Nursing Theory Analysis Paper
Nursing Theory Analysis Paper
Assignment 4 (instruction)
Write a 5-page paper on an academic topic. The topic has to be business-related. It can deal with management, marketing or communication issues but should be written in an academic style.
1 Specifications
Format:
· stapled, two-sided print
· page numbers in top right corner
· header: Academic Writing – Title of your paper – Your name
· no headings or subheadings
· no numbering of paragraphs
Title page:
· name of student + group (BME or EEE): top right corner
· title of paper: middle of page
· date: bottom right corner
Page 1:
· outline of paper in keywords (see Academic writing in English, p. 106-107)
Page 2-5:
· underlined thesis statement
· text divided into paragraphs
· paragraphs as blocks of writing separated by blank space
Page 6:
· list of references according to Coventry University Harvard Reference Style
2 Assessment
See criteria covered in unit 1 through 4.
The following is a summary checklist:
Structure and argumentation:
· thesis statement
· link between thesis statement and conclusion
· topic sentences and concluding sentences in each paragraph
· transitional sentences within and between paragraphs
· logical order of paragraphs
· fully developed ideas in the paragraphs
Grammar:
· correct and consistent use of tenses
· correct subject-verb agreement
· correct and unambiguous pronoun references
· varied sentence structure
Vocabulary:
· academic vocabulary
· clear, precise and varied word choice
· no superfluous words
· no unnecessary repetition
· correct use of prepositions
Spelling
Connectors and punctuation (see course materials)
Title
· concise statement, identifying the main topic and its properties (self-explanatory and unique)
References
· consistent integration of references (quotation, paraphrase, summary)
· use of the prescribed style
· complete list of references
Before handing in your paper, you need to scan it using Turnitin (see Toledo). Turnitin is a leading academic plagiarism checking technology. When scanning your assignment, you will receive an originality report. Please use this report to avoid plagiarism. The outcome of your scan will be visible to your teacher online, so you do not need to hand in a printed copy of it.
NOTE: Please type your text in Verdana, font size 10, spacing 1.2.