| Criteria |
Weight |
Mark |
Introduction -Introduction is focused and sets the stage for the ensuing paper
- Engaging opening sentence
- Present the concept clearly and concisely (include supporting literature)
- Purpose statement is clear and concise
- Explain how the concept will be explored
|
10 |
|
Concept Description
- Define/describe the concept according to literature
- If applicable, include reference to relevant RNAO, CNO or CNA documents
|
10 |
|
Implications for nursing practice
- Why is this concept important to nursing?
- What do the professional nursing bodies say about the concept?
- How does this concept relate to or apply to the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
|
25 |
|
Reflection
- What does this mean to nursing and/or nursing practice?
- What pre-conceived ideas or assumptions did you have regarding this concept prior to writing this paper and how has this changed?
- How does this concept resonate with you personally and link with your knowledge/experience both past and present?
|
15 |
|
Use of scholarly literature
- Integration of literature is apparent and woven appropriately throughout paper.
· Minimum of five (5) current (2015-2020) references. Five of those 6 references are to be from nursing peer reviewed journals. The other one reference must be peer-reviewed but not necessarily nursing-based. Beyond the minimum of six, other relevant resources may include (but not limited to) government sites, literature from professional associations (eg., CNA, CNO, RNAO), etc.
· Some concepts may have seminal work published prior to 2015 and this work should be included. |
15 |
|
Quality of writing
- Use of APA (6th ed.) formatting, referencing, title page, citing and word count
- Logical flow, organization, spelling, grammar, syntax and clarity of expression
|
15 |
|
Summary
- Summarize key points and make links between the concept explored and what has been learned
|
10 |
|
| Total |
100 |
|
