As mentioned in Week 1 Assignment, the objective of the Journal Assignment is to provide you with a private place to “think on the page.” As a reminder, the Journal is not formal writing, and only you and your Instructor will see your Journal Assignment. Although these assignments are meant to be free writing, you should revise before submitting.
As you write, think about the audience to whom you are writing and the difference between personal writing and scholarly writing. Your Journal writing falls into the category of personal writing and should be approached in that way. Think of the Journal as an academic reflection space.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare
- Review the Week 6 Assignment 2 Rubric.
- Review the information about how to complete Journal Assignments
- Think about the feelings you have experienced while completing your first BSN course.
- Reflect on your goals and think about how you plan to achieve them.
- Think about the material you encountered in the course this week and consider one aspect of the classroom resources (Assignments, Discussions, or assigned readings) that surprised you. Be sure to think about why the material interested you as a thinker.
- Set a timer (on the stove, a clock, or on your phone) and write for 10 minutes without stopping.
- You may find it helpful to use the following format as a guide for your Journal writing:
- Observe. Describe the week’s content and resources as if you are writing to a person who has not seen, heard, or observed them.
- Process. Answer the question, “What does this content or topic mean?”
- Reflect. Answer the question, “What is the value of understanding this material?”
This Assignment is for you to share your feelings. You will not be graded on your writing.
By Day 7
Submit a minimum 150-word Journal Assignment. How do you feel about completing your first BSN course? What were the challenges you faced these past six weeks? Were you able to overcome those challenges or are they a work in progress? What tools or resources did you or would you use to overcome these challenges?
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.
- To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK6Assgn2+last name+first initial.
- Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
- Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
NURS_3100_Week_6_Assignment_2_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Content… How do you feel about completing your first BSN course? | 20 ptsSatisfactoryWriter successfully addressed all issues and questions given in the assignment details.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryWriter did not successfully address all aspects of the assignment. | 20 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat are your goals, and how do you plan to achieve them? | 20 ptsSatisfactoryWriter successfully addressed all issues and questions given in the assignment details.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryWriter did not successfully address all aspects of the assignment. | 20 pts | |
| Total Points: 40 | |||
Required Readings
Fowler, M. D. M. (2015). Guide to nursing’s social policy statement: Understanding the profession from social contract to social covenant
Links to an external site.. American Nurses Association.
Read pp. 19 – 23.
Walden University. (n.d.) Social change
Links to an external site.. https://www.waldenu.edu/why-walden/social-change
Webb, T., Diamond-Wells, T., & Jeffs, D. (2017). Career mapping for professional development and succession planning. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
Links to an external site., 33(1), 25–32. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000000317
Walden University. (n.d.). What kind of social change agent are you?
Links to an external site. [Infographic]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com/
Required Media
Walden University, LLC. (2020). Section 5: Rewarding experiences
Links to an external site. [Video]. In Online student roundtable discussion. Walden University Blackboard. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Scholars Of Change
These videos illustrate the stories of Walden students who are supporting social change and making a difference in the world.
Walden University, LLC. (2016). Scholars of change: Andrea Baer. [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Walden University, LLC. (2016). Scholars of change: Reis Woollen. [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.
Writing Resources
Access the Writing Resources page in the Start Here module for assistance with writing, referencing, and other scholarly tasks.
