Assignment #1: Innovative Technology Paper Section

Assignment #1: Innovative Technology Paper Section

Assignment #1: Innovative Technology Paper Section

Assignment #1: Innovative Technology Paper Section #1: Technology DescriptionGeneral Instructions

The purpose of this course paper is to provide you with an opportunity to examine in-depth, a current or emerging innovative technology with application to clinical practice, health professional or patient education, or healthcare research and quality. You will complete this paper in three sections: Section #1: technology description, section #2: literature review/synthesis, and section #3: the Final Course Paper. Each section will be additive, incorporating instructor feedback from the completed assignments while adding to your paper with each section, culminating with the submission of your Final Course Paper.

For assignment #1, the first section of your course paper, you will select an innovative technology that will be the focus of your paper. When selecting a technology, you might consider one that could be related to either your DNP project or that could inform your future advanced nursing practice. For this assignment, you will be writing an introduction to your paper along with a short description of the innovative technology that you have selected as the topic for your final paper. This assignment represents the first section of your final course paper. The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with feedback about your selected topic to ensure the scope is appropriate and feasible for your final paper and provide you with instructor feedback related to both the content of the assignment and your professional writing. Any feedback you receive from this assignment is expected to be incorporated into your next submission (Assignment #2). For this assignment, you will be submitting the following components :

Introduction – please include a brief introduction (no more than one paragraph) introducing your technology and the purpose of your paper (note: this introduction may evolve before your final submission).
Description of Technology – please provide a description of your selected technology. The description should include the following elements:
Relevant definition
A complete description of the technology, including any supporting hardware required for its use.
A description of its application to clinical practice, education (health professional / patient education), or research/quality. The description of the technology’s application should align with the focus of your paper (including the focus of your literature review).
Note: Your assignment (the first section of your paper) is to be formatted following the below guidelines. Three examples of final course papers can be found in Module 9: Trends and Issues

Formatting Instructions

Specifications: MS Word file with .docx tag, font Times/Times New Roman 12 pt, double spaced, 1” margins, page numbers
Required paper sections:
Title page – title, your name, and credentials, institution (UCF CON) date
Abstract – placeholder for your final paper
Body
Please use the following headings to organize your paper:
Introduction
Description of Technology
4. References – formatted in APA style; separate from the main body of your paper.

C. Pagination – not to exceed 3 – double spaced pages (excluding title page, abstract placeholder, and references)

D. APA 7th Ed. formatting

Rubric NGR 7820 Assignment Rubric Assignment 1 FinalNGR 7820 Assignment Rubric Assignment 1 FinalCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Description of Technology80 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIncludes all required elements and the elements are discussed with extensive detail: relevant definition, a complete description of the technology including any supporting hardware requirements, and a description of the specific application to clinical practice, education, or research/quality.68 ptsMeets ExpectationsIncludes all required elements with adequate detail: relevant definition, a complete description of the technology including any supporting hardware requirements, and a description of the specific application to clinical practice, education, or research/quality. Additional details in some elements could have enhanced the description.62 ptsBelow ExpectationsSome required elements are not provided OR the elements that are provided are discussed with insufficient detail to fully understand the selected technology.58 ptsNot AcceptableSome required elements are not provided AND the elements that are provided are discussed with insufficient detail to fully understand the selected technology.80 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Professional Writing15 ptsExceeds ExpectationsContent is written in a well-organized manner with effective use of paragraphs and headings; thoughts are logically and clearly conveyed. No readily identifiable errors in grammar and mechanics are noted.12.75 ptsMeets ExpectationsContent is written in a well-organized manner with effective use of paragraphs and headings; thoughts are logically and clearly conveyed. Isolated errors in grammar and mechanics are noted.11.5 ptsBelow ExpectationsContent is not written in a well-organized manner with effective use of paragraphs and headings; thoughts are not logically or clearly conveyed OR frequent errors or patterns of errors in grammar and mechanics are noted throughout the paper. Consultation with UCF Writing Center is strongly recommended.11 ptsNot AcceptableContent is not written in an organized manner; thoughts are not logically and clearly conveyed AND frequent errors in grammar and mechanics are noted. Consultation with UCF Writing Center is required.15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. APA / Formatting5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsAPA: Consistent application of APA style is demonstrated in the formatting of both in-text and reference citations with no readily identifiable errors. Formatting: Includes all required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, and meets pagination requirements4.25 ptsMeets ExpectationsAPA: Consistent application of APA style is demonstrated in the formatting of both in-text and reference citations with only isolated errors. Formatting: Includes all required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, and meets pagination requirements3.75 ptsBelow ExpectationsInconsistent application of APA style is demonstrated with frequent and/or patterns of errors in the formatting of both in-text and reference citations OR required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, and pagination requirements are not included or pagination requirements are not met.3.25 ptsNot AcceptableInformation clearly summarized from outside sources is not appropriately cited with a reference and corresponding in-text citation AND required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references are not included or pagination requirements are not met.5 pts

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Assignment #2: Innovative Technology Paper Section #1: Narrative Literature Synthesis / Evidence Summary TableGeneral Instructions

The purpose of this course paper is to provide you with an opportunity to examine in-depth, a current or emerging innovative technology with application to clinical practice, health professional or patient education, or healthcare research and quality.

For Assignment #2, you will be summarizing the literature that you reviewed related to your selected topic in a formatted literature review table that will be included as an appendix in your final paper. Then you will summarize/synthesize the findings from your review in narrative format to be included in the main body of your paper. You will be provided with feedback about the literature you reviewed and your written synthesis. Any feedback received related to any of the assignment grading rubric elements is expected to be incorporated into the final course paper. For this assignment, you will be adding to the first section of your paper turning in the following as one merged document:

Section #1: Technology Description (incorporating any instructor feedback)
Section #2:
Narrative Literature Synthesis: a summary/analysis of the key findings/conclusions from the reviewed literature summarized in the evidence summary table. The summary should address all articles listed in the evidence summary table.
Evidence Summary Table (NGR 7820 Evidence Summary Table) download
Must include a minimum of 5 and no more than 10 articles.
Use the following template to format your evidence summary table: NGR 7820 Evidence Summary Table
Articles included in the narrative summary and table must meet the following criteria:
Peer- reviewed
Published within the past 5 years
Primary research studies, meta-analyses, meta-syntheses, national clinical practice guidelines, or primary quality improvement projects. Published systematic, narrative, or integrative literature reviews are not acceptable articles for this assignment!
Selected articles are to be rated for their level of evidence. You may use the tool provided below, or one of your own choosing:
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Evidence Level and Quality Guide download
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Research Appraisal Tool download
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Non-Research Appraisal Tool download *Note – literature reviews, and / or integrated literature reviews are not appropriate for this assignment.
The evidence summary table will be incorporated into your paper as an appendix to follow the references section of your paper (see below formatting).
Note: Three examples of final course papers can be found in Module 9: Trends and Issues. Please note that the incorporation of the evidence summary table as an appendix in your paper is new this semester – you will not find these tables in the provided examples.

Formatting Instructions

Specifications: MS Word file with .docx tag, font Times/Times New Roman 12 pt, double spaced, 1” margins, page numbers
Required paper sections:
Title page – title, your name, and credentials, institution (UCF CON) date
Abstract – placeholder for your final paper
Body – please order/organize your paper as follows:
Please use the following headings to organize your paper:
Introduction – please include a brief introduction (no more than one paragraph) introducing your technology and the purpose of your paper (note: this introduction may evolve before your final submission).
Description of Technology
Narrative Literature Synthesis
4. References – formatted in APA style; separate from the main body of your paper.

5. Appendix – Evidence Summary Table

C. Pagination – not to exceed 8 – double-spaced pages (including Section #1; excluding the title page, abstract, literature review summary table, and references)

D. APA 7th Ed. formatting

RubricNGR 7820 Assignment Rubric #2NGR 7820 Assignment Rubric #2CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Description of Technology5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsIncludes all required elements and the elements are discussed with extensive detail: relevant definition, a complete description of the technology including any supporting hardware requirements, and a description of the specific application to clinical practice, education, or research/quality2 ptsMeets ExpectationsIncludes all required elements with adequate detail: relevant definition, a complete description of the technology including any supporting hardware requirements, and a description of the specific application to clinical practice, education, or research/quality. Additional details in some elements could have enhanced the description.1 ptsBelow ExpectationsSome required elements are not provided OR the elements that are provided are discussed with insufficient detail to fully understand the selected technology.0 ptsNot AcceptableSome required elements are not provided AND the elements that are provided are discussed with insufficient detail to fully understand the selected technology.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Evidence Summary Table40 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe evidence table is complete with excellent detail provided in all table sections; selected articles are related to the chosen technology; evidence that is summarized supports the specific application of the technology as outlined in the description of the technology.34 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe evidence table is complete with adequate detail provided in all table sections; selected articles are related to the chosen technology; evidence that is summarized supports the specific application of the technology as outlined in the description of the technology. Additional details in some sections of the table would add further clarity.30.5 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe evidence table is incomplete with insufficient detail provided in some table sections OR selected articles are not related to the chosen technology OR evidence that is summarized does not support the specific application of the technology as outlined in the description of the technology.29 ptsNot AcceptableThe evidence table is incomplete with insufficient detail provided in some table sections AND selected articles are not related to the chosen technology AND evidence that is summarized does not support the specific application of the technology as outlined in the description of the technology.40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Narrative Literature Synthesis40 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe literature synthesis is logical, well-organized, and conveys an understanding of the topic. Conclusions are appropriately supported and provide evidence in support of the specific technology and its specific application.34 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe literature synthesis is logical, suitably organized, and conveys an adequate understanding of the topic. Conclusions are appropriately supported and provide evidence in support of the technology and its specific application. Additional details in some sections would add further clarity.30.5 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe literature synthesis is not well-organized OR does not convey an understanding of the topic OR conclusions are not supported OR evidence does not support of the selected technology and its specific application.29 ptsNot AcceptableThe literature synthesis is not well-organized AND does not convey an understanding of the topic AND conclusions are not supported AND evidence does not support of the selected technology and its specific application.40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Professional Writing10 ptsExceeds ExpectationsContent is written in a well-organized manner with effective use of paragraphs and headings; thoughts are logically and clearly conveyed. No readily identifiable errors in grammar and mechanics are noted.8.5 ptsMeets ExpectationsContent is written in a well-organized manner with effective use of paragraphs and headings; thoughts are logically and clearly conveyed. Isolated errors in grammar and mechanics are noted.7.67 ptsBelow ExpectationsContent is not written in a well-organized manner with effective use of paragraphs and headings; thoughts are not logically and clearly conveyed OR frequent errors or patterns of errors in grammar and mechanics are noted throughout the paper. Consultation with UCF Writing Center is strongly recommended.7.33 ptsNot AcceptableContent is not written in an organized manner; thoughts are not logically and clearly conveyed AND frequent errors in grammar and mechanics are noted. Consultation with UCF Writing Center is required.10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. APA / Formatting5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsAPA: Consistent application of APA style is demonstrated in the formatting of both in-text and reference citations with no readily identifiable errors. Formatting: Includes all required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, and meets pagination requirements4.25 ptsMeets ExpectationsAPA: Consistent application of APA style is demonstrated in the formatting of both in-text and reference citations with only isolated errors. Formatting: Includes all required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, and meets pagination requirements3.75 ptsBelow ExpectationsInconsistent application of APA style is demonstrated with frequent and/or patterns of errors in the formatting of both in-text and reference citations OR required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, literature review summary table are not included or pagination requirements are not met.3.25 ptsNot AcceptableInformation clearly summarized from outside sources is not appropriately cited with a reference and corresponding in-text citation AND required components; title page, abstract placeholder, references, literature review summary table are not included or pagination requirements are not met.5 pts

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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.