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Rubric for Theory Critique – Written Assignment

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IDEAL

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1) Goal or purpose of the theory as a baseline for theory critique

No discussion of the goal or purpose of the theory.

The aim and intent of the theory was moderately discussed.

The aim, the intent and the reason why the theory was developed were comprehensively discussed

2.3

2) Structural Components of the theory as baseline for the critique

None of the structural components of the theory was discussed

Assumptions and concepts of the theory were discussed

Assumptions, concepts and propositions of the theory were discussed

2.4

3) Functional Components of the theory as a baseline for the critique

None of the functional components of the theory was discussed

Focus of the theory was discussed

Focus of the theory and definitions (i.e., client, nursing, health, etc.) were discussed

2.5

4) Relationship between Structure and function

Relationship between structure and function was not discussed

Discussion was limited to clarity and consistency

Discussion included clarity, consistency, simplicity/complexity and tautology/teleology

2.4

5) Diagram of Theory

No diagram of the theory was included

Visual or graphic presentation of the theory was included

Visual or graphic presentation of theory was included with a discussion regarding its clarity and logical representation

2.4

6) Circle of Contagiousness

No discussion regarding how the theory was adopted by others.

A discussion of the geographical location of adoption of the theory by others was included

A discussion of the geographical location of adoption of the theory by others with examples of specific types of institutions were included

2.1

7) Usefulness

No discussion of usefulness of the theory relative to the four areas of nursing (practice, education, research, administration)

Discussed the usefulness of the theory in terms of two areas of nursing

Discussed the usefulness of the theory in terms of three or four areas of nursing

2.1

8) External Components

No discussion of external components of the theory was included.

A discussion of personal and professional values was included

A comprehensive discussion of personal, professional, social values and social significance was included.

2.3

9) Reference List

Provided an insufficient number of references for the theory critique assignment.

Provided a reasonably sufficient number of references for the theory critique.

Provided an extensive number of references for the theory critique.

Not applicable

10) APA Formatting

APA conventions for citing in-text and on the reference list were not followed

APA conventions for citing in-text and on the reference list were somewhat followed.

APA conventions for citing in-text and on the reference list were consistently followed.

Not applicable

TOTAL GRADE FROM A PERFECT SCORE OF 20