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Question description
Part 1: prewriting (outline of essay with minimum of 4 sources) due 10/25/17
Part 2: Final draft essay due 10/31/17
Prewriting and Planning Instructions
Prewriting and planning are essential to writing an effective essay, so for this week’s assignment, you will complete the prewriting and planning steps of the process for developing the Problem-Solution Essay. Additionally, you will also create and include a working references page, which includes a full APA Style reference for each source that you plan to use in the essay. To complete the prewriting assignment, you will submit one document (or perhaps multiple documents) that include ALL of the following:
PART 1 PREWRITING DUE: 10/25/17

  1. A detailed outline of your essay that has been created using the outline template.
  2. A working references page with a minimum of 4 sources.

IMPORTANT: Your submission should resemble the example outline attached.
ENG 205 Problem-Solution Essay
Overview and Requirements
In your academic, personal, and professional lives, being able to effectively solve a problem is an essential skill. Using what you’ve learned in weeks one and two, it is now time to put your newly polished skills to work.
1.) For this essay, you are required to:

  • write about any problem that is of interest to you, and
  • propose a new solution that will work to solve part or all of the problem.

IMPORTANT: You should select a problem that you can successfully define and analyze and propose and defend a solution for in a minimum of 1,200 words. For example, world poverty is too broad of a topic for an essay of this length, but poverty in Cleveland is a manageable topic.
2.) Your essay must do the following (based on the Dewey Sequence):

  • Define the problem
  • Analyze the problem
  • Propose a solution
  • Defend the proposed solution and address any potential objections

3.) Your essay must include the following:

  • An introduction with a hook (review Hooks and Attention Grabbers for examples) and strong thesis statement
  • Developed body paragraphs with strong topic sentences, cited support, and concluding sentences
  • At least 4 unique sources, cited and referenced properly in APA style (no more than 20% of essay consists of quoted text)
  • A word count of 1,200 words, at a minimum (excludes cover page and references page)

For an example of an “A” student essay, review the Problem-Solution Example Essay.
For specific grading criteria for this assignment, review the Problem-Solution Essay Rubric.
Final Draft Instructions – PART 2 DUE: 10/31/17
By now, you have constructed a draft of your essay, and now it’s time to revise and edit to create your final draft, based on the comments you received from your peer reviewer(s), as well as your own ideas about how to improve your essay.
Consider the questions below:

  • Revise. Read through what you have written and consider the following questions:
    • Are all of your paragraphs unified around a single, coherent point?
    • Do they all have topic sentences?
    • Do you have a good thesis statement?
    • Do your paragraphs make sense in the order that they are currently in, or do they need reorganization?
    • Do you have a solid introduction and conclusion?
    • Can any more details be added?
    • Did you base your essay off of the Dewey Sequence?
    • What else can be done to improve the essay, according to the guidelines of the rubric?
  • Edit. Read through what you have written and consider the following questions:
    • Do your ideas move easily from point to point?
    • Do you need to add transitions between your paragraphs?
    • Can you use description in a more accurate and interesting way?
    • Are there any grammatical errors, spelling errors, or punctuation problems?
    • What else can be done to improve the essay, according to the guidelines of the rubric?
  • Make sure that your essay is correctly formatted in APA Style!

If you have any doubt about how to research and write a paper in APA Style, use the resources available in the Hondros College of Nursing Library:
3-2 Prewriting/Planning for Problem-Solution Essay
Student Name
Hondros College of Nursing
ENG 205
December 1st, 2016
 
I. Introduction:
A. Hook (1-3 sentences): It can almost be a guarantee that any job seeker will find “displays excellent personal communication skills” as a required skill on a job application. Human beings are communicators, whether it be through verbal and
non-verbal pathways and the message being effective or ineffective. What does that
job application really mean when it indicates an employer requires excellent
personal communication skills?
B. Thesis Statement (1-2 sentences): The breakdown and lack of communication
can result in adverse events that effect patient care. Adapting and learning
strategies to improve communication between nurses can promote safe and
effective patient care outcomes.
II. Body Paragraph 1:

  1. Topic Sentence: The subsequent results of a communication breakdown can

range from minor to major consequences for the patient or patients being cared for by the nurse.
1. Planned Support: general discussion of the problem
B. Concluding Sentence: During nurse handoff, several disruptions between the
communication process can occur.
III. Body Paragraph 2:
A. Topic Sentence: Analysis involves several factors in which communication breakdown can occur.
1. Planned Support: Quote Flicek, discuss role of environment and time
B. Concluding Sentence: When two nurses are able to have their shift report
exchange, the environment in which they choose to participate in their report can
provide distractors, but a nurse’s level of experience can minimize a distraction’s
effects.
IV. Body Paragraph 3:

  1. Topic Sentence: Nurse experience ranges on a scale from novice to expert
  2. Concluding Sentence: Professionalism must be maintained during shift-to-shift

regarding skill level and communication techniques.
1. Planned Support: Benner’s Novice to Expert Model, role of
B. Concluding Sentence: Strong communication skills, time management, and
experience are key to reducing the consequences that result from poor
communication.
V. Body Paragraph 4:
A. Topic Sentence: Criteria for finding a solution between nurse communication coincides with the factors affecting quality communication.
1. Planned Support: Nelson’s advice on time management, benefits of
minimal distractions, hand-offs, incivility
report to ensure superior patient care.
VI. Body Paragraph 5:

  1. Topic Sentence: Solutions that may resolve breakdown in nurse communication include close monitoring of appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios, which is a

controversy between quality versus quantity of patient load, and SBAR.
1. Planned Support: SBAR, quality v. quantity, Ohio Senate Bill 234
B. Concluding Sentence: When appropriately implemented, transfer-related
problems can be reduced.
VII. Body Paragraph 6:
A. Transitional Paragraph: Evaluation of these propose solutions shows that they have significant advantages, including the capability of the nurses to choose a non-distracting environment and method of communication transmission, thus completing an effective report exchange. Disadvantages may occur when a non-distracting or quiet environment is unavailable or one is unfamiliar or new to a different transmission of report, but both solutions are the ability to be altered by the nurses if indicated.
VIII. Body Paragraph 7:
A. Topic Sentence: Strategies to implement this solution are simple.
1. Planned Support: Scovell, taped handover, written handover, and real-time face-to-face handover
B. Concluding Sentence: Overall, he best method of nurse to nurse report is real time
oral transmission, which promotes unity and collaboration of care between the
nurses (Scovell, 2008).
IX. Conclusion
References
Dingley, C., Daugherty, K., Derieg, M., & Persing, R. (2008, August). Improving patient safety
through provider communication strategy enhancements. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21249923
Ebright, PR, Urden L., Patterson E, et al. (2004). Themes surrounding novice nurse near-
miss and adverse-event situations. Journal of Nursing Administration. 34:531–538
Important time management tips for nurses – Elsevier Nursing Suite. (2016, February 09).
Retrieved from http://www.confidenceconnected.com/blog/2016/02/09/important-time-management-tips-for-nurses/
Kerr, MP (2002). A qualitative study of shift handover practice and function from a socio-
technical perspective. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 37, 2, 125-134
Randmaa, M., Mårtensson, G., Swenne, CL., Engström, M. (21 January 2014). SBAR
improves communication and safety climate and decreases incident reports due to communication errors in an anesthetic clinic: a prospective intervention study. BMJ Open. Retrieved from http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/1/e004268.full
Root causes of sentinel events, all categories. (2006) Retrieved from
http://www.jointcommission.org/NR/rdon-
lyres/FA465646-5F5F-4543-AC8F-E8AF6571E372/0/root_cause_se.jpg
Senate Bill 324 – Summary: The Ohio Legislature. (2016, May 4). Retrieved from
https://www.bing.com/cr?IG=76299C328AF642F88F5F96CA7591DB2A&CID=026280A6C0C063A237008979C1F16263&rd=1&h=g3VxTrMZePGXnFcXAvCNCqSdGfzAJku0uoxcG_a_-x0&v=1&r=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA131-SB-324&p=DevEx,5086.1
Sheldon, L., & Hilaire, D. (2015, April 27). Development of communication skills in
healthcare: Perspectives of new graduates of undergraduate nursing education.
Journal of Nursing Education in Practice, 5(7). Retrieved from www.sciedu.ca/jnep.
ENG 205 Problem Solution Essay Rubric

Performance Indicators Outstanding Good Competent
Thesis Statement
A clear thesis statement indicates the essay’s
argument and position on the topic.		 Provides a strong and specific statement of the essay’s focus and purpose (problem and solution) Provides a clear statement of the essay’s focus and purpose (problem and solution) Provides a general statement of the essay’s focus and purpose (problem and solution)
Focus
The essay thoroughly defines and analyzes the problem. The problem’s causes and effects are carefully examined. The solution is specific and well thought out.		 Offers a strong and thorough examination of the problem, including what it is, what has caused it, and what the effects are, and the solution. Offers a satisfactory examination of the problem, including what it is, what has caused it, and what the effects are, and the solution Offers a basic examination of the problem, including what it is, what has caused it, and what the effects are, and the solution; additional details are needed
Paragraphs & Development
The essay’s paragraphs are fully developed and include various logical appeals and specific examples. Ideas are well organized. Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence and ends with a concluding sentence. Problem-solution analysis is based on the Dewey Sequence.		 Reveals a strong understanding of development and organization; problem-solution analysis is heavily based on the Dewey Sequence. Reveals a clear understanding of development and organization; problem-solution analysis is based on the Dewey Sequence. Reveals a partial or very basic understanding of development and organization; problem-solution analysis is somewhat based on the Dewey Sequence.
Use of Support
Credible outside support is appropriately used. Support comes from a variety of sources. No more than 20% of the essay is quoted text.		 Demonstrates masterful use of paraphrasing, quoting, and APA style in-text citations and references Demonstrates skillful use of paraphrasing, quoting, and APA style in-text citations and references Demonstrates limited but appropriate use of paraphrasing, quoting, and APA style in-text citations and references
MECHANICS, USAGE, GRAMMAR, SPELLING (MUGS) This piece has been revised and edited well. There may be a few errors, but they do not detract from the readability of the piece. A good solid attempt at revising and editing has been made. Only a few MUGS errors remain, but they don’t detract from the readability of the piece too badly. While an attempt at revising and editing has been made, there are still several errors that detract from the readability of the piece.
APA Format & Basic Requirements
The essay is in proper APA format. Outside support is properly cited and referenced in APA style. Excluding the cover page and references page the essay is a minimum of 1,200 words. Essays uses a minimum of 4 unique sources.		 There are no APA formatting errors; a minimum of 4 unique sources are used; the essay is a minimum of 1,200 words There are very few APA formatting errors; a minimum of 4 unique sources are used; the essay is a minimum of 1,200 words There are some APA formatting errors; 3 unique sources are used; the essay is a minimum of 1,100 words
 
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