Posted: February 28th, 2023
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Transition to the Nursing Profession Transitions Paper Guidelines
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, Center for Academic Success [CAS], APA resources, Turnitin, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1) Locating Evidence
a. search for a recent (published within the last five years) evidence- based article from a scholarly journal that addresses .
· Safety
2) Include the following sections.
a. Introduction – 20 points/13%
· Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper
· Includes key points to be covered
· Captures the reader’s interest
b. Body of Paper – 60 points/40%
· Complete, well-developed discussion of key points
· Supports the purpose or main idea of the paper
· 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
· Provides own perspectives on the topic that is reflective, insightful, and original
c. Conclusion – 30 points/20%
· Clear and concise
· Summarizes key points discussed in the paper
· Leaves a strong impression, message, or idea on the reader
d. Writing Style – 15 point/10%
e. Correct use of standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure
f. No spelling or typographical errors
g. Organized around required components
h. Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the reader to follow
i. APA Format, and References – 25 points/17%
· There is correct and appropriate use of margins, spacing, font, and headers
· Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format
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· Citation of sources included in the body of the paper uses correct APA format for direct and indirect quotes
· All elements of each reference are included in the correct order
· All information taken from the source, even if summarized, is cited and listed on the Reference page
· All sources used are nursing journals published within the last five years
Grading Rubric
Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and Required Criteria (Points possible/% of total points available) |
Highest Level of Performance |
High Level of Performance |
Satisfactory Level of Performance |
Unsatisfactory Level of Performance |
Section not present in paper |
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Introduction (20 points/13%) |
20 points |
19 points |
15 points |
7 points |
0 points |
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Required criteria 1. Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper 2. Includes key points to be covered 3. Captures the reader’s interest |
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for section. |
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for section. |
Includes no less than 1 requirement for section. |
Present, yet includes no required criteria. |
No requirements for this section presented. |
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Body of Paper – 60 points/40% (60 points/40%) |
60 points |
55 points |
46 points |
23 points |
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Required criteria 1. Complete, well-developed discussion of key points 2. Supports the purpose or main idea of the paper 3. Logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information 4. Ideas and statements are supported by three or more examples from personal and/or professional experiences 5. Provides own perspectives on the topic that is reflective, insightful, and original |
Includes 5 requirements for section. |
Includes 4 requirements for section. |
Includes 3 requirements for section. |
Includes 1-2 requirements for section. |
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Conclusion (30 points/20%) |
30 points |
27 points |
12 points |
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Required criteria 1. Clear and concise 2. Summarizes key points discussed in the paper 3. Leaves a strong impression, message, or idea on the reader |
Includes 2 requirements for section. |
Includes 1 requirement for section. |
Section present yet includes no required criteria. |
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Writing Style (15 points/10%) |
14 points |
11 points |
6 points |
Required criteria 1. Correct use of standard English grammar, paragraph, and sentence structure 2. No spelling or typographical errors 3. Organized around required components 4. Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the reader to follow |
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APA Style and Organization (25 points/10%) |
25 points |
9 Points |
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Required criteria 1. There is correct and appropriate use of margins, spacing, font, and headers. 2. Document setup includes title and reference pages in correct APA format. 3. Citation of sources included in the body of the paper uses correct APA format for direct and indirect quotes. 4. Sources are cited correctly on the Reference page. All elements of each reference are included in the correct order. 5. All information taken from the source, even if summarized, must be cited, and listed on the Reference page. 6. All sources used are nursing journals published within the last five years. |
Includes 6 requirements for section. |
Includes 3-4 requirements for section. |
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Total Points Possible = 150 points |
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