Description

Module 5: Assignment


This is a professional paper in which headings, full sentences,paragraphs, correct grammar and punctuation, and correct citation ofsources are required.

Theory Evaluation:

Include a discussion of whether/how the theory appears to beaccurate/valid (based on empirical testing of the theory as discussedabove). Discuss the generalizability of the theory. Summarize thestrengths and weaknesses of the theory. Discuss whether/how the theoryis congruent with current nursing standards and current nursinginterventions or therapeutics. Explain whether/how the theory isrelevant socially and cross-culturally. Describe how the theory mightcontribute to the discipline of nursing.

Style & Format:

The paper will be written using APA standards. The paper will includea title page (using specified format), 2-3 pages of text, and areference list. It will be double-spaced, written in 12-point Times NewRoman font, and have 1-inch margins. Professional and orderlypresentation of ideas (precision, clarity, format, headings, grammar,spelling, & punctuation) with appropriate citation of sources intext and reference list is required. Up to 0.5 points will be deductedfor each type of grammar, spelling, punctuation, or format error.

Submission Instructions:

Secondary sources such as, textbooks, literature reviews, systematicreviews, dissertations and concept analyses are NOT to be used. Only primary sources and empirical research articles are to be used for this assignment.

Submit as a Word document.

Rubric

Module 5 Theoretical Evaluation

Module 5 Theoretical Evaluation

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief discussion of whether/how the theory appears to be accurate/valid (based on empirical testing of theory) (15 pts)

15ptsClear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)

10ptsCorrect, limited discussion and support from the literature (10 pts)

7.5ptsStated without discussion or support from literature (7.5 pts)

5ptsIncorrect discussion OR summarizes discussions from research articles or text (5 pts)

0ptsNo discussion of accuracy/validity (0 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief discussion of generalizability of the theory (15 pts)

15ptsClear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)

10ptsCorrect, limited discussion and support from the literature (10 pts)

7.5ptsStated without discussion or support from literature (7.5 pts)

5ptsIncorrect discussion OR summarizes discussions from research articles or text (5 pts)

0ptsNo discussion (0 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of strengths and weaknesses of the theory; with a minimum of 2 each (15 pts)

15ptsClear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)

10ptsCorrect, limited summary and support from the literature (10 pts)

7.5ptsStated without summary or support from literature (7.5 pts)

5 ptsIncorrectidentification OR summarizes discussions from research articles or textOR one strength and one weakness identified (5 pts)

0ptsNo discussion (0 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief discussion ofwhether/how the theory is congruent with current nursing standards andcurrent nursing interventions or therapeutics (15 pts)

15ptsClear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)

10ptsCorrect, limited discussion and support from the literature (10 pts)

7.5ptsStated without discussion or support from literature (7.5 pts)

5ptsIncorrect discussion OR summarizes discussions from research articles or text (5 pts)

0ptsNo discussion (0 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief explanation of whether/how the theory is relevant socially and cross-culturally (15 pts)

15 ptsClear, correct explanation and support from the literature (15 pts)

10ptsCorrect, limited explanation and support from the literature (10 pts)

7.5ptsStated without explanation or support from literature (7.5 pts)

5ptsIncorrect explanation OR summarizes discussions from research articles or text (5 pts)

0ptsNo explanation (0 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief description of how the theory might contribute to the discipline of nursing (15 pts)

15ptsClear, correct description and support from the literature (15 pts)

10ptsCorrect, limited description and support from the literature (10 pts)

7.5ptsStated without discussion or support from literature (7.5 pts)

5ptsIncorrect description OR summarizes discussions from research articles or text (5 pts)

0ptsNo description (0 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style &Format (10 pts) Style includes: Professional and orderly presentation ofideas (precision and clarity). Grammar, spelling and punctuation.Minimal use of direct quotes (1-2 max.) Format includes: Proper use oftitle page (using specified format), spacing, font, margins, andheadings. Appropriate citation of sources in text and reference list. Aminimum of 2 references are required. Up to 0.5 points will be deductedfor each type of grammar, spelling, punctuation, or format error. Up totwo points will be deducted for poor headings /insufficientheadings/formatting

10pts0-2 types of errors (9-10 pts)

8pts3-4 types of errors (8 pts)

7pts5-6 types of errors (7 pts)

6pts7-8 types of errors (6 pts)

0pts> 8 types of errors (5 or less pts)

10 pts

Total Points:100