NURS 6002: FOUNDATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDY

Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
Part 4: Research Analysis

Architect Daniel Libeskind is credited with saying “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it.” The suggestion is that his work does not copy the efforts of others but relies on it.

Understanding the work of others is critically important to new work. Contributions to the nursing body of knowledge can happen when you are able to analyze and articulate the efforts of previous research. Hence research analysis skills are critical tools for your toolbox.

In this Assignment, you will locate relevant existing research. You also will analyze this research using a tool helpful for analysis.

To Prepare:

• Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this week in support of locating and analyzing research.
• Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic of interest to you in your specialty field.
• Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts as described by the article

The Assignment:

Using the ‘Week 4 | Part 4’ section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Templatepresented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

• Clearly identify the topic of interest you have selected.
• Provide an accurate and complete APA formatted citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
• Clearly identify and describe in detail a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
• Provide a clear and accurate analysis of the article using the Research Analysis Matrix section of the template.
• Write a 1-paragraph justification that clearly and accurately explains in detail whether you would recommend the use of this article to inform professional practice. Note: You can use the CARP method as presented in the Resources for this week on evaluating resources.
• Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
  • Clearly and accurately describe in detail your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
  • Clearly identify and accurately describe in detail at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
  • Provide a complete, detailed, and specific synthesis of at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.
  • Integrate at least one outside resource and 2-3 course specific resources to fully support your summary.

Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Week 1 Assignment, which was built off the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.NURS 6002 Assignment: Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

 

 

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Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

Introduction

As a professional in today’s job market, you need to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. One way to prepare is by setting aside time for academic success and professional development plans. These plans should include taking advantage of opportunities to attend conferences and seminars, seeking out mentorship opportunities and joining professional associations.

Become a member of a professional association.

As a professional, you should become a member of a professional association.

The benefits of belonging to a professional organization include access to valuable resources, networking opportunities and collaboration with other professionals. Joining an association will also help you develop your reputation as an expert in your field. Here are some tips for joining:

• Find out which organizations best fit your interests and goals by researching their websites or newsletters. The American Psychological Association has information about member associations on its website at http://www.apaonline.org/members_groups/index/. You can also find out about membership requirements for particular organizations through word-of-mouth referrals from friends or colleagues who have already joined them (or don’t mind telling others how good it is).

Take advantage of professional development opportunities.

If you’re not sure where to look, the university’s website should have a list of all the professional development opportunities available. Searching on Google is also a great way to find and apply for funding opportunities.

If you’re looking for something specific, such as a certificate in digital marketing or copywriting, ask your employer or colleagues if they know of any companies that would be interested in hiring someone with your skill set. You could also use LinkedIn when searching; many companies have their own pages dedicated specifically to recruiting employees with specific skillsets.

Attend professional development conferences and seminars.

Attend professional development conferences and seminars. You can learn about new research, teaching methods, technologies, policies and trends in your field. It is important that you participate in this type of learning because it will help you develop effective strategies for academic success.

Seek out mentorship.

Seek out mentorship.

Mentorship is a great way to learn about the field, build connections, establish your career, and set goals. You can find a mentor through professional organizations or through friends who are already in the field. A good place to start is with someone who works in your department or at another university that you may want to apply for scholarships from.

Academic Success and Professional Development Plan

• The importance of academic success is clear. While you can’t always control your grade or performance in class, you can work to create the best possible environment for learning by making sure that you are ready to learn every day.

• How do I achieve this?

• Take time each day to prepare yourself mentally and physically so that when class starts, your mind and body are relaxed enough that they aren’t distracted by other things going on around them (e.g., homework assignments). Don’t skip meals; eat something healthy before dinner so that your body has enough fuel for later classes and study sessions.

• Make sure there is enough quiet space in the room where everyone can concentrate without being distracted by noise from other students who may be talking loudly outside their door or coming up behind them while they’re trying not to get distracted themselves!

Conclusion

The most important thing to remember is that if you want to be successful in your career and in life, you need to take steps towards improving yourself. The Academic Success and Professional Development Plan is one of them. I hope this article has given you some ideas on how to make a plan like mine work for you. Good luck!