Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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SMART Goals
For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART
method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in
your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you
would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you
must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART
characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer
the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is
it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?
Format: Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words for this
assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is original work and
logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of
references. The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides (excluding the introduction
and reference page).
How to Format a PowerPoint Presentation in APA Style
Links to an external site.
Goodwin University. (2019, October). APA style – 7th edition. https://
goodwin.libguides.com/c.php?g=29109&p=7298502
This Assignment will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
Goal 1: Conduct Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
Goal 2: Develop Proficiency in Psychopharmacology
Management
Goal 3: Implement Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Interventions
Goal 4: Enhance Cultural Competency in Psychiatric Care
Goal 5: Strengthen Interprofessional Collaboration
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Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
SMART Goals Rubric
SMART Goals Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Po
int
s
Specific
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The
goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or
knowledge outlined in the course objectives
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice.
There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or
knowledge outlined in the course objectives
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice.
Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the
course objectives are not provided.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
The goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical
practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Measurea
ble
view longer
description
Exemplary
Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or
progress as related to the described goal.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
A method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or
connect with the described go.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly
link to or connect with the described goal
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
Not at all measurable – no method of measurement indicated
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Achievabl
e/
Ambitious
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable
within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require
much challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve
within the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success.
There is no process that supports achievability.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
The goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Relevant
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal has some connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
The goal has no connection to the course objectives.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Timely
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is
linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date and
is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this term.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date but
does not link to the measurables.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
Has no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Use of
Citations,
Writing
Mechanics
and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines
Exemplary
References page contains more than required current scholarly academic
reference and text reference..
Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract,
level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation
are followed; spelling is correct.
3.1 to 5 pts
Distinguished
References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text
reference.
Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font,
abstract, level headings, hanging indent.
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
2.1 to 3 pts
Developing
References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic
resource.
Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level
headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and
spelling errors.
0.1 to 2 pts
Novice
References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only
internet webpages or no reference page.
Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
0 to 0 pts
/5
pt
s
PowerPoin
t Slides
Exemplary
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment
are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.
3.1 to 5 pts
Distinguished
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the project are
completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.
2.1 to 3 pts
Developing
PowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some slides are
incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentation.
0.1 to 2 pts
Novice
PointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is missing
several parts of the required content.
0 to 0 pts
/5
pt
s
**## NUR620SGWk1.pdf**
SMART Goals
For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART
method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in
your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you
would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you
must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART
characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer
the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is
it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?
Format: Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words for this
assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is original work and
logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of
references. The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides (excluding the introduction
and reference page).
How to Format a PowerPoint Presentation in APA Style
Links to an external site.
Goodwin University. (2019, October). APA style – 7th edition. https://
goodwin.libguides.com/c.php?g=29109&p=7298502
This Assignment will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
Goal 1: Conduct Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
Goal 2: Develop Proficiency in Psychopharmacology
Management
Goal 3: Implement Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
Interventions
Goal 4: Enhance Cultural Competency in Psychiatric Care
Goal 5: Strengthen Interprofessional Collaboration
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Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
SMART Goals Rubric
SMART Goals Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Po
int
s
Specific
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice. The
goal is detailed and clearly focused on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or
knowledge outlined in the course objectives
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice.
There is a lack of focus and detail on the specific skills, behaviors, and/or
knowledge outlined in the course objectives
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal is personal and identifies areas of weakness in clinical practice.
Details on the specific skills, behaviors and/or knowledge outlined in the
course objectives are not provided.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
The goal is general and does not address areas of weakness in clinical
practice. The goal displays no specificity, is general and vague.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Measurea
ble
view longer
description
Exemplary
Measures have been identified that will demonstrate learning, results, and/or
progress as related to the described goal.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
A method of measuring has been identified but it does not directly link to or
connect with the described go.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The method listed for measurement is rather general and does not directly
link to or connect with the described goal
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
Not at all measurable – no method of measurement indicated
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Achievabl
e/
Ambitious
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal set forth is realistic, motivating, challenging, and can be achievable
within the term. There is a clear process described to support achievability.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal set forth is realistic; however, the achievability may not require
much challenge, or the achievability may be incredibly challenging to achieve
within the term. The process is mentioned but lacks clarity.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal is realistic, however the time frame does not support success.
There is no process that supports achievability.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
The goal is not at all within reason and cannot be achieved.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Relevant
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal has a strong connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests, and/or demonstrated abilities.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal has some connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal has only a slight connection to the course objectives, the student’s
history, current interests and/or demonstrated abilities.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
The goal has no connection to the course objectives.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Timely
view longer
description
Exemplary
The goal has a definite date of what will be accomplished by this date and is
linked to the measurables. Is within the time frame of this term.
5.1 to 8 pts
Distinguished
The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date and
is linked to the measurables. It is within the time frame of this term.
3.1 to 5 pts
Developing
The goal has an indefinite date of what will be accomplished by this date but
does not link to the measurables.
0.1 to 3 pts
Novice
Has no dates and/or is over a period far beyond this term.
0 to 0 pts
/8
pt
s
Use of
Citations,
Writing
Mechanics
and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines
Exemplary
References page contains more than required current scholarly academic
reference and text reference..
Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract,
level headings, hanging indent. Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation
are followed; spelling is correct.
3.1 to 5 pts
Distinguished
References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text
reference.
Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font,
abstract, level headings, hanging indent.
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
2.1 to 3 pts
Developing
References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic
resource.
Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level
headings, hanging indent. Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and
spelling errors.
0.1 to 2 pts
Novice
References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only
internet webpages or no reference page.
Lack of APA guidelines for references provided. Paper contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
0 to 0 pts
/5
pt
s
PowerPoin
t Slides
Exemplary
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the assignment
are completed fully and described in the PowerPoint presentation in detail.
3.1 to 5 pts
Distinguished
PowerPoint presentation contains 10-15 slides. All parts of the project are
completed partially and described in the PowerPoint presentation.
2.1 to 3 pts
Developing
PowerPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides, or some slides are
incomplete or not relevant to the required content of the presentation.
0.1 to 2 pts
Novice
PointPoint presentation contains fewer than 10 slides and /or is missing
several parts of the required content.
0 to 0 pts
/5
pt
s