Complete a rough draft of the transitions paper and then the actual paper. The guidelines for this paper are in the attached paper (NR101_Transitions_Paper_Guidelines). You can use the library website (library.chamberlain.edu) to research your articles. This paper needs to be in APA format. You can use your APA manual for assistance. I have also created an APA files folder with some resources. In addition, the Purdue Owl website for APA is a great resource too: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
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NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines
PURPOSE
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, SmartThinking, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, APA resources,
Turnitin, and others) through literature search and writing the paper.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 2: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence,
Communication, and conflict resolution.
CO 3: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.
DUE DATES
Please refer to the Course Calendar for exact due dates of the draft for peer feedback exercise
and for the final paper.
REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
Pick one of the following topics and find a scholarly nursing journal article (published within the last
five years) that discusses this nursing topic. The topics are
safety;
delegation;
prioritization; and
caring.
After you find a scholarly nursing journal article using the Chamberlain library resources, you will
complete a one-two page summary and reflection on the article. The paper should be completed in
APA format and include the following.
A cover page (not included in the page number requirement)
A reference page (not included in the page number requirement)
One direct quote from one of your references, appropriately cited in the body of your paper
One indirect quote (or paraphrased reference) appropriately cited in the body of your paper
Citations and references in APA format
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TOTAL POINTS: 150 POINTS
Best Practices in Preparing the Paper
Utilize resources available to you to assist with finding appropriate literature and articles from
professional nursing journals relevant to your topic and preparing for and writing the paper (e.g.,
SmartThinking, located within the Tutor Source tab under Course Home, writing center, Turnitin,
APA manual, and online resources).
The grading rubric will help you understand how your faculty will be evaluating your paper. Use it
as a checklist to make sure that you have included all the important elements.
Grading Criteria for Transitions Paper Assignment
Category Points % Description: See Rubric for Details
Introduction 20 13%
Clearly states the purpose or focus of
paper with conceptual key points to
be discussed and engages the
interest of the reader
Body of Paper 60 40%
Complete, well-developed discussion
of key points
Logical development of ideas with
information clear and accurate,
supported by examples from personal
and/or professional experiences
NR101 TRANSITIONS IN NURSING – Transitions Paper Assignment Guidelines
Perception: Student provides own
perspectives on the topic; reflective
and insightful
Conclusion 30 20%
Summarizes ideas presented in the
body of paper in a clear and concise
manner
Provides reader with a thought, idea,
or key message
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Writing Style, APA
Format, and
References
40 27%
Proper grammar and mechanics
Correct spelling
APA Format: Margins, font style and
size, spacing, citations, title page, and
reference page
One direct quote with in-text citation
One indirect quote with in-text citation
References from nursing journals
(published within the last five years)
TOTAL 150 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all
of the above requirements.
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Grading Rubric
Assignment
Criteria
Outstanding or Highest
Level of Performance
A (92–100%)
Very Good or High Level of
Performance
B (84–91%)
Competent or Satisfactory
Level of Performance
C (76–83%)
Poor, Failing or
Unsatisfactory Level of
Performance
F (0–75%)
Introduction
20
Introduction of the paper is
clearly presented.
Introduction clearly establishes
the purpose of the paper and
key points to be discussed.
The introduction immediately
captures the reader’s interest.
19–20 points
Introduction of the paper is
clearly presented.
Introduction presents the
general purpose of the paper
and points to be discussed.
Introduction is able to gain
general interest of the reader.
17–18 points
Introduction of the paper is
present.
Introduction presents the
general purpose of the paper,
but key points are not clearly
presented.
Introduction is able to gain
general interest of the reader.
16 points
Introduction of the paper is not
clearly presented, irrelevant to
the topic, or is absent.
Introduction does not present
the purpose of the paper or key
points to be discussed.
Introduction does not capture
the reader’s interest.
0–15 points
Body of Paper
