Description of the Assignment

An annotated bibliography is an alphabetical list of information sources (such as journal articles), formatted like a bibliography or a reference list, accompanied by a commentary, or annotation, for each source. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to learn about a topic through a critical review of literature and encourage a deeper engagement with literature to develop analytical skills

This assignment presents a method for examiningseveral theories important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.

Preparing the Assignment
For this assignment, choose from the theories/models presented in the weekly lesson.
Health Belief Model
Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change
Social Cognitive Theory
Family Systems Theory
Family Assessment and Intervention Model
Praxis Theory of Suffering
Search the library for literature. Locate 5 (five) articles related to the selected theories. You may use no more than two articles related to each theory/model.
Sources should be related to nursing practice using the selected theory/model.
Sources should be scholarly, relevant to the theory/model and to nursing, and published within the past 5 years. If source is older than 5 years, instructor permission should be obtained and the historical significance of the article should be explained.
Prepare an annotated entry for each source. Begin with the full APA citation of the source, followed by 2-3 paragraphs:
Summarize the article.
Describe how the article relates to the chosen theory/model.
Reflect on how the article could (or could not) be relevant to future Nurse Practitioner practice.
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
The paper should include a separate title page using APA format. No reference page is necessary as the references will be incorporated into the body of the bibliography.
Entries should be alphabetized by author.
A minimum of 5 (five) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
In-text citations are not required in the annotated bibliography.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category

Points

%

Description

Quantity of Sources

15

7.5

The annotated bibliography contains at least 5 sources.

Quality of Sources

20

10

Articles reviewed are from scholarly sources

Recency of Sources                                                                           

15

7.5

All sources are published within 5 years; if older, permission to use obtained and historical significance explained

Summary of Annotations

40

20

Annotations comprehensively describe source material, clearly conveying main ideas.

Relation to Theory/Model

40

20

Annotations contain a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model

Reflection

40

20

Annotations contain a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future practice.

Total CONTENT Points= [170 pts]

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Category

Points

%

Description

Assignment Specifications

10

5

Annotated bibliography format utilized. Entries are alphabetized by author. Title page included.

APA Format (current edition)

10

5

Title page and references must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual. One deduction for each type of APA style error

Writing Mechanics

10

5

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual.

Total FORMAT Points= [30 pts]

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 200 points

Rubric
NR501NP_Annot_Bib_MARCH20
NR501NP_Annot_Bib_MARCH20
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Quantity of Sources
15.0 pts
Excellent
5 sources utilized
14.0 pts
V. Good
4 sources utilized
12.0 pts
Satisfactory
3 sources utilized
8.0 pts
Needs Improvement
2 sources utilized
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
1 or fewer sources utilized
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Quality of Sources
20.0 pts
Excellent
All selected works are from scholarly sources.
18.0 pts
V. Good
1 selected work is from a non-scholarly source.
17.0 pts
Satisfactory
2 selected works are from non-scholarly sources.
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement
3 selected works are from non-scholarly sources.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more selected works are from non-scholarly sources.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Recency of Sources
15.0 pts
Excellent
All sources are less than 5 years old; if older, permission obtained and historical significance explained.
14.0 pts
V. Good
1 source older than 5 years old without permission obtained or no explanation of historical significance.
12.0 pts
Satisfactory
2 sources older than 5 years old without permission obtained or no explanation of historical significance.
8.0 pts
Needs Improvement
3 sources older than 5 years old without permission obtained or no explanation of historical significance.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more sources older than 5 years old without permission obtained or no explanation of historical significance.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary of Annotations
40.0 pts
Excellent
All annotations complete with clear explanation (or description) of source material.
36.0 pts
V. Good
1 annotation lacked clarity or completeness.
33.0 pts
Satisfactory
2 annotations lacked clarity or completeness.
20.0 pts
Needs Improvement
3 annotations lacked clarity or completeness.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more annotations lacked clarity or completeness.
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Relation to Theory/Model
40.0 pts
Excellent
All annotations contain a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model.
36.0 pts
V. Good
1 annotation lacked a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model.
33.0 pts
Satisfactory
2 annotations lacked a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model.
20.0 pts
Needs Improvement
3 annotations lacked a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more annotations lacked a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model.
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reflection
40.0 pts
Excellent
All annotations contain a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future nursing practice. First person may be utilized.
36.0 pts
V. Good
1 annotation lacked a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future nursing practice. First person may be utilized.
33.0 pts
Satisfactory
2 annotations lacked a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future nursing practice. First person may be utilized.
20.0 pts
Needs Improvement
3 annotations lacked a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future nursing practice. First person may be utilized.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more annotations lacked a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future nursing practice. First person may be utilized.
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Paper Specifications
Critical elements:
    Annotated bibliography format utilized.
    Entries are alphabetized by author.
    Title page and running head included.
    Each theory is used for no more than 2 annotations
10.0 pts
Excellent
This section included all critical elements.
9.0 pts
V. Good
This section included three of the critical elements.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
This section included only two of the critical elements.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
This section included only one of the critical elements.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
This section included none of the critical elements.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Style
APA guidelines, as per the current edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
    title page,
    running head,
    references
One deduction for each type of APA format error
10.0 pts
Excellent
0 to 1 APA error was present.
9.0 pts
V. Good
2-3 APA errors were present.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
4-5 APA were present.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
6-7 APA were present.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
8 or greater APA errors were present.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing Quality
Submission follows the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual.
10.0 pts
Excellent
12 errors or exceptions were present.
9.0 pts
V. Good
3-4 errors or exceptions were present.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
5-6 errors or exceptions were present.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
7-8 errors or exceptions were present.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
9 or greater errors or exceptions were present.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Late penalty deductions
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment.
0.0 pts
Manual Deductions
0.0 pts
Manual Deductions
0.0 pts
Total Points: 200.0