Requirements: Description of the Assignment An annotated bibliography is an alph

Requirements:
Description of the Assignment
An annotated bibliography is an alphabetical list of information sources (such as journal articles), formatted like a bibliography or a reference list, accompanied by a commentary, or annotation, for each source. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to learn about a topic through a critical review of the literature and encourage a deeper engagement with literature to develop analytical skills
This assignment presents a method for examining several theories important and useful to the nurse practitioner role.
Preparing the Assignment
1. For this assignment, you will use the five theories/models listed below:
oHealth Belief Model
oTranstheoretical Model of Behavioral Change
oSocial Cognitive Theory
oFamily Systems Theory
oFamily Assessment and Intervention Model
2. Search the library for literature. Locate one article related to each selected theory or model.
oUse only scholarly sources as defined for the NP program: A US based peer -reviewed journal for clinicians (MD/DO/NP/PA) published in the past five years or the latest clinical practice guideline (CPG).
3. Prepare an annotated entry for each source. Begin with the full APA citation of the source, followed by 2-3 paragraphs:
oSummarize the article.
oDescribe how the article relates to the chosen theory/model.
oReflect on how the article could (or could not) be relevant to future Nurse Practitioner practice.
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. No reference page is necessary as the references will be incorporated into the body of the bibliography.
2. Entries should be alphabetized by author.
3. A minimum of 5 (five) scholarly references must be used. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be avoided.
4. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
5. In-text citations are not required in the annotated bibliography.
6. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT
Category
Points
%
Description
Quantity of Sources
15
7.5
The annotated bibliography contains at least 5 sources.
Quality of Sources
20
10
Articles reviewed are from scholarly sources
Recency of Sources
15
7.5
All sources are published within 5 years; if older, permission to use obtained and historical significance explained
Summary of Annotations
40
20
Annotations comprehensively describe source material, clearly conveying main ideas.
Relation to Theory/Model
40
20
Annotations contain a clear description on how the source relates to the theory/model
Reflection
40
20
Annotations contain a clear reflection of the relevance of the source material to future practice.
Total CONTENT Points= [170 pts]
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Category
Points
%
Description
Assignment Specifications
10
5
Annotated bibliography format utilized. Entries are alphabetized by author. Title page included.
APA Format (current edition)
10
5
Title page and references must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual. One deduction for each type of APA style error
Writing Mechanics
10
5
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the current edition of the APA manual.
Total FORMAT Points= [30 pts]
ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 200 points