DNP-810 Topic 8 Reflective Journal GCU

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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.
Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the LMS. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.
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.

Directions:

Using a scholarly approach, maintain a reflective journal integrating self-reflection and inquiry demonstrated in the current DNP course.
Learners must submit this deliverable in the LMS and upload it to the “Learner Dissertation” page in the DNP PI Workspace for later use. In addition, submit your reflective journal to course faculty using the assignment dropbox. Failure to submit the reflective journal in both locations can result in an Incomplete for the course.

Rubric Criteria

Total20 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Less Than Satisfactory	3. Satisfactory	4. Good	5. Excellent
Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis Development and Purpose	0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	0.8 points Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.	0.88 points Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	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.	1 points Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	0 points Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	0.8 points Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.	0.88 points Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	0.92 points Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	1 points All format elements are correct.
Professional Practice and Approach Professional Practice and Approach	0 points A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is not included.	3.2 points A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is incomplete or limited.	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.	3.68 points A detailed discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is complete, with appropriate details and support.	4 points A cogent, scholarly discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is clearly explained, with relevant details and support.
Personal Knowledge and Skills Personal Knowledge and Skills	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.	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.	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.	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.	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.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.	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.	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.	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.	1 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Documentation of Sources Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	0 points Sources are not documented.	0.8 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	0.88 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	0.92 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	1 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course	0 points A description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is not included.	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.	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.	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.	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.
Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes	0 points A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is not included.	3.2 points A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is incomplete or otherwise deficient.	3.52 points An introductory discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, but with minimal detail or support.	3.68 points A complete discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided with appropriate details and support.	4 points A clear discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, with relevant details and support.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory

4. Good

5. Excellent

Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis Development and Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

0.8 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

0.88 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

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.

1 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

0.8 points

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

0.88 points

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

0.92 points

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

1 points

All format elements are correct.

Professional Practice and Approach

Professional Practice and Approach

0 points

A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is not included.

3.2 points

A discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is incomplete or limited.

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.

3.68 points

A detailed discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is complete, with appropriate details and support.

4 points

A cogent, scholarly discussion of discoveries by the learner about professional practice and approach is clearly explained, with relevant details and support.

Personal Knowledge and Skills

Personal Knowledge and Skills

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.

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.

3.52 points

3.68 points

4 points

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

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.

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.

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.

1 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

0.8 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

0.88 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

0.92 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

1 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course

Course Outcomes and Competencies Aligned to the Course

0 points

A description of how the learner achieved course outcomes and met the competencies aligned to the course is not included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes

Additional Resources for Influencing Optimal Learning Outcomes

0 points

A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is not included.

3.2 points

A discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is incomplete or otherwise deficient.

3.52 points

An introductory discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, but with minimal detail or support.

3.68 points

A complete discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided with appropriate details and support.

4 points

A clear discussion of additional resources for influencing optimal learning outcomes is provided, with relevant details and support.

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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	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: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
	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: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
	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: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 3 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	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: 0-3 errors in APA format AND Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.	The following was present: 4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.	The following was present: 7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 10- 12 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 13 – 15 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.	The following was present: 16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points Deducted					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements	Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. 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. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.

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