NR 103: Transition to the Nursing Profession

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDELINES

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to help the student collaborate with their peers while using topics discussed during class and reading assignments. The student will also have an opportunity to develop informed opinion while identifying personal biases.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 1. Implement skills for successful scholarship including effective study skills, note taking, active listening, and learning preferences. CO 2. Identify characteristics of professional behavior including emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution. CO 3. Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to utilize resources.

DUE DATE

Initial post is due Wednesdays @ 2359 AZ time. Response post is due by Sundays @ 2359 AZ time. The posts must occur on separate days.

TOTAL POINTS

100 points (20 points each Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6)

PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.

1. You will be asked to respond to questions posed on the discussion board on a weekly basis.
2. Your discussion responses are graded based on these criteria. a. Depth of understanding (10 points/50%) i. Addresses all weekly concepts in initial response by Wednesday. ii. Replies to one peer response. iii. Uses relevant experience as examples iv. Applies new knowledge to demonstrate understanding of content b. Clarity of writing (5 points/25%) i. Addresses all questions posed by the discussion topic. ii. Response is well organized. iii. Information is easy to read and understand. c. Ability to convey an informed opinion (5 points/25%) i. Provides current, academic evidence to support statements. ii. Identifies personal biases, setting them aside based on facts.

CREDIBLE ACADEMIC SOURCES

Picking the right source is just as important as the information. These papers do not require strict, peer-reviewed research articles as in other classes. Being able to find and evaluate information from the internet is important to steer a patient and yourself to appropriate health information. Some tips: • References are dated within the last five years • Your textbooks qualify as an evidence-based source • Chamberlain Library subscribes to vetted databases for research

Evaluating Health Information: https://medlineplus.gov/evaluatinghealthinformation.htmlTutorial on evaluating websites: https://medlineplus.gov/webeval/webeval.htmlLocate the sources an iffy site uses to find the reliable, direct sourceReference links need to jump directly to the sourceEditorial, blogs, letters to the editor are not credible – they are opinionsWiki-anything is never an acceptable source

SPELLING AND GRAMMAR

• Do not rely on spill chick to locate typos. Spell chock does not now witch words are correct either. • Numbers below 11 are written out • Write out all acronyms with first use, no matter how common • No contractions • No abbreviations or slang • Generic medications are not capitalized • Proofread out loud with purpose to hear grammatical errors and see the typos. • One thought per sentence. Long, convoluted sentences confuse the reader and detract from your ideas. • Review the correct usage of punctuation, possession, and plural.

APA

Resources: • Chamberlain APA Citation and Writing located in Resources • Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) • APA 7th Edition Paper Template located in Files • APA 7th Edition Student Paper Sample: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html

GRADING RUBRIC

Assignment Criteria

Highest Level of PerformanceHigh Level of PerformanceSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryOmittedDepth of UnderstandingRequired criteria:1. Addresses all weekly concepts in initial response by Wednesday.Includes no fewer than 4 requirements for section. (10 points)Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for section. (9 points)Includes no less than 2 requirements for section. (8 points)Includes no less than 1 requirement for section. (4 points)2. Replies to one peer response.3. Uses relevant experience as examples4. Applies new knowledge to demonstrate understanding of content.Clarity of WritingRequired criteria:1. Addresses all questions posed by the discussion topic.Includes no fewer than 3 requirements for section (5 points)Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for section. (4 points)Includes 1 or fewer requirements for section. (2 points)No requirements for this section presented. (0 points)2. Response is well organized.3. Information is easy to read and understand.Convey Informed OpinionRequired criteria:1. Provides current, acceptable academic evidence to support statements.Includes no fewer than 2 requirements for section. (5 points)Includes no less than 1 requirements for section (4 points)No requirements for this section presented. (0 points)2. Identifies personal biases, setting them aside based on facts.