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Instructions Writing assignment logo Research Paper: ANA Federal Nursing Issue Examination and Proposed Action(s) Assignment Guidelines Research Paper: ANA Federal Nursing Issue Examination and Proposed Action(s) Assignment Guidelines Purpose: In your professional life, being able to effectively solve a problem is an essential skill. Carefully examining a problem to understand its current state, causes, effects, and short-comings and successes of both past and current solutions, will enable you to identify and advocate for effective solutions that take into account ethical, social, and professional considerations. The ANA federal advocacy issue that you select for this assignment will be same ANA federal advocacy issue that you will focus on for the entire course, and it will also be the focus of the Professional Communication: Call to Action Letter (due in week 9), which will begin work on in week 7. 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Skills: The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills, which are essential for success in your field and program: Analyze an ANA federal advocacy issue and develop an optimal solution Develop an analysis of the causes Identify short- and long-term effects Analyze past and current solutions in an effort to identify successes and failures Propose a strong solution, as well as address any challenges Evaluate information and sources, including peer-reviewed research articles, for appropriateness, reliability, validity, and bias Use APA Style to integrate credible scholarly source material, without distorting the meaning, to enhance the written work Produce written work that clearly presents specific and developed ideas Planning icon Research Paper: ANA Federal Nursing Issue Examination and Proposed Action(s) Assignment Instructions For this essay, you are required to: Focus on one of the topics/issues listed below, which are federal nursing issues that are a part of the American Nurses Associations (ANA) advocacy efforts. Below, each approved topic is listed, along with the ANAs most recent statement on it. TOPIC 4: Nurses Role in Providing Ethically and Developmentally Appropriate Care to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Full ANA Position Statement: American Nurses Association. (2019). Nurses role in providing ethically and developmentally appropriate care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Problem: Individuals with IDD experience inequities in health care services and access, which results in poor physical and mental health outcomes. In regards to mental health, diagnostic overshadowing often occurs, resulting in mental health conditions going untreated. Individuals with IDD are more likely to be excluded from participating in decision marking and planning related to their own health care. Nurses need further training and education related to caring for this population, including recognizing signs of victimization, understanding end-of-life best practices, employing effective communication and relationship building strategies, and eliminating barriers to care (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2019). 2. Follow the problem-solving organizational pattern that is shown below: Introduction Components: Problem definition and general history, thesis statement Cause Analysis Simple Causes Root Causes Effects Examination Short-term effects/consequences Long-term effects/consequences Current Solution Examination Describe Analyze successes Analyze failures Solution Proposal Short- and long-term solutions Potential challenges Conclusion Produce developed body paragraphs with strong topic sentences, cited support, and concluding sentences Use at least six (6) unique sources, cited and referenced properly in APA style (no more than 20% of essay consists of quoted text) Incorporate research-based APA Style cited support through quoting and paraphrasing for all claims/examinations Meet or exceed 1,400 words (excludes cover page and references page) For an example of an A student essay, review: Research Paper: ANA Federal Nursing Issue Examination and Proposed Action(s) Assignment Guidelines Example Essay For specific grading criteria for this assignment, review: Research Paper: ANA Federal Nursing Issue Examination and Proposed Action(s) Assignment Guidelines Rubric Title/Branding Hondros College of Nursing logo. Main title: Information Literacy. Intro panel Developing Critical Evaluation Skills for the Digital Age Definition explaining that information literacy is the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Emphasis on information overload and the importance of building these skills to make sound, informed decisions. The Information Literacy Process (5 steps in a circular diagram) Identify Need Recognize what information you require. Locate Sources Find reliable places to gather information. Evaluate Quality Verify credibility, accuracy, and relevance. Synthesize Integrate information from multiple sources effectively. Cite Properly Attribute correctly so others can verify and you avoid plagiarism. Locating Sources (three cards) Library Databases (tag: High selectivity) Peerreviewed; curated collections; detailed citations. Ideal for academic research. (A small line indicates libraryprovided access) [some small text is illegible at this resolution]. Google & Google Scholar (tag near header: Keywords matter) Broad coverage; paywalls may appear. Accuracy varies; algorithmic bias is possible. Blogs & Social Media Fast updates and opinions. Credibility mixed; risk of misinformation. Verify before use in academic work. Evaluating Sources (four columns) Credibility Who wrote it? Are they qualified? Who published it? Is there editorial review? Timeliness When was it published? Is it uptodate for your topic? Relevance Does it address your research question and course needs? Intended audience appropriate? Bias Perspective, sponsorship, conflicts of interest; does it present multiple viewpoints? Synthesizing Combining Multiple Sources Compare perspectives; note agreements, disagreements, and gaps. Look for patterns and themes across sources. Integrate evidence with your own analysis to build a clear argument. In your writing: present stronger evidence first; explain how sources relate; maintain your voice. Citations Why Citation Matters Credit original authors; allow readers to verify sources. Demonstrate the depth of your research. Avoid plagiarism. Tools help: citation managers and style guides (e.g., APA/MLA). Generative AI & Information Literacy Intro: Tools like ChatGPT or Claude can enhance information tasksbut use them critically. Potential Benefits Brainstorming and ideation; outlining; quick surfacelevel summaries; learning support (explanations). Key Restrictions / Risks Hallucinations & fabrication: AI can produce incorrect information. Training data limits and unknown sources; accountability remains with the student. Bias may be present; data privacy concernsdo not paste confidential content. Smart AI Practices (Do / Dont) Do Use AI for brainstorming and outlines. Ask for explanations, then verify with credible sources. Keep track of sources you will actually read and cite. Dont Let AI write assignments for you. Trust autogenerated citations without checking. Upload course materials or personal data; rely on AI for facts without verification. Key Takeaways Approach information critically; use multiple credible sources. Evaluate for credibility, timeliness, relevance, and bias. Synthesize effectively and cite properly. Use Generative AI responsibly and verify everything. Discover More? Get help from the library: AskaLibrarian and Research Consultations are available. [Contact details and specific numbers appear but are not fully legible at this resolution.] Word document logo File Submission Essay and prewriting/planning assignments must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx). Assignments containing handwritten answers will not be accepted. Assignments are to be completed by each individual student, not as a group or shared assignment. Assignments submitted in ANY other form, including but not limited to PDF, Google Docs, and .pages, will not be accepted and will receive a zero grade. 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