Scholarly paper
Using the required readings, and additional relevant or current scholarly evidence, students will complete a maximum 5-page scholarly paper demonstrating health promotion in the context of a nursing specialty. This analysis must include a minimum of five scientific references.
The structure of the scholarly paper must include:
Introduction: Must include a thesis statement outlining the scope and purpose of the paper.
Body: Elaborate on the thesis statement; must contain scholarly evidence and analysis of: • the selected nursing specialty; • health promotion; • how nurses promote health within the selected nursing specialty, and why it is important.
Summary: Summarize the above points and link to the original thesis.
All assignments must be double-spaced with 2.5 cm margins on all sides, written using 12-point Times New Roman font, printed single sided, and adhere to the designated page length. Any pages of the paper exceeding the page limitation will not be marked. The title page and the list of references are not included in the page count. The title page must include the assignment title, student name and number, course code, professor’s name and the date submitted. Formatting and referencing style of the scholarly paper must follow the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) style. No appendices or footnotes permitted.
Marking scheme a) Content 35% b) Expression of ideas 20% c) Use of supportive evidence 25% d) Persuasiveness of argument 20% e) Appropriate use of references, writing quality and formatting (deductions up to 10% of total)
What counts as scholarly resources?
• Peer-reviewed journal articles. See link below for nursing databases:
http://uottawa.libguides.com/c.php?g=265067&p=1771225
• Publications/reports by associations (eg. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA),
Registered Nurses Association (RNAO), Nursing specialty associations, World
Health Organization (WHO), Lalonde report etc.)
• You may use other sources such as your textbook as supportive literature, but they
do not count toward the minimum of 5 scholarly resources.
• Never cite powerpoint presentations