Rubric General Formatting Throughout Paper There’s a 1-inch margin on all four sides of each page of the paper There is a .5-inch margin on the header The font is the correct size (12 pt) and style (Times New Roman) Double-spaced throughout Words not hyphenated (broken) at end of a line Numbers are expressed correctly (spelled out if at beginning of sentences!) Page header and number are typed at the top of each page APA Technical Writing Style Spelling is correct. Spell-check used Personal pronouns (I, me, us, we) are not used No slangs Sentences are complete. Each sentence can stands alone and still make sense Is concise and avoids the use of excessive jargon/verbiage. All sentences in each paragraph pertain to the same subject. APA style in-text citations and references where appropriate Title Page See APA 7th ed. Page header is first two or three words of the title Running head on first page of paper Page number begin on the first page until the last page Paper title is centered, bold Authors are included and centered on the page Department, College Name Instructor Name Date of submission I. Introduction An introduction/background information on the chosen objective (and/or the topic). Assessment – Define the issue. Why is this a clinical problem? What are the risk factors? Statistics? Current prevalence rate in the US? Why or how the topic/objective interests you? Diagnosis – What are the consequences if issue is not acknowledged? How will consequences affect the identified clinical? PICO II. Literature Review Research on the current policy/interventions/knowledge on how to achieve the objective Personal reflection: what do you think about the current policy/interventions? Any other interventions you believe pertinent? Any policy you believe should be changed or removed? 111. Methodology Design -- Select a change theorist and theory to guide your change project. –“Lewin’s Theory”.. Planning – What is the role of the RN regarding the issue? How can RNs help the participants regarding the issue? Target population. Sample size What tool(s) were used to assess the problem? Develop a 15-point questionnaire to help assess the problem. Implementation – What are your nursing interventions? - Teachings? /Brochure, New policies etc. Develop a tool (teaching/brochure/new policies etc) about the topic. Barriers and enablers. Did you identify any barriers to the change? What were they?Did you use any enablers (develop a checklist) to help you to stay on track with your project? Elaborate on how the change intervention was implemented. Evaluation – How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your interventions. Develop 5-question checklist to evaluate effectiveness of your interventions. . Analysis –of the data that were initially collected. Explain the result of each of the questions on the questionnaire IV. Ethic – Who approved project activity?(Instructor & clinical preceptor). Why ethical consideration?--should be no more than 2 lines V. Results How many needs were identified? What were they? Was there a main problem? What were the demeanor/reaction of the clinical preceptor /and/or participants about the need(s) and the change? Was a clear need for change identified? What did the literature say about the effect of the problem on the participants? VI. Discussion Finding(s) –What did you find after analyzing the data? Explain Limitations to the study- ex. Sample size, studies, age, race, gender, etc. Any new ideas about how would conduct a similar future study? Nursing Implications Example: the nurse administered Lasix. The nursing implication is that the patient will need to urinate more often, the nurse will need to monitor the patient often: a) to empty the Foley, b) to prevent fall/injury as the patient hurry to the bathroom, monitor the lab for possible electrolyte imbalance, provide adequate hydration or monitor for possible urinary infection Conclusion Did the project findings and results match the PICOT statement? Was an evidence-based approach used. List them. Etc. VII. References. Minimum 5 evidenced based references. Resources cannot be older than 5yrs. VIII. Appendix: Tables, Checklist, Blank questionnaire, Teaching pamphlet, policy, short video, etc. IX. APA Style See APA 7th ed. In-text citations and references where appropriate. Additionally: Paper should be between 1500– 2000 words. Does not include references or Appendix items Poor grammar, spelling or punctuation

DirectionsCarefully read these directions and the grading rubric below.Download the required template below under Template.Rename that template as Your Last Name Professional Paper.docx. This must be saved as a Microsoft Word document (.docx). Save it to your own computer or flash drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later. Type your assignment directly on the saved document. Save your work often.View the Week 6 Professional Paper Tutorial [LINK] (Links to an external site.).In the NR351 Announcements, locate the announcement entitled IMPORTANT: Assigned Article for Weeks 4 & 6 Assignments. In this announcement you will find:The link to the assigned article (you must be logged into the Chamberlain Library before clicking the link). Download this article in PDF format to your own computer for use in this assignment. Read the entire article once downloaded and saved.The location of the required sentence for the quotation and citation.The location of the required sentence for paraphrasing and citation.NOTE: This is the same article used for the Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet.This assignment must use the required article stated in the announcement described above to complete the following items:Title PageIntroductionExplain that this paper is a summary of the assigned articleExplain that the impact of the article contents on your own future practice will be presentedLength of Introduction must be 50-75 wordsAssigned Article SummaryClearly summarize the major content of the assigned article. This should be an improved version of your Week 4 submission.One or two short quotations with citations (must include the assigned sentence for quotation)Several paraphrased areas with citations (must include the assigned sentence for paraphrasing)Length must be 175-200 wordsImpact of Assigned Article Content on Future PracticeClearly state how learning from the assigned article will impact your future practiceMust be your own ideas about the impact of the article on your future nursing practiceUse first person in this sectionNo citations are needed in this sectionLength must be 125-150 wordsConclusionWrite a concise summary of the main points of the paperProvide a concluding statementLength must be 75-100 wordsReference for the assigned article should be a revised version of the Week 4 reference improved based on your instructor’s Week 4 feedback. Include the following:Author(s)YearArticle titleJournal nameVolume numberIssue numberPage numbersParenthesesDouble line spacingHanging indentDOI if availableEach of required items above is clearly described on the Professional Paper Template and Rubric (below on this page).When your Week 6 Professional Paper Assignment is completed, save and close the completed template. Click the Submit button at the top of this page to upload your completed assignment.TemplateProfessional Paper Worksheet Template [LINK] (Links to an external site.)Best PracticesPlease use your browser's File setting to save or print this page.Use the template provided. Points will be deducted for incorrect or no template used.Contact your instructor with any questions.Scholarly Sources and CitationsCite and reference the required article in APA format**Academic Integrity**Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.RubricNR351 W6 Professional Paper Assignment RubricNR351 W6 Professional Paper Assignment RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle PageTitle page adheres to APA format5.0 ptsExceptionalTitle page adheres to APA format (0-1 errors).4.0 ptsExceedsTitle page mostly adheres to APA format (2 errors).3.0 ptsMeetsTitle page somewhat adheres to APA format (3 errors).2.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementTitle page poorly adheres to APA format (4 or more errors).0.0 ptsDevelopingNo title page.5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMargins, Headings, Page numbers, Font, Spacing:Margins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere well to APA format.5.0 ptsExceptionalMargins, headings, headers, font, and spacing adhere very well to APA format (0-1 errors).4.0 ptsExceedsMargins, headings, headers, font, and spacing mostly adhere to APA format (2 errors).3.0 ptsMeetsMargins, headings, headers, font, and spacing somewhat adhere to APA format (3-4 errors).2.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementMargins, headings, headers, font, and spacing poorly adhere to APA format (5 or more errors).0.0 ptsDevelopingMargins, headings, headers, font, and spacing do not adhere to APA format.5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction:Clearly states the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included using 50-75 words.20.0 ptsExceptionalClearly states the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included using 50-75 words.18.0 ptsExceedsStates in a mostly clear manner the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included using 50-75 words.16.0 ptsMeetsVaguely states the paper topic, explains that paper is summary of the assigned article, and explains that the impact of article contents on own future professional nursing practice will be included. OR uses 25-45 or 80-100 words (10-25 words over or under required amount).8.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementDid not sufficiently explain all required items in previous columns of this criterion. OR uses fewer than 25 words or more than 100 words (25 or more words over or under required amount).0.0 ptsDevelopingDid not provide an introduction.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssigned Article Summary:Clearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. The Summary contains appropriately formatted quotation, paraphrased areas, and citations. Excellent revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback.65.0 ptsExceptionalClearly summarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are excellent. The Summary contains appropriately formatted quotation, paraphrased areas, and citations. Excellent revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback.57.0 ptsExceedsSummarizes the major content of the assigned article using 175-200 words. Content includes most of the main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are good. The Summary contains mostly well formatted quotation, paraphrased areas, and citations. Good revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback.52.0 ptsMeetsSummarizes a fair amount of the content of the assigned article. Content includes a fair amount of the main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are fair. The Summary is missing a quotation, paraphrased areas, or citations. Fair revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback. OR word count is 125-165 or 210-250 (10-50 words over or under required amount).25.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvides a summary but assigned article is not used. OR any of the following: Word count is fewer than 75 or over 250 words (51 or more words over or under required amount); Content includes few of the main ideas from across the entire article. Specifics are poor; The Summary is missing a quotation, paraphrased areas, AND citations.0.0 ptsDevelopingNo article summary is provided.65.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImpact of Assigned Article on Future Practice:Clearly states how learning from the article will impact your future practice in 125-150 words clearly relating article contents to practice. Uses first person. Excellent revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback.65.0 ptsExceptionalClearly states how learning from the article will impact your future practice in 125-150 words clearly relating article contents to practice. Uses first person. Excellent revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback.57.0 ptsExceedsStates how learning from the article will impact your future practice in 125-150 words clearly relating article contents to practice. Uses first person. Good revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback.52.0 ptsMeetsVaguely states how learning from the article will impact your future practice. OR article contents related to practice in a fair manner. May or may not first person. Fair revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback. OR word count is 75-115 or 160-200 (10-50 words over or under required amount).25.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementDid not sufficiently state how content of the article impacts your future practice OR article contents related to practice in a poor manner. Specifics are poor. May or may not use first person. Poor revisions from Week 4 Professional Paper Worksheet based on Week 4 instructor feedback. OR word count is fewer than 75 or over 200 words (51 or more words over or under required amount).0.0 ptsDevelopingDid not provide statements required in this criterion.65.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion:Clearly writes a concise summary of this paper. Clearly writes a strong concluding statement. No new information included. Section is 75-100 words.25.0 ptsExceptionalClearly writes a concise summary of this paper. Clearly writes a strong concluding statement. No new information included. Section is 75-100 words.22.0 ptsExceedsWrites a concise summary of this paper. Writes a good concluding statement. No new information included. Section is 75-100 words.20.0 ptsMeetsWrites a vague summary of this paper. Writes a fair concluding statement. May or may not have included new information. OR uses 40-65 or 110-135 words (10-35 words over or under required amount).10.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementWrites a poor summary of this paper. Writes a poor concluding statement. OR word count is fewer than 40 or over 135 words (35 or more words over or under required amount).0.0 ptsDevelopingDid not provide a conclusion section.25.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference for the Assigned Article:Create a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available.10.0 ptsExceptionalCreate a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, double line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. 0-2 elements missing or incorrectly done.9.0 ptsExceedsCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including items in left column. 3-4 elements missing or incorrectly done.8.0 ptsMeetsCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including items in left column. 5-6 elements missing or incorrectly done.4.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementCreates a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including items in left column with 7 or more elements missing or incorrectly done. OR creates reference for article other than the assigned article.0.0 ptsDevelopingNo reference provided.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotation(s) and Citation(s):Types 1 or 2 short quotations from assigned article including assigned sentence using correct APA citation including quotation marks, names of author(s), year, page numbers, and parentheses with 0-1 minor error. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.10.0 ptsExceptionalTypes 1 or 2 short quotations from assigned article including assigned sentence using correct APA citation including quotation marks, names of author(s), year, page numbers, and parentheses with 0-1 minor error. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.8.0 ptsExceedsTypes 1 or 2 short quotations from assigned article including assigned sentence using correct APA citation including quotation marks, names of author(s), year, page numbers, and parentheses with 2-3 minor errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.8.0 ptsMeetsTypes 1 or 2 short quotations from the assigned article including assigned sentence using correct APA citation including quotation marks, names of author(s), year, page numbers, and parentheses with 4-5 minor errors. May or may not have used words or ideas that the authors cited from another course.4.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementTypes a quotation other than the assigned sentence OR from a non-assigned article. OR has 6-7 minor errors.0.0 ptsDevelopingMore than 7 errors in APA quotation and citation format OR no quotation provided.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParaphrased Areas and Citations:Types appropriately paraphrased versions of assigned sentence and other specific ideas from assigned article using correct APA citations including authors’ names, year, and parentheses.10.0 ptsExceptionalTypes appropriately paraphrased versions of assigned sentence and other specific ideas from assigned article using correct APA citations including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 0-1 error.9.0 ptsExceedsParaphrased versions of the assigned sentence and other specific ideas from assigned article are mostly appropriate using good APA citation including names of author(s), year, and parentheses with 2-3 errors.8.0 ptsMeetsParaphrased versions of the assigned sentence and other specific ideas from assigned article are minimally appropriate using fair APA citation including names of author(s), year, and parentheses with 4-5 errors.4.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementOmits paraphrasing and citation of assigned sentence and/or other specific ideas from assigned article OR paraphrases and cites from a non-assigned article. OR has 6-7 minor errors. May inappropriately paraphrase words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.0.0 ptsDevelopingMore than 7 errors in APA paraphrase and citation format OR no paraphrase or citation provided.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and Organization:Excellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: - well organized and logical, - correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, - professional wording is used, - uses complete sentences, - paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed.10.0 ptsExceptionalExcellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: - well organized and logical, - correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, - professional wording is used, - uses complete sentences, - paragraphs are linked together logically, and main ideas expressed.9.0 ptsExceedsGood mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few minor errors noted.8.0 ptsMeetsFair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted.4.0 ptsNeeds ImprovementPoor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted.0.0 ptsDevelopingVery poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that writing is difficult to follow or understand.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction0.0 ptsNo points deductedSubmitted on time0.0 ptsNot Submitted on Time - Points Deducted (5% per day)1 day late = 11.25 Deduction; 2 days late = 22.5 Deduction; 3 days late = 33.75 Deduction; 4 days late = 45 Deduction; 5 days late = 56.25 Deduction; 6 days late = 67.5 Deduction; 7 days late = 78.75 Deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late0.0 ptsTotal Points: 225.0PreviousNext