reputable websites, research publications, and textbooks.
   
• Formatting Guidelines:
   
  • APA format must be used.
     
  • Helpful APA resources are available at:
    https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html
     
  • Font: Times New Roman
     
  • Font Size: 12-point
     
• Required Sections:
   
  • Cover page
     
  • Outline (condensed to one page)
     
  • Main content
    (An abstract is not required.)
     
• Submission:
  Upload the completed assignment to Canvas.
   
• Writing Standards:
  Proper grammar, punctuation, terminology, and sentence structure are essential. Careful proofreading is expected.