Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Guidelines

Type: Assignments

Subject: Nursing Leadership Course

Subject area: Nursing

Education Level: Doctorate in Nursing

Length: 8 pages

Referencing style: APA

Preferred English: US English

Spacing Option: Double

School: Chamberlain University

Title: Week 5: Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Guidelines 

Purpose 

The purpose of this paper is to provide the student with the opportunity to explore and explain verbal, non-verbal, and written communication at the highest professional level. This assignment allows for the assimilation of professional leadership competencies as a doctorally prepared practice scholar. Assignment content supports professional formation, communication, and dissemination of skills relevant to the DNP practice scholar. 

Course Outcomes 

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO3: Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6) CO4: Assimilate attributes for intra-/inter-professional collaboration across healthcare settings (PO 8)  

CO5: Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8) Due Date(s) 

The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment. 

The assignment title is due by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 5. 

Total points possible: 350 points. 

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Also Read: DNP Leadership Sample Essay

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Preparing the Assignment 

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student's responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts required in the e-Portfolio 

1. The assignment will include the following components within 5-7 pages (not including title page or reference page): 

a. Title Page (Title matches the first-page title) 

b. Use the following required Level 1 headings: 

i. Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar 

ii. Non-verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar iii. Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar iv. Conclusion 

c. Introduction (Note: Do not use "Introduction" as a heading). Place the paper's title on the first line. 

i. In a brief paragraph, introduce your paper's topic and establish its importance. ii. Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline, in sentence format, of the paper. The best introductions outline the paper according to the major sections in the assignment guidelines (which are the required level 1 headings for the body of the paper). 

d. Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar 

i. This section describes the leadership competency of verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar. 

ii. Present your understanding of the components, comportment, and collaborative nature of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a leader. 

e. Non-Verbal Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar 

i. This section describes the leadership competency of non-verbal communication for the DNP practice scholar. 

ii. Present your understanding of the positive and negative behaviors of non-verbal communication as a leader and examples of each. 

f. Written Communication Competencies and the Practice Scholar 

i. This section describes the leadership competency of written communication for the DNP practice scholar. 

ii. Include your understanding of (a) professional tone & style, (b) use of standard English, and (c) strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in documents such as emails, memos, curricula vitarum, grant proposals, white papers, poster presentations, project dissemination manuscripts, and other formal written forms of professional leadership communication. 

g. Conclusion 

i. Recap the paper's purpose statement and mini-outline criteria.

ii. Draw major conclusions from the body of your paper. 

iii. Summarize the importance of effective communication competencies for the DNP leader. 

h. Clarity of writing 

ix. Use consistent standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording should be clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or conversational style. 

x. Paper should be generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and 

typographical errors. 

xi. The paper should be organized and use the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content. 

i. APA Style and Organization 

i. Format as required in APA or "Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers" (e.g., font, margins, title page, matching title on the 1st page, running head, level headings, reference pages, etc.). 

ii. Citations in the text must match the APA table on p. 266 or "Chamberlain 

Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers," and there are no quotations used in the paper. (Minimum 6 scholarly sources that match the reference) 

iii. References must match APA examples starting on p. 313 or "Chamberlain Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers." (Minimum 6 scholarly sources) 

j. All Chamberlain University policies related to plagiarism must be observed. This written assignment will be screened for originality by TurnItIn 

NR703 Week 5 Professional Leadership Communication and the Practice Scholar Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts

Introduction 

Requirements: 

1. First page title matches title on Title page. 

2. Introduces paper’s topic and establish its importance. 3. Present a clear purpose statement and a mini-outline of the paper. 

50 pts 

Highest 

Level of 

Performance Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 

44 pts 

Very Good or High 

Level of 

Performance Includes no fewer than 2 requirements. 

38 pts 

Acceptable Level of 

Performance Includes no less than 1 requirement 

0 pts 

Failing Level of 

Performance No 

requirements for this 

section 

presented.

50 pts 

Verbal Communication  Competencies and the Practice Scholar  Requirements: This section  describes the following criteria of effective and ineffective verbal communication as a DNP leader: 1. components (what)  2. comportment (how)   3. collaborative nature	50 pts  Highest  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 3  requirements.	44 pts  Very Good  or High  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 2  requirements.	38 pts  Acceptable  Level of  Performance Includes no  less than 1  requirement	0 pts  Failing Level of  Performance No  requirements for this  section  presented.	50 pts
Non-Verbal Communication  Competencies and the Practice Scholar  Requirements: This section  describes the following criteria of non-verbal communication for the DNP leader.  1. Positive non-verbal behaviors 2. Negative non-verbal  behaviors  3. Examples of each	50 pts  Highest  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 3  requirements.	44 pts  Very Good  or High  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 2  requirements.	38 pts  Acceptable  Level of  Performance Includes no  less than 1  requirement	0 pts  Failing Level of  Performance No  requirements for this  section  presented.	50 pts

Written Communication 

Competencies and the Practice Scholar 

Requirements: This section describes the following 

50 pts 

Highest 

Level of 

Performance Includes no 

44 pts 

Very Good or High 

Level of 

Performance 

38 pts 

Acceptable Level of 

Performance Includes no 

0 pts 

Failing Level of 

Performance No

leadership criteria of written communication for the DNP practice scholar. 

1. Professional tone & style. 2. Use of standard English.  3. Strategies for effective writing as a DNP leader in professional documents (providing 

examples). 

fewer than 3 requirements. 

Includes no fewer than 2 requirements. 

less than 1 requirement 

requirements 

for this 

section 

presented. 

50 pts 

Conclusion  Requirements:  1. Recaps the paper’s purpose statement and mini-outline  criteria.   2. Draws major conclusions from the body of your paper.  3. Summarize the importance of effective communication  competencies for the DNP  leader.

50 pts  Highest  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 3  requirements.

44 pts  Very Good  or High  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 2  requirements.

38 pts  Acceptable  Level of  Performance Includes no  less than 1  requirement

0 pts  Failing Level of  Performance No  requirements for this  section  presented.

50 pts

Clarity of Writing 

Requirements: 

1. Consistent use of standard English grammar and sentence structure is evident throughout the paper. The sentences and wording are clear and concise, without slang, colloquialisms, street language, or 

50 pts 

Highest 

Level of 

Performance Includes no fewer than 3 requirements. 

44 pts 

Very Good or High 

Level of 

Performance Includes no fewer than 2 requirements. 

38 pts 

Acceptable Level of 

Performance Includes no less than 1 requirement 

0 pts 

Failing Level of 

Performance No 

requirements for this 

section 

presented.

conversational style. 

2. Paper is generally free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors.  3. The paper is organized and uses the required Level I Headings headers and others as needed to organize the content.

50 pts 

APA Style and Organization  Requirements:  1. The document is formatted as required in APA.  2. Citations in the text are APA formatted, match the references, and there are no quotations in the paper  3. A minimum of 6 scholarly  references match the citations and are APA formatted.	50 pts  Highest  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 3  requirements. Top	44 pts  Very Good  or High  Level of  Performance Includes no  fewer than 2  requirements.	38 pts  Acceptable  Level of  Performance Includes no  less than 1  requirement	0 pts  Failing Level of  Performance No  requirements for this  section  presented.	50 pts
Total Points: 350