NR439 Clarifying Research Worksheet

NR439 Clarifying Research Worksheet

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Download and complete the required Clarifying Research Worksheet under Templates below.
Review the Week 5 Assignment Tutorial (Links to an external site.) (Transcript (Links to an external site.)) which reviews your Week 5 Assignment. Tutorial may look slightly different session to session. Grading criteria and rubric will be the same.
Two or more supporting scholarly sources are required. Textbooks are not allowed and should not be used as a scholarly source. Use the Chamberlain Library to locate relevant, scholarly sources.
No more than two direct quotes are allowed. You should be using mostly your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the topics/criteria for this assignment. Citations and references must be included.
Submit the completed assignment on the Week 5: Assignment.
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Scholarly Sources and Citations 
Two or more supporting scholarly sources are required.
No more than two direct quotes are allowed.
Use APA format in citations and references.
References
American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN). (2008). Executive summary: The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. http://www.aacnnursing.org/Education-Resources/AACN-Essentials

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (2018). QSEN knowledge, skills, and attitude competencies. http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/

Rubric
NR439 Week 5 Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance of Research
Use your own words to summarize in detail:

1. the need for nursing research.
2. the significance for all professional nurses (BSN) to understand the basic principles of research.
3. why this course is important to complete.
   32.0 pts
   All criteria met. Used own words to summarize in detail: 1. the need for nursing research. 2. the significance for all professional nurses (BSN) to understand the basic principles of research. 3. why this course is important to complete.
   28.0 pts
   Mostly summarizes criteria OR one criterion lacks details or is missing.
   25.0 pts
   Minimally summarizes criteria OR two criteria lack details or is missing.
   11.0 pts
   Poorly summarizes criteria OR all criteria lack details.
   0.0 pts
   All criteria are missing.
   32.0 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuantitative Research
   Use your own words to summarize in detail:
4. quantitative research and what you learned about this type of research.
5. one quantitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design.
6. the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.
   34.0 pts
   All criteria met. Used own words to summarize in detail: 1. quantitative research and what you learned about this type of research. 2. one quantitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design. 3. the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.
   30.0 pts
   Mostly summarizes criteria OR one criterion lacks details or is missing.
   27.0 pts
   Minimally summarizes criteria OR two criteria lack details or is missing.
   13.0 pts
   Poorly summarizes criteria OR all criteria lack details.
   0.0 pts
   All criteria are missing.
   34.0 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQualitative Research
   Use your own words to summarize in detail:
7. qualitative research and what you learned about this type of research.
8. one qualitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design.
9. the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.
   34.0 pts
   All criteria met. Used own words to summarize in detail: 1. qualitative research and what you learned about this type of research. 2. one qualitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design. 3. the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.
   30.0 pts
   Mostly summarizes criteria OR one criterion lacks details or is missing.
   27.0 pts
   Minimally summarizes criteria OR two criteria lack details or is missing.
   13.0 pts
   Poorly summarizes criteria OR all criteria lack details.
   0.0 pts
   All criteria are missing.
   34.0 pts
   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Sampling
   Use your own words to summarize in detail:
10. what is sampling and why is sampling important. 2. one sampling strategy you learned that can be used in quantitative research. Include what you learned.
11. one other sampling strategy that you learned.
    34.0 pts
    All criteria met. Used own words to summarize in detail: 1. what is sampling and why is sampling important. 2. one sampling strategy you learned that can be used in quantitative research. Include what you learned. 3. one other sampling strategy that you learned.
    30.0 pts
    Mostly summarizes criteria OR one criterion lacks details or is missing.
    27.0 pts
    Minimally summarizes criteria OR two criteria lack details or is missing.
    13.0 pts
    Poorly summarizes criteria OR all criteria lack details.
    0.0 pts
    All criteria are missing.
    34.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCredible Nursing Practice
    Use your own words to summarize in detail:
12. how does research help make nursing practice safe.
13. share a way you believe research has impacted nursing practice.
14. why is research critical for creating an evidence-based nursing profession.
    34.0 pts
    All criteria met. Used own words to summarize in detail: 1. how does research help make nursing practice safe. 2. share a way you believe research has impacted nursing practice. 3. why is research critical for creating an evidence-based nursing profession.
    30.0 pts
    Mostly summarizes criteria OR one criterion lacks details or is missing.
    27.0 pts
    Minimally summarizes criteria OR two criteria lack details or is missing.
    13.0 pts
    Poorly summarizes criteria OR all criteria lack details.
    0.0 pts
    All criteria are missing.
    34.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUtilization
    Use your own words to summarize in detail:
15. how you plan to utilize your learning to make a difference in your practice. Use your current area of nursing or where you hope to work as a nurse.
16. how you believe this course is meant to help you practice as a BSN.
17. what you learned from completing the worksheet activity.
    26.0 pts
    All criteria met. Used own words to summarize in detail: 1. how you plan to utilize your learning to make a difference in your practice. Use your current area of nursing or where you hope to work as a nurse. 2. how you believe this course is meant to help you practice as a BSN. 3. what you learned from completing the worksheet activity.
    22.0 pts
    Mostly summarizes criteria OR one criterion lacks details or is missing.
    18.0 pts
    Minimally summarizes criteria OR two criteria lack details or is missing.
    9.0 pts
    Poorly summarizes criteria OR all criteria lack details
    0.0 pts
    All criteria are missing.
    26.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing, Mechanics, Organization, Spelling, Sentence Structure, Grammar.
    Excellent scholarly writing, mechanics, organization, spelling, sentence structure, grammar.
    No errors or one error noted.
    8.0 pts
    All criteria met. Excellent scholarly writing, mechanics, organization, spelling, sentence structure, grammar. No errors noted.
    6.0 pts
    Good writing, mechanics, organization, spelling, sentence structure, grammar. A few errors.
    3.0 pts
    Fair writing, mechanics, organization, Spelling, sentence structure, grammar. Some errors noted.
    2.0 pts
    Poor writing, mechanics, organization, spelling sentence structure, grammar. Many errors noted.
    0.0 pts
    Very poor writing, mechanics, and organization. Errors throughout are noted. Writing is difficult to understand or follow.
    8.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Formatting
    Excellent APA formatting with no errors. Uses mostly own words. No more than 2 direct quotes used.
    8.0 pts
    All criteria met. Excellent APA formatting with no errors. Uses mostly own words. No more than 2 direct quotes used.
    6.0 pts
    Good APA formatting with a few errors noted. (1-4)
    3.0 pts
    Fair APA formatting with some errors noted. (5-8)
    2.0 pts
    Poor APA formatting with many errors noted. (9-12)
    0.0 pts
    Very poor APA with errors noted throughout. (more than 12)
    8.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Evidence
    Uses 2 or more relevant scholarly sources to support writing. Textbooks should not be used.
    15.0 pts
    All criteria met. Uses 2 or more relevant scholarly sources to support writing. Textbooks are not used.
    9.0 pts
    Uses at least 1 relevant scholarly source to support writing.
    0.0 pts
    No relevant scholarly sources provided.
    15.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Deduction
    0.0 pts
    0 points deducted
    Submitted on time
    0.0 pts
    Not submitted on time – Points deducted
    1 day late =11.25 deduction; 2 days=22.5 deduction; 3 days=33.75 deduction; 4 days =45 deduction; 5 days = 56.25 deduction; 6 days =67.5 deduction; 7 days =78.75 deduction; Score of 0 if more than 7 days late
    0.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Worksheet Use
    0.0 pts
    0 points deducted
    Assigned Worksheet used for this assignment.
    0.0 pts
    22.5 points (10%) deducted
    Assigned Worksheet NOT used for this assignment results in a deduction of 22.5 points (10%).
    0.0 pts
    Total Points: 225.0
    Assignment Rubric Details
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    Rubric
    Discussion Board Rubric 9_19
    Discussion Board Rubric 9_19
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.
    16.0 pts
    Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.
    14.0 pts
    Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.
    12.0 pts
    Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.
    0.0 pts
    Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
    16.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. ( APA format not required)
    12.0 pts
    Integrates evidence to support your discussion from: assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited.
    10.0 pts
    Integrates evidence to support discussion from: assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited.
    9.0 pts
    Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.
    0.0 pts
    Does not integrate any evidence.
    12.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.
    14.0 pts
    Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
    12.0 pts
    Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
    10.0 pts
    Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.
    0.0 pts
    No response post to another student or instructor.
    14.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunicates in a professional manner.
    8.0 pts
    Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
    7.0 pts
    Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
    6.0 pts
    Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
    0.0 pts
    Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
    8.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePARTICIPATION: Response to initial question:
    Responds to initial discussion question(s) by
    Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
    0.0 pts
    0 points deducted
    Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
    0.0 pts
    5 points deducted
    Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
    0.0 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePARTICIPATION Total posts:
    Participates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days.
    0.0 pts
    0 points deducted
    Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.
    0.0 pts
    5 points deducted
    Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.
    0.0 pts
    Total Points: 50.0