Formative Assessment
Please respond to the following prompts in a clear and concise manner. Use examples from your experience or relevant literature when applicable. Your responses should demonstrate critical thinking and application of ethical principles in the context of evidence-based practice.
- Enhancement of Ethical Considerations
- In your own words, explain how evidence-based practice can enhance ethical considerations in patient care. Provide at least two specific ways in which EBP contributes to ethical nursing practice.
- Challenges Posed by Evidence-Based Practice
- Discuss how evidence-based practice can also pose challenges to ethical considerations in patient care. Describe at least one potential ethical dilemma that may arise when implementing EBP in clinical settings.
Document Type/Template
- Word Document
Formative Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Scholarly Writing
Writing Mechanics
Clarity of Content
All Aspects Addressed
APA Sources (when appropriate)
Affirmed Writing is formal in language, avoiding colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Not Affirmed Writing includes colloquialisms, slang, and overly informal expressions.
Affirmed Minor spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors present, and/or sentence structure lacks minor elements of professional writing, and/or paragraphs are consistently developed. (1-2 errors)
Not Affirmed Multiple spelling grammar and/or punctuation errors present and/or sentence structure does not meet professional writing standards, and/or paragraphs are minimally developed. (more than 2 errors)
Affirmed Writing demonstrates a strong connection between ideas, ensuring that the reader can follow the logical progression of the arguments.
Not Affirmed Writing lacks a connection between ideas, and there is no logical progression of the arguments.
Affirmed Writing addresses multiple relevant aspects of the topic with sufficient detail and analysis, providing a thorough understanding.
Not Affirmed Writing fails to address relevant aspects of the topic with insufficient detail or analysis.
Affirmed Citations and references follow the APA style guide, with less than 2 errors.
Not Affirmed Citations and references are not included when appropriate or do not follow the appropriate APA style guide. There are more than 2 errors.
7/29/25, 6:10 AM C3: Formative 1 ✏
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