Research Paper Community Nursing
Florida National University
Research Assignment #1
Purpose
The student will read and understand the given case scenario and further develop a hypothetical project. The student will answer given questions that will serve as a guide for this project. Also, the student will explain key concepts and apply theoretical frameworks, models and/ or theories pertinent to this case.
General directions
1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment).
2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines.
3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references related to the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).
Research Paper
4. Include the following components in your research paper:
a. Title Page
b. Introduction
c. Problem Statement
d. Population of Interest
e. Key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health, health promotion and risk reduction, role of community health nurses.
f. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
g. Planning community intervention / Funding
h. Evaluate the community-level intervention
i. Social marketing / resources
j. Research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles)
k. Conclusion
l. References Page
5. All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.
Directions and Grading Criteria: Research paper #1
Category | Points | Description |
Introduction | 5 | The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your reader(s). |
Problem Statement | 10 | Fully describe the primary problem you are addressing as part of your potential hypothetical project. Integrate contemporary/scholarly evidence (no more than 7 years old) to support the need for change. |
Population of Interest | 5 | Describe your population of interest. |
Key
Concepts |
10 | 1. Introduce / explain key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health, health promotion and risk reduction, role of community health nurses.
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2. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
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10 |
Describe and apply a behavioral change model that addresses health promotion and risk reduction in this particular case (theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models discussed on Chapter 5 of textbook).
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3. Planning community intervention / Funding | 10 | Describe the selection of the most appropriate intervention / Describe your implementation plan. Apply collaboration / teamwork / funding. Provide explanation. Support your answer with evidence-based research literature. |
4. Evaluate the community-level intervention | 10 | Describe your evaluation of the community-level intervention(s) / program. Explain its importance.
Support your answer with evidence-based research literature. |
5. Social marketing / resources | 7 | Use social marketing to change health behaviors or beliefs, social or cultural norms, or community standards to improve health or benefit society. Explain social marketing. Mention resources that you will use. |
6. Research studies | 15 | 7. Mention at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles related with the topic in your paper.
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Conclusion | 8 | Summarize the key points you made within your paper. Avoid introducing any new information in this section. |
APA formatting, scholarly writing | 10 | Follow APA formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc. |
Total | 100 | A quality paper will exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric: Research Paper #1
Assignment Criteria | A
Outstanding or highest level of performance |
B
Very good or high level of performance |
C
Competent or satisfactory level of performance |
F
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance |
Introduction
5 points |
Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
5 points |
Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
4 points |
Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
3 points |
Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose is unclear.
0-2 points |
Problem Statement
10 points |
The problem being addressed is fully described. Need for change is clear and includes strong support of scholarly evidence.
8-10 points |
The problem being addressed is described. Need for change is clear and includes support of evidence.
6-7 points
|
The problem being addressed is identified. Need for change is touched upon and includes some evidence.
4-5 points |
The problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to ascertain. Need for change is unclear and/or does not include support of evidence.
0-3 points |
Population of Interest
5 points |
Provides a detailed description of the population of interest.
5 points |
Generally, describes the population of interest.
3-4 points |
Identifies the population of interest.
2 points |
Fails to identify a population of interest.
0–1 points |
Key
Concepts
10 points |
Provides a detailed description of key concepts.
8-10 points |
Generally, describes the key concepts.
6-7 points
|
Identifies some of the key concepts.
4-5 points |
Fails to identify the key concepts.
0-3 points |
8. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
9.
10 points
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Selects and describes an appropriate behavioral change model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this particular case.
8-10 points |
Selects and partially describes an appropriate behavioral change model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this particular case.
6-7 points
|
Selects, but not describes an appropriate behavioral change model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this particular case.
4-5 points |
Fail to mention and describe an appropriate behavioral change model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this case.
0-3 points |
Planning community intervention / Funding
10 points |
Correctly and concisely states the planning community intervention. Provides details.
8-10 points |
States the planning community intervention, but fails to be concise.
6-7 points |
States the planning community intervention, but may have one or two elements incorrect.
4-5 points |
Fails to state the planning community intervention and/or may have three or more elements incorrect.
0-3 points |
Evaluate the community-level intervention
10 points |
Correctly and concisely describes the evaluation process of the community-level intervention. Provides details.
8-10 points |
States the evaluation process of the community-level intervention, but fails to be concise / do not provide details.
6-7 points |
States the evaluation process of the community-level intervention, but may have one or two elements incorrect / or missing elements.
4-5 points |
Fails to state the evaluation process of the community-level intervention and/or may have three or more elements incorrect / or missing.
0-3 points |
Social marketing / resources
7 points |
Provides a detailed description / explanation of social marketing / resources used.
7 points |
Generally describes the social marketing / resources used.
4 – 6 points |
Identifies the social marketing / resources with no explanation / details.
2 – 3 points |
Fails to identify the social marketing / resources used.
0–1 point |
Research studies
15 points |
Provides at least 3 research studies that support your paper.
(peer-reviewed journal articles)
12-15 points |
Provides 2 research studies that support your paper.
(peer-reviewed journal articles)
8-11 points |
Provides 1 research study that supports your paper.
(peer-reviewed journal articles)
4-7 points |
Fails to provide research studies that supports your paper. (No peer-reviewed journal article)
0–3 points |
Conclusion
8 points |
Concisely summarizes key points made within the paper.
7 – 8 points |
Includes summarization of points made in paper, but might not be concise.
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Provides conclusion with brief overview of primary points made in the paper. Does not remain concise.
3 – 4 points |
Fails to summarize key points made in the paper. Might include new information or conclusion that is unclear/unfocused.
0-2 points |
APA formatting, scholarly writing
10 points |
Writes in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
9-10 points |
Writes in a scholarly manner with minimal grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
8 points |
Writes in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or syntax errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting.
7 points |
Does not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax. Does not follow APA format.
0–6 points |
Total Points Possible = 100 points |
1 |
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