This assignment is a formally written paper in APA format, 7th edition. A minimum of three professional references is required. You may use internet sites and articles but they will not be counted as a professional citation. Please use the headings of each section of the rubric to outline your paper. The paper will be 7 pages in length—and not exceeding 7 pages of text. Title page/references are NOT included in this count. A pdf. version of the paper may NOT be submitted—only a Word document that can be edited will be accepted. Two points will be deducted for each page over the maximum number. The grading guidelines are as follows:
Evaluation Rubric |
Introduction: Summary of what is known about the ethical issueWell summarized (20) Adequately summarized (15), Superficially summarized (10) Poorly summarized (5) |
Ethical Dimensions of the Issue Identified and Discussed (why is this an ethical issue) |
Relevance of the Ethical Issue to Health Professions/Nursing |
Relevant Ethical Analysis (Principles, Ethical Theories, Laws, and Standards of Practice)Complete Analysis of Principles, Ethical Theories, Laws, and SOP (30) |
Personal Professional Response to the Issue |
Conclusion: Reflection of What you Learned |
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar—pdf. version of paper WILL NOT be accepted and will result in a grade of zero points for the assignment without discussion |
Clarity and Organization – |
Correct APA Style (7th) |
Correct Length 7 pages of text, PLUS title page and references |
Minimum of 3 professional nursing references, 5 years old or less |