WRITING INSTRUCTIONS AND PROVIDED ARTICLES/SOURCES:
The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the students’ professional writing skills, expand their knowledge of current health care and nursing topics, and critically reflect on the content presented by the authors.
Process:
Students are to read the three articles in the section below labeled “Articles for Paper”.
Students are to summarize each article in two to three paragraphs. (Approximately one page for each article is expected).
Students should then choose one of the articles for critical reflection, and in one and a half to two pages provide a comprehensive response to the following areas (This is your reflection and should be a rehashing of the article but must of the article written in the first person):
Identify and discuss 2 or more key concepts that you learned from your chosen article.
How did the article enhance your present or past learning?
Articulate how the information presented can be used to enhance patient care and nursing practice?
Identify and discuss your recommendations for possible future nursing research applications or questions? (Do not repeat the author’s recommendations)
Discuss the relationship noted between the content of the article and Molloy’s value system of Community, Service, Spirituality, and Study?
APA 7th edition format must be utilized for this assignment.
In addition to submitting a copy to faculty via email, students must submit papers to HYPERLINK ” www.turnitin.com. via the Canvas link.
SEE GRADING CRITERIA FOR PAPER
The total paper should be 5-6 pages excluding the Title and Reference page.
Articles for Paper:
The articles are on reserve in the library and can be accessed through ARES tab on Canvas
Gallagher, S. T., Deal, A. M., Ballard, D., & Mayer, D. K. (2017). Oropharyngeal Cancer and HPV: Measuring knowledge and impact among survivors of head and neck cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(3), 321–330. HYPERLINK ”
Mahon, S. M. (2018). Cancer Prevention and Detection: Application across the cancer trajectory. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 22(1), 108–112. HYPERLINK ”
Obinna, D. N. (2021). Confronting Disparities: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigrant Status as Intersectional Determinants in the COVID-19 Era. Health Education & Behavior, 48(4), 397–403. HYPERLINK ”
GRADING CRITERIA FOR PAPER
GRADE
1. Articles are accurately summarized, paraphrased, and referenced (45) __________
utilizing APA format. Each summary should not exceed one page.
2. One article is chosen, and the critical reflection questions 1-5 are answered per paper requirement (40) _______
3. Paper is organized: A paragraph clearly introduces and concludes paper. (15) __________
The body of the paper flows logically with smooth transitions between articles
and reflections,
Appropriate use of grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and typing.
APA 7th edition format is utilized for the title page, page #’s, reference page,
and in-text citations.
Paper is submitted to Turnitin via canvas
