Assignment 2
Please use the grading rubric to create an outline of your assignment. Each section of the rubric should be a section of your final paper and could become the headings. Your assignment will be graded based on each element of the rubric. Compare each section of your paper with the rubric to ensure all elements are covered. Then, include an introduction and conclusion to tie the paper together. If you have any questions regarding the assignment, please contact your instructor using the Course Help forum.
In this assignment, you will be exploring the use of evidence-based practice and how it is incorporated into case management patient care guidelines, and pathways based on your chosen chronic illness from assignment one. You will identify and discuss current best practices, recommended published guidelines for treating or addressing the illness, and describe how clinical pathways help to address the importance of basing case management on current practice.
Provide support from a minimum of two scholarly sources. Paper should be 4-6 pages in length.
Assignment 2 Rubric
Competency
28 points
20 points
12 points
0 points
Identify and discuss best evidence-based practices
Identify and discuss best evidence-based practices
Identifies best evidence-based practices and minimally discusses
Identifies best evidence-based practices but does not discuss
Does not address best practices.
Evaluates published guidelines for chosen illness
Evaluates published guidelines for chosen illness
Interprets published guidelines for chosen illness
Identifies published guidelines for chosen illness
Does not address published guidelines
Appraises clinical pathways and influence on chosen illness.
Appraises clinical pathways and influence on chosen illness.
Reviews clinical pathways and influence on chosen illness.
Lists clinical pathways and influence on chosen illness.
Does not address clinical pathways.
Competency
7 points
5 points
3 points
0 points
APA
Competent use of APA
Minimal APA errors
Many APA errors
Complete lack of understanding
Competency
5 points
3 points
1 point
0 points
Organization
and
Grammar
Organization excellent, ideas clear and arranged logically, transitions smooth, no flaws in logic. Introduction and conclusion present. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage correct and idiomatic, consistent with Standard American English
Organization good; ideas usually clear and arranged in acceptable sequence; transitions usually smooth, good support. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage good mostly consistent with Standard American English; errors do not interfere with meaning or understanding
Organization minimally effective; problems in approach, sequence, support and transitions. Grammar, punctuation, mechanics and usage distracting and often interfere with meaning or understanding
Organization does not meet requirements.
Competency
4 points
2 points
1 point
0 points
References
References are relevant, authoritative and contemporary.
Adequate references.
Minimal use of appropriate references.
Poor use and/or selection of references not relevant.