Nursing WEEK 5 APA ASSIGNMENT
We are progressing through our course. This module may deal with a more personal client issue. Spirituality, Personal Touch, Mind over Matter issues.
Please write on the following topic:
- Many clients who have chronic medical conditions may turn to spirituality, therapeutic touch, or Eastern medicine such as Reiki for healing.
Please address the following areas in your assignment:
- Identification of clients need for spirituality
- Your role as a registered nurse in providing support for your client.
- Demonstrate client-centered care with respect to their personal preferences, experiences, cultural and spiritual beliefs
- Is there any potential conflict of interest?
- Will you make changes in future nursing practice?
Your assignment topic is based on a selected topic. 750-1000 words. Must follow APA 7th edition formatting, all assignments must include a cover page, no abstract required, double spaced, in-text citations from references within the past five (5) years. Listed references must be placed on a separate page in alphabetical order. The grading rubric is attached below. If assistance is needed regarding the development of an APA-style. Please reach out to the campus library, the writing center, consult PURDUE OWL, and consult with me for assistance.
Grading Rubric APA Paper Assignment (100 points)
| Excellent
100 Points
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Proficient
90 Points |
Average
80 Points
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Needs Improvement
70 Points
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Below Standard
60 Points
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| Organization | Writing is logically organized and topic focus is clear. Uses appropriate transitions from idea to idea. Presents findings that are unique and fulfills the assignment goals.
___/25
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Good organization. Focus is clear but some mild errors in translating ideas to the reader. Transitions are somewhat clear.
___/22.5
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Attempts are made to focus but coherence is lacking. More attention is needed for concluding. Transitions are not always evident.
___/20
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Random focus, weak organization. Does not respond appropriately to the assignment. Very few transitions.
___/17.5
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Disorganized, thought patterns difficult to follow. Does not complete the goals of the assignment. No transitions are used when going from one idea to the next.
____/15
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| Content
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A comprehensive review of the topic that incorporates the entirety of the document. Ideas are well developed and arguments are well defended.
___/25
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The review is not clear in some sections. Begins to offer support for ideas and arguments.
___/22.5
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A superficial review of structure with inadequate scholarly discussion. Arguments are inconsistent. Ideas are vague.
___/20
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Weak awareness of significant structure. Arguments are not supported and ideas are unclear.
___/17.5
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Little awareness of important structure. Ideas poorly developed; arguments poorly defended.
____/15
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| Grammar/
Spelling/ Punctuation |
Correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization. Use of the standard English, which demonstrates good grammar.
___/25
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Only minor errors in mechanics.
___/22.5
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Several mechanical errors that border on interfering with the communication of ideas.
___/20
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Errors in mechanics interfere with the communication of ideas.
___/17.5
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Errors in mechanics seriously interfere with communication. Writing inappropriate for the audience.
____/15
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| APA/
References |
APA usage is accurate and used consistently throughout the paper. Provides appropriate references to the information presented.
___/25 |
Very few lapses in APA format.
___/22.5
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APA and reference errors border on interfering with the communication of ideas.
___/20
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Reference errors interfere with the communication of ideas.
___/17.5
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Numerous APA errors, which interfere with communication. References are incomplete or absent from the text/reference list. Incorrect APA citation.
____/15 |