• The topic must be related to healthcare and/or nursing and should be relevant to your education.
• Cover page, in APA style
o Follow these guidelines: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html (Links to an external site.)
• References page, in APA style
o Same as above
• 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
o Follow the Purdue OWL guidelines here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html (Links to an external site.)
• 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a references page in APA format.
o Scroll down to the bottom of the Sample Paper to see a references page example: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html (Links to an external site.)
• 12-15 pages in length
o Your cover page and references page count on the page count.
• Double spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, 1-inch margins

Make sure you paper is formatted using APA 7th edition format.
• Your essay should be a Persuasive Research Paper
• Have a Cover page, in APA style
• Have a References page, in APA style
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources cited in the body of the paper in APA format.
• Have 3-5 scholarly sources with full citations on a References page in APA format.
• Be 12-15 pages in length
• Contain a clear, debatable, thesis statement
• Be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and have 1-inch margins
APA (15%)
Assigned number of sources are included in the submission. Research cited is credible, scholarly, recent, and relevant. Citations (both full and in-text) are in standard APA formatting, both within the body of the paper, and in a clear and corresponding full-citation on the references page. 15 to >12.0 pts
Exemplary (15%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors. 12 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished (12%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 8 to >2.0 pts
Acceptable (8%)
Meets most guidelines; contains some major errors. 2 to >0.0 pts
Inadequate (2%)
Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts
No Submission
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics (20%)
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct. Both sentence and paragraph structures conform to current conventions. 20 to >17.0 pts
Exemplary (20%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors. 17 to >13.0 pts
Accomplished (17%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 13 to >5.0 pts
Acceptable (13%)
Meets most guidelines; contains some major errors. 5 to >0.0 pts
Inadequate (5%)
Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts
No Submission
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and Organization (15%)
Essay meets minimum length as assigned. Learner utilizes each topic point as a new paragraph and includes support. Work shows logical flow from one topic to the next; transitions are used. 15 to >12.0 pts
Exemplary (15%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors. 12 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished (12%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 8 to >2.0 pts
Acceptable (8%)
Meets most guidelines; contains some major errors. 2 to >0.0 pts
Inadequate (2%)
Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts
No Submission
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and Conclusion (15%)
The introduction “hooks” the reader, orients the reader to the purpose of the essay, states a thesis, and provides an overview of the main points to be covered. The conclusion reiterates the purpose of the essay, restates the thesis, recaps the main points covered in the essay, and concludes without presenting new information. 15 to >12.0 pts
Exemplary (15%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors. 12 to >8.0 pts
Accomplished (12%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 8 to >2.0 pts
Acceptable (8%)
Meets most guidelines; contains some major errors. 2 to >0.0 pts
Inadequate (2%)
Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts
No Submission
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody (25%)
The essay has the assigned amount of main points, presented as complete paragraphs. Paragraphs present a topic, provide an explanation of the topic, present credible evidence (through case studies, statistics, documentary evidence, academic books or journal articles, etc.) and considers the strengths and weaknesses of that evidence. Paragraphs provide a direct link to the purpose of the essay, and make clear how the main point relates to the overall thesis. 25 to >20.0 pts
Exemplary (25%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors. 20 to >15.0 pts
Accomplished (20%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 15 to >7.0 pts
Acceptable (15%)
Meets most guidelines; contains some major errors. 7 to >0.0 pts
Inadequate (7%)
Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts
No Submission
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting (10%)
Submission is in standard APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins). Any special formatting required as outlined in the assignment prompt and instructor’s notes are followed. 10 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary (10%)
Meets all guidelines with no errors. 8 to >6.0 pts
Accomplished (8%)
Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 6 to >2.0 pts
Acceptable (6%)
Meets most guidelines; contains some major errors. 2 to >0.0 pts
Inadequate (2%)
Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts
No Submission