Assignment 2
Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together. If you have any questions regarding the assignment please contact your instructor using the Course Help forum.
In this assignment, based upon your chosen chronic illness from Assignment 1, you will be exploring the use of evidence-based practice and how it is incorporated into case management patient care guidelines and pathways. Identify and discuss current best practices, published guidelines and pathways for your chosen chronic illness, addressing the importance of basing our case management on current evidence.
Provide support from a minimum of two scholarly sources. Paper should be 3-4 pages in length.
Grading Rubric
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Competency |
28 points |
24 points |
11 points |
0 points |
Points Earned |
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Justifies best practices. |
Justifies best practices. |
Reviews best practices. |
Does not review best practices. |
Does not address best practices. |
/28 |
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Evaluates published guidelines. |
Evaluates published guidelines. |
Interprets published guidelines. |
Identifies published guidelines. |
Does not address published guidelines. |
/28 |
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Appraises clinical pathways. |
Appraises clinical pathways. |
Lists clinical pathways. |
Does not list clinical pathways. |
Appraises clinical pathways. |
/28 |
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Competency |
7 points |
5 points |
3 points |
0 points |
Points Earned |
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APA |
Competent use of APA |
Minimal APA errors |
Many APA errors |
Complete lack of understanding |
/7 |
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Competency |
5 points |
3 points |
1 point |
0 points |
Points Earned |
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Organization and Grammar |
Organization excellent, ideas clear and arranged logically, transitions smooth, no flaws in logic. Introduction and conclusion present. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage correct and idiomatic, consistent with Standard American English
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Organization good; ideas usually clear and arranged in acceptable sequence; transitions usually smooth, good support. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage good mostly consistent with Standard American English; errors do not interfere with meaning or understanding |
Organization minimally effective; problems in approach, sequence, support and transitions. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics and usage distracting and often interfere with meaning or understanding |
Organization does not meet requirements.
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/5 |
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Competency |
4 points |
2 points |
1 point |
0 points |
Points Earned |
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References |
References are relevant, authoritative and contemporary. |
Adequate references. |
Minimal use of appropriate references. |
Poor use and/or selection of references not relevant. |
/4 |
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Total |
/100 |
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