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– ## XL4002_M1_Template.docx
– ## ASSESSMENT.docx
– ## XL4002_Rubric.pdf
– ## XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx
**## XL4002_M1_Template.docx**
## **XL4002 Performance Task Submission Template for Module 1, Part 1**
Choose one of the topics listed below and review the images, graphs, charts, and statistics related to that topic.
·
[Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health](https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html)
·
[Vulnerable Populations](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0567.htm)
·
[Childhood Obesity](https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html)
Respond to the following questions:
1. What is the background of the population you chose? What key social determinants of health are conveyed in the visual presentations? (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
2. Apply the political analysis strategies in Chapter 8 of Mason et al. (2021) to this population. Name two stakeholders relevant to this population and explain their role in your political analysis. (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
3. Name one political strategy that could be implemented to leverage facilitators or constraints into political momentum to address the issues relevant to this population through policy. (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
**## ASSESSMENT.docx**
**ASSESSMENT**
Choose one of the topics listed below and review the images, graphs, charts, and statistics related to that topic.
·
[Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health](https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html)
·
[Vulnerable Populations](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0567.htm)
Download the XL4002 Performance Task Assessment Template for Module 1, Part 1. In the template, write your response to the following points:
What is the background of the population you chose? What key social determinants of health are conveyed in the visual presentations? (1 paragraph)
Apply the political analysis strategies in Chapter 8 of Mason et al. (2021) to this population. Name two stakeholders relevant to this population and explain their role in your political analysis. (1 paragraph)
Name one political strategy that could be implemented to leverage facilitators or constraints into political momentum to address the issues relevant to this population through policy. (1 paragraph)
Complete the Learning Activities in Module 2.
[Review Code of Ethics for Nursing, Provisions 7–9](https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/).
Use the
[CON Writing Template](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309756-XL4002/assets/XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx?isCourseFile=true) to write a paper addressing the following points:
· Explain nurse leaders’ critical role in political influence and how they can build upon their own sources of power.
· Based on your understanding of the Code of Ethics for Nurses, explain nurses’ responsibilities in advancing ethical nursing and health policies.
· Provide an example of how to enhance effective policy advocacy engagement to address social determinants of health, either at the individual or organizational level.
**## XL4002_Rubric.pdf**
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 1
XL4002: Economic and Social Influences in Policy: Formulate leadership and advocacy strategies to reduce
health disparities, advance ethical nursing, and health policy engagement.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Introduction to Economic and Social Trends in Policy
Part 1: Political Analysis and Strategies to Improve Social Conditions (Template)
What is the background of
the population you chose?
What key social
determinants of health are
conveyed in the visual
presentations?
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify economic and social
influences on health
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
the background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of the
background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
the background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Name two stakeholders
relevant to this population
and explain their role in
your political analysis.
Learning Objective 1.2: Apply
political analysis strategies to
healthcare scenarios
Response provides a fully
developed political analysis
including the role of the two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Response provides an
adequately developed
political analysis including
the role of the two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Response does not provide
an adequate political
analysis; does not include
the role of two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Name one political strategy
that could be implemented
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
momentum to address the
Response provides a fully
developed political strategy
that could be implemented
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
Response provides an
adequately developed
political strategy that could
be implemented to
leverage facilitators or
Response does not provide
an adequate political
strategy that could be
implemented to leverage
facilitators or constraints
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Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Apply political strategies
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
momentum to promote
health equity
momentum to address the
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
constraints into political
momentum to address the
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
into political momentum to
address the issues relevant
to this population through
policy.
Module 2: Professional Ethics in Policy and Politics
Part 2: Paper on Professional Ethics in Policy and Politics
Explain nurse leaders’
critical role in political
influence and how they can
build upon their own
sources of power.
Learning Objective 2.1:
Explain nurse leaders’ role in
political influence and how
they can build upon their own
sources of power
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
nurse leaders’ critical role
in political influence and
how they can build upon
their own sources of
power.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of nurse
leaders’ critical role in
political influence and how
they can build upon their
own sources of power.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
nurse leaders’ critical role
in political influence and
how they can build upon
their own sources of
power.
Based on your
understanding of the Code
of Ethics for Nurses,
explain nurses’
responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
nurses’ responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of nurses’
responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
nurses’ responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 3
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Learning Objective 2.2:
Describe how nurses use
professional ethics in health
policy to advance ethical
nursing and health policies
Provide an example of how
to enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Learning Objective 2.3:
Describe how nurses use
professional ethics in health
policy to improve social
determinants of health and
health equity
Response provides a fully
developed example of how
to enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Response provides an
adequately developed
example of how to
enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Response does not provide
an adequate example of
how to enhance effective
policy advocacy
engagement to address
social determinants of
health, either at the
individual or organizational
level.
Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
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Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills
**## XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx**
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**Title of the Paper in Full Goes Here**
Student Name Here
Program Name or Degree Name, Walden University
Course Number, Section, and Title
(Example: NURS 0000 Section 01, Title of Course)
Instructor Name
Month, Day, Year
(enter the date submitted to instructor)
**Title of the Paper**
This is your introductory paragraph designed to inform the reader of what you will cover in the paper. (
_BSN Students_ –
_Carefully follow your course-specific Grading Rubric concerning the content that is required for your assignment and the Academic Writing Expectations [AWE] level of your course.)_ This template’s formatting—Times New Roman 12-point font (other options include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, and Georgia 11), double spacing, 1” margins, 1/2” indentations beginning of each paragraph, page numbers, and page breaks—is set for you, and you do not need to change it. Do not add any extra spaces between the heading and the text (you may want to check
_Spacing_ under Paragraph, and make sure settings are all set to “0”). The ideas in this paper should be in your own words and supported by credible outside evidence. Cite the author, year of publication, and page number, if necessary, per APA. The introductory paragraph should receive no specific heading because the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. Build this paragraph with the following elements:
1. Briefly detail what has been said or done regarding the topic.
2. Explain the problem with what has been said or done.
3. Create a purpose statement (also commonly referred to as a
[thesis statement](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/thesisstatements)) as the last sentence of this paragraph: “The purpose of this paper is to describe…”.
**Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
This text will be the beginning of the body of the paper. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so the reader can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence, or topic sentence, in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph addresses only one topic. When you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Avoid long paragraphs that are more than three-fourths of a page. Per our program recommendations, each paragraph should be at least 3-4 sentences in length and contain a topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and a conclusion or lead out sentence. See the
[MEAL plan](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and Lead out) in the Writing Center. In your paragraphs, synthesize your resources/readings into your own words and
**avoid using direct quotations**. In the rare instances you do use a direct quotation of a historical nature from a source, the page or paragraph numbers are also included in the citation. For example, Leplante and Nolin (2014) described burnout as "a negative affective response occurring as result of chronic work stress" (p. 2). When you transition to a new idea, you should begin a new paragraph.
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related to or a result of what you discussed in the previous section. Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas.
Be sure to credit your source(s) in your paper using APA style. The APA Manual 7th edition and the Walden Writing Center are your best citation resources. Writing Center resources are available at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations). You must appropriately and correctly cite all works used in your document.
The following paragraph provides examples of in-text citation examples. According to Leplante (2019), employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work. Or you might write and cite in this manner: Employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work (Leplante, 2019). When paraphrasing, the author name and year of publication in citations is required by APA to direct the reader to a specific source in the reference list.
[Personal communications](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/personalcommunication) are not listed in the reference page but are noted in text as (S. Wall, personal communication, May 24, 2019). This should immediately follow the content of the interview. Also, go to
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
APA can seem difficult to master, but following the general rules becomes easier with use. The Writing Center also offers numerous
[APA resources on its website](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/secondarysources) and can answer your questions via
[email](mailto:writingsupport@waldenu.edu). Prior to submitting your paper for grading, submit your draft to SafeAssign Drafts found in the left column of your course.
And so forth until the conclusion….
**Conclusion**
The conclusion section should recap the major points of your paper. Do not introduce new ideas in this paragraph; the conclusion should interpret what you have written and what it means in the bigger picture.
**References**
Please note that the following references are intended as examples only. List your own references in alphabetical order. Also, these illustrate different types of references; you are responsible for any citations not included in this list. In your paper, be sure every reference entry matches a citation, and every citation refers to an item in the reference list.
Journal Article; Two Authors; DOI
Leplante, J. P. & Nolin, C. (2014). Consultas and socially responsible investing in Guatemala: A case study examining Maya perspectives on the Indigenous right to free, prior, and informed consent.
_Society & Natural Resources_,
_27_(4), 231–248.
[https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554](https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554)
Journal Article, Two Authors; URL
Eaton, T. V., & Akers, M. D. (20007). Whistleblowing and good governance.
_CPA Journal_,
_77_(6), 66–71.
[http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm](http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm)
Journal Article, More Than Twenty Authors; DOI
Wiskunde, B., Arslan, M., Fischer, P., Nowak, L., Van den Berg, O., Coetzee, L., Juárez, U., Riyaziyyat, E., Wang, C., Zhang, I., Li, P., Yang, R., Kumar, B., Xu, A., Martinez, R., McIntosh, V., Ibáñez, L. M., Mäkinen, G., Virtanen, E., . . . Kovács, A. (2019). Indie pop rocks mathematics: Twenty One Pilots, Nicolas Bourbaki, and the empty set.
_Journal of Improbable Mathematics_,
_27_(1), 1935–1968.
[https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx](https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx)
Book; One Author
Weinstein, J. A. (2019).
_Social change_ (3rd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
Book; Chapter in an Edited Book
Christensen, L. (2020). For my people: Celebrating community through poetry. In B. Bigelow, B. Harvey, S. Karp, & L. Miller (Eds.),
_Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity and justice_ (Vol. 2; pp. 16–17). Rethinking Schools.
Professional Organization Web page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018).
_Back to school._ [https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html](https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html)
Professional Organization Book
American Nurses Association. (2010).
_Nursing: Scope and standards of practice_ (2nd ed.).
Two or more works by same author in the same year
Wall, S. (2018a). Effects of friendship on children’s behavior.
_Journal of Social Psychology, 4_(1), 101–105.
Wall, S. (2018b). Trials of parenting adolescents with deviant behaviors.
_Journal of Child Psychology, 4_(12), 161–167.
Government Article
National Institute of Mental Health. (1990).
_Clinical training in serious mental illness_ (DHHS Publication No. ADM 90-1679). U.S. Government Printing Office.
Lecture Notes
Health effects of exposure to forest fires [Lecture notes]. (2019). Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Personal Communication (Only Goes in Body of Paper and not in References)
Video
Walden University. (2009).
_Title of video here_ [Video]. Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Television (Audio)
Important, I. M. (Producer). (1990, November 1).
_The nightly news hour_ [TV series episode]. Central Broadcasting Service.
**APA Resources**
You have other several options to assist you in the formulation of your reference page.
· Your American Psychological Association (APA) Manual is your best reference resource. Use the current edition with a copyright date of 2020.
· The Walden Writing Center also a great place for referencing advice at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references).
· Citation and reference examples are provided in the ‘BSN TOP Ten References and Citations” handout found in the Writing Resources tab of the course. This document covers the 10 most commonly used reference and citation formats. You are responsible for looking up any that are not included on this list.
**## XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx**
5
**Title of the Paper in Full Goes Here**
Student Name Here
Program Name or Degree Name, Walden University
Course Number, Section, and Title
(Example: NURS 0000 Section 01, Title of Course)
Instructor Name
Month, Day, Year
(enter the date submitted to instructor)
**Title of the Paper**
This is your introductory paragraph designed to inform the reader of what you will cover in the paper. (
_BSN Students_ –
_Carefully follow your course-specific Grading Rubric concerning the content that is required for your assignment and the Academic Writing Expectations [AWE] level of your course.)_ This template’s formatting—Times New Roman 12-point font (other options include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, and Georgia 11), double spacing, 1” margins, 1/2” indentations beginning of each paragraph, page numbers, and page breaks—is set for you, and you do not need to change it. Do not add any extra spaces between the heading and the text (you may want to check
_Spacing_ under Paragraph, and make sure settings are all set to “0”). The ideas in this paper should be in your own words and supported by credible outside evidence. Cite the author, year of publication, and page number, if necessary, per APA. The introductory paragraph should receive no specific heading because the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. Build this paragraph with the following elements:
1. Briefly detail what has been said or done regarding the topic.
2. Explain the problem with what has been said or done.
3. Create a purpose statement (also commonly referred to as a
[thesis statement](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/thesisstatements)) as the last sentence of this paragraph: “The purpose of this paper is to describe…”.
**Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
This text will be the beginning of the body of the paper. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so the reader can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence, or topic sentence, in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph addresses only one topic. When you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Avoid long paragraphs that are more than three-fourths of a page. Per our program recommendations, each paragraph should be at least 3-4 sentences in length and contain a topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and a conclusion or lead out sentence. See the
[MEAL plan](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and Lead out) in the Writing Center. In your paragraphs, synthesize your resources/readings into your own words and
**avoid using direct quotations**. In the rare instances you do use a direct quotation of a historical nature from a source, the page or paragraph numbers are also included in the citation. For example, Leplante and Nolin (2014) described burnout as "a negative affective response occurring as result of chronic work stress" (p. 2). When you transition to a new idea, you should begin a new paragraph.
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related to or a result of what you discussed in the previous section. Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas.
Be sure to credit your source(s) in your paper using APA style. The APA Manual 7th edition and the Walden Writing Center are your best citation resources. Writing Center resources are available at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations). You must appropriately and correctly cite all works used in your document.
The following paragraph provides examples of in-text citation examples. According to Leplante (2019), employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work. Or you might write and cite in this manner: Employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work (Leplante, 2019). When paraphrasing, the author name and year of publication in citations is required by APA to direct the reader to a specific source in the reference list.
[Personal communications](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/personalcommunication) are not listed in the reference page but are noted in text as (S. Wall, personal communication, May 24, 2019). This should immediately follow the content of the interview. Also, go to
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
APA can seem difficult to master, but following the general rules becomes easier with use. The Writing Center also offers numerous
[APA resources on its website](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/secondarysources) and can answer your questions via
[email](mailto:writingsupport@waldenu.edu). Prior to submitting your paper for grading, submit your draft to SafeAssign Drafts found in the left column of your course.
And so forth until the conclusion….
**Conclusion**
The conclusion section should recap the major points of your paper. Do not introduce new ideas in this paragraph; the conclusion should interpret what you have written and what it means in the bigger picture.
**References**
Please note that the following references are intended as examples only. List your own references in alphabetical order. Also, these illustrate different types of references; you are responsible for any citations not included in this list. In your paper, be sure every reference entry matches a citation, and every citation refers to an item in the reference list.
Journal Article; Two Authors; DOI
Leplante, J. P. & Nolin, C. (2014). Consultas and socially responsible investing in Guatemala: A case study examining Maya perspectives on the Indigenous right to free, prior, and informed consent.
_Society & Natural Resources_,
_27_(4), 231–248.
[https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554](https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554)
Journal Article, Two Authors; URL
Eaton, T. V., & Akers, M. D. (20007). Whistleblowing and good governance.
_CPA Journal_,
_77_(6), 66–71.
[http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm](http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm)
Journal Article, More Than Twenty Authors; DOI
Wiskunde, B., Arslan, M., Fischer, P., Nowak, L., Van den Berg, O., Coetzee, L., Juárez, U., Riyaziyyat, E., Wang, C., Zhang, I., Li, P., Yang, R., Kumar, B., Xu, A., Martinez, R., McIntosh, V., Ibáñez, L. M., Mäkinen, G., Virtanen, E., . . . Kovács, A. (2019). Indie pop rocks mathematics: Twenty One Pilots, Nicolas Bourbaki, and the empty set.
_Journal of Improbable Mathematics_,
_27_(1), 1935–1968.
[https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx](https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx)
Book; One Author
Weinstein, J. A. (2019).
_Social change_ (3rd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
Book; Chapter in an Edited Book
Christensen, L. (2020). For my people: Celebrating community through poetry. In B. Bigelow, B. Harvey, S. Karp, & L. Miller (Eds.),
_Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity and justice_ (Vol. 2; pp. 16–17). Rethinking Schools.
Professional Organization Web page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018).
_Back to school._ [https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html](https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html)
Professional Organization Book
American Nurses Association. (2010).
_Nursing: Scope and standards of practice_ (2nd ed.).
Two or more works by same author in the same year
Wall, S. (2018a). Effects of friendship on children’s behavior.
_Journal of Social Psychology, 4_(1), 101–105.
Wall, S. (2018b). Trials of parenting adolescents with deviant behaviors.
_Journal of Child Psychology, 4_(12), 161–167.
Government Article
National Institute of Mental Health. (1990).
_Clinical training in serious mental illness_ (DHHS Publication No. ADM 90-1679). U.S. Government Printing Office.
Lecture Notes
Health effects of exposure to forest fires [Lecture notes]. (2019). Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Personal Communication (Only Goes in Body of Paper and not in References)
Video
Walden University. (2009).
_Title of video here_ [Video]. Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Television (Audio)
Important, I. M. (Producer). (1990, November 1).
_The nightly news hour_ [TV series episode]. Central Broadcasting Service.
**APA Resources**
You have other several options to assist you in the formulation of your reference page.
· Your American Psychological Association (APA) Manual is your best reference resource. Use the current edition with a copyright date of 2020.
· The Walden Writing Center also a great place for referencing advice at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references).
· Citation and reference examples are provided in the ‘BSN TOP Ten References and Citations” handout found in the Writing Resources tab of the course. This document covers the 10 most commonly used reference and citation formats. You are responsible for looking up any that are not included on this list.
**## XL4002_M1_Template.docx**
## **XL4002 Performance Task Submission Template for Module 1, Part 1**
Choose one of the topics listed below and review the images, graphs, charts, and statistics related to that topic.
·
[Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health](https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html)
·
[Vulnerable Populations](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0567.htm)
·
[Childhood Obesity](https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html)
Respond to the following questions:
1. What is the background of the population you chose? What key social determinants of health are conveyed in the visual presentations? (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
2. Apply the political analysis strategies in Chapter 8 of Mason et al. (2021) to this population. Name two stakeholders relevant to this population and explain their role in your political analysis. (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
3. Name one political strategy that could be implemented to leverage facilitators or constraints into political momentum to address the issues relevant to this population through policy. (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
**## ASSESSMENT.docx**
**ASSESSMENT**
Choose one of the topics listed below and review the images, graphs, charts, and statistics related to that topic.
·
[Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health](https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html)
·
[Vulnerable Populations](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0567.htm)
Download the XL4002 Performance Task Assessment Template for Module 1, Part 1. In the template, write your response to the following points:
What is the background of the population you chose? What key social determinants of health are conveyed in the visual presentations? (1 paragraph)
Apply the political analysis strategies in Chapter 8 of Mason et al. (2021) to this population. Name two stakeholders relevant to this population and explain their role in your political analysis. (1 paragraph)
Name one political strategy that could be implemented to leverage facilitators or constraints into political momentum to address the issues relevant to this population through policy. (1 paragraph)
Complete the Learning Activities in Module 2.
[Review Code of Ethics for Nursing, Provisions 7–9](https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/).
Use the
[CON Writing Template](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309756-XL4002/assets/XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx?isCourseFile=true) to write a paper addressing the following points:
· Explain nurse leaders’ critical role in political influence and how they can build upon their own sources of power.
· Based on your understanding of the Code of Ethics for Nurses, explain nurses’ responsibilities in advancing ethical nursing and health policies.
· Provide an example of how to enhance effective policy advocacy engagement to address social determinants of health, either at the individual or organizational level.
**## XL4002_Rubric.pdf**
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XL4002: Economic and Social Influences in Policy: Formulate leadership and advocacy strategies to reduce
health disparities, advance ethical nursing, and health policy engagement.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Introduction to Economic and Social Trends in Policy
Part 1: Political Analysis and Strategies to Improve Social Conditions (Template)
What is the background of
the population you chose?
What key social
determinants of health are
conveyed in the visual
presentations?
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify economic and social
influences on health
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
the background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of the
background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
the background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Name two stakeholders
relevant to this population
and explain their role in
your political analysis.
Learning Objective 1.2: Apply
political analysis strategies to
healthcare scenarios
Response provides a fully
developed political analysis
including the role of the two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Response provides an
adequately developed
political analysis including
the role of the two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Response does not provide
an adequate political
analysis; does not include
the role of two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Name one political strategy
that could be implemented
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
momentum to address the
Response provides a fully
developed political strategy
that could be implemented
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
Response provides an
adequately developed
political strategy that could
be implemented to
leverage facilitators or
Response does not provide
an adequate political
strategy that could be
implemented to leverage
facilitators or constraints
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Expectations
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Apply political strategies
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
momentum to promote
health equity
momentum to address the
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
constraints into political
momentum to address the
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
into political momentum to
address the issues relevant
to this population through
policy.
Module 2: Professional Ethics in Policy and Politics
Part 2: Paper on Professional Ethics in Policy and Politics
Explain nurse leaders’
critical role in political
influence and how they can
build upon their own
sources of power.
Learning Objective 2.1:
Explain nurse leaders’ role in
political influence and how
they can build upon their own
sources of power
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
nurse leaders’ critical role
in political influence and
how they can build upon
their own sources of
power.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of nurse
leaders’ critical role in
political influence and how
they can build upon their
own sources of power.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
nurse leaders’ critical role
in political influence and
how they can build upon
their own sources of
power.
Based on your
understanding of the Code
of Ethics for Nurses,
explain nurses’
responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
nurses’ responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of nurses’
responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
nurses’ responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
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Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Learning Objective 2.2:
Describe how nurses use
professional ethics in health
policy to advance ethical
nursing and health policies
Provide an example of how
to enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Learning Objective 2.3:
Describe how nurses use
professional ethics in health
policy to improve social
determinants of health and
health equity
Response provides a fully
developed example of how
to enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Response provides an
adequately developed
example of how to
enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Response does not provide
an adequate example of
how to enhance effective
policy advocacy
engagement to address
social determinants of
health, either at the
individual or organizational
level.
Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
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Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills
**## XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx**
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**Title of the Paper in Full Goes Here**
Student Name Here
Program Name or Degree Name, Walden University
Course Number, Section, and Title
(Example: NURS 0000 Section 01, Title of Course)
Instructor Name
Month, Day, Year
(enter the date submitted to instructor)
**Title of the Paper**
This is your introductory paragraph designed to inform the reader of what you will cover in the paper. (
_BSN Students_ –
_Carefully follow your course-specific Grading Rubric concerning the content that is required for your assignment and the Academic Writing Expectations [AWE] level of your course.)_ This template’s formatting—Times New Roman 12-point font (other options include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, and Georgia 11), double spacing, 1” margins, 1/2” indentations beginning of each paragraph, page numbers, and page breaks—is set for you, and you do not need to change it. Do not add any extra spaces between the heading and the text (you may want to check
_Spacing_ under Paragraph, and make sure settings are all set to “0”). The ideas in this paper should be in your own words and supported by credible outside evidence. Cite the author, year of publication, and page number, if necessary, per APA. The introductory paragraph should receive no specific heading because the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. Build this paragraph with the following elements:
1. Briefly detail what has been said or done regarding the topic.
2. Explain the problem with what has been said or done.
3. Create a purpose statement (also commonly referred to as a
[thesis statement](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/thesisstatements)) as the last sentence of this paragraph: “The purpose of this paper is to describe…”.
**Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
This text will be the beginning of the body of the paper. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so the reader can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence, or topic sentence, in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph addresses only one topic. When you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Avoid long paragraphs that are more than three-fourths of a page. Per our program recommendations, each paragraph should be at least 3-4 sentences in length and contain a topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and a conclusion or lead out sentence. See the
[MEAL plan](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and Lead out) in the Writing Center. In your paragraphs, synthesize your resources/readings into your own words and
**avoid using direct quotations**. In the rare instances you do use a direct quotation of a historical nature from a source, the page or paragraph numbers are also included in the citation. For example, Leplante and Nolin (2014) described burnout as "a negative affective response occurring as result of chronic work stress" (p. 2). When you transition to a new idea, you should begin a new paragraph.
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related to or a result of what you discussed in the previous section. Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas.
Be sure to credit your source(s) in your paper using APA style. The APA Manual 7th edition and the Walden Writing Center are your best citation resources. Writing Center resources are available at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations). You must appropriately and correctly cite all works used in your document.
The following paragraph provides examples of in-text citation examples. According to Leplante (2019), employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work. Or you might write and cite in this manner: Employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work (Leplante, 2019). When paraphrasing, the author name and year of publication in citations is required by APA to direct the reader to a specific source in the reference list.
[Personal communications](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/personalcommunication) are not listed in the reference page but are noted in text as (S. Wall, personal communication, May 24, 2019). This should immediately follow the content of the interview. Also, go to
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
APA can seem difficult to master, but following the general rules becomes easier with use. The Writing Center also offers numerous
[APA resources on its website](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/secondarysources) and can answer your questions via
[email](mailto:writingsupport@waldenu.edu). Prior to submitting your paper for grading, submit your draft to SafeAssign Drafts found in the left column of your course.
And so forth until the conclusion….
**Conclusion**
The conclusion section should recap the major points of your paper. Do not introduce new ideas in this paragraph; the conclusion should interpret what you have written and what it means in the bigger picture.
**References**
Please note that the following references are intended as examples only. List your own references in alphabetical order. Also, these illustrate different types of references; you are responsible for any citations not included in this list. In your paper, be sure every reference entry matches a citation, and every citation refers to an item in the reference list.
Journal Article; Two Authors; DOI
Leplante, J. P. & Nolin, C. (2014). Consultas and socially responsible investing in Guatemala: A case study examining Maya perspectives on the Indigenous right to free, prior, and informed consent.
_Society & Natural Resources_,
_27_(4), 231–248.
[https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554](https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554)
Journal Article, Two Authors; URL
Eaton, T. V., & Akers, M. D. (20007). Whistleblowing and good governance.
_CPA Journal_,
_77_(6), 66–71.
[http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm](http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm)
Journal Article, More Than Twenty Authors; DOI
Wiskunde, B., Arslan, M., Fischer, P., Nowak, L., Van den Berg, O., Coetzee, L., Juárez, U., Riyaziyyat, E., Wang, C., Zhang, I., Li, P., Yang, R., Kumar, B., Xu, A., Martinez, R., McIntosh, V., Ibáñez, L. M., Mäkinen, G., Virtanen, E., . . . Kovács, A. (2019). Indie pop rocks mathematics: Twenty One Pilots, Nicolas Bourbaki, and the empty set.
_Journal of Improbable Mathematics_,
_27_(1), 1935–1968.
[https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx](https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx)
Book; One Author
Weinstein, J. A. (2019).
_Social change_ (3rd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
Book; Chapter in an Edited Book
Christensen, L. (2020). For my people: Celebrating community through poetry. In B. Bigelow, B. Harvey, S. Karp, & L. Miller (Eds.),
_Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity and justice_ (Vol. 2; pp. 16–17). Rethinking Schools.
Professional Organization Web page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018).
_Back to school._ [https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html](https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html)
Professional Organization Book
American Nurses Association. (2010).
_Nursing: Scope and standards of practice_ (2nd ed.).
Two or more works by same author in the same year
Wall, S. (2018a). Effects of friendship on children’s behavior.
_Journal of Social Psychology, 4_(1), 101–105.
Wall, S. (2018b). Trials of parenting adolescents with deviant behaviors.
_Journal of Child Psychology, 4_(12), 161–167.
Government Article
National Institute of Mental Health. (1990).
_Clinical training in serious mental illness_ (DHHS Publication No. ADM 90-1679). U.S. Government Printing Office.
Lecture Notes
Health effects of exposure to forest fires [Lecture notes]. (2019). Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Personal Communication (Only Goes in Body of Paper and not in References)
Video
Walden University. (2009).
_Title of video here_ [Video]. Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Television (Audio)
Important, I. M. (Producer). (1990, November 1).
_The nightly news hour_ [TV series episode]. Central Broadcasting Service.
**APA Resources**
You have other several options to assist you in the formulation of your reference page.
· Your American Psychological Association (APA) Manual is your best reference resource. Use the current edition with a copyright date of 2020.
· The Walden Writing Center also a great place for referencing advice at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references).
· Citation and reference examples are provided in the ‘BSN TOP Ten References and Citations” handout found in the Writing Resources tab of the course. This document covers the 10 most commonly used reference and citation formats. You are responsible for looking up any that are not included on this list.
**## XL4002_M1_Template.docx**
## **XL4002 Performance Task Submission Template for Module 1, Part 1**
Choose one of the topics listed below and review the images, graphs, charts, and statistics related to that topic.
·
[Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health](https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html)
·
[Vulnerable Populations](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0567.htm)
·
[Childhood Obesity](https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html)
Respond to the following questions:
1. What is the background of the population you chose? What key social determinants of health are conveyed in the visual presentations? (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
2. Apply the political analysis strategies in Chapter 8 of Mason et al. (2021) to this population. Name two stakeholders relevant to this population and explain their role in your political analysis. (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
3. Name one political strategy that could be implemented to leverage facilitators or constraints into political momentum to address the issues relevant to this population through policy. (1 paragraph)
Type your answer here . . .
**## ASSESSMENT.docx**
**ASSESSMENT**
Choose one of the topics listed below and review the images, graphs, charts, and statistics related to that topic.
·
[Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health](https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/index.html)
·
[Vulnerable Populations](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0567.htm)
Download the XL4002 Performance Task Assessment Template for Module 1, Part 1. In the template, write your response to the following points:
What is the background of the population you chose? What key social determinants of health are conveyed in the visual presentations? (1 paragraph)
Apply the political analysis strategies in Chapter 8 of Mason et al. (2021) to this population. Name two stakeholders relevant to this population and explain their role in your political analysis. (1 paragraph)
Name one political strategy that could be implemented to leverage facilitators or constraints into political momentum to address the issues relevant to this population through policy. (1 paragraph)
Complete the Learning Activities in Module 2.
[Review Code of Ethics for Nursing, Provisions 7–9](https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/).
Use the
[CON Writing Template](https://tempolearning.brightspace.com/content/enforced/309756-XL4002/assets/XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx?isCourseFile=true) to write a paper addressing the following points:
· Explain nurse leaders’ critical role in political influence and how they can build upon their own sources of power.
· Based on your understanding of the Code of Ethics for Nurses, explain nurses’ responsibilities in advancing ethical nursing and health policies.
· Provide an example of how to enhance effective policy advocacy engagement to address social determinants of health, either at the individual or organizational level.
**## XL4002_Rubric.pdf**
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 1
XL4002: Economic and Social Influences in Policy: Formulate leadership and advocacy strategies to reduce
health disparities, advance ethical nursing, and health policy engagement.
Assessment Rubric
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Module 1: Introduction to Economic and Social Trends in Policy
Part 1: Political Analysis and Strategies to Improve Social Conditions (Template)
What is the background of
the population you chose?
What key social
determinants of health are
conveyed in the visual
presentations?
Learning Objective 1.1:
Identify economic and social
influences on health
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
the background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of the
background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
the background of the
population and their social
determinants of health.
Name two stakeholders
relevant to this population
and explain their role in
your political analysis.
Learning Objective 1.2: Apply
political analysis strategies to
healthcare scenarios
Response provides a fully
developed political analysis
including the role of the two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Response provides an
adequately developed
political analysis including
the role of the two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Response does not provide
an adequate political
analysis; does not include
the role of two
stakeholders relevant to
the chosen population.
Name one political strategy
that could be implemented
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
momentum to address the
Response provides a fully
developed political strategy
that could be implemented
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
Response provides an
adequately developed
political strategy that could
be implemented to
leverage facilitators or
Response does not provide
an adequate political
strategy that could be
implemented to leverage
facilitators or constraints
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Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
Learning Objective 1.3:
Apply political strategies
to leverage facilitators or
constraints into political
momentum to promote
health equity
momentum to address the
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
constraints into political
momentum to address the
issues relevant to this
population through policy.
into political momentum to
address the issues relevant
to this population through
policy.
Module 2: Professional Ethics in Policy and Politics
Part 2: Paper on Professional Ethics in Policy and Politics
Explain nurse leaders’
critical role in political
influence and how they can
build upon their own
sources of power.
Learning Objective 2.1:
Explain nurse leaders’ role in
political influence and how
they can build upon their own
sources of power
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
nurse leaders’ critical role
in political influence and
how they can build upon
their own sources of
power.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of nurse
leaders’ critical role in
political influence and how
they can build upon their
own sources of power.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
nurse leaders’ critical role
in political influence and
how they can build upon
their own sources of
power.
Based on your
understanding of the Code
of Ethics for Nurses,
explain nurses’
responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response provides a fully
developed explanation of
nurses’ responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response provides an
adequately developed
explanation of nurses’
responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
Response does not provide
an adequate explanation of
nurses’ responsibilities in
advancing ethical nursing
and health policies.
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 3
Rubric Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Learning Objective 2.2:
Describe how nurses use
professional ethics in health
policy to advance ethical
nursing and health policies
Provide an example of how
to enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Learning Objective 2.3:
Describe how nurses use
professional ethics in health
policy to improve social
determinants of health and
health equity
Response provides a fully
developed example of how
to enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Response provides an
adequately developed
example of how to
enhance effective policy
advocacy engagement to
address social
determinants of health,
either at the individual or
organizational level.
Response does not provide
an adequate example of
how to enhance effective
policy advocacy
engagement to address
social determinants of
health, either at the
individual or organizational
level.
Professional Writing Skills
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Context, Organization,
Audience, Purpose, Tone,
Style, Clarity, Flow
Demonstrates full
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Demonstrates some
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
Demonstrates minimal
awareness of writing
context, audience, and
purpose.
© 2024 Walden University, LLC 4
Professional Writing Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet
Expectations
Content is consistently
clear, logical, and well-
organized with
appropriate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is highly
professional, scholarly, and
free of bias.
Style is consistently
appropriate for a
professional
setting/workplace context.
Free of spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar/syntax errors.
Content is mostly clear,
logical, and well-organized
with
adequate sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is adequately
professional, scholarly,
and/or free of bias.
Style is mostly appropriate
for a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains few spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar/syntax errors.
Content lacks clarity, logic,
and/or discernible
organization; does not use
proper sentence and
paragraph structure.
Tone is not
professional/scholarly
and/or contains bias.
Style is inconsistent with
a professional
setting/workplace context.
Contains significant
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar/syntax
errors.
Originality, Source Credibility,
and Attribution of Ideas
Writing fully reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
Writing adequately reflects
original thought and
paraphrasing and adheres
to reference requirements,
including the use of
credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
Writing does not reflect
original thought and
paraphrasing and does not
adhere to reference
requirements, including the
use of credible evidence to
support a claim while
incorporating appropriate
citations and references in
APA format.
– Assessment Rubric
– Professional Writing Skills
**## XL4002_CON_Writing_Template.docx**
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**Title of the Paper in Full Goes Here**
Student Name Here
Program Name or Degree Name, Walden University
Course Number, Section, and Title
(Example: NURS 0000 Section 01, Title of Course)
Instructor Name
Month, Day, Year
(enter the date submitted to instructor)
**Title of the Paper**
This is your introductory paragraph designed to inform the reader of what you will cover in the paper. (
_BSN Students_ –
_Carefully follow your course-specific Grading Rubric concerning the content that is required for your assignment and the Academic Writing Expectations [AWE] level of your course.)_ This template’s formatting—Times New Roman 12-point font (other options include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, and Georgia 11), double spacing, 1” margins, 1/2” indentations beginning of each paragraph, page numbers, and page breaks—is set for you, and you do not need to change it. Do not add any extra spaces between the heading and the text (you may want to check
_Spacing_ under Paragraph, and make sure settings are all set to “0”). The ideas in this paper should be in your own words and supported by credible outside evidence. Cite the author, year of publication, and page number, if necessary, per APA. The introductory paragraph should receive no specific heading because the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. Build this paragraph with the following elements:
1. Briefly detail what has been said or done regarding the topic.
2. Explain the problem with what has been said or done.
3. Create a purpose statement (also commonly referred to as a
[thesis statement](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/thesisstatements)) as the last sentence of this paragraph: “The purpose of this paper is to describe…”.
**Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
This text will be the beginning of the body of the paper. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so the reader can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence, or topic sentence, in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph addresses only one topic. When you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Avoid long paragraphs that are more than three-fourths of a page. Per our program recommendations, each paragraph should be at least 3-4 sentences in length and contain a topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and a conclusion or lead out sentence. See the
[MEAL plan](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paragraphs/organization) (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and Lead out) in the Writing Center. In your paragraphs, synthesize your resources/readings into your own words and
**avoid using direct quotations**. In the rare instances you do use a direct quotation of a historical nature from a source, the page or paragraph numbers are also included in the citation. For example, Leplante and Nolin (2014) described burnout as "a negative affective response occurring as result of chronic work stress" (p. 2). When you transition to a new idea, you should begin a new paragraph.
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related to or a result of what you discussed in the previous section. Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas.
Be sure to credit your source(s) in your paper using APA style. The APA Manual 7th edition and the Walden Writing Center are your best citation resources. Writing Center resources are available at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations). You must appropriately and correctly cite all works used in your document.
The following paragraph provides examples of in-text citation examples. According to Leplante (2019), employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work. Or you might write and cite in this manner: Employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work (Leplante, 2019). When paraphrasing, the author name and year of publication in citations is required by APA to direct the reader to a specific source in the reference list.
[Personal communications](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/personalcommunication) are not listed in the reference page but are noted in text as (S. Wall, personal communication, May 24, 2019). This should immediately follow the content of the interview. Also, go to
**Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)**
APA can seem difficult to master, but following the general rules becomes easier with use. The Writing Center also offers numerous
[APA resources on its website](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/secondarysources) and can answer your questions via
[email](mailto:writingsupport@waldenu.edu). Prior to submitting your paper for grading, submit your draft to SafeAssign Drafts found in the left column of your course.
And so forth until the conclusion….
**Conclusion**
The conclusion section should recap the major points of your paper. Do not introduce new ideas in this paragraph; the conclusion should interpret what you have written and what it means in the bigger picture.
**References**
Please note that the following references are intended as examples only. List your own references in alphabetical order. Also, these illustrate different types of references; you are responsible for any citations not included in this list. In your paper, be sure every reference entry matches a citation, and every citation refers to an item in the reference list.
Journal Article; Two Authors; DOI
Leplante, J. P. & Nolin, C. (2014). Consultas and socially responsible investing in Guatemala: A case study examining Maya perspectives on the Indigenous right to free, prior, and informed consent.
_Society & Natural Resources_,
_27_(4), 231–248.
[https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554](https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554)
Journal Article, Two Authors; URL
Eaton, T. V., & Akers, M. D. (20007). Whistleblowing and good governance.
_CPA Journal_,
_77_(6), 66–71.
[http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm](http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm)
Journal Article, More Than Twenty Authors; DOI
Wiskunde, B., Arslan, M., Fischer, P., Nowak, L., Van den Berg, O., Coetzee, L., Juárez, U., Riyaziyyat, E., Wang, C., Zhang, I., Li, P., Yang, R., Kumar, B., Xu, A., Martinez, R., McIntosh, V., Ibáñez, L. M., Mäkinen, G., Virtanen, E., . . . Kovács, A. (2019). Indie pop rocks mathematics: Twenty One Pilots, Nicolas Bourbaki, and the empty set.
_Journal of Improbable Mathematics_,
_27_(1), 1935–1968.
[https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx](https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx)
Book; One Author
Weinstein, J. A. (2019).
_Social change_ (3rd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
Book; Chapter in an Edited Book
Christensen, L. (2020). For my people: Celebrating community through poetry. In B. Bigelow, B. Harvey, S. Karp, & L. Miller (Eds.),
_Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity and justice_ (Vol. 2; pp. 16–17). Rethinking Schools.
Professional Organization Web page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018).
_Back to school._ [https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html](https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html)
Professional Organization Book
American Nurses Association. (2010).
_Nursing: Scope and standards of practice_ (2nd ed.).
Two or more works by same author in the same year
Wall, S. (2018a). Effects of friendship on children’s behavior.
_Journal of Social Psychology, 4_(1), 101–105.
Wall, S. (2018b). Trials of parenting adolescents with deviant behaviors.
_Journal of Child Psychology, 4_(12), 161–167.
Government Article
National Institute of Mental Health. (1990).
_Clinical training in serious mental illness_ (DHHS Publication No. ADM 90-1679). U.S. Government Printing Office.
Lecture Notes
Health effects of exposure to forest fires [Lecture notes]. (2019). Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Personal Communication (Only Goes in Body of Paper and not in References)
Video
Walden University. (2009).
_Title of video here_ [Video]. Walden University Blackboard.
[https://class.waldenu.edu](https://class.waldenu.edu/)
Television (Audio)
Important, I. M. (Producer). (1990, November 1).
_The nightly news hour_ [TV series episode]. Central Broadcasting Service.
**APA Resources**
You have other several options to assist you in the formulation of your reference page.
· Your American Psychological Association (APA) Manual is your best reference resource. Use the current edition with a copyright date of 2020.
· The Walden Writing Center also a great place for referencing advice at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references).
· Citation and reference examples are provided in the ‘BSN TOP Ten References and Citations” handout found in the Writing Resources tab of the course. This document covers the 10 most commonly used reference and citation formats. You are responsible for looking up any that are not included on this list.