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Assignment Details
For this Individual Project, you will use the research you conducted for your Unit 3 Discussion Board assignment on a topic you selected related to nursing and/or the health care profession.
Write an essay based on your topic and use your research to support your claims.
Using the Unit 4 Individual Project Template to help format your essay using APA format, complete the following:
- Introduction: In the first paragraph, state your thesis and provide a summary of your main topics you will address in your essay.
- Body: In 3-4 paragraphs, discuss your main topics and support your claims with a synthesis of the research (using the information from the 3 articles you chose for Unit 3, ensuring that there is at least one APA style in-text citation for each of those 3 articles throughout your essay).
- Conclusion: In the final paragraph, conclude your essay by summarizing your main topics.
- References page: Create a references page following APA formatting to list all references used in this essay.
You should have a minimum of 3 references, at least 2 of which must have come from the CTU Library. For help with formatting your references page, check out the Introductory APA Writing Style Guide. Be sure to remove the instructions from the template prior to submission.
Tip: Use CTU’s Writing Center in the Learning Center’s area of the Virtual Campus, for additional resources and help with your writing. If you complete your first draft early, submit it to Tutor.com for feedback.
Please upload as a Word document to the Submit Assignments area of the Unit 4 Individual Project.
Unit 3 discussion board:
Section 1: Three References & Summaries
To complete this discussion and week four individual project, I have selected nursing principles and ethics as my main topic. The following sources will help me complete the project.
Topic: Nursing Principles and Ethics
Article 1:
Haddad, L. M. (2023, August 14). Nursing ethical considerations. StatPearls [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526054/#article-92.s5
This article by Haddad (2023) outlines four principles critical in nursing. These principles include non-maleficence, justice, autonomy, and beneficence.
Article 2:
American Nurses Foundation (ANA). (2024, February 12). Why ethics in nursing matters: Ethical principles in nursing. ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/content-hub/resources/workplace/why-ethics-in-nursing-matters/
The article of the American Nurses Foundation (ANA) explains the importance of nursing ethics in meeting the objectives. The explanation of this article agrees with the previous one on ethics and principles.
Article 3:
Hannigan, E. (2024, January 24). Ethical principles in nursing and why they matter. Western Governors University. https://www.wgu.edu/blog/ethical-principles-nursing-why-they-matter2303.html/
Ethical principles in Nursing and why they matter are discussed in an article by Hannigan Kimberly. The article is a guide on the dos and don’ts of nursing.
Section 2: Statement on the Importance of Research in Nursing
Research is essential in nursing because it arouses skills and knowledge that will help them undertake the course’s theoretical and practical parts. Through research, nurses influence the quality of healthcare services they provide to the public. In addition, nurses with research skills can provide evidence-based nursing care to inform and develop best practices, policies, and interventions. Through these informed interventions, the quality of healthcare services is improved and enhanced since research has been incorporated to accommodate the culture, feelings, needs, and demands of healthcare seekers.
| Unit 4 Individual Project Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Includes an introduction paragraph with a thesis statement and overview of essay’s main topics. |
15/15 |
| Includes a 3–4-paragraph expanding on the main topics and using research to support claims. |
30/30 |
| Includes a paragraph to conclude the essay, summarizing the main topics. |
10/10 |
| Develops each section with sufficient specific details and support. |
15/15 |
| Organizes the essay using a logical arrangement of details. |
15/15 |
| Uses at least 3 references to support the argument. |
10/10 |
| Cites sources using APA format both in-text and in a references page. |
10/10 |
| Uses proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write clearly and effectively. |
10/10 |
| Formats the paper using the APA report template. |
10/10 |
