Nursing theory

This one below if for the following week. � �

SCHOLARLY PAPER INSTRUCTIONS.

DUE DATE: WEEK 4 Saturday at 2359

GUIDELINES: Each STUDENT will hand in one formal paper about a nursing theory. The paper is to be a five to six (5-6) pages total excluding title page & reference pages (double- spaced, 12 font, 1-inch margins).

Follow APA guidelines for a cover sheet, headers, pagination, references, etc.

Use APA format to organize the paper and include/address each section below:

• Introduction (Brief background of the theorist) • Basic Concept Analysis (Briefly discuss the theory's core concepts) • Relevance (Discuss how the theorist connects to the theory, connect the theory to

healthcare, connect the theory to current research/practice today) • Use at least two peer-reviewed/research articles that detail the nursing theory

being applied in clinical practice/research and summarize key findings of both articles including results and implications for future practice.

• Summary (Address strengths and limitations of theory)

RUBRIC FOR SCHOLARLY PAPER—100 points total Note: grading between increments is at the discretion of the faculty

CATEGORY Exemplary (A) Good (B) Acceptable (C) Unacceptable (D/F)

Introduction/Topic

_10___ points

Exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic. Thesis/topic is exceptionally clear, well- developed, and a definitive statement.

Proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic. Thesis/topic is clear and arguable statement of position.

Basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest. Thesis/topic is somewhat clear and arguable.

Weak or no introduction of topic. Paper’s purpose is unclear. Thesis/topic is weak or missing.

Content knowledge: Quality of Research

_25___ points

Paper is exceptionally researched, contains 2 or more sources total (including 2 peer reviewed articles); the sources support the introduction and topic in a logical manner. References are correctly cited.

Information relates to the main topic. Paper, is well- researched in detail and from 2 or more good sources (including 2 peer reviewed articles); References are correctly cited.

Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Shows a limited variety of sources. References are not cited correctly.

Information has little or nothing to do with the topic. Information has weak or no connection to the selected topic. References are not cited correctly.

Content application: Support of Theory &

Analysis

_35___ points

Exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Excellent analysis.

Consistent connections are made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Good analysis.

Some connections made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Some analysis.

Limited or no connections made between theory, practice, research, and healthcare. Lack of analysis.

Conclusion

_20___ points

Excellent summary of theory including its strengths and limitations. Introduces no new information.

Good summary of theory including its strengths and limitations with concluding ideas. Introduces no new information.

Basic summary theory including its strengths and limitations with some concluding ideas. Introduces no new information.

Lack of summary of theory including its strengths and limitations.

Writing/ APA Format

_10___ points

Writing is clear and relevant, with no grammatical and/or spelling errors – polished and professional. Reference, citations and images are properly formatted. References sufficiently and succinctly summarize, evaluate, and reflect on the source.

Most ideas are stated clearly and are related to the topic, with only minor grammatical and/or spelling errors. References, citations and images are adequate. References sufficiently and adequately summarize, evaluate, and reflect on the source.

Many ideas require clarification, are off-topic or have little relevance to the assignment. Many grammatical and/or spelling errors; very challenging to read, poor writing flow. Improper references and/or citations section. Some references provide inadequate summary, evaluation, and/or reflection.

Paper does not meet the criteria for the assignment (too short or incomplete, too long, and/or completely off-topic). Reference, citations and images section is missing. Most references provide inadequate summary, evaluation, and/or reflection.

Total: ____100_/100