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NUR 236 Research Paper 
Research a nursing problem of your choice using primary sources only. Submit one 3-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Paper should include at least 3 creditable resources. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: YX98CW5
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Subject: Nursing  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Unsatisfactory

5 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

Cited 4 or more sources.
Sources reliable and properly cited.
Ideas well organized and logically presented.
All information included.
Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Good

Cited 3 sources -Sources mostly reliable.
Citation errors minor.
Adequate discussion of ideas included.
Sufficient information provided
Clear organization of main points and ideas.
Needs Improvement

Cited 2 sources
Source reliability questionable.
Information does interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
Some information relevant to topic.
Information provided to support some elements of topic. Discussion not thorough, lack detail.
Unsatisfactory

Failed to cite even 1 sources.
Sources unreliable.
Information interferes with ability of reader to understand paper.
Irrelevant to topic.
Information does not support the topic.
Content

Excellent

Research topic includes all aspects of the project, appropriate information for length of paper and research.
Content relevant to purpose of paper.
Contains clear and concise subtitles, and resources page
Support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
4 or more in text citations are used to support the topic.
Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

Topic includes most aspects of the project, of appropriate information for length of paper and research.
Contains somewhat clear and concise subtitles, and resources page.
Support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
Less than 3 in text citations are used to support the topic.
Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Needs Improvement

Topic includes some aspects of the project, semi appropriate information for length of paper & a topic is partially clear.
Only 2 in text citations used to support topics.
Includes subtitles, and resources. Page organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Unsatisfactory

Topic unclear and includes no aspects of the project, inappropriate information for length of paper.
Missing subtitles and resources page.
No organization, transitions,introduction, and poor conclusion.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

Consistent and appropriate writing style, there are no grammatical errors, there are no spelling errors. Appropriate punctuation used.
Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

Fewer than 2 punctuation, or capitalization errors.
Adequate sentence structure.
Met most style and min/max page requirements
Needs Improvement

Poor sentence structure and transitions, in grammar, punctuation and spelling. capitalization errors.
Attempted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Unsatisfactory

Topic inconsistent and inappropriate.
More than 5 spelling errors.
More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Does not meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Bibliography/ Resources

Excellent

All sources properly cited in both paper and references. References used appropriately in paper, no errors in references, correct use of APA style references
Good

All sources properly cited in both paper and references References used appropriately but limited.
Very few errors in format or punctuation.
Needs Improvement

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references. Errors in format or punctuation compromises the ideas of the paper.
Unsatisfactory

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and references.
Errors in reference, errors in APA style for reference.
format or punctuation make ideas unclear.
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Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on Evidence Based Practice







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