Locate and read at least three scholarly articles on nursing and leadership styles.

Locate and read at least three scholarly articles on nursing and leadership styles. Summarize and critically analyze each article separately (250–300 words for each article’s annotated bibliography).

For each article, determine the following:

1. Comprehension: Select a scholarly research or other article on the assigned topic and introduce the article in your own words.

2. Application: Apply the research findings or article content to course concepts.

3. Analysis: Provide objective and subjective analysis of the article.

4. Evaluation: Summarize the value of the content to nursing leadership and nursing.

Please, see attached rubric.

Turnitin Assignment (No plagiarism)

Annotated Bibliography Rubric – 100 Points
Criteria	Exemplary Exceeds Expectations	Advanced Meets Expectations	Intermediate Needs Improvement	Novice Inadequate	Total Points
Identifies Relevant Sources	Provides clear examples supported by course content and reference(s) that articulate how source(s) relate to the topic and why the source(s) were selected. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points	Components are accurate and thoroughly represented via scholarly resource(s), and the application to evidenced based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role is articulated within the content. All instruction requirements noted. 26 points	Selected source(s) relate to the chosen topic, but the relationship is not clearly articulated, with minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Missing some instruction requirements. 23 points	Selected source(s) do not relate to the chosen topic, but an attempt is made to articulate a relationship. Absent application of evidence-based practice, theory, or role development is noted. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and or inadequate preparation. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 20 points	30
Concise Summaries of Source Materials	In addition to a complete summary of the source(s), additional scholarly resource(s) add validity and continued dialogue throughout the annotation. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points	Annotation(s) contain clear, complete summary of the source along with clarification of the assignment. Use of scholarly material is noted, but not in all aspects of the annotation. Most instruction requirements are noted. 26 points	Annotation and summation of resource(s) are not clearly articulated. Use of scholarly material lacks development or clear presence within the annotation. Missing some instruction requirements. 23 points	Annotation is attempted but resource(s) and or summation(s) are absent. Content is difficult to follow and frequently needs to be rephrased. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Missing several instruction requirements. Submits assignment late. 20 points	30
Use of Critical Thinking to Analyze, Synthesize, and Apply Knowledge	By comparing and contrasting content within the source material, alternative viewpoints are noted that offer additional insights into the assignment and practice. Critical analysis of the source content and the relationship to nursing is evident. The knowledge gained from this assignment is synthesized to indicate a plausible path for utilization within practice as an APRN. All instruction requirements noted. 30 points	Synthesized content from within the annotated article(s) is noted. Objective criteria, from the discipline’s point of view, is used to critically analyze the source. The annotation is clear in how the source and content relate to the field of nursing. Student indicates how the information will be used within their professional practice as an APRN. Most instruction requirements are noted. 26 points	Synthesized content is present but missing depth and/or development. The student alludes to a practice application, but the information provided was not clear. Missing some instruction requirements. 23 points	Annotations and/or the criteria presented in a generic format without showing relevance to the discipline and to nursing. Annotation does not demonstrate critical evaluations of content and/or connection to sources, course content, or assignment instructions. The student did not note an application to personal practice within the annotation. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. Missing several instruction requirements. Missing several instruction requirements. 20 points	30
Organization	Well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise, with a logical flow of ideas.  5 points	Organized content with an informative purpose statement, supportive content, and summary statement. Argument content is developed with minimal issues in content flow. 4 points	Poor organization and flow of ideas distract from content. Narrative is difficult to follow and frequently causes reader to reread work. Purpose statement is noted. 3 points	Illogical flow of ideas. Missing significant content. Prose rambles. Purpose statement is unclear or missing. Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation. No purpose statement. Submits assignment late. 2 points	5
APA, Grammar, and Spelling	Correct APA formatting with no errors. The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately). Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions. There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 5 points	Correct and consistent APA formatting of references and cites all references used. No more than two unique APA errors. The writer demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability. There are minimal to no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors. 4 points	Three to four unique APA formatting errors. The writer occasionally uses awkward sentence construction or overuses/inappropriately uses complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (evidence of incorrect use of thesaurus) and punctuation persist, often causing some difficulties with grammar. Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused. Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors. 3 points	Five or more unique formatting errors, and/or no attempt to format in APA. The writer demonstrates limited understanding of formal written language use; writing is colloquial (conforms to spoken language). The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty conveying meaning, such that only the broadest, most general messages are presented. Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors are numerous. Submits assignment late. 2 points	5
Total Points	100

Annotated Bibliography Rubric

Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.