Assignment Overview
In this assignment, you will research and locate a current journal article on nursing leadership styles. The article must be from a professional, peer-reviewed nursing journal published within the last 5 years; and then write a summary of your findings.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:

Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lessons before attempting this assignment.
Research a current journal article on nursing leadership styles. The article must be from a professional, peer-reviewed nursing journal published within the last 5 years
Write a 1-2 page summary of your findings following the criteria below:

First paragraph: summarize the major points of the article.
Second paragraph: answer whether you support the leadership style, and why or why not.
Final paragraph: discuss the article as it relates to nursing practice.
Use at least one additional outside source, such as your textbook.
The summary should be written in APA style format and all sources must be cited correctly.

RUBRIC:
 
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CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle

3 ptsExcellent (3pts)
-Citation from a professional peer-reviewed nursing journal.-Current within last 5 years-Relates to nursing leadership.
2 ptsGood (2pts)
-Citation from nursing journal.-Out of date or-Not related to nursing leadership
1 ptsNeeds Improvement(1pt)
-Citation not from a nursing journal-Article out of date or not related to nursing leadership.
3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Paragraph

3 ptsExcellent (3pts)
-Concise summary of key points of article.-Writing is clear and focused.-Details are present.
2 ptsGood (2pts)
-Concise summary of key points.-Writing is not clear or focused.-Some details present.
1 ptsNeeds Improvement(1pt)
-Summary is not concise.-Writing is not clear or focused.-Details are missing.
3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond Paragraph

3 ptsExcellent (3pts)
-Writing presents support or non-support of leadership style.-Writing explains why support or non-support is given.-Writing is clear and logical.
2 ptsGood (2pts)
-Writing presents support or non-support.-Writing does not express reason for support or non-support.-Writing is somewhat unclear or not logical.
1 ptsNeeds Improvement(1pt)
-Writing does not present support or non-support.-Writing does not express reason for support or non-support.-Writing is unclear and illogical.
3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThird Paragraph

3 ptsExcellent (3pts)
-Writing is related to nursing practice and demonstrates analysis and application.
2 ptsGood (2pts)
-Writing is related to nursing practice.-Analysis and application is weak.
1 ptsNeeds Improvement(1pt)
-Writing is not related to nursing practice.-Missing analysis and application.
3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/grammar/APA

3 ptsExcellent (3pts)
-Proper APA format is used for citations.-At least two sources are included.-Spelling and grammar errors are few and insignificant.
2 ptsGood (2pts)
-Proper APA format is used for citations.-Only one source is used.-Occasional errors in spelling and grammar.
1 ptsNeeds Improvement(1pt)
-APA format is not used.-Sources are missing.-Significant errors in spelling and grammar. Written communication is non-coherent.
3 pts

Total Points: 15