Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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**## StudyPlan.docx**
Study Plan
Based on your practice exam question results from Week 2, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress. You will revisit and update your study plan in NRNP 6675, and you may continue to refine and use it until you take the exam.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/199680/modules/items/8310585)
To Prepare
· Reflect on your practice exam question results from Week 2. Identify content-area strengths and opportunities for improvement.
· Also reflect on your overall test taking. Was the length of time allotted comfortable, or did you run out of time? Did a particular question format prove difficult?
The Assignment
· Based on your practice test question results, and considering the national certification exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
**Note:** Your grade for this Assignment will not be derived from your test results but from your self-reflection and study plan.
· Create a study plan for this quarter to prepare for the certification exam, including three or four SMART goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
· Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
By Day 7 of Week 3
Submit your study plan.
**NOTE:** You will save a graded copy of this assignment to submit in your NRNP 6675 course.
submission information
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Rubric
**NRNP_6665_Week3_Assignment2_Rubric**
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| NRNP_6665_Week3_Assignment2_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBased on your practice test question results and considering the national certification exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement. | **25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent** The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**22 to >19.0 ptsGood** The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**19 to >17.0 ptsFair** The response provides a somewhat vague and/or inaccurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**17 to >0 ptsPoor** A summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement are incomplete or missing. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate a study plan, including three or four SMART goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. | **30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent** The response provides three or four clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured.<br> <br>**26 to >23.0 ptsGood** The response provides three or four appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured are provided.<br> <br>**23 to >20.0 ptsFair** The response provides three or four somewhat vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate.<br> <br>**20 to >0 ptsPoor** The response provides three or four unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured are incomplete or missing. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study. | **30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent** The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**26 to >23.0 ptsGood** The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**23 to >20.0 ptsFair** The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**20 to >0 ptsPoor** The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. Purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion were not provided. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood** Contains one or two grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/narrative in-text citations, and reference list. | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct APA format with no errors<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood** Contains one or two APA format errors<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) APA format errors<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (five or more) APA format errors | 5 pts |
Total Points: 100
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**## StudyPlan.docx**
Study Plan
Based on your practice exam question results from Week 2, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress. You will revisit and update your study plan in NRNP 6675, and you may continue to refine and use it until you take the exam.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/199680/modules/items/8310585)
To Prepare
· Reflect on your practice exam question results from Week 2. Identify content-area strengths and opportunities for improvement.
· Also reflect on your overall test taking. Was the length of time allotted comfortable, or did you run out of time? Did a particular question format prove difficult?
The Assignment
· Based on your practice test question results, and considering the national certification exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
**Note:** Your grade for this Assignment will not be derived from your test results but from your self-reflection and study plan.
· Create a study plan for this quarter to prepare for the certification exam, including three or four SMART goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
· Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
By Day 7 of Week 3
Submit your study plan.
**NOTE:** You will save a graded copy of this assignment to submit in your NRNP 6675 course.
submission information
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the
**Turnitin Drafts** from the
**Start Here** area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
**WK3Assgn2+last name+first initial.**
2. Then, click on
**Start Assignment** near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on
**Upload File** and select
**Submit Assignment** for review.
Rubric
**NRNP_6665_Week3_Assignment2_Rubric**
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| — | — | — |
| NRNP_6665_Week3_Assignment2_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBased on your practice test question results and considering the national certification exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement. | **25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent** The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**22 to >19.0 ptsGood** The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**19 to >17.0 ptsFair** The response provides a somewhat vague and/or inaccurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**17 to >0 ptsPoor** A summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement are incomplete or missing. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate a study plan, including three or four SMART goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. | **30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent** The response provides three or four clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured.<br> <br>**26 to >23.0 ptsGood** The response provides three or four appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured are provided.<br> <br>**23 to >20.0 ptsFair** The response provides three or four somewhat vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate.<br> <br>**20 to >0 ptsPoor** The response provides three or four unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured are incomplete or missing. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study. | **30 to >26.0 ptsExcellent** The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**26 to >23.0 ptsGood** The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**23 to >20.0 ptsFair** The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**20 to >0 ptsPoor** The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. Purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion were not provided. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood** Contains one or two grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/narrative in-text citations, and reference list. | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent** Uses correct APA format with no errors<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood** Contains one or two APA format errors<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair** Contains several (three or four) APA format errors<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor** Contains many (five or more) APA format errors | 5 pts |
Total Points: 100
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