For this assignment, you will write an introduction. Refer to Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources to help you complete this assignment. Your Introduction must include: · Your PICOT question.
Introduction & PICOT Question Assignment
For this assignment, you will write an introduction. Refer to Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources to help you complete this assignment.
Your Introduction must include:
· Your PICOT question.
· Purpose of or rationale for the scholarly project:
o Provide an evidence-based explanation of why it is necessary to complete your scholarly project and what benefit will be gained (health promotion, fiscal, and efficiency).
· Background on the problem or population of interest:
o Using primary sources, provide data on your topic.
o Providing the background will demonstrate the focused need for your project.
· Significance of the problem to nursing and health care:
o State how your problem or population of interest aligns with the larger interest of health care in the community.
o Create a context to why your topic is important.
· Benefit of the project to nursing practice:
o State what will be gained from your project.
o Describe the expected outcomes of your project to practice within your population and setting.
o Relate the outcomes to evidence-based guidelines and outcomes.
o Describe how your project may influence other populations or settings.
Submission Instructions:
· The introduction is original work and logically organized.
· The paper is 2-3 pages in length and follows current APA format including citation of references.
· Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
· Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
· Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Essay/Paper Rubric
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Essay/Paper Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
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Identification of Main
Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Identify and
demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 4 pts Excellent Identifies and
demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 3 pts Fair Identifies and
demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 pts Poor Identifies and
demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 1 pts |
/4 pts |
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Analysis and
Evaluation of Issues/Probelms |
Distinguished Presents an
insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 4 pts Excellent Presents a thorough
analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 3 pts Fair Presents a superficial
or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 2 pts Poor Presents unacceptable
analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 1 pts |
/4 pts |
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Demonstrates a
Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished Provides a thorough,
competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high
level of conceptual understanding. 4 pts Excellent Provides a competent
and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level
of conceptual understanding. 3 pts Fair Provides a competent
responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate
level of conceptual understanding. 2 pts Poor Provides an
unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a
moderate level of conceptual understanding. 1 pts |
/4 pts |
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Use of Citations to
Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished Effectively uses the
literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of
citations and extended referencing. 4 pts Excellent Effectively uses the
literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of
citations and extended referencing. 3 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the
literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of
citations and extended referencing. 2 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the
literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of
citations and extended referencing. 1 pts |
/4 pts |
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Writing Mechanics and
APA Formatting Guidelines |
Full Marks Demonstrate a high
level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct
and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 4 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high
level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and
attention to detail. 3 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate
level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and
attention to detail. 2 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in
writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need
serious attention. 1 pts |
/4 pts |