Unit 1 Assignment Selection of Topic

Instructions

Please choose a research topic to investigate from the list provided. If you are enrolled in the FNP concentration choose from the list of clinical topics. If you are enrolled in the Nurse Educator concentration choose from the list of education topics. Personal choice topics will not be entertained as these areas for research follow the guidelines of the agencies that develop accreditation and certification criteria.

Assignment:

Once you have selected your topic:

Write 2-3 paragraphs supporting the rationale for your choice and how you will develop this topic.
Using the PICO(T) format, construct one quantitative question and one qualitative question setting the stage for developing your research investigation.
Include a discussion on which research methodology you feel would be most appropriate for your investigation.
Upload your completed document to this assignment area.
This assignment is due by Sunday at midnight.

Research Topics for Proposal:

Clinical Topics for investigation

Topics in chronic care across the lifespan

Examples:

End of life care

Outline

Please use this outline for your final paper.

Cover page
Abstract
(body of paper)
Introduction (make corrections to previous paper)
Background
Ethical considerations (make corrections to previous paper)
Literature Review (make corrections to previous paper)
Model
Discussion
Conclusion
Reference
Appendix (if needed)

Rubric

NU560 Unit 1 Assignment

NU560 Unit 1 Assignment

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent & Concepts

NU560-CO1; NU560-CO3; PRICE-P

5.0 pts

Ideas and concepts are consistently clear and always well explained. Relationships between concepts and ideas are always discussed fairly and always synthesized in a logical fashion with strong, well-founded supporting arguments. All discussion and arguments are thoroughly supported with research and/or resource materials that are pertinent, valid, and reliable.

4.5 pts

Ideas and concepts are clear and well explained. Relationships between concepts and ideas are discussed fairly and synthesized in a logical fashion with well-founded supporting arguments. Discussion and arguments are supported with research and/or resource materials that are pertinent, valid, and reliable

4.0 pts

Ideas and concepts are reasonably well explained. Discussion and arguments are, for the most part, supported with research and/or resource materials that are pertinent, valid, and reliable relationships between concepts, and ideas are discussed. These could be further strengthened with additional research or resource materials.

3.5 pts

Basic ideas and concepts are presented; however, they are under-developed and poorly explained. There is minimal evidence of a relationship between ideas and concepts. Discussion and arguments are not supported with additional research or research that is pertinent and valid.

3.0 pts

Some basic ideas and concepts are started, but not developed. There is no identifiable relationship between ideas and concepts. There is little or no discussion and/or argument with supporting research.

0.0 pts

There are no developed ideas or concepts. There is no supporting research.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

NU560-CO3; PRICE-I

5.0 pts

Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

4.5 pts

Organizes and analyzes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

4.0 pts

Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

3.5 pts

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.

3.0 pts

Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

0.0 pts

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Conventions

PRICE-P; PRICE-I

5.0 pts

The paper exhibits a superior command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

4.5 pts

The paper exhibits a strong command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impair the flow of communication.

4.0 pts

The paper exhibits command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.

3.5 pts

The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.

3.0 pts

The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0.0 pts

The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA

PRICE-P; PRICE-I

5.0 pts

The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.

4.5 pts

The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

4.0 pts

The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.5 pts

The required APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.0 pts

Several APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references.

0.0 pts

There is little to no evidence of APA formatting. AND/OR there are no in-text citations AND/OR references.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 20.0

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