Nursing patient safety

Nursing patient safety

1. Write a research paper on a selected nursing or health related topic (topics listed on next page). The instructor will randomly assign a topic to students by the 2nd class session. Once a topic is assigned it may not be changed without written permission from the instructor.
2. The content of the paper is outlined below. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade. Disciplinary actions will follow the procedure as outlined in the Prince George’s Community College Student Handbook
3. APA format is required in constructing this paper. Refer to the PGCC library web page or Google Purdue Owl Writing Lab for proper APA notation.
4. Criteria: (Refer also to the attached scoring rubric for the nursing research paper).

Format:                APA pages must be 8 ½” x 11″, typed with 1″ margins on all sides. The paper must be neatly typed, doubled-spaced, font in Times New Roman with font size 12 (11 font will be accepted). Staple final paper with only 1 staple, in the upper left hand corner (no folders, no paperclips, no plastic cover, and no dog ears.)

Organized:          Title page has running head on the top left header of paper and pages are numbered in the top right header. The body of the paper should be a minimum of three (3) typed pages and maximum of four (4) typed pages. This does not include title page, outline, and reference list which are required. See below for order of submission.

Content:              Topic is well-developed and complete. Prepare an outline prior to writing the paper. This outline will be included with the paper. The content of the paper must thoroughly address the topic and include the professional practice of nursing, the background, and a conclusion with a summary of the main ideas related to the selected topic; if appropriate, include background information and/or a rationale for your position. Verify grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation is correct. References are to be correctly cited throughout the paper using APA format. There is to be no plagiarism.

References:       Reference list using APA format with applicable citations. Appropriate selection of at least four (4) professional references (peer reviewed journal articles) published within the last three-five (3-5) years, unless cited as an historical reference. You may not use textbooks as part of the four (4) professional references. If you use a website, be sure to cite the “doi” or “url” address. This allows the reader to easily access the original document that you are referencing

Paper Format:   Number of pages:           Type of work:    Type of paper:  Sources needed

MLA       6 Double spaced               Writing from scratch       Research proposal           1