Use of AI in any papers or other writing assignments in this program is prohibited, and is considered in violation of the academic dishonesty policy.
In this course, several topics are covered which relate to chemistry and/or physics, for example, force and pressure; fluids and flow; acids, bases and buffers, etc.
For your paper you will choose a chapter topic that we cover in the course. Your paper should explain why this topic is important to Nurse Anesthesia and/or how
it relates to anesthesiology. Explain the key concepts of your chapter topic and show original example equations/calculations that are used relative to the topic
you’re covering. The same examples from the book or power points are not to be copied/used, but you may use similar examples.
The Paper should contain at least four full pages of original content, in addition to the cover and reference pages. Regarding quoted/cited material, the paper
should include no more than 20% quoted/cited material. Quotes/citations should not exceed 40 words.
Please follow AMA format. Paper must have at least two references from peer-reviewed journals. May use a textbook in addition to the two or more other
references. Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero.
· Rubric Detail
Levels of Achievement
Criteria Novice Competent Proficient
How/Why Topic
Relates to CRNA
Weight 27.00%
0.00 %
There is no clear
introduction or explanation
of the topic as required.
50.00 %
The introduction clearly states topic, but
does not fully its relevance to anesthesia.
100.00 %
The introduction fully describes the topic in detail;
along with a clear explanation of how it relates to
anesthesia.
Key Concepts
Explained
Weight 27.00%
0.00 %
Key concepts are not
satisfactorily discussed.
50.00 %
Key concepts are mentioned; but lacking
explanation or details.
100.00 %
Key concepts are covered in detail.
Explained Equations
with Original
Example
Calculations
Weight 27.00%
0.00 %
Equations covered in the
course are not mentioned,
or original calculation
examples are not given.
50.00 %
Some equations are covered, but original
calculation examples are lacking.
100.00 %
All equations covered in the course are mentioned
along with original example calculations.
Content Pages,
Quotes/Citations
Weight 10.00%
0.0 %
2 or more but less than 3
full pages of content, or,
more than 20%
quoted/cited material.
50.00 %
3 or more but less than 4 full pages, or,
20% quoted/cited material.
100.00 %
4 full pages of content. Less than 20% quoted/
cited material.
Grammar,
Spelling
Weight 4.00%
0.00 %
5+ errors
50.00 %
3-5 errors
100.00 %
Appropriate sentence structure, grammar,
and punctuation with two or fewer errors.
AMA Format
Weight 5.00%
0.00 %
5+ errors
50.00 %
3-5 errors.
100.00 %
AMA format is followed with two or fewer errors.