An inevitable consequence of exposing microbes to antimicrobials is that some microorganisms will develop resistance. For this assignment, write a 2-page article critique that discusses recent research updates on the topic of antibiotic resistance. The selected article should be a scholarly article published within the last 5 years.
The article critique should include the following:
• An introduction
• A summary of the article’s main research findings or main points
• Discuss of whether the article contributes to the current knowledge of antibiotic resistance. If so, how?
• Future directions for research (if any are indicated)
• A paragraph on what you learned from the article and how health care providers can help prevent the spread of resistance.
Your paper should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins, 12 point “Times New Roman” font, and correctly follow APA formatting. Please note all written assignments should contain in-text citations in accordance with APA format. A title and reference paper should be included as well. Save your assignment with the file name “Wk8Assign_YourLastName” as a Microsoft Word document and submit through the associated assignment link.
Rubric
Writing and Journal Assignments Grading Rubric
Writing and Journal Assignments Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic 6.0 pts
Addresses all elements of the topic 4.0 pts
Addresses most elements of the topic 2.0 pts
Addresses few elements of the topic
6.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality 7.0 pts
Detailed, demonstrates comprehension 5.0 pts
Moderate detail; demonstrated limited comprehension 3.0 pts
Vague with minimal detail; does not demonstrate comprehension
7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Spelling 2.0 pts
No formatting or spelling errors 1.0 pts
Minimal grammar and/or spelling erors 0.0 pts
Poor grammar and/or spelling errors
2.0 pts
Total Points: 15.0
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INSTRUCTIONS
To get the articles provided by the teacher:
1) Then when you sign in click on “canvas” then click on “courses” .
2) Click on SP2018- MMS 507: Advanced pharmacology
3) Then when prompted click on “Modules”. Then SCROLL DOWN TO WEEK 8
4) And the articles provided will be there.
5) 2 page/ APA format/ times new roman/ font : 12
6) If an article is missing, you may use another scholarly website to complete the assignment
NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
Welcome to the Week 8 of the course. Thank you all for your patience and understanding with my slight delay in returning your graded writing assignments last week. I have reviewed the weekly discussion board assignment from last week–you all have raised some very valid concerns and options when dealing with a medical provider who is impaired. This is a true reality and hits close to home for many of us especially those working in hospital environments. Anyone is at risk and availability and access is all it takes sometimes to go down that path. I will be reviewing your writing assignment from last week shortly and will look to have returned to you all by mid-week.
This week we will be reviewing the topic of Infectious Disease and antibiotics. Much attention has been paid to the role of antibiotic resistance in this world of the endless request for a magic pill AKA antibiotics. Please read and review the Modules/Course Content for Week 8 for the required readings and supplemental materials which will help you this week. We will again have 2 assignments:
1. Journal assignment–you will react to a patient scenario of a mother requesting antibiotics for her young child with a URI/viral illness. This is a very common reality for many of us in clinical practice. Please make sure you use references, citations throughout your work as a means to back up your key points.
2. Writing assignment–you will explore and research the realm of antibiotic resistance. Please make sure you are thorough and try and use research that is 5 years or less. Follow the assignment guidelines as posted.
Have a great week and please do continue to reach out with any issues, questions, or concerns. I want to mention that some of you are missing assignments and not turning them in–I am more than happy to work with you if I know ahead of time; please reach out. At this point in the course, please make sure work is completed and submitted unless we make arrangements otherwise