Assessment Description and Grading Criteria
Assessment Description and Grading Criteria
Assessment Description and Grading Criteria
The assignment requires the following:
1. Describe personal worldview, including religious, spiritual, and cultural elements that influence personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care.
2. Choose a specific nursing theory that aligns with personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care. Discuss similarities and how the theory reinforces the approach to care.
3. Provide a specific example of a past or current practice problem and explain how worldview and the nursing theory can assist in resolving the issue.
4. Explain how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice.
5. Cite 5 to 10 sources published within the last 5 years.
6. Include an APA Writing Checklist as an appendix.
Grading Criteria:
1. Personal Worldview: Thoroughly discuss personal worldview and its influence on personal philosophy of practice and attitude towards patient care.
2. Nursing Theory: Discuss a specific nursing theory that aligns with personal philosophy of practice and approach to patient care. Explain similarities and how the theory reinforces the approach to care.
3. Practice Problem: Provide a specific example of a past or current practice problem and explain how worldview and the nursing theory can assist in resolving the issue.
4. Future Practice: Discuss how worldview and the nursing theory will assist in further developing future practice.
5. Required Sources: Include 5 to 10 current and appropriate sources.
6. Appendix: Attach the completed APA Writing Checklist as an appendix.
7. Thesis and Audience: Clearly communicate the reason for writing and demonstrate awareness of the audience.
8. Development, Structure, and Conclusion: Advance the position or purpose throughout the paper and provide a conclusion that aligns with the development.
9. Evidence: Select and integrate evidence to support and advance the position or purpose, considering other perspectives.
10. Mechanics of Writing: Ensure proper spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, and sentence structure.
11. Format/Documentation: Use appropriate style (e.g., APA) and provide accurate documentation of sources.
Grades will be based on the achievement of each criterion.