Nurse Educator-Literature Search-Needs Assessment
Nurse Educator-Literature Search-Needs Assessment
Perform a search in the Herzing Library journal databases for three current (2016 or later) peer reviewed journals articles discussing the results of a needs assessment in program development for staff or basic nursing education programs.
Construct a 5 pages paper using APA format.Proofread spelling and grammar.Include a reference page.
• Summarizing the results of the needs assessment in each article.
• Describing the influence of the results of the needs assessment on the curriculum design.
Week 2 Assignment Description
Literature Search-Needs Assessment Paper
- Perform a search in the Herzing Library journal databases for three current (2005 or later) peer reviewed journals articles discussing the results of a needs assessment in program development for staff or basic nursing education programs.
- Construct a 5 pages’ word paper using APA format. Proofread to reduce spelling and grammar errors
- Summarizing the results of the needs assessment in each article.
- Describing the influence of the results of the needs assessment on the curriculum design.
Support the paper with literature and use at least 3 journal articles in addition to your text books.
Provide in-text citations throughout the paper. Include a reference page. References must adhere to APA format (6th ed.).
Grading Criteria
Week 2 Assignment
Literature Search-Needs Assessment Paper
| Criteria | Possible Points | Earned Points/Comments |
| The introduction clearly provide context to the reader about the topic of the paper and includes a purpose statement “the purpose of this paper is to …” and is supported by a reference. |
4 |
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| Provide brief description of the peered reviewed journal articles search process and results using Herzing Library.
Note: you may want to get assistance in your search by a librarian. Please plan a head for an appointment for assistance. |
6 | |
| Provide clear and elaborate description of the results of the needs assessment in each article. | 13 | |
| Provide thorough description of the influence of the results of the needs assessment on the curriculum design. | 13 | |
| References/Citation/Literature support:
Support the paper with literature and use at least 3 journal articles in addition to your text books. Provide citations throughout the paper. |
7 | |
| Writing style is neat and consistent with the Herzing University “grading rubric for written assignment” as described in this syllabus.
-Follow APA format -5 pages excluding, cover page, and reference page. -No abstract needed. -Use at least level-one headings. |
7 | |
| Total (50 points) | /50 | |
