Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to review current and historical literature
related to theories important to the nurse practitioner’s role. The assignment fosters analytical thinking
related to the selected theories as well as their application within the profession.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
CO 3: Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing
practice. (PO 2, 5)
CO 4: Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to the components, the relationship
among the components, and the application to advanced nursing practice. (PO 1)
Due Date:
Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 5. Students are expected to submit assignments by the time
they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the
total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be
accepted, with a penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be
recorded for the assignment.
Total Points Possible: 200
Requirements:
Description of the Assignment
An annotated bibliography is an alphabetical list of information sources (such as journal articles),
formatted like a bibliography or a reference list, accompanied by a commentary, or annotation, for each
source. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to learn about a topic through a critical review of
literature and encourage a deeper engagement with literature to develop analytical skills
This assignment presents a method for examining several theories that are important and useful to the nurse
practitioner role.
Preparing the Assignment
1. For this assignment, you will use the five theories/models listed below:
o Health Belief Model
o Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change
o Social Cognitive Theory
o Family Systems Theory
o Family Assessment and Intervention Model

2. Search the library for literature. Locate one article related to each selected theory or model.
o Use only scholarly sources as defined for the NP program: A US-based peer-reviewed
journal for clinicians (MD/DO/NP/PA) published in the past five years or the latest
clinical practice guideline (CPG).

3. Prepare an annotated entry for each source. Begin with the full APA citation of the source,
followed by 2-3 paragraphs:
o, Summarize the article.
o, Describe how the article relates to the chosen theory/model.
o Reflect on how the article could (or could not) be relevant to future Nurse Practitioners
practice.

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. The paper should not include a separate title page. No reference page is necessary as it will
incorporate the references into the body of the bibliography.
2. The template must be used for this assignment: NR501NP Week 5 Assignment Template
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3. A minimum of 5 (five) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course and
Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for
this assignment. Be aware that information from .com websites may be incorrect and should be
avoided.
4. References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the
the instructor has approved them.
5. In-text citations are not required in the annotated bibliography.
6. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation are followed and consistent with
formal, scientific writing.
ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category Points % Description

Quantity of Sources 15 7.5 The annotated bibliography
contains at least 5 sources.

Quality of Sources 20 10 Articles reviewed are from

scholarly sources

Recency of
Sources                                                                              15 7.5

All sources are published
within 5 years; if older,
permission to use obtained
and historical significance
explained

Summary of Annotations 40 20

Annotations
comprehensively describe
source material, clearly
conveying main ideas.

Relation to Theory/Model 40 20

Annotations contain a clear
description on how the
source relates to the
theory/model

Reflection 40 20

Annotations contain a clear
reflection of the relevance
of the source material to
future practice.

Total CONTENT Points= [170

pts]

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Category Points % Description

Assignment Specifications 10 5

Annotated bibliography
format utilized as described
in the current edition of the
APA manual.

APA Format (current edition) 10 5 References must follow APA
guidelines as found in the
the current edition of the
manual. One deduction for
each type of APA style error.

Writing Mechanics 10 5

Rules of grammar, spelling,
word usage, and
punctuation is followed
and consistent with formal
written work as found in the
the current edition of the APA
manual.

Total FORMAT Points= [30

pts]

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 200

points

Rubric
NR501NP_Annot_Bib_NOV22
NR501NP_Annot_Bib_NOV22
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeQuantity of Sources

15 pts
Excellent
5 sources
utilized

14 pts
V. Good
4 sources
utilized

12 pts
Satisfactory
3 sources
utilized

8 pts
Needs
Improvement
2 sources utilized
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
1 or fewer sources
utilized

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeQuality of Sources

20 pts
Excellent
All selected
works are
from scholarly
sources.

18 pts
V. Good
1 selected
work is from a
non-scholarly
source.

17 pts
Satisfactory
2 selected works
are from non-
scholarly
sources.

10 pts
Needs
Improvement
3 selected works
are from non-
scholarly sources.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more selected
works are from non-
scholarly sources.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeRecency of Sources

15 pts 14 pts 12 pts 8 pts 0 pts 15 pts

Excellent
All sources are
less than 5
years old; if
older,
permission
obtained and
historical
significance
explained.

V. Good
1 source older
then 5 years old
without
permission
obtained or no
explanation of
historical
significance.

Satisfactory
2 sources older
then 5 years old
without
permission
obtained or no
explanation of
historical
significance.

Needs
Improvement
3 sources older
then 5 years old
without
permission
obtained or no
explanation of
historical
significance.

Unsatisfactory
4 or more sources
older than 5 years
old without
permission
obtained or no
explanation of
historical
significance.

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeSummary of Annotations
40 pts
Excellent
All annotations
complete with
clear explanation
(or description)
of source
material.

36 pts
V. Good
1 annotation
lacked clarity or
completeness.

33 pts
Satisfactory
2 annotations
lacked clarity or
completeness.

20 pts
Needs
Improvement
3 annotations
lacked clarity or
completeness.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more
annotations
lacked clarity or
completeness.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeRelation to Theory/Model
40 pts
Excellent
All annotations
contain a clear
description on
how the source
relates to the
theory/model.

36 pts
V. Good
1 annotation
lacked a clear
description on
how the source
relates to the
theory/model.

33 pts
Satisfactory
2 annotations
lacked a clear
description on
how the source
relates to the
theory/model.

20 pts
Needs
Improvement
3 annotations
lacked a clear
description on
how the source
relates to the
theory/model.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more
annotations
lacked a clear
description on
how the source
relates to the
theory/model.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeReflection

40 pts
Excellent
All annotations
contain a clear
reflection of the
36 pts
V. Good
1 annotation
lacked a clear
reflection of

33 pts
Satisfactory
2 annotations
lacked a clear
reflection of the
20 pts
Needs
Improvement
3 annotations
lacked a clear

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
4 or more
annotations lacked
a clear reflection

40 pts

relevance of the
source material
to future
nursing
practice. First
person may be
utilized.

the relevance
of the source
material to
future nursing
practice. First
person may be
utilized.

relevance of the
source material
to future
nursing
practice. First
person may be
utilized.

reflection of the
relevance of the
source material to
future nursing
practice. First
person may be
utilized.

of the relevance of
the source
material to future
nursing practice.
First-person may
be utilized.

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomePaper Specifications
Critical elements:
• Annotated bibliography format
utilized
• Each theory is used for one
annotation
• Template is used for the
assignment
• A minimum of five annotations
are provided with a maximum of
seven annotations.

10 pts
Excellent
This section
included all
critical
elements.

9 pts
V. Good
This section
included three
of the critical
elements.

8 pts
Satisfactory
This section
included only
two of the critical
elements.

5 pts
Needs
Improvement
This section
included only one
of the critical
elements.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
This section
included none of
the critical
elements.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeAPA Style
APA guidelines, as per the current
edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the references.
One deduction for each type of
APA format error.

10 pts
Excellent
0 to 1 APA
error was
present.

9 pts
V. Good
2-3 APA errors
were present.
8 pts
Satisfactory
4-5 APA were
present.

5 pts
Needs
Improvement
6-7 APA were
present.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
8 or greater APA
errors were present.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeWriting Quality
The submission follows the rules of
grammar, spelling, word usage,
punctuation and other aspects of
formal written work as found in the
the current edition of the APA manual.
10 pts
Excellent
1–2 errors or
exceptions
were present.
9 pts
V. Good
3-4 errors or
exceptions
were present.
8 pts
Satisfactory
5-6 errors or
exceptions were
present.

5 pts
Needs
Improvement
7-8 errors or
exceptions were
present.

0 pts
Unsatisfactory
9 or greater errors
or exceptions were
present.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeLate penalty deductions
Students are expected to submit
assignments by the time they are
due. Assignments submitted after
the due date and time will receive
a deduction of 10% of the total
points possible for that assignment
for each day the assignment is late.
Assignments will be accepted, with
penalty as described, up to a
maximum of three days late, after
which point a zero will be recorded
for the assignment.

0 pts
Manual Deductions

0 pts
Manual Deductions 0 pts

Total Points: 200

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