Community Nursing Research paper#2 APA format
Research Paper #2:
Please, below you will find all information regarding Research paper #2. Please, follow the instructions and questions that will guide your paper as well as general directions, grading criteria & grading rubric.
Research Assignment #2
Purpose
The student will read and understand the different emerging / reemerging infectious diseases discussed in the textbook (chapter 15) and will choose one to develop this project. The student will follow the given questions (1 through 8) that will serve as a guide for this project. Also, the student will explain key concepts and search and evaluate literature relevant to the topic / evidence of literature that supports arguments.
General directions
- You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment).
- Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.
- The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references related to the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).
Research Paper
- Include the following components in your research paper:
- Title Page
- Introduction (general)
- Introduction of the disease / problem
- Signs and symptoms and diagnosis of the disease
- Factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases
- Mention the goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.
- CDC (priority for public health) response to this specific infectious disease
- Thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms
- Role as a community health nurse
- Research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles)
- Conclusion
- References Page
- All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.
Directions and Grading Criteria: Research paper #2
| Category | Points | Description |
| Introduction (general) | 5 | The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of brief summary of the intent of your paper. |
| Introduction of the disease / problem | 5 | 1. Fully describe the disease / problem you are addressing (explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how, consequences). |
| Signs and symptoms and diagnosis of the disease | 10 | Describe signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests). |
| Contributing Factors | 10 | Mention and explain factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease. |
| Goals of Health People 2020 / Prevention and Control of Disease | 10 | 2. Mention the goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. |
| 3. CDC Response | 10 | Mention and describe the CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease. |
| Emerging Antibiotic -Resistant Microorganisms | 10 | Identify antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States (support your answer with evidence-based research literature (no more than 7 years old). Describe your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms. |
| 4. Community Health Nurse’s Role | 10 | Describe your role as a community health nurse. Integrate community-level intervention(s) / program (s). Explain its importance. |
| 5. Research studies | 15 | 6. Mention at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to the topic of your paper.
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| Conclusion | 5 | Summarize the key points you made within your paper. Avoid introducing any new information in this section. |
| APA formatting, scholarly writing | 10 | Follow APA formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc. |
| Total | 100 | A quality paper will exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric: Research Paper #2
| Assignment Criteria | A Outstanding or highest level of performance | B Very good or high level of performance | C Competent or satisfactory level of performance | F Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance | |
| Introduction
5 points | Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
5 points | Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
4 points | Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
3 points | Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose is unclear. 0-2 points | |
| Introduction of the disease / problem
5 points | The disease / problem being addressed is fully described (most recent outbreak is fully explained – answering the questions where, when, how, consequences). Includes strong support of scholarly evidence. 5 points | The disease / problem being addressed is partially described (explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how, consequences. Includes support of evidence.
4 points | The disease / problem being addressed is partially described (partially explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how, consequences. Includes support of evidence.
3 points | The disease / problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to ascertain. The answer to questions where, when, how, consequences) is unclear or incomplete. Does not include support of evidence.
0-2 points | |
| Signs & symptoms / Diagnosis of the disease
10 points | Signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are fully describe
8-10 points | Signs and symptoms of the disease and / or how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are partially describe
6-7 points | Signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are partially describe
4-5 points | Signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are unclear or difficult to ascertain 0-3 points | |
| Contributing Factors
10 points | Mention and explain in details factors (at least 3) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease
8-10 points | Mention and explain in details factors (at least 2) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease
6-7 points | Mention and explain factors (at least 2) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease
4-5 points | Fails to mention / explain factors (or explain only 1) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease. Information is unclear or difficult to ascertain
0-3 points | |
| Goals of Healthy People 2020 / Prevention and Control of Disease
10 points | Provides a detailed description of goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines.
8-10 points | Generally, provides description of goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines.
6-7 points | Provides partial description of goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines.
4-5 points | Fails to provide goals/ description of healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. Information is unclear or difficult to ascertain 0-3 points | |
| 7. CDC Response 8.
10 points | Mention and describe the CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease. 8-10 points | Mention and partially describe the CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease. 6-7 points | Mention, but not describes the CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease. 4-5 points | Fail to mention and describe the CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease. 0-3 points | |
| Emerging Antibiotic -Resistant Microorganisms
10 points | Correctly and concisely identify antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States (answer was supported with evidence-based research literature (within last 7 years). . Describe your thought about it. Provides details. 8-10 points | Identify antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States,but fails to be concise (answer was supported with evidence-based research literature (within last 7 years). Describe your thought, but not in details.
6-7 points | Identify antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States, but fails to be concise. Did not describe your thought or provides details.
4-5 points | Fails to identify antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States. Did not describe your thought or provides details. Information is unclear or difficult to ascertain | |
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