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DNP 801 Topic 8 Reflective Journal Assignment GCU
DNP 801 Topic 8 Reflective Journal Assignment GCU
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
Learners must maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) course.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- Download the “Reflective Journal Template,” located in the DNP PI Workspace, for submission. Directions provided in the template should be followed because they align to the assignment rubric.
- A minimum of three peer-reviewed references published within the last 5 years is required.
- Doctoral learners are required to use the current APA style for their essay writing assignments. The current APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
- You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
- Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use. Failure to submit the reflective journal to both locations can result in an Incomplete for the course.
Directions:
Using a scholarly approach, maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current DNP course.
Topic 8 Reflective Journal – Rubric
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Professional Practice and Approach
4 points
Criteria Description
Professional Practice and Approach
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Excellent
4 points
A cogent, scholarly discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is clearly explained, with relevant details and support.
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Good
3.68 points
A detailed discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is complete, with appropriate details and support.
- Satisfactory
3.52 points
An introductory discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice is included, but only minimal detail or support is provided for approach.
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Less Than Satisfactory
3.2 points
A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is incomplete or limited.
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Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is not included.
Personal Knowledge and Skills
4 points
Criteria Description
Personal Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent
4 points
A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is thoroughly explored and clearly explained with relevant details and support.
- Good
3.68 points
A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is provided with appropriate details and support.
- Satisfactory
3.52 points
A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is provided, but with minimal detail or support.
- Less Than Satisfactory
3.2 points
A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is incomplete or otherwise deficient.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
A reflection on the personal knowledge and skills gained in the course, including examples of accomplishments or challenges, that addresses at least three health care related topics is not included.
Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes
4 points
Criteria Description
Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes
- Excellent
4 points
A clear discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, with relevant details and support.
- Good
3.68 points
A complete discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided with appropriate details and support.
- Satisfactory
3.52 points
An introductory discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, but with minimal detail or support.
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Less Than Satisfactory
3.2 points
A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is incomplete or otherwise deficient.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is not included.
Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course
4 points
Criteria Description
Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course
- Excellent
4 points
A cogent, scholarly description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is thoroughly explored and clearly explained with relevant details and support.
- Good
3.68 points
A complete description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is provided with appropriate details and support.
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Satisfactory
3.52 points
An introductory description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is provided with minimal detail or support.
- Less Than Satisfactory
3.2 points
A description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is incomplete or otherwise deficient.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
A description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is not included.
Thesis Development and Purpose
1 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
- Excellent
1 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
- Good
0.92 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
- Satisfactory
0.88 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
- Less Than Satisfactory
0.8 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
1 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
- Excellent
1 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
- Good
0.92 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
- Satisfactory
0.88 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
- Less Than Satisfactory
0.8 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
1 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
- Excellent
1 points
All format elements are correct.
- Good
0.92 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
- Satisfactory
0.88 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
- Less Than Satisfactory
0.8 points
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
- Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
1 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
- Excellent
1 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
- Good
0.92 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
- Satisfactory
0.88 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
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Less Than Satisfactory
0.8 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
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Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 20 points
DNP 801 Topic 8 Reflective Journal Assignment GCU Grading Rubric
Performance Category | 100% or highest level of performance
100% 16 points |
Very good or high level of performance
88% 14 points |
Acceptable level of performance
81% 13 points |
Inadequate demonstration of expectations
68% 11 points |
Deficient level of performance
56% 9 points
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Failing level
of performance 55% or less 0 points |
Total Points Possible= 50 | 16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points |
Scholarliness
Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements
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16 Points | 14 Points | 13 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 0 Points | |
Application of Course Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations |
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements
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10 Points | 9 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |||
Interactive Dialogue
Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic. |
Demonstrated all of the following:
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Demonstrated 3 of the following:
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Demonstrated 2 of the following:
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Demonstrated 1 or less of the following:
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8 Points | 7 Points | 6 Points | 5 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points | |
Grammar, Syntax, APA
Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error. |
The following was present:
AND
AND
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
AND/OR
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The following was present:
AND/OR
AND/OR
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0 Points Deducted | 5 Points Lost | |||||
Participation
Requirements |
Demonstrated the following:
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Failed to demonstrate the following:
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0 Points Lost | 5 Points Lost | |||||
Due Date Requirements | Demonstrated all of the following:
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |
Demonstrates one or less of the following.
A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT. |