Scholarly writing

For this assignment, you will write a paper on the pharmacological management of the disease. The paper should include a review of the:

• Select a disease process that is of interest to you.
• Pathophysiology of the disease state.
• Review of the pharmacological agents used for treatment and important information related to advanced practice nurse.
• Each student will clearly write a title for this topic: For examples, Pharmacological Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medications in the Management of Hypertension.

Submission Instructions:

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per the current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles within your work.
• Your paper will be assessed through Turnitin.

Identification of Main Issues/Problems

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

10 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

8 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

6 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

4 pts

/10 pts

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

10 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

8 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

6 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

4 pts

/10 pts

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

10 pts

Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

8 pts

Fair

Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

6 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

4 pts

/10 pts

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

10 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

8 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

6 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

4 pts

/10 pts

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

10 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

8 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

6 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

4 pts