Instructional Rubric

Develop a scholarly paper that includes the following criteria:

• A definition of the concept utilizing various sources
• Define the criteria of the concept
  • Discuss the uses of the concept
  • Define the attributes of the concept
  • Identify antecedents and consequences
• Theoretical perspectives of the concept (theories that use the concept). Select one of the grand nursing theories from chapter 7, 8, or 9. Explain how this theory relates to the concept discussed in this paper. ( for stress – Betty Newman can be chosen)
• Provide an example of the significance of the concept to nursing practice from the organizational setting. (Model Case: example from clinical rotations)
• The scholarly paper should be 5-6 pages excluding the title and reference pages.
• The paper should include level 1 and level 2 headings.
• The paper should begin with an introductory paragraph that includes the purpose statement. The introductory paragraph and purpose statement allow the reader to understand what the paper/assignment is going to address.
• The paper should include a conclusion.
• Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we’ or ‘I’).
• APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).

1. Include a minimum of three (3) references from professional peer-reviewed nursing journals (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) to support the paper. Students may use the course textbook in addition to scholarly journals. ***Historical references may be used as appropriate. (Definition of historical reference: reference to a well-known person, place event or literary work that adds meaning to the paper.)