nursing theory 6

Instructions: Select a Nursing Theory of your choice and complete an evaluation of the theory you select as it applies to contemporary nursing. Use the following questions as subheadings, use narrative writing, and follow APA writing guidelines, including acknowledgement of sources. After answering each question you must determine if this was a strength or weakness of the theory. You must have a title page and references.

The evaluation outline is adapted from the Synthesized Method for Theory Evaluation, McEwen & Wills (2014), p.108. Do not answer with “yes” or “no” responses.

Support your responses with a minimum of 3 (three) references. You may use the course textbook as one of your references, as applicable.

Part I: Theory Description

● What is the purpose of the theory (describe, explain, predict, prescribe)?

● What is the scope or level of the theory (grand, middle range, practice/situation specific)?

● What are the origins of the theory?

● What are the major concepts?

● What are the major theoretical propositions?

● What are the major assumptions?

● Is the context for use described?

You must check your assignment within one hour after submission and email your coach within that hour if the assignment is blank or incorrect. If you don’t contact your coach within that hour you will receive a zero on the assignment

APA required and citation of resources required.

RUBRIC

	Novice	Competent	Proficient
Organization	Points Range:0 (0%) – 20 (20%) Did not follow directions. Assignment variables for Part I were not addressed. Statements lacked clarity and congruence.	Points Range:21 (21%) – 40 (40%) Followed most of the directions. Included most variables called for. Statements were written clearly and succinctly.	Points Range:41 (41%) – 60 (60%) Followed all directions. Included all variables called for. Statements were written clearly and succinctly.
Formatting	Points Range:0 (0%) – 5 (5%) 8 or more APA errors References not included or are not credible Citations missing or incorrect No title page	Points Range:6 (6%) – 12 (12%) 5-7 APA errors Missing references or not credible Citations incomplete Title page incorrect	Points Range:13 (13%) – 20 (20%) Less than 4 APA errors Minimum of 3 references Citations are included and in APA format Correct title page
Grammar	Points Range:0 (0%) – 5 (5%) 8 or more errors in grammar	Points Range:6 (6%) – 12 (12%) 5-7 errors in grammar	Points Range:13 (13%) – 20 (20%) 4 or less errors in grammar