For this writing assignment, complete the Information Technology Self-Assessment Tool. When completed review and determine at least three new goals you would like to achieve. Submit your completed form with a brief description of your experience and comfort level with the use of technology not only in your Program but as a practicing nurse.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the ‘.docx’ extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

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Final submission – Phase V (Due by WEEK 13) The final submission is the combination of the other four phases into one paper. You will combine Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV to make Phase V. You are responsible for editing and formatting your paper so that your paper will flow for the reader. This paper will need to be corrected with all the feedback provided from previous papers. Include conclusion and learning experiences from the essentials and from the class. Do not forget to document limitations and implications for future research/practice. 

Research Paper Rubric

Integration of Knowledge 12.5% 

The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas

Topic Focus 12.5% 

The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by the statement of a position or hypothesis

Depth of Discussion 12.5 %

In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper.

Cohesiveness 12.5% 

Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources

Spelling and Grammar 12.5%

Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakes

Sources 12.5% 

More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative.

Citations 12.5% 

Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography

All papers submitted must be in APA format according to the Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (7th ed.). 2020 ISBN: 9781433832154, 1433832151

All written assignments will be submitted via Turnitin for evaluation. Papers submitted with a Similarity Index of greater than 20% will be viewed as an indication of high plagiarism content and subject to receive a grade of zero.