Identify a clinical problem in your current practice and consider the role of a theoretical framework in addressing the problem.
Compose a 3-5 page paper, not including the title and reference pages. Use 3 – 5 scholarly references. Include the following:
• Introduction:
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Identify a clinical problem that you have encountered in your practice. (You may also use this problem for the Research Proposal presentation due in week 5)
• Clinical Problem:
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Research the literature regarding the chosen problem and discuss the problem as addressed in the literature
Include useful statistics containing incidence/prevalence rates that are relevant to the problem and its significance to nursing.
• Theoretical framework:
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Explore a theoretical framework discussed in the textbook or other scholarly sources that could be utilized in addressing this problem (refer to chapter 7)
Provide a short summary of the history of the theory explored
Discuss the major tenets and how they relate to the identified problem.
Summarize the relevance of the theoretical framework and how it applies to the problem chosen.
Write a thesis statement
• Conclusion:
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Summarize the main points of the assignment
***Paper is required to be in APA format with a title page, conclusion, and reference page to include 3-5 references that are peer reviewed and current within 5 years
Clinical Problem with Theoretical Framework (Module 3)
Clinical Problem with Theoretical Framework (Module 3)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 10.0 to >9.2 pts
Exceptional
Strong introductory paragraph is present with clinical problem distinctly identified 9.2 to >8.6 pts
Proficient
Introductory paragraph is present with clinical problem distinctly identified 8.6 to >7.9 pts
Minimally Passing
Introductory paragraph is present with clinical problem identified 7.9 to >0 pts
Not Passing
No introductory paragraph. or Problem not identified
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical Problem 25.0 to >23.0 pts
Exceptional
Discussion of the identified clinical problem includes: • Significance to practice • Incidence and prevalence rates • Discussion is accurate and well supported with scholarly evidence. 23.0 to >21.5 pts
Proficient
Discussion of the identified clinical problem is missing one of the following. • Significance to practice • Incidence rates • Prevalence rates • Discussion is accurate and well supported with scholarly evidence. 21.5 to >19.75 pts
Minimally Passing
Discussion of the identified clinical problem is missing two of the following. • Significance to practice • Incidence rates • Prevalence rates • Discussion is accurate and somewhat supported with scholarly evidence. 19.75 to >0 pts
Not Passing
No discussion of the identified problem and significance to practice Incidence and prevalence rates are not provided No evidence is provided.
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical Framework 35.0 to >32.2 pts
Exceptional
Theoretical framework comprehensively discussed to include: • Summary of the history of the theoretical framework explored • Major tenets and how they relate to the identified problem. • Relevance of the theoretical framework and how it applies to the problem chosen. • Appropriate thesis statement included. 32.2 to >30.1 pts
Proficient
Theoretical framework discussion is missing one of the following. • Short summary of the history of the theoretical framework • Major tenets and how they relate to the identified problem. • Relevance of the theoretical framework and how it applies to the problem chosen. • Appropriate thesis statement included. 30.1 to >27.65 pts
Minimally Passing
Theoretical framework discussion is missing two of the following. • Short summary of the history of the theoretical framework • Major tenets and how they relate to the identified problem. • Relevance of the theoretical framework and how it applies to the problem chosen. • Appropriate thesis statement included. 27.65 to >0 pts
Not Passing
Theoretical framework not discussed.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 5.0 to >4.6 pts
Exceptional
Summarizes the purpose of the presentation: • Clear and Concise • Summarizes main points of presentation • No new material is introduced 4.6 to >4.3 pts
Proficient
Summarizes the purpose of the presentation: • Clear and Concise • Summarizes most of the main points of presentation • No new material is introduced 4.3 to >3.95 pts
Minimally Passing
Summarizes the purpose of the presentation: • Summarizes most of the main points of presentation • New material is introduced 3.95 to >0 pts
Not Passing
No clear conclusion provided.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization of Paper 5.0 to >4.6 pts
Exceptional
Concise and well organized writing. Ideas are described clearly and are presented in a logical sequence. Ideas and arguments are fully supported and developed through current evidence. Headings are used appropriately to indicate new content areas. Paragraph structure is appropriate with logical transitions. 4.6 to >4.3 pts
Proficient
Clear organization of main points. Ideas are described clearly and are presented in a logical sequence. Support and development of ideas is present but one or more areas lack current evidence. Headings are used appropriately to indicate new content areas. Paragraph structure is appropriate with logical transitions. 4.3 to >3.95 pts
Minimally Passing
Clear organization of main points but some areas may stray from logical sequence. Support of ideas present but is not consistent. Use of headings is not consistent. Minimal paragraph structure issues. 3.95 to >0 pts
Not Passing
Writing lacks logical organization. Poorly organized, ideas are not developed adequately in the paper and lack unity. Paragraphs headings are not used appropriately. Major paragraph structure issues.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing 10.0 to >9.2 pts
Exceptional
Sentence structure clear, with smooth transitions, correct grammar and punctuation. No spelling errors. Uses standard English language. Word choice is correct, precise and unambiguous. Introduction has a clear statement addressing the topic. Body paragraphs have topic sentences that are logical and fully developed. Paragraph structure is appropriate with logical transitions. Writing does not reveal discriminatory bias. Unity of the paper clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic. 9.2 to >8.6 pts
Proficient
Overall sentence structure is clear, with smooth transitions Less than 3 grammar, punctuation or spelling errors. Introduction has a clear statement addressing the topic. Body paragraphs have topic sentences that are logical and fully developed. Paragraph structure is appropriate with logical transitions. Writing does not reveal discriminatory bias. Unity of the paper clearly leads the reader to the conclusion. 8.6 to >7.9 pts
Minimally Passing
Overall sentence structure is clear, with smooth transitions Less than 5 grammar, punctuation or spelling errors. Introduction has a statement addressing the topic. Minimal paragraph structure issues. Transitions evident but not used throughout Writing does not reveal discriminatory bias. 7.9 to >0 pts
Not Passing
Spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors create distraction, making reading difficult; fragments, comma splices, run-ons evident. Errors are frequent.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA 10.0 to >9.2 pts
Exceptional
References are current and are cited appropriately throughout paper. Paper is formatted per APA style guide with less than 2 APA errors. 9.2 to >8.6 pts
Proficient
References are current and are cited appropriately throughout paper. Paper is formatted per APA style guide with less than 3 APA errors. 8.6 to >7.9 pts
Minimally Passing
References are current and are cited appropriately throughout paper. Paper is formatted per APA style guide with less than 5 APA errors. 7.9 to >0 pts
Not Passing
References are not current and/ or are not appropriately cited. Paper is not consistent with APA formatting guide and has many errors There is evidence of plagiarism.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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