NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

Start Date

Mar 27, 2023, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Apr 2, 2023, 11:59 PM

Points

Rubric

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Status

Ungraded

Assessment Traits

Requires Lopeswrite

Assessment Description

Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources
Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources – Rubric

Rubric Criteria

Total90 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Contemporary Issue and Associated External Stressors A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are provided.	0 points A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are omitted or inaccurate.	16.88 points A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue lack detail or are incomplete.	17.78 points A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.	20.03 points A detailed description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.	22.5 points A thorough and accurate description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.
Assessment Strategies to Screen for the Issue and External Stressors An outline includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is provided.	0 points An outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is omitted or inaccurate. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian lacks detail or is omitted or inaccurate NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.	16.88 points An outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, lacks detail or is incomplete. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian lacks sufficient detail or is incomplete.	17.78 points An outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is present. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is present.	20.03 points A detailed outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is present. A detailed definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is present.	22.5 points A thorough and accurate outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is present. A thorough and accurate definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is present.
Support Options for Adolescents Encountering External Stressors A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is provided.	0 points A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is omitted or inaccurate.	13.5 points A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented lacks detail and is incomplete.	14.22 points A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue is present.	16.02 points A detailed of includes support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is present NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.	18 points A thorough and accurate discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is present.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.	0 points The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.	4.73 points The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.	4.98 points The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.	5.61 points The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.	6.3 points The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.	0 points No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.	4.73 points Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.	4.98 points Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.	5.61 points The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.	6.3 points The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
Evidence Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.	0 points Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.	4.05 points Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.	4.27 points Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.	4.81 points Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.	5.4 points Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	4.05 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	4.27 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	4.81 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	5.4 points No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Format/Documentation Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.	0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.	2.7 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.	2.84 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.	3.2 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.	3.6 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Contemporary Issue and Associated External Stressors

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are provided.

0 points

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are omitted or inaccurate.

16.88 points

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue lack detail or are incomplete.

17.78 points

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.

20.03 points

A detailed description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.

22.5 points

A thorough and accurate description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.

Assessment Strategies to Screen for the Issue and External Stressors

An outline includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is provided.

0 points

An outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is omitted or inaccurate. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian lacks detail or is omitted or inaccurate NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.

16.88 points

An outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, lacks detail or is incomplete. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian lacks sufficient detail or is incomplete.

17.78 points

An outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is present. A definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is present.

20.03 points

A detailed outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is present. A detailed definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is present.

22.5 points

A thorough and accurate outline that includes assessment strategies to screen for the issue, including external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient and a description of what additional assessment questions one would need to ask, is present. A thorough and accurate definition of the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian is present.

Support Options for Adolescents Encountering External Stressors

A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is provided.

0 points

A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is omitted or inaccurate.

13.5 points

A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented lacks detail and is incomplete.

14.22 points

A discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue is present.

16.02 points

A detailed of includes support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is present NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.

18 points

A thorough and accurate discussion of support options for adolescents encountering external stressor and specific support options for the contemporary issue presented is present.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

4.73 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.

4.98 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

5.61 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

6.3 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

4.73 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

4.98 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

5.61 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

6.3 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

4.05 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.

4.27 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

4.81 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

5.4 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

4.05 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

4.27 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

4.81 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

5.4 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

2.7 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

2.84 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

3.2 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3.6 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present NRS-434VN Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources.