NR351Transitions in Professional Nursing
NR351Transitions in Professional Nursing
Professional Paper Worksheet Template
Student Name: Date:
Directions:
- Carefully read the Professional Paper Worksheet Guidelines found in Doc Sharing, which provides specific details on how to complete this assignment.
- Rename this template by clicking Save As. Change the file name so it reads Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx. For example, if your last name is Smith, type Smith Professional Paper Worksheet.
- Save the document as a .docx file in Microsoft Word 2010 or later.
- Type your name and date at the top of this template.
- Type your answers directly on the template. Follow all instructions on this Template and the Guidelines document (including the Rubric). Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
- Submit to the Dropbox by the end of Week 4, Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.
- Post questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forum so your classmates can read the advice, too. You may also e-mail private questions to your instructor.
| Item Instructions | Type your answers below |
| Approved Paper Topic (from Week 2 Assignment):
Clearly state the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competency topic that was approved as your topic in Week 2 Time Management Plan Assignment. |
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| Page numbers in Hood textbook on your topic:
Clearly state page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the selected topic. |
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| Reference for Journal Article:
Create a reference for the assigned article using correct APA format including: authors, year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. |
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| Quotation with Citation:
Type a quotation (10–25 words) from the assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas the authors cited from another source. |
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| Paraphrased Area and Citation:
Type appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted in the section above using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. NR351Transitions in Professional Nursing |
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| Professional Paper Outline:
Develop outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 main topics, and conclusion (all with excellent subtopics). Excellent specifics used. NR351Transitions in Professional Nursing |
Introduction
· [identify and briefly define topic here] · [type importance to professional nursing here] [Type First Main Point here] · [type required first sub-point here] · [type required second sub-point here] · [add more optional sub-points if needed] [Type Second Main Point here] · [type required first sub-point here] · [type required second sub-point here] · [add more optional sub-points if needed] Conclusion · [type summary statement here] · [type concluding statement here] |
Professional Paper Worksheet Guidelines
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to allow the learner to demonstrate good organization, appropriate resources, and correct APA formatting for preparing a professional paper.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
- CO #3. Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge using success resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO #3)
- CO #4. Integrate critical thinking and judgment in professional decision-making in collaboration with faculty and peers. (PO #4)
- CO #5. Apply concepts of professionalism when planning for personal, intellectual, and professional development. (PO #5)
- CO #9. Demonstrate accountability for personal and professional development by assessing information and technology competence, implementing plans for upgrading technology skills, and using effective strategies for online student success using resources provided to Chamberlain students. (PO #5)
DUE DATE
Submit the assignment to the Week 4 Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
POINTS
This assignment is worth a total of 150 points.
PREPARING THE Professional Paper Worksheet
- Carefully read this document (Professional Paper Worksheet Guidelines), including the Rubri
- Download the Professional Paper Worksheet Template from Doc Sharing. Rename that document as Your Last Name Professional Paper Worksheet.docx, for example Smith Professional Paper Worksheet. Save it to your own computer or drive in a location where you will be able to retrieve it later.
- Type your assignment directly on the saved template. Remember that only Microsoft Word 2010 or a later version is acceptabl The document must be saved as a .docx. Save frequently to prevent loss of your work.
- Recall the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competency that you selected for your Professional Paper Topic in the Week 1 Time Management Plan assignment.
- Locate pages in your Hood textbook that correspond to your paper topic. HINT: Begin with the syllabus.
- From the Syllabus, locate the week that your topic is presented. Go to the Assignments page for that week. Click on the link to the assigned article for your paper topic. Read the article. NOTE: You must use the article assigned for your topic.
- Create a reference in APA format for the article assigned.
- Select a 10–25-word quotation from that article that you plan to use in your Professional Paper. Do not select words or ideas that the author(s) attributes to another source. Provide the quotation and citation in correct APA format.
- Paraphrase the passage that you previously quoted. Provide your paraphrased wording and citation in correct APA format.
- Prepare a detailed outline for your Professional Paper as indicated on the Template (specific topics only, complete sentences not needed). The outline (and later the Professional Paper) should not be a summary of the article. NOTE: The Professional Paper will contain 500–600 words of content.
- Double check your answers with the rubric prior to submission.
- When your assignment is complete, save and close the completed Professional Paper Worksheet Template. Login to the course and submit the completed template as an attachment to the Week 4 Dropbox. See the Week 4 Assignments page for step-by-step instructions on how to use the Dropbox. NR351Transitions in Professional Nursing
DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA
| Category | Points | % | Description: See Rubric for details. |
| Approved Paper Topic (from Week 2 Assignment) | 5 points | 3.3% | Clearly state the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competency topic that was approved as your topic in Week 2 Assignment. |
| Page numbers in Hood textbook on your topic | 15 points | 10% | Clearly state page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the selected topic. |
| Reference for Journal Article | 30 points | 20% | 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, line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. |
| Quotation and Citation | 30 points | 20% | Type a quotation (10–25 words) from the assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. |
| Paraphrased Area and Citation | 30 points | 20% | Paraphrase the area that you quoted in the above section. Type appropriately paraphrased version using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses. Do not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source. |
| Professional Paper Outline | 40 points | 26.7% | Develop outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 main topics and subtopics, and conclusion. Excellent specificity used. |
| Total | 150 points | 100% | A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading RUBRIC
| Assignment Criteria | A (100%)
Exceptional
Outstanding or highest level of performance |
B (88%)
Exceeds
Very good or high level of performance |
C (80%)
Meets
Competent or satisfactory level of performance |
NI (38%)
Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance |
F (0%)
Developing
Unsatisfactory level of performance |
| Approved Paper Topic (from Week 1 Assignment)
5 points |
Clearly states Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competency topic that was approved in Week 2 Assignment.
5 points ☐ |
Does not state topic OR states wrong topic.
0 points ☐ |
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| Page numbers in Hood textbook on your topic
15 points |
Clearly states page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the selected topic.
15 points ☐ |
States page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the selected topic with 1–2 errors.
13 points ☐ |
States page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the selected topic with 3 errors.
12 points ☐ |
States page numbers in Hood textbook that correspond to the selected topic with 4 or more errors
6 points ☐ |
Does not state page numbers OR does not state page numbers for correct topic.
0 points ☐ |
| Reference for Journal Article
30 points |
Reference for the assigned article is typed using correct APA format including: author(s), year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number, page numbers, italics, parentheses, punctuation, line spacing, and hanging indent. Include DOI if available. Minimal or no errors (0–1 error).
30 points ☐ |
Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 2–3 errors.
26 points ☐ |
Reference for the assigned article is typed using APA format including the items at left with 4 errors.
24 points ☐ |
Reference typed with 5-6 errors in APA format from the items at left
11 points ☐ |
Reference is not for the assigned article OR APA format includes 7 or more errors.
0 points ☐ |
| Quotation and Citation
30 points |
Types a quotation (10–25 words) from assigned article using correct APA citation including quotation marks, authors’ names, year, page numbers, and parentheses with no errors or one minor error. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.
30 points ☐ |
Types a quotation (10–25 words) from assigned article using APA citation including items at left with 2–3 minor errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.
26 points ☐ |
Types a quotation (10–25 words) from assigned article using APA citation with 4 errors. Did not use words or ideas that the authors cited from another source.
24 points ☐ |
Quotation too long or too short, or quoted selected words or ideas the author of the article cited from another source, or 5 errors in APA format.
11 points ☐ |
Quotation not from assigned article or more than 5 errors in APA quotation format.
0 points ☐ |
| Paraphrased Area and Citation
30 points |
Types appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted (in the previous section) using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 0-1 error.
30 points ☐ |
Types mostly appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted (in the previous section) using correct APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 2–3 errors in paraphrasing or citation.
26 points ☐ |
Types minimally appropriately paraphrased version of the words quoted (in the previous section) using APA citation including authors’ names, year, and parentheses with 4 errors.
24 points ☐ |
Poorly paraphrased version and/or APA citation with 5 or more errors.
11 points ☐ |
Paraphrased version not from assigned article OR copied several sequential words from article.
0 points ☐ |
| Professional Paper Outline
40 points |
Develops outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 main topics, and conclusion (all with excellent subtopics as required on Template). Excellent specifics used.
40 points ☐ |
Develops outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 main topics, and conclusion (all with good subtopics as required on Template). Mostly good specifics used.
35 points ☐ |
Develops outline for professional paper including introduction, 2 main topics, and conclusion (all with acceptable subtopics as required on Template). Fair specifics used.
32 points ☐ |
Develops minimal outline for professional paper that may not include all of the following: introduction, 2 main topics, and conclusion. Subtopics minimal in quality. Some may be missing. Minimal specifics used.
15 points ☐ |
Outline not provided OR topic not appropriately covered by very minimal outline.
0 points ☐ |
| TOTAL: 150 points possible | |||||
NR351Transitions in Professional Nursing
