Scholarly Paper for Nursing

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Scholarly Paper: Rubric

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Exceptional

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High to Excellent

B to B+

Satisfactory to Highly Satisfactory

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Description of chosen Nursing theory is provided via literature review with emphasis and connections to key concepts that speak to the questions:

What Nursing theory seems consistent with my personal values and beliefs?

What do I hope to achieve from using this theory?

How can I use this theory to improve my practice for myself and for my patients?

Exceptional description of Nursing theory demonstrating unique insights. Reflects outstanding work of exceptional quality. Well organized, connections evident and logical conclusions/proposals- Deep critical and analytical thinking; innovative ideas present and well integrated with other content.

Connects ideas and concepts to one another and to other concepts beyond the course or through the use of metaphor.

Evidence of excellent creativity, synthesis & analysis.

No APA and grammatical errors.

Extensive literature review (5 – 10 sources) most of which are primary sources from scholarly journals.

Good description of Nursing theory, demonstrating good insight. Well organized, connections identifiable, and logical conclusions & connections. Connects ideas and concepts to one another.

Evidence of sound creativity, synthesis & analysis.

Minimal (1 or 2) APA and grammatical errors.

Good literature review (5 sources), most from primary sources and scholarly journals.

Description of Nursing theory is presented with some insight. Organization of thoughts could be improved upon although some connections identifiable. Some critical and analytical thinking. Evidence of synthesis & analysis.

Includes limited description. Some (3 or more) APA and grammatical errors.

Satisfactory literature review (3 – 5 sources) comprised of primary & secondary sources.

Description of Nursing theory is presented. Lack of organization with connections difficult to identify. Vague conclusions/proposals. Some weaknesses in content and/or structure with important details or perspectives left out.

Very limited description provided. At times lacks clarity and succinctness. Ideas need organizing.

Limited synthesis & analysis evident.

Repeating APA and grammatical errors.

Limited literature review using secondary sources and no scholarly journals.

Meets criteria for format; APA (7th ed.)

Headings are used appropriately, writing is done in sentences, and use of correct grammar is present. Paper demonstrates editing prior to submitting. The paper is typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman 12pt font. and 1" (2.5 cm) margins on all sides with left only justification. Paper does not exceed 5 pages excluding title page. Writing style is clear and succinct with correct use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and referencing format. Errors of expression are infrequent and do not detract from the assignment’s effectiveness.

Headings are used appropriately, writing is done in sentences, and use of correct grammar is present. Paper demonstrates editing prior to submitting. The paper is typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman 12pt font. and 1" (2.5 cm) margins on all sides with left only justification. Paper does not exceed 5 pages excluding title page and is grammatically correct.

Headings are used appropriately, writing is done in sentences, and use of correct grammar is present. Paper demonstrates editing prior to submitting. The paper is typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman 12pt font. and 1" (2.5 cm) margins on all sides with left only justification. Paper does not exceed 5 pages excluding title page. Errors of expression are occasional rather than chronic and do not obscure meaning.

Headings are either not used or used inappropriately. Writing is done in sentences but with incorrect use of grammar. Paper does not demonstrate editing prior to submitting. The paper is either not typed, double spaced, or lack of Times New Roman 12pt font exist or 1" (2.5 cm) margin exists. Paper does not fit within the 5 page limit. Occasional or many errors in structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and referencing format, but not so serious or chronic that they make the assignment difficult or impossible to understand.

Learning Evidence 3: Scholarly Paper

The purpose of this paper is to choose a Human Science Nursing theory and discuss how this theory will inform your practice as a student nurse.

Questions to consider:

· What Nursing theory seems consistent with my personal values and beliefs?

· What do I hope to achieve from using this theory?

· How can I use this theory to improve my practice for myself and for my patients?

Required Elements:

I. Maximum 5 pages, double space, APA 7th ed.

II. References required.

III. Introduction, body, and conclusion.

IV. Brief description of chosen theory.

Evidence of analysis related to above questions