Provides in-depth coverage of discussion topic (s), outstanding clarity, and explanation of concepts demonstrated in the information presented; approaches the weekly discussion with depth and breadth, without redundancy, using clear and focused details. The posting directly addresses key issues, questions, or problems related to the topic of discussion. The posting applies course concepts with examples learned from the material provided during the weekly reading or other relevant examples from the clinical practice; the student is showing applied knowledge and understanding of the topic. Also, the posting offers original and thoughtful insight, synthesis, or observation that demonstrates a strong understanding of the concepts and ideas pertaining to the discussion topic (use of examples). The students initial thread response is rich in critical thinking and full of thought, insight, and analysis; the argument is clear and concise.
Uses a style and voice that are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but that also shows originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic, and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures are used. The student is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Provides an explanation of how the applicable Student Learning Outcomes were explored or related to the weekly discussion topic.
Provides robust support from credible, current (less than five years old), and relevant scholarly references (at least two). The supporting evidence meets or exceeds the minimum number of required scholarly references.
Provides substantive interaction relevant to the weekly topic. The answer provided by the student builds on the discussion question and ideas of others, utilizing course content with appropriate citation/references. The student provides frequent attempts to motivate and encourage the group.
Turnitin will be used for plagiarism( no more 2 % allowed)
Required Instructional Resources and Materials
à Peterson, S. J. & Bredow, T. S. (2020) Middle Range Theories: Application to Nursing
Research and Practice (5th Ed). ISBN: 978-0-06-000044-8
Optional Resources
à Peggy L. Chinn, RN, PhD, FAAN & Maeona K. Kramer, ARNP, PhD.
Knowledge Development in Nursing: Theory and Process (10th Ed). (2018).
à ISBN: 978-0-323-53061-3
à Martha Raile Alligood, PhD, RN, ANEF. Nursing Theory: Utilization & Application (5th
Ed). ISBN: 978-0-323-09189-3
à Martha Raile Alligood, PhD, RN, ANEF. (2018) Nursing Theorists and their work. (9th
Ed).ISBN: 978-0-323-40224-8
à American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association