Current Issue/Trend Paper (Topic): “Mentoring and coaching in nursing”
Create a 6- to 8-page paper in APA format including a minimum of 4 to 5 references. Explain how you would lobby your legislators or local government for funds to support your issue or trend. Include the following elements in your paper: share why you chose the specific topic, the current relevance of material, how it is integrated into clinical practice, and how the information is used in clinical setting.
My Topic: Mentoring and coaching in nursing
Current Issue/Trend Paper:
Worth: 240 points
Create a 6- to 8-page paper in APA format including a minimum of 4 to 5 references. {THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE TITLE AND REFERENCE PAGE}
Introduction:
1. Explain how you would lobby your legislators or local government for funds to support your issue or trend.
2. Include the following elements in your paper:
· share why you chose the specific topic,
· the current relevance of material, how it is integrated into clinical practice, and how the information is used in clinical setting.
Conclusion or Summary:
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Ex. In conclusion or in summary, then summarize and conclude your paper…. Do not leave your reader hanging!
· You must have all of the above in your paper.
· If you look at the resource APA Sample Paper https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html
Do not omit any topics.
Each area in #2 above should have its own dedicated paragraph.
You can name each paragraph with the titles or subheadings above, as headings to let me know what you are writing about. (see above APA reference)
~~~If you stick to the above subjects, you should be able to formulate a scholarly paper.
~~~Examples are wonderful. However, do not go off on a tangent about a subject that is completely irrelevant.
~~~ Read your paper out loud. You should be able to pick up misspelled words and/or poor sentence structure. If it does not sound right, it probably is not!
Issue/Trends Paper Rubric
Critical Analysis
· Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant current issue and/or trend in nursing. Ideas are professionally sound and creative; they are supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Draws insightful and comprehensive conclusions and solutions regarding chosen topic
Content
· Makes insightful, clear, and accurate connections to importance of lobbying legislators or local government for support funding. Offers detailed and specific examples regarding affect on current clinical practice settings.
Mechanics
· Answers are well written. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
APA Format
· Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.