Module 7: Synthesis Paper Submit by 2359 CT Saturday of Module 7. NOTE: You will create a new Word document for this Assignment instead of typing directly into this document. Overview: Synthesis Paper You have been reflecting on changes you have undergone since beginning this program in each of your Journal entries in this course. Now you will synthesize those reflections, plus any other insights into a paper articulating your RN to BSN educational journey. You will use your module Journal entries as well as examples from other RN BSN courses to construct the Synthesis paper. Objectives Synthesis Paper in a reflective activity comprised of your experience in the RN BSN program. You will address your experiences before the RN BSN program, you as a lifelong learner, you in the continuum of novice to expert in the professional nursing role, an account of your role transition to a professional nurse, and an evaluation of the program. The Synthesis Paper will reflect your understanding and use of APA format and scholarly writing. N4585 Capstone Seminar Boyd 2016 Rubric –Synthesis Paper The following rubric will be used to grade the Synthesis Paper. The paper has 6 sections: Introduction Before RN-BSN Program Lifelong Learning Novice to Expert Synthesis of Role Transition to Professional Nursing Evaluation The paper must have title page, reference page, plus no more than 4 pages that address the 6 sections of the paper outlined in the grading rubric. So with the title page, 4 pages for the body of the paper, and the reference page, the Synthesis Paper must not be more than 6 total pages using 12-point Times Roman font. The first 2 grading criteria noted in the rubric below apply to all sections of the paper. APA format, scholarly writing, grammar and spelling are graded in each section. Use Spell Check and Grammar Check! In-text citations are required to support each section when you discuss the RN BSN courses or the program. Points will be deducted if this information is not detailed and referenced in the document and on the reference page. References need to be evidence-based if you choose to reference literature instead of information in RN BSN courses. Target Acceptable Unacceptable Title page, Reference page, APA format 6th Edition, and Scholarly writing. (10 Points) Each section must be 3-4 well constructed, grammatically correct sentences supported with in-text citation (current literature) as required. Includes title and reference page. All sections included. (10 Points) 1-2 errors in information, formatting or less than 3 sentences. Omits title or reference page. (5 Points) More than 3 errors in information, formatting or only 2 sentences. Omits both title and reference page. (0 Points) Grammar and Spelling (5 Points) Error-free grammar and spelling (5 Points) 1-3 grammar or spelling errors ( 3 Points) 4 or more errors in grammar or spelling (0 Points) Sections Target Acceptable Unacc.

1. Module 7: Synthesis Paper
Submit by 2359 CT Saturday of Module 7.
NOTE: You will create a new Word document for this
Assignment instead of typing directly into this document.
Overview: Synthesis Paper
You have been reflecting on changes you have undergone since
beginning this program in each of your Journal entries in this
course. Now you will synthesize those reflections, plus any
other insights into a paper articulating your RN to BSN
educational journey. You will use your module Journal entries
as well as examples from other RN BSN courses to construct the
Synthesis paper.
Objectives
Synthesis Paper in a reflective activity comprised of your
experience in the RN BSN program.
You will address your experiences before the RN BSN program,
you as a lifelong learner, you in the continuum of novice to
expert in the professional nursing role, an account of your role
transition to a professional nurse, and an evaluation of the
program.
The Synthesis Paper will reflect your understanding and use of

2. APA format and scholarly writing.
N4585 Capstone Seminar
Boyd 2016
Rubric –Synthesis Paper
The following rubric will be used to grade the Synthesis Paper.
The paper has 6 sections:
Introduction
Before RN-BSN Program
Lifelong Learning
Novice to Expert
Synthesis of Role Transition to Professional Nursing
Evaluation
The paper must have title page, reference page, plus no more
than 4 pages that address the 6 sections of the paper outlined in
the grading rubric. So with the title page, 4 pages for the body
of the paper, and the reference page, the Synthesis Paper must
not be more than 6 total pages using 12-point Times Roman
font.
The first 2 grading criteria noted in the rubric below apply to all
sections of the paper. APA format, scholarly writing, grammar

3. and spelling are graded in each section. Use Spell Check and
Grammar Check!
In-text citations are required to support each section when you
discuss the RN BSN courses or the program. Points will be
deducted if this information is not detailed and referenced in the
document and on the reference page. References need to be
evidence-based if you choose to reference literature instead of
information in RN BSN courses.
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Title page, Reference page, APA format 6th Edition, and
Scholarly writing.
(10 Points)
Each section must be 3-4 well constructed, grammatically
correct sentences supported with in-text citation (current
literature) as required. Includes title and reference page. All
sections included.
(10 Points)
1-2 errors in information, formatting or less than 3 sentences.
Omits title or reference page.
(5 Points)

4. More than 3 errors in information, formatting or only 2
sentences.
Omits both title and reference page.
(0 Points)
Grammar and Spelling (5 Points)
Error-free grammar and spelling
(5 Points)
1-3 grammar or spelling errors
( 3 Points)
4 or more errors in grammar or spelling
(0 Points)
Sections
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Introduction
(5 points)
Addresses all these questions:
When did you start the RN BSN program? Did you take 1 course
at a time, or 2 or more at a time? Did you take classes each
start date? If not, why?
(5 Points)
Omitted one of the required questions.
(3 Points)

5. Omitted 2 or more of the required questions.
(0 Points)
Before RN-BSN Program (5 Points)
Narrative includes at least two specific examples of change in
behaviors, attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN
program
(5 Points)
Narrative includes at least one specific example of change in
behaviors,
attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program
(3 Points)
Narrative includes no specific examples of change in behaviors,
attitudes, and/or practices.
( 0 Points)
Before RN-BSN Program
Reference (5 Points)
Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or
one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s)
(5 Points)
Source is not evidenced based or course not referenced
accurately
(3 Points)
Includes no specific references to RN-BSN courses or articles

6. (0 Points)
Lifelong Learning
(10 Points)
Narrative includes in depth discussion and highlights new
learning about self and describes attitudes, characteristics, and
actions as a lifelong learner
(10 Points)
Narrative lacks in depth discussion or highlights new learning
about self and describes attitudes, characteristics, and actions
as a lifelong learner
(5 Points)
Narrative fails to demonstrate ongoing learning
( 0 Points)
Lifelong Learning Examples (5 Points)
Includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors,
attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program
(5 Points)

7. Includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,
attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program.
(3 Points)
Includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes,
and/or practices
(0 Points)
Lifelong Learning Reference (5 Points)
Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or
one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s)
(5 Points)
Source is not evidenced based or course not referenced
accurately
(3 Points)
Includes no specific references to RN-BSN courses or articles

8. (0 Points)
Novice to Expert
(10 Points)
Narrative includes detailed description of steps taken toward
becoming an expert/professional, including interest and actions
toward a specific focus area of nursing
(10 Points)
Narrative includes brief description of steps taken toward
becoming an expert/professional, including interest or actions
toward a specific focus area of nursing
(5 Points)
Narrative fails to demonstrate steps toward becoming an
expert/professional
(0 Points)
Novice to Expert- Examples( 5 Points)
Includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors,
attitudes, and practices as a result of RN-BSN program
(5 Points)
Includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,
attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program
(3 Points)
Includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes,

9. and/or practices
(0 Points)
Novice to Expert- References (5 Points)
Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses or
one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s)
( 5 Points)
Source is not evidenced based or course not referenced
accurately
(3 Points)
Includes no specific references to RN-BSN courses or articles
(0 Points)
Synthesis of Role Transition
(10 points)
Narrative synthesizes changes in personal nursing philosophy
and image of the role of nursing
(10 Points)
Narrative describes changes in personal nursing philosophy or
image of the role of nursing but does not provide a synthesis of
these changes.
(5 Points)

10. Narrative fails to mention change in personal nursing
philosophy or role of nursing
( 0 Points)
Synthesis of Role Transition
Examples (5 points)
Includes at least two specific examples of change in behaviors,
attitudes, and/or practices as a result of RN-BSN program
(5 Points)
(1 point)
Includes at least one specific example of change in behaviors,
attitudes, or practices as a result of RN-BSN program
(3 Points)
Includes no specific examples of change in behaviors, attitudes,
and/or practices
(0 Points)
Synthesis of Role Transition
References ( 5 Points)
Includes at least one specific reference to RN- BSN courses and
one reference to specific evidence-based research article(s).

11. Must include a reference addressing Nursing Theory.
(5 Points)
(2 Points)
Source is not evidenced based, course not referenced accurately
or no Nursing Theory referenced
(3 Points)
No specific references to RN-BSN courses, no articles included,
and no Nursing Theory referenced.
(0 Points)
Evaluation
(10 points)
Narrative that addresses:
1 aspect of the program that worked for you; 1 suggestion for
program improvement; 1 aspect of the program you would not
want to see changed; and, would you recommend the program to
others and why.
(10 Points)
Narrative omits one of the areas to be addressed.
( 5 Points )
Narrative omits 2 or more areas to be addressed.
( 0 Points)
Late submission of assignment are penalized 5% per day late

12. beginning with 0001 Sunday (1 minute after midnight) after the
due date of assignment at 2359 Saturday.
Communicated with your Coach before the assignment is due if
you are unable or are having difficulty submitting an
assignment on time. With documentation the Coach can work
with you in some defined instances.
Instructions
Study the rubric to determine the expectations for each section
of the paper. Notice that you are required to cite at least one
research article or specific RN-BSN course topic or activity for
each section. Locate and record citations for articles you may
want to reference, and skim the articles to review the contents.
Create an outline that incorporates your main ideas into each
section. Follow the outline and the rubric to write a rough draft.
You may want to draft your paper by hand, or you might prefer
to “type as you go,” editing and making changes both during
and after writing the draft.
Your final document should include a title page, all 6 sections
of the paper as identified in the grading rubric, and a reference
page. Including title and reference pages the paper is not to
exceed 6 pages. Part of scholarly writing is to be concise in
your writing. The Coach is instructed to grade the title page,
the first 4 pages of the body of the paper, and the reference
page. If the Synthesis Paper is longer than 6 total pages points
may be deducted based on grading rubric sections that were not
addressed in the allotted 6 pages.
The title page should be formatted according to UT Arlington
College of Nursing format or you may use the title page APA
6th Edition format.

13. Your writing should be in first person, and is expected to
include opinions and personal statements, but have a
professional tone. It should flow as a narrative, mostly
chronological description your progression through the program
including your reflections on specific nursing courses and
reflections throughout the program.
Be sure to include a final page titled “References,” and cite
your references in correct APA formats. Reference list will
include any RN-BSN courses or activities in APA format.
Each section must contain 3-4 well constructed, grammatically
correct sentences supported by citations and references (APA
6th Edition Format) as appropriate. Ensure that your writing is
informative and interesting, not redundant.
After your write your paper, set it aside and review it again
several hours later or the next day. Read it from an objective
viewpoint to see if it flows and makes sense. If not, make
necessary changes. Have someone else proofread your paper
both for content and grammatical accuracy is a vital step. Read
your paper out loud before submitting it. Hearing yourself read
your own written words can find those last minute mistakes or
incomplete thoughts before you submit the paper for grading.