DNP 825 TOPIC 8 REFLECTIVE JOURNAL GCU

DNP 825 TOPIC 8 REFLECTIVE JOURNAL GCU

Topic 8 Reflective Journal

Assessment Description

Learners must maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) course.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Download the “Reflective Journal Template,” located in the DNP PI Workspace, for submission. Directions provided in the template should be followed because they align to the assignment rubric.
• A minimum of three peer-reviewed references published within the last 5 years is required.
• Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
• Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use. Failure to submit the reflective journal to both locations can result in an Incomplete for the course.

Directions:

Using a scholarly approach, maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current DNP course.

Grading Rubric Accomplished Emerging Unsatisfactory Content Points Range:62.25 (41.50%) – 75 (50.00%) Responds clearly, thoroughly, and effectively to all aspects of the assignment. All content is accurate and/or supported. Points Range:57 (38.00%) – 61.5 (41.00%) Responds adequately to the assignment but may not be thorough. Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 56.25 (37.50%) Does not respond to the assignment. Focus and Detail Points Range:31.125 (20.75%) – 37.5 (25.00%) There is a clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information gathered from scholarly sources. Points Range:28.5 (19.00%) – 30.75 (20.50%) There is a clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by scholarly sources and detailed information. Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 28.125 (18.75%) The topic and main ideas are not clear. Organization Points Range:18.675 (12.45%) – 22.5 (15.00%) The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong. Points Range:17.1 (11.40%) – 18.45 (12.30%) The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included. Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 16.875 (11.25%) There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion. Mechanics and APA Points Range:12.45 (8.30%) – 15 (10.00%) The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free of errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are correctly cited and referenced. Points Range:11.4 (7.60%) – 12.3 (8.20%) The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are correctly cited and referenced. Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11.25 (7.50%) The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are incorrectly cited and referenced or citations and references are missing.

Rubric Criteria

Total20 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis Development and Purpose	0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	0.8 points Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.	0.88 points Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	0.92 points Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	1 points Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Professional Practice and Approach Professional Practice and Approach	0 points A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is incomplete or limited.	3.2 points A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is not included.	3.52 points An introductory discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice is included, but only minimal detail or support is provided for approach.	3.68 points A detailed discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is complete, with appropriate details and support.	4 points A cogent, scholarly discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is clearly explained, with relevant details and support.
Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes	0 points A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is not included.	3.2 points A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is incomplete or otherwise deficient.	3.52 points An introductory discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, but with minimal detail or support.	3.68 points A complete discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided with appropriate details and support.	4 points A clear discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, with relevant details and support.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	0 points Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	0.8 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	0.88 points Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.	0.92 points Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	1 points All format elements are correct.
Personal Knowledge and Skills Personal Knowledge and Skills	0 points A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is not included.	3.2 points A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is incomplete or otherwise deficient.	3.52 points A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is provided, but with minimal detail or support.	3.68 points A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is provided with appropriate details and support.	4 points A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is thoroughly explored and clearly explained with relevant details and support.
Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course	0 points A description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is not included.	3.2 points A description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is incomplete or otherwise deficient.	3.52 points An introductory description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is provided with minimal detail or support.	3.68 points A complete description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is provided with appropriate details and support.	4 points A cogent, scholarly description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is thoroughly explored and clearly explained with relevant details and support.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.	0.8 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	0.88 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	0.92 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	1 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Documentation of Sources Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	0 points Sources are not documented.	0.8 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	0.88 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	0.92 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	1 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.