Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## ScholarlyWriting.docx
**## ScholarlyWriting.docx**
**_Scholarly Writing_**
For this assignment, you will write a paper on the pharmacological management of the disease. The paper should include a review of the:
· Select a disease process that is of interest to you.
· Pathophysiology of the disease state.
· Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important information related to advanced practice nurse.
· Each student will clearly write a title for this topic: For example, “Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension”.
**Submission Instructions:**
· The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
· The paper should be formatted per the current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
· Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work.
· Your paper will be assessed through Turnitin
**Grading Rubric**
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.
**Final Essay/Paper Rubric**
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| Final Essay/Paper Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
| **Identification of Main Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms** | **Distinguished**<br>Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding** | **Distinguished**<br>Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature** | **Distinguished**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines** | **Full Marks**<br>Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
**## ScholarlyWriting.docx**
**_Scholarly Writing_**
For this assignment, you will write a paper on the pharmacological management of the disease. The paper should include a review of the:
· Select a disease process that is of interest to you.
· Pathophysiology of the disease state.
· Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important information related to advanced practice nurse.
· Each student will clearly write a title for this topic: For example, “Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension”.
**Submission Instructions:**
· The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
· The paper should be formatted per the current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
· Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work.
· Your paper will be assessed through Turnitin
**Grading Rubric**
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.
**Final Essay/Paper Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Final Essay/Paper Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Points** |
| **Identification of Main Issues/Problems** | **Distinguished**<br>Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms** | **Distinguished**<br>Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding** | **Distinguished**<br>Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature** | **Distinguished**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |
| **Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines** | **Full Marks**<br>Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.<br>**10 pts**<br>**Excellent**<br>Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**8 pts**<br>**Fair**<br>Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br>**6 pts**<br>**Poor**<br>Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.<br>**4 pts** | /10 pts |