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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper Format (Total 20 points)

Title Page

No mistakes in APA format
(10 points)

Writing Conventions
Professional grammar, spelling, and punctuation; paragraphs of at least 3, well-written sentences
(10 points)

Title Page

Errors in APA format
(5 points)

Writing Conventions
Paragraphs are 2 sentences each.

(8 points)

No Title
Page

(0 points)

Writing Conventions
Answers are 1 sentence paragraph responses.
(5 points)

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Missing Information

Content (Total 60 points)

Introduction
Writes a comprehensive overview of the paper in 1-2 paragraphs.
(5 points)

Choice of Nursing
Clearly answers question in 2-3 paragraphs.
(10 points)

Essence of Nursing Clearly answers question in 2-3 paragraphs with citations for any information regarding history, ethical or political factors discussed. All 3 factors discussed for full credit.
(10 points)

Beliefs and Values
Answers each of the 4 questions in separate paragraphs.
(15 points)

Vision for the Future
Answers question for all 3 time periods listed in separate paragraphs.
(10 points)

Summary
Answers both questions in separate paragraphs.
(10 points)

Introduction
Writes an overview of the paper in 1-2 paragraphs.
(4 points)

Choice of Nursing
Answers question in 1 paragraph.
(8 points)

Essence of Nursing
Adequately answers question in 2-3 paragraphs with citations for any information regarding history, ethical or political factors discussed.

OR

Only answers 2 factors

OR

Answers all questions but in one paragraph.
(8 points)

Beliefs and Values
Answers 3 of the 4 questions in separate paragraphs

OR

Answers all questions but in one paragraph.
(12 points)

Vision for the Future
Answers question for 2 of the 3 time periods

OR

Answers all questions but in one paragraph.

(8 points)

Summary
Answers 1 question

OR

Answers both questions but in one paragraph.

(8 points)

No Introduction
(0 points)

Choice of Nursing
Does not answer question.
(0 points)

Essence of Nursing
Answers 1 of the 3 factors.
(5 points)

Beliefs and Values
Answers 1 or 2 of the 4 questions.
(5 points)

Vision for the Future
Answers 1 question of the 3 time periods.
(3 points)

Summary
Does not directly address either question.
(4 points)

Essence of Nursing

Does not answer question.
(0 points)

Beliefs and Values

Does not answer question.
(0 points)

Vision for the Future

Does not answer question.
(0 points)

Summary

No summary provided.
(0 points)

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APA format and References

(Total 20 points)

Uses correct APA format throughout paper and includes 2 correctly cited references. Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, headings, spacing, indentations and margins.

(20 points)

1-3 APA errors noted in references OR 1-2 citation errors within paper OR 1-3 grammar, spelling, punctuation, headings, spacing, indentation and margin errors noted in the entire paper.

(13 points)

4-6 APA errors noted in references and citations throughout paper OR 1 reference listed OR 4 or more spelling, punctuation, headings, spacing, indentation and margin errors noted in the entire paper.

(6 points)

7 or greater APA errors noted in references OR citations throughout paper OR no references listed OR 7 or greater spelling, punctuation, headings, spacing, indentation and margin errors noted in the entire paper.

(0 points)

Content Criteria

Section or Section Title

Description

How-To and Tips

Use

Entire paper

· 1” margins all around

· Double-spaced

Acceptable Fonts:

· 11-point Calibri 

· 11-point Arial

· 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode 

· 12-point Times New Roman

· 11-point Georgia

· 10-point Computer Modern 1 

· Professional grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and paragraphs composed of at least 3 well-written sentences each.

· Select
File – Page Set
up…

· Select F
ormat –
Font…

· Select F
ormat –
Paragraph…

· Select
View – Header and Footer…

(Refer to the MS Word “Help and How To” links if you need help with any of these tasks.)

Title Page

· The title page should contain the title of the paper (Bold), the
student‘s name, and the institutional affiliation.

· Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the page. The title should be centered and written in boldface

· Your title may take up one or two lines

· A student paper should also include the course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date. 

Introduction

Overview of the paper (1-2 paragraphs) *just a note, do not use an abstract, just type a formal introduction.

Put title of paper at the top of this page: centered, bold, and in Title Case.

No section title for the introduction, just start paragraphs (
Remember to indent each paragraph and double space)

Choice of Nursing

Why did you choose nursing? (2-3 paragraphs)

Insert Section title, centered, bolded, and Title Case.

Then start paragraphs.

Essence of Nursing

What do you believe the core of nursing is and should be? Correlate historical, ethical, and political factors influencing professional nursing practice.
You must answer all 3 factors for full credit (2-3 paragraphs)

Insert Section title, centered, bolded, and Title Case.

Then start paragraphs.

(Do not start a new page; just continue in regular double-spaced body.)

Beliefs and Values

What do you believe about patients? (1 paragraph)

What do you believe about the patient’s family and significant others? (1 paragraph)

What do you believe about your fellow health care providers?
(1 paragraph)

What do you believe about your own health? (1 paragraph)

Insert Section title, centered, bolded, and Title Case.

Then start paragraphs.

(Do not start a new page; just continue in regular double-spaced body.)

Vision for the Future

What do you want to be doing in 2 years? (1 paragraph) 5 years? (1 paragraph) 10 years? (1 paragraph)

Insert Section title, centered, bolded, and Title Case.

Then start paragraphs.

(Do not start a new page; just continue in regular double-spaced body.)

Summary

What strengths do you have that will support your achievement of your professional goals? (1 paragraph)

What limitations will you need to overcome to achieve your professional goals? (1 paragraph)

Insert Section title, centered, bolded, and Title Case.

Then start paragraphs.

(Do not start a new page; just continue in regular double-spaced body.)

References

References

centered on top of page

· At least 2 professional references.

· Put references in alphabetical order by author’s name.

“References” should be centered at the top of the page just below the header, bold.