First, begin your final project paper with a brief one paragraph introduction to your research topic (this will be the topic you selected and used throughout the course).

Next, the remainder of the paper will consist of answering your research question in relation to the evidence you found. At least one quotation from a source must be included in your topic and properly cited using APA style. Remember this is a formal paper, and the rules of correct writing will be applied — review the issues regarding plagiarism in Module 3.

Then, in your conclusion discuss how your information will impact your personal professional nursing practice. This is to be a very SHORT paper; not to exceed three (3) pages, not including the cover page and your references. It really is just an exercise in writing and using APA style.

Lastly, post your paper in both Discussions AND Assignment Submissions by the due date in the Course Schedule.

In Discussion Board, provide a substantive response to at least three (3) of your peer’s posts.

Remember: The outcome of this course is a paper that aims to answer your clinical question. Use the Final Project document for guidelines and the grading criteria.

The outcome for this course will be a paper (maximum 3 pages; not including the cover page and  the references) based on a topic relevant to the student’s workplace. The Final Project will give the students the opportunity to put together the learning opportunities covered in this course. Students will use electronic database resources and Internet search engines to complete this project. The paper will include references from two (2) peer-reviewed journals (One (1) must be from an evidence-based source) and a minimum of two (2) pertinent Web sites The final project must be written in correct APA format and grammatically correct English.

Begin your final project with a brief one paragraph introduction to your research topic (this will be the topic you selected and used throughout the course). The remainder of the paper will consist of answering your research question in relation to the evidence you found. At least one quotation from a source must be included in your topic and properly cited using APA style. Remember this is a formal paper, and the rules of correct writing will be applied — review the issues regarding plagiarism in Module 3. The conclusion must include how your information will impact your personal professional nursing practice.

The Final Project is to be submitted to the course Discussion Board under the thread indicated on or before the due date listed in the course calendar / topic outline. Five (5) points will be deducted from the total points possible for each day the assignment is late up to five (5) business days, then the grade will be a zero(“0”). The faculty may extend the due date if extenuating circumstances arise and the student receives faculty permission prior to the date the assignment is due. Assignments more than one week late will not be accepted. There are NO make-up assignments.