Assignment: Drafting an Article Submission for a Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Journal
To draft an article submission based on your DNP project, adhering to the guidelines and requirements of a chosen peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
- Journal Selection:
- Choose a peer-reviewed scholarly journal relevant to your DNP project.
- Review the journal’s author guidelines and requirements for submission.
- Article Draft (2000-3000 words):
- Title and Abstract:
- Craft a concise title (no more than 12 words).
- Write an abstract (150-250 words) summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of your project.
- Introduction:
- Introduce the topic, significance, and objectives of your DNP project.
- Include a brief literature review to provide context.
- Methods:
- Describe the methodology, including design, sample, data collection, and analysis procedures.
- Results:
- Present the findings of your project using appropriate tables, charts, and graphs.
- Discussion:
- Interpret the results, discussing their implications for practice, limitations, and relevance to the field.
- Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points, conclusions, and recommendations for future research or practice.
- Formatting/Guidelines:
- Follow the chosen journal’s formatting and submission guidelines.
- Ensure the document is well-organized, clear, and professionally written.
- Submission Cover Letter:
- Draft a cover letter to the journal editor, including the importance of your work and its relevance to the journal’s audience.
You will submit three (3) items for grading
- Journal Article Draft
- Journal Cover Letter
- Journal Submission Guidelines
Library and Writing Resources
- APA Help
- WCU Research and Writing
- DNP Scholarly Project Research Guide
- JANE Resource.Links to an external site.
Rubric
WK 7- Journal Article
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeJournal Selection | 25 ptsProficientSelects a highly relevant journal with clear alignment to project topic.15 ptsAcceptableSelects a somewhat relevant journal with limited alignment to project topic. 0 ptsBelow ExpectationsMissing or written below the level of a graduate student. | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle Draft | 25 ptsProficientTitle is concise and informative; abstract clearly summarizes key aspects of the project. Provides a thorough introduction with a clear literature review and context. Methodology is clearly described, including design, sample, data collection, and analysis. Results are clearly presented with appropriate tables, charts, and graphs. Thoroughly interprets results, discussing implications, limitations, and relevance. Provides a comprehensive summary and clear recommendations for future research or practice.15 ptsAcceptableTitle and abstract are adequate but lack conciseness or clarity. OR Provides an adequate introduction with a basic literature review. OR Methodology is adequately described but lacks detail or clarity. OR Results are adequately presented but lack detail or visual aids. OR Adequately interprets results but lacks depth in discussing implications and limitations. OR Provides an adequate summary with basic recommendations for future research or practice. 0 ptsBelow ExpectationsMissing or written below the level of a graduate student. | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting | 25 ptsProficientPerfect formatting as per journal guidelines, excellent academic writing, no errors. All references are listed in perfect APA 7th edition15 ptsAcceptableSome formatting errors, adequate academic writing, noticeable errors. References are listed with several APA formatting errors. 0 ptsBelow ExpectationsMissing or written below the level of a graduate student. | 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission Cover Letter | 25 ptsProficientComprehensive cover letter submitted.15 ptsAcceptableAdequate cover letter submitted. 0 ptsBelow ExpectationsMissing or written below the level of a graduate student. | 25 pts |