Requirements for the Formal Paper are:
• Must be 3-4 pages body.
• The paper must not have more than one direct quote.
• This paper does not require an abstract or table of contents.
• Must have introduction paragraph(s), body paragraphs, conclusion paragraph(s), and reference page(s).
I. Introduction:
A. Introduce the topic in one or two paragraphs
B. Define the topic using current literature; sources must be cited for this information
C. Introduce the purpose of the paper- “to describe, to discuss, to explore, to inform about….”
II. Body:
A. Discuss Key Point One in one to three paragraphs
B. Discuss Key Point Two in one to three paragraphs
C. Discuss Key Point Three in one to three paragraphs
Use headings for main points
Each paragraph should have its point, and all information in that paragraph must be related to that point.
Sources must be cited in the text for all information obtained through research.
This paper is not about opinion, student experience, or social norms. All information shared in thepaper is obtained through the student researching and analyzing current literature.
III. Conclusion:
A. Restate the purpose of the paper.
B. Summarize the key points.
C. Cite sources where appropriate.
IV. Reference Page(s):
A. Must be in APA format
B. Must include a minimum of five current sources (five years old or less).
a. Three sources from nursing journal articles written by nurses.
b. One source must be a current textbook used in the nursing program.
c. One source must be from a valid, reputable website as defined by Sewell (2019).
d. Must submit Grammarly report (in PDF).
e. Submit articles (in PDF) used in the paper for both drafts.