Guidelines for Writing an Academic Paper on Nursing Leadership and Management Issues

Purpose and Scope of the Paper

Format and referencing is required. - Do not use sources that are not peer-reviewed.

 

Websites such as Wikipedia, for example, have not been subjected to review by a panel of experts and are not appropriate for academic papers.

 

Similarly, newspaper clippings and popular literature such as Chatelaine magazine are also not usually peer-reviewed and are therefore not appropriate. The following link is helpful for reference purposes on writing and using APA style essentials and guidelines.

The paper should be 5-7 pages in total length, including the title page, reference page, and 3-4 pages maximum of text. The text or body of the paper is to include three elements:
An introductory paragraph that outlines the purpose and scope of the paper, the main body of the paper which discusses the selected topic, and a conclusion which summarizes your personal understanding of the topic and what you have learned from writing about the topic.

 

Clarity and precision of communication is more important than length in this paper. Remember leaders/managers are busy people;

hence, it is important to communicate briefly and in a concise manner with them if you wish them to read your communication and have a meaningful impact on them.

1. At least 8 references need to be used and referenced within your written paper– with at least five current (last 5 years, unless writing from a historical perspective) articles from scholarly journals and reputable internet sources.

2. APA style citation of references in text of paper and in construction of the reference list. Value 10 10 Actual Academic Honesty All sources of information used are cited. Papers that are not original, plagiarized, or falsely cited will receive “0”. See Academic calendar re academic honesty. Y/N /100 /30 Correct Format Used and APA Style Requirements Followed (20 points) Paper includes:
A. Title page with title of paper, name of student, student id #, professor’s name, university, course, date due, date submitted.
B. Paper includes introduction, nursing story, the main body of the paper, conclusion, and references.

3. Length of paper is 5-7 pages total, maximum; appropriate headings in body of paper.

4. 12 font, typed with 1’’ margin on all sides, double spaced, all pages numbered. Accurate sentence and paragraph structure, proper use of punctuation, correct spelling, and grammar usage;
Use of bias free language with no slang, jargon or clichés. Value 2.5 5 5 7.5 Actual Content (60 points)
A. Introduction includes a basic overview of the purpose and scope of the paper, and how it is organized.
B. Discussion provides a clear example of why the issue is important.
C. Focus of paper is on a nursing leadership/management issue.
D. There is adequate depth of information presented.
5. The paper flows coherently from topic to topic, and connections are clearly expressed.
6. Conclusion demonstrates personal understanding of the topic as a leadership issue, with examples of critical thinking/analysis included. 14 New Information/Research (20 points)