DNP 8000 Week 4 Assignment 1: Locating and Critically Analyzing Primary Research Articles
Developing the proficiency to locate, read, and evaluate research articles is essential to your success in this doctoral program and your career. With this Assignment, you have the opportunity to become familiar with the Walden Library by searching the databases, reviewing resources, and downloading full-text articles. You are asked to think critically as you do this, keeping in mind that as a doctoral candidate you must be able to enhance your profession’s body of knowledge by synthesizing what you have learned into new insights and applying them in meaningful ways within the practice environment or engaging in original research (as a PhD-prepared nurse).
To prepare:
- Participate in or review an archived version of the following :
- Introduction to the Walden Library
- Evaluating Online Resources
- An Introduction to Evidence-Based Searching
- Then search the Walden Library and locate two peer-reviewed primary research articles that pertain to your practice area and are of particular interest to you.
By Day 7
To complete:
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Write a 4-paragraph APA-formatted paper addressing the following:
- Write a 1-paragraph summary of each of the articles you have selected (a total of 2 paragraphs).
- Write 1 paragraph that synthesizes the two articles using a scholarly voice.
- Write a final paragraph in which you discuss the differences between summarizing and .
Due by Day 7 of Week 4.
Submission and Grading Information
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- If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
- Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.
Grading Criteria
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Week 4 Assignment
_Assignment Rubric
| Excellent
Point range: 90–100 |
Good
Point range: 80–89 |
Fair
Point range: 70–79 |
Poor
Point range: 0–69 |
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| In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous sytem, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples. | 12 (16%) – 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately and clearly describes in detail each part of the neuron, and it includes a detailed explanation of the general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Examples fully support the response provided. |
11 (14.67%) – 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately describes the anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately describes each part of the neuron, and it includes a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Examples support the response provided. |
10 (13.33%) – 10 (13.33%)
The response provides an inaccurate or vague description of the anatomy of the neuron. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes each part of the neuron, and it includes an inaccurate or vague overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Examples vaguely support the response provided. |
0 (0%) – 9 (12%)
The response provides an inaccurate or incomplete description of the anatomy of the neuron, or is missing. The response inaccurately or incompletely describes each part of the neuron, and it includes an inaccurate or vague overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse, or is missing. Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing. |
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| Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):
a. What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures? |
12 (16%) – 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly details the major components that make up the subcortical structures. The response accurately and clearly details which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction. The response accurately and clearly identifies the two neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control. |
11 (14.67%) – 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately identifies the major components that make up the subcortical structures. The response accurately identifies which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction. The response accurately identifies the two neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control. |
10 (13.33%) – 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately identifies the major components that make up the subcortical structures. The response inaccurately identifies which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction. The response inaccurately identifies two neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control. |
0 (0%) – 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies the major components that make up the subcortical structures, or is missing. The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction, or is missing. The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies two neurotransmitters in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control, or is missing. |
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| In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples. | 12 (16%) – 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Examples fully support the response provided. |
11 (14.67%) – 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Examples support the response provided. |
10 (13.33%) – 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response provided. |
0 (0%) – 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how glia cells function in the central nervous system, or is missing. Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing. |
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| The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific. | 12 (16%) – 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs. |
11 (14.67%) – 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs. |
10 (13.33%) – 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs. |
0 (0%) – 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs, or is missing. |
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| In 3–5 sentences, explain the concept of “neuroplasticity.” Be specific and provide examples. | 12 (16%) – 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the concept of neuroplasticity. Examples provided fully support the response provided. |
11 (14.67%) – 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the concept of neuroplasticity. Examples provided support the response provided. |
10 (13.33%) – 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the concept of neuroplasticity. Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response provided. |
0 (0%) – 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the concept of neuroplasticity, or is missing. Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing. |
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| Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
5 (6.67%) – 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. |
4 (5.33%) – 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3.5 (4.67%) – 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
0 (0%) – 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
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| 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 (6.67%) – 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors. |
4 (5.33%) – 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. |
3.5 (4.67%) – 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. |
0 (0%) – 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
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| Total Points: 75 | ||||||
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