Phase 1-Planning (Due by WEEK 4):

Phase 1

Is the planning stage of a research project; students are to prepare a

4-5 page

paper identifying a specific topic that you would like to investigates and relates to transitional nursing. You will provide a brief introductionto the situation byutilizing published nursing research articlestosupport your statement. This paper will also include

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Introduction to the Problem

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Clearly Identify the Problem

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Significance of the problem to Nursing

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Purpose of the research

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Research questions

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Master’s Essentials that aligned with your topic

(two or more references with less than 5 years.)

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  Outstanding
  
  
  4 pointsVery Good
  
  
  3 pointsGood
  
  
  2 PointsUnacceptable
  
  
  1 pointIntegration of Knowledge
  
  
  12.5%
  
  The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights.The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideasThe paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paperThe paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the courseThe paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.
  
  Topic Focus
  
  
  12.5%
  
  The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment.A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by the statement of a position or hypothesisThe topic is focused but lacks direction.The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position.The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.The topic is not clearly defined
  
  Depth of Discussion
  
  
  12.5 %
  
  In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper.In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper.The writer has omitted pertinent content.Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively.Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections
  
  Cohesiveness
  
  
  12.5%
  
  Ties together information from all sources.Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings.Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sourcesFor the most part, it ties together information from all sources.Paper flows with only some disjointedness.The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.Sometimes ties together information from all sources.Paper does not flow.Disjointedness is apparent.The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.It does not tie together information.Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues.Headings are necessary to link concepts.Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationship
  
  Spelling and Grammar 12.5%
  
  Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakesSome spelling and or grammar mistakes.Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.An unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes
  
  Sources
  
  
  12.5%
  
  More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources.Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited.All web sites utilized are authoritative.5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.All web sites utilized are authoritative.Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
  
  Citations
  
  
  12.5%
  
  Cites all data obtained from other sources.APA citation style is used in both text and bibliographyCites most data obtained from other sources.APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.Cites some data obtained from other sources.