Explain that this paper is a summary of the assigned article
Explain that the impact of the article contents on your own future practice will be presented
Length of Introduction must be 50-75 words
Assigned Article Summary
Clearly summarize the major content of the assigned article. This should be an improved version of your Week 4 submission.
One or two short quotations with citations (must include the assigned sentence for quotation)
Several paraphrased areas with citations (must include the assigned sentence for paraphrasing)
Length must be 175-200 words
Impact of Assigned Article Content on Future Practice
Clearly state how learning from the assigned article will impact your future practice
Must be your own ideas about the impact of the article on your future nursing practice
Use first person in this section
No citations are needed in this section
Length must be 125-150 words
Conclusion
Write a concise summary of the main points of the paper
Provide a concluding statement
Length must be 75-100 words
Reference for the assigned article should be a revised version of the Week 4 reference improved based on your instructor’s Week 4 feedback. Include the following:
Author(s)
Year
Article title
Journal name
Volume number
Issue number
Page numbers
Parentheses
Double line spacing
Hanging indent
DOI if available
Each of required items above is clearly described on the Professional Paper Template and Rubric (below on this page).
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