Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Guidelines

 

Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide the student with the opportunity to explore and explain verbal, non-verbal, and written communication at the highest professional level. This assignment allows for the assimilation of professional leadership competencies as a doctorally prepared practice scholar. Assignment content supports professional formation, communication, and dissemination of skills relevant to the DNP practice scholar.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO3: Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6)

CO4: Assimilate attributes for intra-/inter-professional collaboration across healthcare settings (PO 8)

CO5: Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8)

Total points possible: 350 points.

* Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. 

1. The assignment will include the following components within 5-7 pages (not including title page or reference page):

   Title Page (Title matches the first-page title)
   Use the following required Level 1 headings:

   Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
   Non-verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
   Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
   Conclusion

   Introduction (Note: Do not use “Introduction” as a heading). Place the paper’s title on the first line.

   In a brief paragraph, introduce your paper’s topic and establish its importance.
   Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline, in sentence format, of the paper. The best introductions outline the paper according to the major sections in the assignment guidelines (which are the required level 1 headings for the body of the paper).

   Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

   This section describes the leadership competency of verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar.
   Present your understanding of the components, comportment, and collaborative nature of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a leader.

   Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

   This section describes the leadership competency of non-verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar.
   Present your understanding of the positive and negative behaviors of non-verbal communication as a leader and examples of each.

   Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

   This section describes the leadership competency of written communication for the DNP practice scholar.
   Include your understanding of (a) professional tone & style, (b) use of standard English, and (c) strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in documents such as emails, memos, curricula vitarum, grant proposals, white papers, poster presentations, project dissemination manuscripts, and other formal written forms of professional leadership communication.

   Conclusion

   Recap the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.
   Draw major conclusions from the body of your paper.
   Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader.

   Clarity of writing

   Use consistent standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording should be clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style.
   Paper should be generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.
   The paper should be organized and use the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.

   APA Style and Organization

   Format as required in APA or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers” (e.g., font, margins, title page, matching title on the 1st page, running head, level headings, reference pages, etc.).
   Citations in the text must match the APA table on p. 266 or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers,” and there are no quotations used in the paper. (Minimum 6 scholarly sources that match the reference)
   References must match APA examples starting on p. 313 or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers.” (Minimum 6 scholarly sources)

   All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.  This written assignment will be screened for originality by TurnItIn

Rubric

NR703 Week 5 Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Rubric

IntroductionRequirements:
1. First page title matches title on Title page.
2. Introduces paper’s topic and establish its importance.
3. Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline of the paper.

Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice ScholarRequirements: This section describes the following criteria of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a DNP leader:
1. components (what)
2. comportment (how)
3. collaborative nature

Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice ScholarRequirements: This section describes the following criteria of non-verbal communication for the DNP leader.
1. Positive non-verbal behaviors
2. Negative non-verbal behaviors
3. Examples of each

Written Communication Competencies and the Practice ScholarRequirements: This section describes the following leadership criteria of written communication for the DNP practice scholar.
1. Professional tone & style.
2. Use of standard English.
3. Strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in professional documents (providing examples).

ConclusionRequirements:
1. Recaps the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.
2. Draws major conclusions from the body of your paper.
3. Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader.

Clarity of WritingRequirements:
1. Consistent use of standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording are clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style.
2. Paper is generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.
3. The paper is organized and uses the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.

APA Style and OrganizationRequirements:
1. The document is formatted as required in APA.
2. Citations in the text are APA formatted, match the references, and there are no quotations in the paper
3. A minimum of 6 scholarly references match the citations and are APA formatted  

 Please review the attached document and let me know if you have any questions as this paper is worth 350 points.

Note that you are required to have 6 scholarly resources – please review what a scholarly resource includes.

You are to have NO quotes in the paper at all.

You have specific level one headings that are required. You also have recommended level two headings which would be good to use.

Again, you may find it helpful to open up the attached document and print it off when writing or reviewing your paper prior to submission. 

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide the student with the opportunity to explore and explain verbal, non-verbal, and written communication at the highest professional level. This assignment allows for the assimilation of professional leadership competencies as a doctorally prepared practice scholar. Assignment content supports professional formation, communication, and dissemination of skills relevant to the DNP practice scholar.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO3: Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6)

CO4: Assimilate attributes for intra-/inter-professional collaboration across healthcare settings (PO 8)

CO5: Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8)

Due Date(s)

The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

The assignment title is due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 5.

Total points possible: 

350

points.

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student’s responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts required in the e-Portfolio

1. The assignment will include the following components within 5-7 pages (not including title page or reference page):

a. Title Page (Title matches the first-page title)

b. Use the following 
required 
Level 1 headings:
(level one headings are centered and all main words begin with capital letters).

Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

Non-verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

Conclusion

This area will tell you what to address under each of the level one headings:

c. Introduction (Note: Do not use “Introduction” as a heading). Place the paper’s title on the first line.

In a brief paragraph, introduce your paper’s topic and establish its importance.

Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline, in sentence format, of the paper. The best introductions outline the paper according to the major sections in the assignment guidelines (which are the required level 1 headings for the body of the paper).

d. Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

This section describes the leadership competency of verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar.

Present your understanding of the components, comportment, and collaborative nature of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a leader.

These would be good level two headings to use in this section: (remember that level two is flush to the left – Bolded and all main words begin with capital letters.

Components (what)
Comportment (how)
Collaborative Nature of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a leader

e. Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

This section describes the leadership competency of non-verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar.

Present your understanding of the positive and negative behaviors of non-verbal communication as a leader and examples of each.

These would be good level two headings to use under this level one section.

Positive non-verbal behaviors

Include examples of each

Negative Non-verbal behaviors
Include examples of each

f. Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar

This section describes the leadership competency of written communication for the DNP practice scholar.

Include your understanding of (a) professional tone & style, (b) use of standard English, and (c) strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in documents such as emails, memos, curricula vitarum, grant proposals, white papers, poster presentations, project dissemination manuscripts, and other formal written forms of professional leadership communication.

These would be good level two headings to include in this level one section:

Professional Tone & Style

Provide examples

Use of Standard English

Provide examples

Strategies for Effective Writing as a DNP Leader in Professional Documents

Provide examples

g. Conclusion

These are the three required components of the conclusion

Recap the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.

Draw major conclusions from the body of your paper.

Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader.

h. Clarity of writing

Use consistent standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording should be clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style.

Paper should be generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.

The paper should be organized and use the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.

1. APA Style and Organization

Format as required in APA or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers” (e.g., font, margins, title page, matching title on the 1st page, running head, level headings, reference pages, etc.).

Citations in the text must match the APA table on p. 266 or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers,”
and there are to be no quotations used in the paper. (Minimum 6 scholarly sources that match the reference)

References must match APA examples starting on p. 313 or “Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers.” (Minimum 6 scholarly sources)

All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.  This written assignment will be screened for originality by TurnItIn

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Rubric

  

NR703 Week 5 Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Rubric

NR703 Week 5 Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction – DO NOT use the word Introduction
Requirements:
1. First page title matches title on Title page.
2. Introduces paper’s topic and establish its importance.
3. Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline of the paper.

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
Requirements: This section describes the following criteria of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a DNP leader:
1. components (what)
2. comportment (how)
3. collaborative nature

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
Requirements: This section describes the following criteria of non-verbal communication for the DNP leader.
1. Positive non-verbal behaviors
2. Negative non-verbal behaviors
3. Examples of each

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar
Requirements: This section describes the following leadership criteria of written communication for the DNP practice scholar.
1. Professional tone & style.
2. Use of standard English.
3. Strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in professional documents (providing examples).

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion
Requirements:
1. Recaps the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.
2. Draws major conclusions from the body of your paper.
3. Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader.

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing
Requirements:
1. Consistent use of standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording are clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style.
2. Paper is generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.
3. The paper is organized and uses the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style and Organization
Requirements:
1. The document is formatted as required in APA.
2. Citations in the text are APA formatted, match the references, and there are no quotations in the paper
3. A minimum of 6 scholarly references match the citations and are APA formatted.

50.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 3 requirements.

44.0 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance
Includes no fewer than 2 requirements.

38.0 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance
Includes no less than 1 requirement

0.0 pts

Failing Level of Performance
No requirements for this section presented.

50.0 pts

Total Points: 350.0

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