ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 2: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Nurse-scholars have a significant obligation to their community as well. Their work must have academic and professional integrity. Their efforts are designed to add to the body of knowledge, advance the profession, and ultimately help in the care of patients. Work that lacks integrity is subject to erode quickly or worse.
Fortunately, there are strategies and tools that can help ensure integrity in academic and professional work. This Assignment asks you to consider these tools and how you might apply them to your own work.
In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by appending the original document you began in the previous assignment.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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To Prepare:
- Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources for this Module in support of academic style, integrity, and scholarly ethics.
- Reflect on the connection between academic and professional integrity.
The Assignment:
Part 2, Section 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity
Using the Academic and Professional Success Development Template you began in Module 1, write a 2- to 3-paragraph analysis that includes the following:
- Explanation for the relationship between academic integrity and writing
- Explanation for the relationship between professional practices and scholarly ethics
- Cite at least two resources that support your arguments, being sure to use proper APA formatting.
- Use Grammarly and Turnitin to improve the product.
- Explain how Grammarly, Turnitin, and paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity.
Part 2, Section 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work
Expand on your thoughts from Section 1 by identifying and describing strategies you intend to pursue to maintain integrity and ethics of your:
- academic work as a student of the MSN program and
- professional work as a nurse throughout your career. Include a review of resources and approaches you propose to use as a student and a professional.
Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Module 1 Assignment, which was built from the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.
Academic and Professional Success Development Plan
Section 2: Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics
Part 2, Section 1: Writing Sample: The Connection Between Academic and Professional Integrity
Academic integrity and professional ethics are intertwined pillars essential for the credibility and advancement of nurse-scholars and practitioners. The relationship between academic integrity and writing is fundamental, as writing serves as a vehicle for the dissemination of knowledge and ideas. Upholding academic integrity in writing involves the honest representation of one’s work, proper citation of sources, and adherence to ethical standards such as avoiding plagiarism. Without academic integrity, scholarly work loses credibility and fails to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice (Walden University, 2020).
Similarly, the connection between professional practices and scholarly ethics is vital for ensuring quality patient care and maintaining trust within the healthcare community. Professional practices in nursing should align with scholarly ethics, which encompass principles of honesty, accountability, and respect for intellectual property. Ethical conduct in nursing practice involves upholding standards of care, respecting patient autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality. By integrating scholarly ethics into professional practice, nurses uphold the integrity of the profession and contribute to the delivery of safe, ethical, and evidence-based care (American Nurses Association, 2015).
References: American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association. Walden University. (2020). Scholarly Writing: Overview. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlywriting/overview
Grammarly and Turnitin are valuable tools for promoting academic integrity by assisting in the detection and correction of grammatical errors and plagiarism, respectively. Grammarly provides feedback on writing clarity, conciseness, and correctness, helping students refine their writing skills while avoiding inadvertent errors. Turnitin checks written work against a vast database of academic and online sources, highlighting any instances of potential plagiarism and encouraging students to properly cite and reference their sources. Paraphrasing contributes to academic integrity by ensuring that ideas from external sources are expressed in one’s own words, thereby avoiding plagiarism while still acknowledging the original author’s contributions.
Part 2, Section 2: Strategies for Maintaining Integrity of Work
- Academic Work as a Student of the MSN Program:
- Time Management: Allocate dedicated time for research, writing, and studying to prevent rushing or last-minute completion of assignments, reducing the temptation to engage in academic dishonesty.
- Effective Note-taking: Practice active reading and concise note-taking to ensure a clear understanding of sources and facilitate the integration of ideas into written work, reducing the likelihood of unintentional plagiarism.
- Regular Feedback: Seek feedback from professors and peers on drafts of assignments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to academic integrity standards.
- Professional Work as a Nurse Throughout Your Career:
- Continuing Education: Stay updated on ethical guidelines, best practices, and evidence-based interventions through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Peer Consultation: Engage in regular discussions with colleagues to seek guidance and perspective on ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice, fostering a culture of ethical reflection and accountability.
- Ethics Committees: Participate in institutional ethics committees or interdisciplinary forums to contribute to ethical decision-making processes and promote ethical standards within healthcare settings.
By implementing these strategies, I aim to uphold the principles of academic integrity and professional ethics throughout my academic and professional journey, contributing to the advancement of nursing knowledge and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
References: American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association. Walden University. (2020). Scholarly Writing: Overview. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlywriting/overview