GRADING CRITERIA FOR CONCEPT PAPER
The style of the paper should follow the format of the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association, 6th Edition. (APA Format) 5-6 pages in length (cover page, at least 3-4 pages in the body and reference page).
Topic- Grief, Death and Loss in Nursing
NURSING CONCEPT PAPER NOTE: PAPER IS 25 PTS OF FINAL GRADE | PERCENTAGE Points | PERCENTAGE Points Awarded |
10% (2.5 pts/25 pts) | ||
Concept Definitions · Describes derivation of definition from common usage, & nursing use. · Describes & cites a variety of appropriate authoritative sources from the literature regarding nature of concept · Students definition of concept reflects synthesis & evaluation of definitions from appropriate sources | 10% (2.5 pts/25 pts) | |
Literature Review (After introductory paragraph or may be throughout paper) *Research/Theorist (at least 5 resources, one being a book) Recent professional literature within last 5 years. | 20% (5 pts) | |
Body Concept: · how demonstrated (example of concept) · significance · impact on profession · narrow to specifics · application to nursing practice | 40% (10 pts/25 pts) | |
Summary: Recommendation, conclusion and include personal belief of topic | 10% (2.5 pts/25pts) | |
Layout: Composition, spelling, grammar, APA format, reference sheet, cover sheet, 5-6 pages in length (cover page, at least 3-4 pages in the body and reference page | 10% (2.5%/25pts) | |
TOTAL POSSIBLE:100% (25pts) | TOTAL AWARDED: _____%/ _____PTS. |