For this assignment, write a 750-1,000-word commentary that addresses a trend/topic related to ADHD.

According to Trimbur (2013) in The Call to Write, “Commentary is a genre of writing that uses analysis and interpretation to find patterns of meaning in events, trends, and ideas. The purpose of commentary is not simply to report on things but to give readers a way to make sense of them.”

This means that your essay should review asingle trend related to ADHD. For instance, you could analyze one of the following trends (you are not limited to this list; these are suggestions):

· Increase in ADHD Diagnoses

· Impact of ADHD on a Child’s Schooling

· Impact of New ADHD Treatments

· Hidden Dangers of ADHD Medications

· The Reasoning Behind ADHD Awareness Week

· ADHD and the Zombie Phenomenon

· ADHD Drug Overdoses

This essay is NOT a summary of several different elements of ADHD. Rather, it is an analysis of a single trend related to ADHD, including various elements of that single trend.

Your review should include at least fivescholarly sources outside of class texts.

Directions

1. Label or Identify the Subject: Provide the name for the trend and provide some context or background for the subject.

2. Explain the Subject: Find a pattern of meaning in the trend (e.g., speculate as to causes and effects of an event, compare with a similar case, or offer an example).

3. Make a Judgment/Offer an Opinion: Evaluate the trend using third person; offer praise or critique the trend, offering evidence to support your claims.

First Draft Grading

You will receive completion points for the first draft based upon the successful submission of your draft. Since instructor feedback for this draft is optional, you will need to consider feedback from peers and your self-review. You may also use the Center for Learning Advancement (CLA) and ThinkingStorm online tutoring services available at the following link for additional feedback:http://www.gcu.edu/Learning-Resources/Center-for-Learning-and-Advancement.php

The final draft of this assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Because your first draft is a completion grade, do not assume that this grade reflects or predicts the final grade.

Final Draft Grading

The final essay will be graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations.

Sources

· Include in-text citations and a References page in GCU Style for at leastFIVEscholarly sources outside of class texts.

· These sources should be used to support any claims you make.

· Use the GCU Library to help you find sources.

· Include this research in the paper in a scholarly manner.

Format

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

TurnItIn

· You are required to submit this assignment to TurnItIn. Refer to the Turnitin Tutorial in the Student Success Center.

· Please be sure to review your TurnItIn score before submitting the draft to your instructor.
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Assignment:
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Assignment

Research the two major study designs-cohort and case-control-used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, in complete 2-3 pages paper answers to the following questions:

1. Which study design has been used for research?
2. What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
3. Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?
4. Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
5. How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
6. What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
7. When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
8. What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
9. Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

In your paper, must support your response with 3 credible references cited in APA.
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Qualitative Research Critique-Nursing
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Qualitative Research Critique-Nursing

The research design must include a nursing theory, the theory’s application to nursing, and identify outcomes impacted nursing practice.

Assignment Criteria:

For this assignment:

Search the literature for one qualitative research study related to your area of research interest (i.e. non clinical or clinical practices).

Make sure the article has a nursing theory, the theory has been applied to the nursing environment, and has impacted nursing practice.

The article must be peer-reviewed articles within the last five years.

Identify the study’s methodology (qualitative) to complete the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook. ATTACHED TEMPLATE

Only select one article that reflects the methodology required for this assignment.

You should be able to find the article’s method under the article’s section entitled “methodology.â€

You are required to critique one qualitative nursing research study (i.e. refer to Assignment Criteria #13 a).

The article will be critiqued using the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook-TEMPLATE ATTACHED-YOU MUST USE!

Copy and paste the grid into a Word document. This will make it easy for you to add your typed comments into the grid.

This is a critique assignment which focuses on the analysis or your scholarly perspective of the publication. Support your scholarly opinion only with references/citations if further explanation is needed. Use the comment section of the grid to write your comments and any additional citation(s). Each comment cited from another source to support your analysis or scholarly perspective of the critiqued article will require a citation (i.e. Campbell, 2016) in the comment section. Each citation must be documented on the reference page of the assignment (i.e. In accordance with the 6thedition APA Manual).

Include the citation information associated with the one qualitative article used for this critique. The course faculty will retrieve the article for assignment review and grading

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Write a summary of how the research data/findings are related to the researcher’s recommendations.
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Guidelines for the Development of the Position Paper
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Guidelines for the Development of the Position Paper
Individual Assignment:

You are required to write a cogent paper describing a position on a professional issue related to health care.

Requirements of the Position Statement:

Each paper draft should beat least 2500 words(about 9 standard double-spaced pages, plus additional pages for title and references.

Use section headings as instructed, to include: Introduction, Background, Opposing Arguments, Supporting Arguments, and Conclusion.

Clearly state your position on an issue in a concise manner in an introductory paragraph. Identify the audience for whom the position statement will be useful.

Describe the background of the issue that constitutes the rationale for the topic being labeled as an issue.

Background must include contemporary, relevant data and appropriate citations. Remember this is NOT an opinion paper. Therefore the background should include:

Terminology related to your issue
Legitimate research done on your issue in the form of internal documentation.
Descriptions of the impact this data has on your issue.

When presenting your argument, discuss both sides of the issue and clearly state the position you are supporting. Identity and include defensible documentation supporting your position (such as: standards, codes, regulations, policy, criteria, and research findings).

Bring the paper to a logical conclusion by summarizing the essence of the argument and then conclude by restating your thesis or position in similar words used in the introduction to your position.

Apply principles of good composition, including appropriate sentence structure, grammar and meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of your writing. Strict APA Format standards will be applied to the grading of your paper so pay close attention to citations within the test and in the list of work cited. These standards also apply to the draft.

Elements Highly Competent (4)

Exceeds Expectations
Competent (3) Needs Improvement (2) Not Competent (1) Not Done (0)
1. Problem/Position
Thesis statement

& introduction
Clearly identified, explicit. Adequately identified and

described.
Problem/issue present, but ambiguous. Problem/issue not present or unclear. Thesis statement not present
Background Background sets the stage & is not part of argument. Background does an adequate job of setting the stage. Background has some argument points. Background does not adequately set the stage for the current issue. Background absent.
2. Analysis
Position or supporting thesis argument Clearly stated with at least 3 well developed defenses. Well stated with at least 2 developed defenses. Vaguely stated with at least 1 limited defense. Poorly stated with no defense. Supporting arguments not present.
Opposing argument Minimum of 3 alternate points of view well explored. Thoroughly considered attention to minimum of 2 alternate views. Some attention to at least 1 alternate view. Obvious alternate views ignored.

Opposing arguments not present.
3. Investigation
Use of Sources materials All sources relevant, appropriate, credible –(primary or secondary sources). Most sources relevant, appropriate, credible–(primary or secondary sources).

Some sources are relevant, appropriate, credible –(primary or secondary sources). Inadequate number of sources; No sources are relevant, appropriate, credible.

Reference page absent.
4. Writing Skills
Organization Ideas flow smoothly, clearly linked to each other and organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument& Conclusion. Ideas well incorporated into a coherent argument or solution. Ideas tend to flow smoothly, usually linked to each other and properly organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument& Conclusion. Ideas incorporated into a fairly coherent argument or solution.

Ideas are incomplete, make little sense together, not well organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument & Conclusion. Some ideas are used in argument or solution. Ideas are tangent, makes no sense together. Ideas lack connection or coherence.

Required paper sections absent.
Style Paragraphs with clear topic sentences and multiple supporting sentences. Variety of sentence structures in active voice. Appropriate, high level word choice. Paragraphs include topic sentences and some supporting sentences. Generally well chosen sentence style and word choice. Paragraphs missing clear topic sentences; sparse supporting sentences. Sentence style errors; overuse of passive voice. Word choice errors; low level vocabulary. Poorly organized paragraphs. Extensive slang, inappropriate language, and low level word choices.

No paragraph segmenta-tion.
Grammar, Mechanics, & Formatting Use of proper grammar and mechanics throughout Proper use of APA format throughout.

Mostly used proper grammar and mechanics throughout. Adequate use of APA format throughout.

Weak use of proper grammar and mechanics throughout. Weak use of APA Format.

Improper grammar and mechanics throughout. Improper APA throughout.

Paper not in APA format.

5. Conclusion(s)
Synthesis and Conclusions All points summarized & synthesized/Conclusions based on evidence/sound methods Some points summarized & synthesized, Most conclusions based on evidence used with adequate methods Summary points briefly mentioned, weak synthesis

Conclusions drawn & errors presented
No synthesis or summary Conclusions ignored; maintains preconceived views regardless of evidence

Conclusion absent
Total Points /36 /27 /18 /9
**Score used for a measure of critical thinking outcomes and Individual students must obtain a minimum critical thinking score of 21 in order to be considered competent

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For this assignment, write a 750-1,000-word commentary that addresses a trend/topic related to ADHD.

According to Trimbur (2013) in The Call to Write, “Commentary is a genre of writing that uses analysis and interpretation to find patterns of meaning in events, trends, and ideas. The purpose of commentary is not simply to report on things but to give readers a way to make sense of them.”

This means that your essay should review asingle trend related to ADHD. For instance, you could analyze one of the following trends (you are not limited to this list; these are suggestions):

· Increase in ADHD Diagnoses

· Impact of ADHD on a Child’s Schooling

· Impact of New ADHD Treatments

· Hidden Dangers of ADHD Medications

· The Reasoning Behind ADHD Awareness Week

· ADHD and the Zombie Phenomenon

· ADHD Drug Overdoses

This essay is NOT a summary of several different elements of ADHD. Rather, it is an analysis of a single trend related to ADHD, including various elements of that single trend.

Your review should include at least fivescholarly sources outside of class texts.

Directions

1. Label or Identify the Subject: Provide the name for the trend and provide some context or background for the subject.

2. Explain the Subject: Find a pattern of meaning in the trend (e.g., speculate as to causes and effects of an event, compare with a similar case, or offer an example).

3. Make a Judgment/Offer an Opinion: Evaluate the trend using third person; offer praise or critique the trend, offering evidence to support your claims.

First Draft Grading

You will receive completion points for the first draft based upon the successful submission of your draft. Since instructor feedback for this draft is optional, you will need to consider feedback from peers and your self-review. You may also use the Center for Learning Advancement (CLA) and ThinkingStorm online tutoring services available at the following link for additional feedback:http://www.gcu.edu/Learning-Resources/Center-for-Learning-and-Advancement.php

The final draft of this assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Because your first draft is a completion grade, do not assume that this grade reflects or predicts the final grade.

Final Draft Grading

The final essay will be graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations.

Sources

· Include in-text citations and a References page in GCU Style for at leastFIVEscholarly sources outside of class texts.

· These sources should be used to support any claims you make.

· Use the GCU Library to help you find sources.

· Include this research in the paper in a scholarly manner.

Format

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

TurnItIn

· You are required to submit this assignment to TurnItIn. Refer to the Turnitin Tutorial in the Student Success Center.

· Please be sure to review your TurnItIn score before submitting the draft to your instructor.
Leave a comment
Assignment:
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Assignment

Research the two major study designs-cohort and case-control-used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, in complete 2-3 pages paper answers to the following questions:

1. Which study design has been used for research?
2. What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
3. Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?
4. Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
5. How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
6. What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
7. When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
8. What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
9. Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

In your paper, must support your response with 3 credible references cited in APA.
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Qualitative Research Critique-Nursing
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Qualitative Research Critique-Nursing

The research design must include a nursing theory, the theory’s application to nursing, and identify outcomes impacted nursing practice.

Assignment Criteria:

For this assignment:

Search the literature for one qualitative research study related to your area of research interest (i.e. non clinical or clinical practices).

Make sure the article has a nursing theory, the theory has been applied to the nursing environment, and has impacted nursing practice.

The article must be peer-reviewed articles within the last five years.

Identify the study’s methodology (qualitative) to complete the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook. ATTACHED TEMPLATE

Only select one article that reflects the methodology required for this assignment.

You should be able to find the article’s method under the article’s section entitled “methodology.â€

You are required to critique one qualitative nursing research study (i.e. refer to Assignment Criteria #13 a).

The article will be critiqued using the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook-TEMPLATE ATTACHED-YOU MUST USE!

Copy and paste the grid into a Word document. This will make it easy for you to add your typed comments into the grid.

This is a critique assignment which focuses on the analysis or your scholarly perspective of the publication. Support your scholarly opinion only with references/citations if further explanation is needed. Use the comment section of the grid to write your comments and any additional citation(s). Each comment cited from another source to support your analysis or scholarly perspective of the critiqued article will require a citation (i.e. Campbell, 2016) in the comment section. Each citation must be documented on the reference page of the assignment (i.e. In accordance with the 6thedition APA Manual).

Include the citation information associated with the one qualitative article used for this critique. The course faculty will retrieve the article for assignment review and grading

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Write a summary of how the research data/findings are related to the researcher’s recommendations.
Leave a comment
Guidelines for the Development of the Position Paper
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Guidelines for the Development of the Position Paper
Individual Assignment:

You are required to write a cogent paper describing a position on a professional issue related to health care.

Requirements of the Position Statement:

Each paper draft should beat least 2500 words(about 9 standard double-spaced pages, plus additional pages for title and references.

Use section headings as instructed, to include: Introduction, Background, Opposing Arguments, Supporting Arguments, and Conclusion.

Clearly state your position on an issue in a concise manner in an introductory paragraph. Identify the audience for whom the position statement will be useful.

Describe the background of the issue that constitutes the rationale for the topic being labeled as an issue.

Background must include contemporary, relevant data and appropriate citations. Remember this is NOT an opinion paper. Therefore the background should include:

Terminology related to your issue
Legitimate research done on your issue in the form of internal documentation.
Descriptions of the impact this data has on your issue.

When presenting your argument, discuss both sides of the issue and clearly state the position you are supporting. Identity and include defensible documentation supporting your position (such as: standards, codes, regulations, policy, criteria, and research findings).

Bring the paper to a logical conclusion by summarizing the essence of the argument and then conclude by restating your thesis or position in similar words used in the introduction to your position.

Apply principles of good composition, including appropriate sentence structure, grammar and meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of your writing. Strict APA Format standards will be applied to the grading of your paper so pay close attention to citations within the test and in the list of work cited. These standards also apply to the draft.

Elements Highly Competent (4)

Exceeds Expectations
Competent (3) Needs Improvement (2) Not Competent (1) Not Done (0)
1. Problem/Position
Thesis statement

& introduction
Clearly identified, explicit. Adequately identified and

described.
Problem/issue present, but ambiguous. Problem/issue not present or unclear. Thesis statement not present
Background Background sets the stage & is not part of argument. Background does an adequate job of setting the stage. Background has some argument points. Background does not adequately set the stage for the current issue. Background absent.
2. Analysis
Position or supporting thesis argument Clearly stated with at least 3 well developed defenses. Well stated with at least 2 developed defenses. Vaguely stated with at least 1 limited defense. Poorly stated with no defense. Supporting arguments not present.
Opposing argument Minimum of 3 alternate points of view well explored. Thoroughly considered attention to minimum of 2 alternate views. Some attention to at least 1 alternate view. Obvious alternate views ignored.

Opposing arguments not present.
3. Investigation
Use of Sources materials All sources relevant, appropriate, credible –(primary or secondary sources). Most sources relevant, appropriate, credible–(primary or secondary sources).

Some sources are relevant, appropriate, credible –(primary or secondary sources). Inadequate number of sources; No sources are relevant, appropriate, credible.

Reference page absent.
4. Writing Skills
Organization Ideas flow smoothly, clearly linked to each other and organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument& Conclusion. Ideas well incorporated into a coherent argument or solution. Ideas tend to flow smoothly, usually linked to each other and properly organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument& Conclusion. Ideas incorporated into a fairly coherent argument or solution.

Ideas are incomplete, make little sense together, not well organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument & Conclusion. Some ideas are used in argument or solution. Ideas are tangent, makes no sense together. Ideas lack connection or coherence.

Required paper sections absent.
Style Paragraphs with clear topic sentences and multiple supporting sentences. Variety of sentence structures in active voice. Appropriate, high level word choice. Paragraphs include topic sentences and some supporting sentences. Generally well chosen sentence style and word choice. Paragraphs missing clear topic sentences; sparse supporting sentences. Sentence style errors; overuse of passive voice. Word choice errors; low level vocabulary. Poorly organized paragraphs. Extensive slang, inappropriate language, and low level word choices.

No paragraph segmenta-tion.
Grammar, Mechanics, & Formatting Use of proper grammar and mechanics throughout Proper use of APA format throughout.

Mostly used proper grammar and mechanics throughout. Adequate use of APA format throughout.

Weak use of proper grammar and mechanics throughout. Weak use of APA Format.

Improper grammar and mechanics throughout. Improper APA throughout.

Paper not in APA format.

5. Conclusion(s)
Synthesis and Conclusions All points summarized & synthesized/Conclusions based on evidence/sound methods Some points summarized & synthesized, Most conclusions based on evidence used with adequate methods Summary points briefly mentioned, weak synthesis

Conclusions drawn & errors presented
No synthesis or summary Conclusions ignored; maintains preconceived views regardless of evidence

Conclusion absent
Total Points /36 /27 /18 /9
**Score used for a measure of critical thinking outcomes and Individual students must obtain a minimum critical thinking score of 21 in order to be considered competent

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. 750-1,000-word commentary that addresses

For this assignment, write a 750-1,000-word commentary that addresses a trend/topic related to ADHD.

According to Trimbur (2013) in The Call to Write, “Commentary is a genre of writing that uses analysis and interpretation to find patterns of meaning in events, trends, and ideas. The purpose of commentary is not simply to report on things but to give readers a way to make sense of them.”

This means that your essay should review asingle trend related to ADHD. For instance, you could analyze one of the following trends (you are not limited to this list; these are suggestions):

· Increase in ADHD Diagnoses

· Impact of ADHD on a Child’s Schooling

· Impact of New ADHD Treatments

· Hidden Dangers of ADHD Medications

· The Reasoning Behind ADHD Awareness Week

· ADHD and the Zombie Phenomenon

· ADHD Drug Overdoses

This essay is NOT a summary of several different elements of ADHD. Rather, it is an analysis of a single trend related to ADHD, including various elements of that single trend.

Your review should include at least fivescholarly sources outside of class texts.

Directions

1. Label or Identify the Subject: Provide the name for the trend and provide some context or background for the subject.

2. Explain the Subject: Find a pattern of meaning in the trend (e.g., speculate as to causes and effects of an event, compare with a similar case, or offer an example).

3. Make a Judgment/Offer an Opinion: Evaluate the trend using third person; offer praise or critique the trend, offering evidence to support your claims.

First Draft Grading

You will receive completion points for the first draft based upon the successful submission of your draft. Since instructor feedback for this draft is optional, you will need to consider feedback from peers and your self-review. You may also use the Center for Learning Advancement (CLA) and ThinkingStorm online tutoring services available at the following link for additional feedback:http://www.gcu.edu/Learning-Resources/Center-for-Learning-and-Advancement.php

The final draft of this assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Because your first draft is a completion grade, do not assume that this grade reflects or predicts the final grade.

Final Draft Grading

The final essay will be graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations.

Sources

· Include in-text citations and a References page in GCU Style for at leastFIVEscholarly sources outside of class texts.

· These sources should be used to support any claims you make.

· Use the GCU Library to help you find sources.

· Include this research in the paper in a scholarly manner.

Format

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

TurnItIn

· You are required to submit this assignment to TurnItIn. Refer to the Turnitin Tutorial in the Student Success Center.

· Please be sure to review your TurnItIn score before submitting the draft to your instructor.
Leave a comment
Assignment:
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Assignment

Research the two major study designs-cohort and case-control-used in health care research. Find a research article on any topic in health care.

Based on your research, in complete 2-3 pages paper answers to the following questions:

1. Which study design has been used for research?
2. What is your learning from the chosen article and its study design?
3. Is the design selected for the research, best for this particular study? Why or why not?
4. Although cohort studies are very powerful, case-control studies tend to be more popular. Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not?
5. How does the cohort study design differ from the case-control study design?
6. What is essentially the main use or purpose of the cohort study design and case-control study design?
7. When it is best to use the cohort study design and when is it best to use the case-control study design?
8. What characteristics of cohort study design make it important in health care research?
9. Cohort studies can be retrospective or prospective. What makes a cohort study retrospective or prospective?

In your paper, must support your response with 3 credible references cited in APA.
Leave a comment
Qualitative Research Critique-Nursing
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Qualitative Research Critique-Nursing

The research design must include a nursing theory, the theory’s application to nursing, and identify outcomes impacted nursing practice.

Assignment Criteria:

For this assignment:

Search the literature for one qualitative research study related to your area of research interest (i.e. non clinical or clinical practices).

Make sure the article has a nursing theory, the theory has been applied to the nursing environment, and has impacted nursing practice.

The article must be peer-reviewed articles within the last five years.

Identify the study’s methodology (qualitative) to complete the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook. ATTACHED TEMPLATE

Only select one article that reflects the methodology required for this assignment.

You should be able to find the article’s method under the article’s section entitled “methodology.â€

You are required to critique one qualitative nursing research study (i.e. refer to Assignment Criteria #13 a).

The article will be critiqued using the framework grid from Polit & Beck (2017) textbook-TEMPLATE ATTACHED-YOU MUST USE!

Copy and paste the grid into a Word document. This will make it easy for you to add your typed comments into the grid.

This is a critique assignment which focuses on the analysis or your scholarly perspective of the publication. Support your scholarly opinion only with references/citations if further explanation is needed. Use the comment section of the grid to write your comments and any additional citation(s). Each comment cited from another source to support your analysis or scholarly perspective of the critiqued article will require a citation (i.e. Campbell, 2016) in the comment section. Each citation must be documented on the reference page of the assignment (i.e. In accordance with the 6thedition APA Manual).

Include the citation information associated with the one qualitative article used for this critique. The course faculty will retrieve the article for assignment review and grading

Â

Write a summary of how the research data/findings are related to the researcher’s recommendations.
Leave a comment
Guidelines for the Development of the Position Paper
April 13, 2017 Buy Cheap Essays, Nursing Guidelines for the Development of the Position Paper
Individual Assignment:

You are required to write a cogent paper describing a position on a professional issue related to health care.

Requirements of the Position Statement:

Each paper draft should beat least 2500 words(about 9 standard double-spaced pages, plus additional pages for title and references.

Use section headings as instructed, to include: Introduction, Background, Opposing Arguments, Supporting Arguments, and Conclusion.

Clearly state your position on an issue in a concise manner in an introductory paragraph. Identify the audience for whom the position statement will be useful.

Describe the background of the issue that constitutes the rationale for the topic being labeled as an issue.

Background must include contemporary, relevant data and appropriate citations. Remember this is NOT an opinion paper. Therefore the background should include:

Terminology related to your issue
Legitimate research done on your issue in the form of internal documentation.
Descriptions of the impact this data has on your issue.

When presenting your argument, discuss both sides of the issue and clearly state the position you are supporting. Identity and include defensible documentation supporting your position (such as: standards, codes, regulations, policy, criteria, and research findings).

Bring the paper to a logical conclusion by summarizing the essence of the argument and then conclude by restating your thesis or position in similar words used in the introduction to your position.

Apply principles of good composition, including appropriate sentence structure, grammar and meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of your writing. Strict APA Format standards will be applied to the grading of your paper so pay close attention to citations within the test and in the list of work cited. These standards also apply to the draft.

Elements Highly Competent (4)

Exceeds Expectations
Competent (3) Needs Improvement (2) Not Competent (1) Not Done (0)
1. Problem/Position
Thesis statement

& introduction
Clearly identified, explicit. Adequately identified and

described.
Problem/issue present, but ambiguous. Problem/issue not present or unclear. Thesis statement not present
Background Background sets the stage & is not part of argument. Background does an adequate job of setting the stage. Background has some argument points. Background does not adequately set the stage for the current issue. Background absent.
2. Analysis
Position or supporting thesis argument Clearly stated with at least 3 well developed defenses. Well stated with at least 2 developed defenses. Vaguely stated with at least 1 limited defense. Poorly stated with no defense. Supporting arguments not present.
Opposing argument Minimum of 3 alternate points of view well explored. Thoroughly considered attention to minimum of 2 alternate views. Some attention to at least 1 alternate view. Obvious alternate views ignored.

Opposing arguments not present.
3. Investigation
Use of Sources materials All sources relevant, appropriate, credible –(primary or secondary sources). Most sources relevant, appropriate, credible–(primary or secondary sources).

Some sources are relevant, appropriate, credible –(primary or secondary sources). Inadequate number of sources; No sources are relevant, appropriate, credible.

Reference page absent.
4. Writing Skills
Organization Ideas flow smoothly, clearly linked to each other and organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument& Conclusion. Ideas well incorporated into a coherent argument or solution. Ideas tend to flow smoothly, usually linked to each other and properly organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument& Conclusion. Ideas incorporated into a fairly coherent argument or solution.

Ideas are incomplete, make little sense together, not well organized under headings – Introduction, Background, Argument & Conclusion. Some ideas are used in argument or solution. Ideas are tangent, makes no sense together. Ideas lack connection or coherence.

Required paper sections absent.
Style Paragraphs with clear topic sentences and multiple supporting sentences. Variety of sentence structures in active voice. Appropriate, high level word choice. Paragraphs include topic sentences and some supporting sentences. Generally well chosen sentence style and word choice. Paragraphs missing clear topic sentences; sparse supporting sentences. Sentence style errors; overuse of passive voice. Word choice errors; low level vocabulary. Poorly organized paragraphs. Extensive slang, inappropriate language, and low level word choices.

No paragraph segmenta-tion.
Grammar, Mechanics, & Formatting Use of proper grammar and mechanics throughout Proper use of APA format throughout.

Mostly used proper grammar and mechanics throughout. Adequate use of APA format throughout.

Weak use of proper grammar and mechanics throughout. Weak use of APA Format.

Improper grammar and mechanics throughout. Improper APA throughout.

Paper not in APA format.

5. Conclusion(s)
Synthesis and Conclusions All points summarized & synthesized/Conclusions based on evidence/sound methods Some points summarized & synthesized, Most conclusions based on evidence used with adequate methods Summary points briefly mentioned, weak synthesis

Conclusions drawn & errors presented
No synthesis or summary Conclusions ignored; maintains preconceived views regardless of evidence

Conclusion absent
Total Points /36 /27 /18 /9
**Score used for a measure of critical thinking outcomes and Individual students must obtain a minimum critical thinking score of 21 in order to be considered competent

 

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