NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines

Complete a rough draft of the transitions paper and then the actual paper. The guidelines for this paper are in the attached paper (
NR101_Transitions_Paper_Guidelines
). You can use the library website (library.chamberlain.edu) to research your articles. This paper needs to be in APA format. You can use your APA manual for assistance. I have also created an APA files folder with some resources. In addition, the Purdue Owl website for APA is a great resource too: 
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

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NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to explore a critical concept in nursing. The student will be able

to demonstrate application of information literacy and ability to utilize resources (library, writing

center, SmartThinking, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, APA resources,

Turnitin, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

CO 2: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence,

Communication, and conflict resolution.

CO 3: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.

DUE DATES

Please refer to the Course Calendar for exact due dates of the draft for peer feedback exercise

and for the final paper.

REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Pick one of the following topics and find a scholarly nursing journal article (published within the last

five years) that discusses this nursing topic. The topics are

 safety;

 delegation;

 prioritization; and

 caring.

After you find a scholarly nursing journal article using the Chamberlain library resources, you will

complete a one-two page summary and reflection on the article. The paper should be completed in

APA format and include the following.

 A cover page (not included in the page number requirement)

 A reference page (not included in the page number requirement)

 One direct quote from one of your references, appropriately cited in the body of your paper

 One indirect quote (or paraphrased reference) appropriately cited in the body of your paper

 Citations and references in APA format

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TOTAL POINTS: 150 POINTS

Best Practices in Preparing the Paper

Utilize resources available to you to assist with finding appropriate literature and articles from

professional nursing journals relevant to your topic and preparing for and writing the paper (e.g.,

SmartThinking, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, writing center, Turnitin,

APA manual, and online resources).

The grading rubric will help you understand how your faculty will be evaluating your paper. Use it

as a checklist to make sure that you have included all the important elements.

Grading Criteria for Transitions Paper Assignment

Category Points % Description: See Rubric for Details

Introduction 20 13%

 Clearly states the purpose or focus of

paper with conceptual key points to

be discussed and engages the

interest of the reader

Body of Paper 60 40%

 Complete, well-developed discussion

of key points

 Logical development of ideas with

information clear and accurate,

supported by examples from personal

and/or professional experiences

NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines

 Perception: Student provides own

perspectives on the topic; reflective

and insightful

Conclusion 30 20%

 Summarizes ideas presented in the

body of paper in a clear and concise

manner

 Provides reader with a thought, idea,

or key message

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Writing Style, APA

Format, and

References

40 27%

 Proper grammar and mechanics

 Correct spelling

 APA Format: Margins, font style and

size, spacing, citations, title page, and

reference page

 One direct quote with in-text citation

 One indirect quote with in-text citation

 References from nursing journals

(published within the last five years)

TOTAL 150 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all

of the above requirements.

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Grading Rubric

Assignment

Criteria

Outstanding or Highest

Level of Performance

A (92–100%)

Very Good or High Level of

Performance

B (84–91%)

Competent or Satisfactory

Level of Performance

C (76–83%)

Poor, Failing or

Unsatisfactory Level of

Performance

F (0–75%)

Introduction

20

 Introduction of the paper is

clearly presented.

 Introduction clearly establishes

the purpose of the paper and

key points to be discussed.

 The introduction immediately

captures the reader’s interest.

19–20 points

 Introduction of the paper is

clearly presented.

 Introduction presents the

general purpose of the paper

and points to be discussed.

 Introduction is able to gain

general interest of the reader.

17–18 points

 Introduction of the paper is

present.

 Introduction presents the

general purpose of the paper,

but key points are not clearly

presented.

 Introduction is able to gain

general interest of the reader.

16 points

 Introduction of the paper is not

clearly presented, irrelevant to

the topic, or is absent.

 Introduction does not present

the purpose of the paper or key

points to be discussed.

 Introduction does not capture

the reader’s interest.

0–15 points

Body of Paper

60

 Complete, well-developed

discussion of key points

strongly supports the purpose

or main idea of the paper.

 There is logical development of

ideas with clear and accurate

information

 Ideas and statements are

supported by three or more

examples from personal and/or

professional experiences.

 Perception: Student provides

own perspectives on the topic:

reflective, insightful, and

original.

56–60 points

 Complete discussion of key

points generally supports the

purpose or main idea of the

paper.

 There is logical development of

ideas with clear and accurate

information.

 Ideas and statements are

supported by two examples

from personal and/or

professional experiences.

NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines

 Perception: Student provides

own perspectives on the topic:

reflective and insightful.

51–55 points

 General discussion of key

points somewhat supports the

purpose or main idea of the

paper.

 There is some logical

development of ideas,

somewhat clear information;

some information is inaccurate.

 Ideas and statements are

supported by one example

from personal and/or

professional experiences.

 Perception: Student generally

provides own perspectives on

the topic; somewhat reflective

and insightful.

46–50 points

 There is vague or minimal

discussion of key points, which

does not support the purpose

or main idea of the paper.

 There is poor development of

ideas; information is unclear

and/or inaccurate.

 Ideas or statements are not

supported by examples from

personal and/or professional

experiences.

 Perception: Student does not

provide own perspectives on

the topic: lacks reflection and

insight.

0–45 points

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Conclusion

30

 Conclusion of the paper is

clearly and concisely presented.

 Conclusion clearly establishes

key points discussed in the

paper.

 The conclusion leaves a strong

impression on the reader

(important thought, idea, or key

message).

28–30 points

 Conclusion of the paper is

clearly and concisely presented.

 Conclusion generally states key

points discussed in the paper.

 The conclusion leaves a general

impression on the reader

(important thought, idea, or key

message).

25–27 points

 Conclusion of the paper is

present.

 Conclusion vaguely states key

points discussed in the paper.

 The conclusion leaves a vague

impression on the reader

(important thought, idea, or key

message).

23–24 points

 Conclusion of the paper is not

clearly presented.

 Conclusion does not present

key points discussed in the

paper.

 The conclusion does not leave

an impression on the reader

(important thought, idea, or key

message).

0–22 points

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Writing Style,

APA Format,

and References

40

Writing Style

 Paper has correct use of

Standard English grammar,

paragraph, and sentence

structure.

 There are no spelling or

typographical errors.

 Paper is clearly organized

around required components.

 Information flows in a logical

sequence that is easy for the

audience to follow.

APA Format and References

 There is correct and appropriate

use of margins, spacing, font,

and headers.

 Document setup includes title

and reference pages in correct

APA format.

 Citation of sources included in

the body of the paper uses

correct APA format for direct

and indirect quotes.

 Sources are cited correctly on

the Reference page. All

elements of each reference are

included in the correct order.

 All information taken from the

source, even if summarized,

must be cited and listed on the

Reference page.

 All sources used are nursing

journals published within the last

five years.

37–40 points

Writing Style

 There are one to three minor

errors in use of Standard

English grammar, paragraph,

and sentence structure.

 There are one to two spelling or

typographical errors.

 Paper is organized and

generally easy to read and

follow.

APA Format and References

 There is incorrect format for

any one of the items: margins,

spacing, font, and headers.

 Document setup includes title

and reference pages, with one

to two errors in APA format.

 Citation of sources is included

in the body of the paper for

direct and indirect quotes, with

one to two errors in APA

format.

 Sources are cited on the

Reference page. There are one

to two errors in elements of

each reference.

 All information taken from

source, even if summarized,

must be cited and listed on the

Reference page.

 All sources used are nursing

journals published within the

last five years. NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines.

34–36 points

Writing Style

 There is one major error or there

are more than four minor errors

in use of Standard English

grammar, paragraph, and

sentence structure.

 There are three to four spelling

or typographical errors.

 Paper is organized and

generally easy to read and

follow.

APA Format and References

 Incorrect format is used for any

two of the items: margins,

spacing, font, and headers.

 Document setup includes title

and reference pages, with three

errors in APA format.

 Citation of sources is included in

the body of the paper for direct

and indirect quotes, with three

errors in APA format.

 Sources are cited on the

Reference page. There are three

errors in elements of each

reference.

 Some information taken from

sources (even if summarized) is

not cited and/or listed on the

Reference page.

 Not all sources used are from

nursing journals published

within the last five years.

31–33 points

Writing Style

 Language needs development.

 There are more than four

spelling and/or grammar errors.

 Paper has poorly organized

thoughts and concepts; it is

difficult to follow logic.

APA Format and References

 Incorrect format is used for

three or more of the items:

margins, spacing, font, and

headers.

 Document setup includes title

and reference pages, with four

or more errors in APA format.

 Citation of sources is included in

the body of the paper for direct

and indirect quotes, with four or

more errors in APA format.

 Sources are cited on the

Reference page. There are four

or more errors in elements of

each reference.

 Some information taken from

sources (even if summarized) is

not cited and/or listed on the

Reference page.

 Not all sources used are from

nursing journals published

within the last five years.

0–30 points

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FACULTY FEEDBACK FORM

Category Points Comments

Introduction 20

Body of Paper 60

Conclusion 30

Writing Style, APA Format,

and References

40

TOTAL 150

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