Assignment: Academic Success Plan

Assignment: Academic Success Plan

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Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Part 2: Academic Resources and Strategies New construction projects begin with a design phase, where architects blueprint the vision complete with design details. They work in collaboration with builders who use the designs to prepare the appropriate strategies, tools, and materials to bring the vision to reality. You are both architect and builder of your success. You have started to blueprint your vision in your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan. You have identified others with whom you will collaborate. Now you can begin to prepare the appropriate strategies, tools, and materials How will you approach your studies? What types of resources are available to you, and how will you access and utilize them? Taking the opportunity to prepare these strategies, tools, and materials will help ensure you can “break ground” without incident and successfully move to the phase where you begin building your vision. To Prepare: Consider your goals for academic accomplishments while a student of the MSN program. Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources for this week. The Assignment: Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or in a specialty. Clearly and thoroughly explain in detail how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally. Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Week 1 Assignment, which was built off the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template. By Day 7 Submit your completed Assignment. Remember to include an introduction paragraph which contains a clear and comprehensive purpose statement which delineates all required criteria, and end the assignment Part with a conclusion paragraph. Rubric Detail Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout. Name: NURS_6002_Week_2_Assignment_Rubric Grid View List View Excellent Good Fair Poor Continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by appending the original document you began in Week 1 to develop the second component: academic resources and strategies. To do this: · Identify and describe at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. 23 (23%) – 25 (25%) The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. 20 (20%) – 22 (22%) The response partially identifies and partially describes at least three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. 18 (18%) – 19 (19%) The response vaguely identifies and vaguely describes at least two academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program. 0 (0%) – 17 (17%) The response only vaguely and inaccurately identifies one academic resource or strategy or the three academic resources or strategies that can be applied to the MSN program are vague and inaccurate, or is missing. · Identify and describe at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in the nursing practice in general or your specialty in particular. 23 (23%) – 25 (25%) The response clearly identifies and accurately describes in detail at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty. 20 (20%) – 22 (22%) The response partially identifies and partially describes at least three professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty. 18 (18%) – 19 (19%) The response vaguely identifies and vaguely describes at least two professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty. 0 (0%) – 17 (17%) The response only vaguely and inaccurately identifies and vaguely describes one professional resource or the three professional resources that can be applied to success in nursing practice in general or in a specialty are vague and inaccurate, or is missing. · Explain how you intend to use these resources, and how they might benefit you academically and professionally. 32 (32%) – 35 (35%) Response clearly and thoroughly explains in detail the intended use of these resources, including a detailed explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally. 28 (28%) – 31 (31%) Response explains the intended use of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally. 25 (25%) – 27 (27%) Explanation of the intended use of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally is vague or inaccurate. 0 (0%) – 24 (24%) Explanation of the intended use of these resources, including an explanation of how they might be beneficial academically and professionally is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Total Points: 100 Name: NURS_6002_Week_2_Assignment_Rubric Learning Resources Required Readings ANA Enterprise. (n.d.). Resources to succeed. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://www.nursingworld.org/resources/ Kaufffman, H. (2015). A review of predictive factors of student success in and satisfaction with online learning. Research in Learning Technology, 23, 1–13. Online Colleges. (2011, July 14). 10 traits of a successful online learner. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/07/14/10-traits-of-a-successful-online-learner/ Walden University. (2018). Field Experience: School of Nursing. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/fieldexperience/son/home Walden University. (2019). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Retrieved from https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-science-in-nursing Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Scholarly voice: Active and passive voice. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/activepassive Walden University. (n.d.). Subject Research: Nursing. Retrieved November 9, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/subject/nursing Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Walden templates: Overview. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates NOTE: Download and review the School of Nursing template by navigating to ‘Program-Specific Templates’, ‘School of Nursing’, and selecting ‘School of Nursing Writing Template With Instructions’. Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Writing a paper: Revising. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/revising Document: 10 Tips for Being a Successful Online Learner (PDF) Document: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template (Word document) Required Media Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2018). Tips for effective online composition and communication [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. PLS TELL THE WRITER TO USE MY TEMPLATE FROM WEEK1 IS A CONTINUATION, THANKS. See less

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You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.

Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.

Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at “padding” to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor.

The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS

Discussion Questions (DQ)

Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality

Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
Use of Direct Quotes

I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.
LopesWrite Policy

For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.
Late Policy

The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.
Communication

Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.