At the end of Week 3 your concept analysis is due. This discussion provides an opportunity to start this assignment. Select a nursing concept, supported by a nursing theory, and address the following components included in a concept analysis: · Definition of concept · Identification of three attributes of the concept · Description of one antecedent and one consequence of the concept · Identification of two empirical referents · Brief explanation of theoretical applications of the concept (How is the concept relevant to a nursing theory?) This information does not have to be comprehensive but provides a foundation to the upcoming assignment. Be sure to include scholarly references. Scholarliness- Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics. 16.0 pts Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. 14.0 pts Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. 13.0 pts Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information. 11.0 pts Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requi.

1. At the end of Week 3 your concept analysis is due. This
discussion provides an opportunity to start this assignment.
Select a nursing concept, supported by a nursing theory, and
address the following components included in a concept
analysis:
· Definition of concept
· Identification of three attributes of the concept
· Description of one antecedent and one consequence of the
concept
· Identification of two empirical referents
· Brief explanation of theoretical applications of the concept
(How is the concept relevant to a nursing theory?)
This information does not have to be comprehensive but
provides a foundation to the upcoming assignment. Be sure to
include scholarly references.
Scholarliness- Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry
for professional and academic topics.
16.0 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry
relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information
from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation
of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is
relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires
instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
•Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when
presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of
information.
14.0 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements: •Provides
evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).
•Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop

2. a comprehensive presentation of facts. •Uses at least one
outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old
(use of older references requires instructor permission) and
reliable for the required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full
reference at end of posting when presenting another person's
thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.
13.0 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all
of the following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly
inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific
information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive
presentation of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly
reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older
references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the
required topic.* •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end
of posting when presenting another person's thoughts as quotes
or paraphrase of information.
11.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the
following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry
relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information
from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation
of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is
relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires
instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
•Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when
presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of
information
9.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements: •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry
relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information
from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation
of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is
relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires
instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*

3. •Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when
presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of
information.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of
the following elements •Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry
relevant to required TD topic(s). •Presents specific information
from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation
of facts. •Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is
relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires
instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*
•Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when
presenting another person's thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of
information.
16.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of
Course Knowledge- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and
apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the
outside readings and relate them to real-life professional
situations.
16.0 pts
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and
information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
•Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly
resources to a professional experience. •Application of
information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
14.0 pts
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements: •Applies
principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources
to the required topic. •Applies facts, principles or concepts
learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.
•Application of information is comprehensive and specific to
the required topic.

4. 13.0 pts
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the
all of the following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge
and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
•Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly
resources to a professional experience. •Application of
information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
11.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the
following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and
information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
•Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and
scholarly resources to a professional experience. •Application
of information is comprehensive and specific to the required
topic.
9.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements: •Applies principles, knowledge and
information from scholarly resources to the required topic.
•Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly
resources to a professional experience. •Application of
information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
0.0 pts
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the
following elements •Applies principles, knowledge and
information and scholarly resources to the required topic.
•Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly
resources to a professional experience. •Application of
information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
16.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInteractive
Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words
(references do not count toward word count) The peer and
instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each
(references do not count toward word count) Responses are

5. substantive and relate to the topic.
10.0 pts
Demonstrated all of the following: •Initial post must be a
minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must
be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive
•Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
9.0 pts
Demonstrated 3 of the following: •Initial post must be a
minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must
be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive
•Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
6.0 pts
Demonstrated 2 of the following: •Initial post must be a
minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must
be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive
•Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
0.0 pts
Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: •Initial post must be a
minimum of 300 words. •The peer and instructor responses must
be a minimum of 150 words each. •Responses are substantive
•Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Syntax,
APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA
style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual
6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same
type of error is only counted as one error.
8.0 pts
The following was present: •0-3 errors in APA format AND
•Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
AND •Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and
facilitates communication.
7.0 pts
The following was present: •4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR
•Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

6. AND/OR •Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.
6.0 pts
The following was present: •7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR
•Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors
AND/OR •Writing style is slightly focused on topic making
discussion difficult to understand.
5.0 pts
The following was present: •10- 12 errors in APA format
AND/OR •Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and
punctuation errors AND/OR •Writing style is not focused on
topic, making discussion difficult to understand.
4.0 pts
The following was present: •13 - 15 errors in APA format
AND/OR •Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors AND/OR •Writing style is not focused on
topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR •The
student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above
areas after written correction by the instructor.
0.0 pts
The following was present: •16 to greater errors in APA format.
AND/OR •Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling
or punctuation errors. AND/OR •Writing style does not
facilitate communication.
8.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation
Requirements
0.0 pts
0 Points Deducted- Demonstrated the following: •Initial, peer,
and faculty postings were made on three separate days
0.0 pts
5 Points Deducted- Failed to demonstrate the following: •Initial,
peer, and faculty postings were made on three separate days
0.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEarly

7. Participation Requirement
0.0 pts
0 Points Deducted- Demonstrated all of the following: The
initial posting to the graded discussion topic is posted within
the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum
of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within
the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
0.0 pts
5 Points Deducted- Demonstrates one or less of the following.
The initial posting to the graded discussion topic is posted
within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A
minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be
posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
0.0 pts
Essay/Paper Rubric
The following rubric will be used to evaluate your writing
sample. When preparing your document, please
follow the Five C’s of Effective Writing. Make your writing:
Clear, Concise, Correct, Courteous, and
Comprehensive.
Excellent

8. Good
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Score
Content
(40 points
possible)
The essay illustrates
exemplary understanding
of the course material by
thoroughly and correctly:

9. (1) addressing the relevant
content; (2) identifying
and explaining all of the
key concepts/ideas; (3)
using correct terminology;
(4) explaining the
reasoning behind key
points/claims; and (5)
(where necessary or
useful) substantiating
points with several
accurate and original
examples.
(40 points)
The essay illustrates
solid understanding of
the course material by
correctly: (1) addressing

10. most of the relevant
content; (2) identifying
and explaining most of
the key concepts/ideas;
(3) using correct
terminology; (4)
explaining the reasoning
behind most of the key
points/claims; and (5)
(where necessary or
useful) substantiating
some points with
accurate examples.
(35 points)
The essay illustrates
rudimentary understanding
of the course material by:
(1) mentioning, but not

11. fully explaining, the
relevant content; (2)
identifying some of the key
concepts/ideas (though
failing to fully or accurately
explain many of them); (3)
using terminology, though
sometimes inaccurately or
inappropriately; and (4)
incorporating some key
claims/points, but failing to
explain the reasoning
behind them (or doing so
inaccurately).
(30 points)
The essay illustrates poor
understanding of the
course material by (1)

12. failing to address or
incorrectly addressing the
relevant content; (2)
failing to identify or
inaccurately
explaining/defining key
concepts/ideas; (3)
ignoring or incorrectly
explaining key
points/claims and the
reasoning behind them;
and (4) incorrectly or
inappropriately using
terminology.
(20 points)

13. Reasoning
(40 points
possible)
The essay reflects expert
reasoning by:
(1) synthesizing material;
(2) making connections
between relevant
ideas/claims/points; (3)
presenting an insightful
and thorough evaluation
of the relevant issue or
problem; (4) identifying
and discussing important
nuances in the relevant
material; and (5)
identifying and discussing
key assumptions and/or

14. implications.
(40 points)
The essay reflects fairly
strong reasoning by:
(1) synthesizing material,
(2) making appropriate
connections between
some of the key
ideas/claims/points; (3)
accurately evaluating the
issue/problem; and (4)
identifying ad discussing
key assumptions and/or
implications.
(35 points)
The essay reflects basic
reasoning by:
(1) synthesizing some of

15. the material, though
remains vague and
undeveloped; (2) making a
few connections between
ideas/claims/points, but
ignoring or inaccurately
connecting others; (3)
evaluating the
issue/problem at a very
basic/superficial level; and
(4) ignoring assumptions
and implications.
(30 points)
The essay reflects
substandard or poor
reasoning by: (1) failing to
synthesize the material or
doing so inaccurately; (2)

16. failing to make
connections between
ideas/claims/points or
doing so inaccurately; and
(3) failing to evaluate the
issue or problem.
(20 points)
Writing,
Grammar
and
Mechanics
(20 points
possible)
The essay is clear, and
concise as a result of: (1)

17. appropriate and precise
use of terminology; (2)
absence of tangents and
coherence of thoughts;
and (3) logical
organization of ideas and
thoughts. (4) complete
sentences, free of spelling
errors and uses correct
grammar, (5) follows
correct formatting style,
(6) falls between the
minimum and maximum
page requirement.
(20 points)
The essay is mostly clear
as a result of: (1)
appropriate use of

18. terminology and minimal
vagueness; (2) minimal
number of tangents and
lack of repetition; and (3)
fairly good organization
(4) complete sentences,
few spelling errors and
grammar mistakes, (5)
follows correct
formatting style with
minimal mistakes, (6)
falls between the
minimum and maximum
page requirement.
(15 points)
The essay is often unclear
and difficult to follow due
to: (1) some inappropriate

19. terminology and/or vague
language; (2) ideas
sometimes being
fragmented, wondering
and/or repetitive; and (3)
poor organization. (4)
incomplete sentences, has
spelling errors and uses
acceptable grammar, (5)
barely follows correct
formatting style, (6) does
not fall between the
minimum and maximum
page requirement.
(10 points)
The essay does not
communicate ideas/points
clearly due to: (1)

20. inappropriate use of
terminology and vague
language; (2) reliance on
disjointed and
incomprehensible
thoughts and clauses; and
(3) lack of recognizable
organization. (4) no
sentence structure, many
spelling errors and
unacceptable grammar, (5)
does not follow correct
formatting style, (6) does
not fall between the
minimum and maximum
page requirement.
(5 points)

21. Total /100
Evaluation Criteria
Outstanding: (90-100)
The essay/paper demonstrates superior application of
communication concepts and principles
outlined in the readings and exercises. The assignment does not
contain errors in content,
reasoning, writing, grammar and mechanics.
Above Average: (80-89)
The essay/paper demonstrates above average application of
communication concepts and
principles outlined in the readings and exercises. The
assignment has a few minor content,
reasoning, writing, grammar and mechanics.
Satisfactory: (70-79)
The essay/paper demonstrates satisfactory application of
communication concepts and
principles outlined in the readings and exercises. The
assignment has a moderate number of
errors in content, reasoning, writing, grammar and mechanics.
Poor: (1-69)
The essay/paper has an inconsistent application of
communication concepts and principles
outlined in the readings and exercises and/or has frequent and

22. serious errors in content,
reasoning, writing, grammar and mechanics.
Incomplete: (0)
The essay/paper was not submitted before the due date and/or
was not completed according
to the published instructions.