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The purpose of the Theory Evaluation Paper is to help you critically evaluate a middle-range nursing theory. This assignment will be completed using the three stages of the theory evaluation process: Theory Description, Theory Analysis, and Theory Evaluation.
- Select a Middle-Range Nursing Theory- Select one specific middle-range nursing theory from your textbook that best suits your area of practice. (Ex. Pender’s Health Promotion Model, Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory, Beck’s Postpartum Depression Theory, etc.)
- APA Student Title Page– (No Abstract Needed)
- Include the following information on the Student title page in 7th APA format:
- Assignment name in Bold Font: (Ex. Theory Evaluation Paper: Swanson’s Theory of Caring)
- Skip a Line
- Your Name
- Name of University
- Course Number and Name
- Instructor’s Name
- Date of Submission (Month, Day, Year)
- Introductory paragraph Capture the reader’s attention (ex. Grabbing statistics) and discuss the rationale for selecting the specific nursing theory for your area of nursing over other nursing theories (Do not write in first person; Include a purpose/thesis statement of what you will describe in the paper as the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.) Next, begin the Body of Paper.
- Theory Description (Level 1 Header)
- Purpose (Level 2 Header); (Designate as Descriptive, Explanatory, Predictive, or Prescriptive; Include Scope-middle-range)
- Concepts (Level 2 Header); (Introduce and list main concepts)
- Definitions (Level 2 Header); (Define concepts and other important aspects)
- Relationship (Level 2 Header); (Describe relationship among concepts)
- Structure (Level 2 Header); (Describe; Is there a diagram of structure?)
- Assumptions (Level 2 Header); (beliefs, propositions of the theory)
5. Theory Analysis (Level 1 Header)
- Theory’s Origin (Level 2 Header); (historical creation and evolution of theory)
- Unique Focus (Level 2 Header); (distinctive views)
- Content (Level 2 Header); (include definitions of metaparadigm concepts of person, environment, health, and nursing)
6. Theory Evaluation (Level 1 Header)
- Significance (Level 2 Header); (usefulness, social significance, cultural significance)
- Comprehensiveness (Level 2 Header); (of the content, thoroughness, utility)
- Logical Congruence (Level 2 Header); (consistency and clarity of theory; consistent use of concepts throughout the literature)
- Credibility (Level 2 Header); (legitimacy, empirical support through research)
- Contribution to Nursing (Level 2 Header); (usefulness to nursing practice, education, and research)
7. Conclusion (Level 1 Header) Conclusion paragraph with concluding statements to summarize the content and re-state or re-phrase the purpose/thesis statement.
8. APA Reference Page- Please be sure to support your paper with in-text citations. Please use 5 peer-reviewed resources.
Additional Instructions: Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. Paper should be a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, excluding the title and references pages. You may increase the number of pages of the body of the paper up to 7-8 pages if needed. This is a scholarly paper and should not be written in first person. Paragraphs should have a minimum of 3 sentences. Paraphrasing should be done using in-text citations. Direct quotes should be rare and used only when the content can be said in no other way. If using direct quotes, you must include page or paragraph number.
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Appearance and Content
20 pts
Level 5
Overall exemplary scholarly paper, professional in appearance/format and content organization
15 pts
Level 4
Overall acceptable scholarly paper, professional in appearance/format and content organization with some improvements needed
10 pts
Level 3
Overall scholarly paper needing multiple improvements in appearance/format and/or content organization
0 pts
Level 0
Assignment not submitted and/or not submitted on time
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic
20 pts
Level 5
Topic of paper is a middle range theory of nursing
10 pts
Level 4
Topic of paper is a nursing theory but not a middle-range theory
5 pts
Level 3
Topic of paper is a non-nursing theory
0 pts
Level 0
Assignment not submitted and/or not submitted on time
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Paragraph
20 pts
Level 5
Exemplary introduction of topic with purpose statement
18 pts
Level 4
Basic introduction of topic and/or purpose statement
15 pts
Level 3
Minimal and/or unclear introduction of topic and/or purpose statement or missing purpose statement
0 pts
Level 0
No Introduction paragraph or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheory Description
50 pts
Level 5
Exemplary explanation of the following: Purpose, Concepts, Definitions, Relationship, Structure, and Assumptions
45 pts
Level 4
Basic explanation of the following with some areas for improvement and/or 1 topic missing: Purpose, Concepts, Definitions, Relationship, Structure, and Assumptions
40 pts
Level 3
Minimal and/or unclear explanation of the following with some areas for improvement and/or 2 or more topics missing: Purpose, Concepts, Definitions, Relationship, Structure, and Assumptions
0 pts
Level 0
No explanation of Theory Description topics or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheory Analysis
50 pts
Level 5
Exemplary explanation of the following: Theory Origin, Unique Focus, and Content (including theorist’s definitions of the 4 metaparadigm concepts)
45 pts
Level 4
Basic explanation of the following with some areas for improvement and/or 1 topic missing: Theory Origin, Unique Focus, and Content (including theorist’s definitions of the 4 metaparadigm concepts)
40 pts
Level 3
Minimal and/or unclear explanation of the following with some areas for improvement and/or 2 or more topics missing: Theory Origin, Unique Focus, and Content (including theorist’s definitions of the 4 metaparadigm concepts)
0 pts
Level 0
No explanation of Theory Analysis topics or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheory Evaluation
50 pts
Level 5
Exemplary explanation of the following: Theory’s Significance, Comprehensiveness, Logical Congruence, Credibility, and Contribution to Nursing
45 pts
Level 4
Basic explanation of the following with some areas for improvement and/or 1 topic missing: Theory’s Significance, Comprehensiveness, Logical Congruence, Credibility, and Contribution to Nursing
40 pts
Level 3
Minimal and/or unclear explanation of the following with some areas for improvement and/or 2 or more topics missing: Theory’s Significance, Comprehensiveness, Logical Congruence, Credibility, and Contribution to Nursing
0 pts
Level 0
No explanation of Theory Evaluation topics or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
20 pts
Level 5
Exemplary Conclusion section summarizing the content and purpose of paper
18 pts
Level 4
Basic Conclusion section summarizing the content and purpose of paper
15 pts
Level 3
Minimal and/or unclear Conclusion section summarizing the content and purpose of paper and/or did not re-state the purpose of the paper
0 pts
Level 0
No Conclusion section or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
10 pts
Level 5
Mechanics (spelling and punctuation) and grammar are excellent
8 pts
Level 4
Assignment has 1-3 errors in mechanics and/or grammar
5 pts
Level 3
Assignment has 4 or more errors in mechanics and/or grammar
0 pts
Level 0
Assignment not submitted and/or not submitted on time
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
20 pts
Level 5
0-3 types of APA errors present on title page, body of paper, and/or reference page
18 pts
Level 4
4-5 types of APA errors present on title page, body of paper, and/or reference page
15 pts
Level 3
6 or more types of APA errors present on title page, body of paper, and/or reference page
0 pts
Level 0
There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references and/or Assignment not submitted and/or not submitted on time
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Specifications
20 pts
Level 5
Paper includes ALL of the following: -Paper is a minimum of 4-5 pages excluding title and reference page; -5 References utilized (may use primary references); -Appropriate amount of citations and references are present to support content
15 pts
Level 4
Paper is missing 1 of the following: -Paper is a minimum of 4-5 pages excluding title and reference page; -5 References utilized (may use primary references); -Appropriate amount of citations and references are present to support content
5 pts
Level 3
Paper is missing 2 of the following: -Paper is a minimum of 4-5 pages excluding title and reference page; -5 References utilized (may use primary references); -Appropriate amount of citations and references are present to support content
0 pts
Level 0
No assignment specifications are met and/or Assignment not submitted and/or not submitted on time
20 pts
Total Points: 280