Assignment
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.
1: Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence, Communication, and conflict resolution.
2: Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.
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
- 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.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.