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Theoretical Critique

Directions

To complete your assignment, please consider the following:
• Answers to the questions listed below should be detailed.

Note

• APA format should be used including a title page and references. Label each section for the question you are answering. You will lose credit if you do not follow APA format.
• Please follow the grading rubric for this assignment very carefully
• Choose the same theorist for this assignment as for the assignment in Week 8. These are companion papers
• Follow the grading rubric. Review the grading rubric before submitting the paper
Choose a nurse theorist and utilize the following outline to analyze and evaluate the theoretical framework. The aim of this activity is to facilitate theory-guided nursing practice.

Question 1 – Significance of the theory (15 points)
• Does the theory deal with a topic that is currently important to society?
• Does the theory offer new insights about the topic?
• Is the theory important to nursing?
• How has the theory been used to guide nursing education, administration, and/or practice?

Question 2 – Context of the theory development (15 points)
• Who is the nursing theorist as a person and as a nurse?
• What are the major theoretical influences on this theory?
• What were major external influences on development of the theory?

Question 3 – The theory is internally consistent (15 points)
• Is the theory clearly defined?
• Are the concepts of the theory clearly linked?
• Are all terms and definitions of the theory consistent in discussions of the theory?

Question 4 – Parsimony of the theory (15 points)
• Is the theory stated as concisely as possible? Parsimony is met when the statements clarify rather than obscure the phenomena of interest.

Question 5 – Testability of the theory (15 points)
• Can the theory be empirically tested?
• Are the concepts of the theory measurable?

Question 6 – Pragmatic adequacy of the theory (15 points)
• Is the theory used in the real world?
• Are education and special skill training required to apply the theory?
• Is it feasible to implement this theory in nursing practice?
• Describe how you can apply this theory in your current or future nursing practice.

Note

APA and Format (10 points) https://dyc.instructure.com/courses/28621/modules/items/515959
Rubric Theoretical Critique Assignment

Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction 3 pts
Full Credit
Introduces main topic of paper 1 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity in introducing topic/paper 0 pts
No Credit
Does not introduce main topic of the paper
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Significance of the Theory 12 pts
Full Credit
Analyzes theory for currency, importance and relevance to nursing education, administration and practice 8 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity or detail 0 pts
No Credit
Does not sufficiently analyze the theory
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Context of the Theory Development 12 pts
Full Credit
Describes the personal attributes of the theorist. Describes the influences on the development of theory, including external influences 8 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity and definition. Lacks sufficient detail. 0 pts
No Credit
Does not sufficiently address the context of the theory
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Internal Consistency of the Theory 12 pts
Full Credit
Explains how well concepts are clearly defined and linked 8 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity and definition. Lacks sufficient detail. 0 pts
No Credit
Does not sufficiently explain concepts and relationships
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Parsimony of the Theory 12 pts
Full Credit
Parsimony is met when the statements clarify rather than obscure the phenomena of interest. Discusses in detail the degree of parsimony of the theory. 8 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity and definition. Lacks sufficient detail. 0 pts
No Credit
Does not sufficiently explain the parsimony of the theory.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Testability of the Theory 12 pts
Full Credit
Explains how the theory can be empirically tested (quantitative and qualitative). Discusses how concepts are measurable. 8 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity and definition. Lacks sufficient detail. 0 pts
No Credit
Does not sufficiently explain the testability of the theory.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Pragmatic Adequacy of the Theory 12 pts
Full Credit
Describes how the theory is used in clinical practice, now or in the future. Explains why or why not the theory is practical. 8 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity and definition. Lacks sufficient detail. 0 pts
No Credit
Does not sufficiently explain the practical use of the theory in practice.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Professional Writing 10 pts
Full Credit
Paper is at least 3-4 pages in length. Writing is accurate, clear, concise and organized. No spelling, grammatical or sentence structure errors. Provides adequate detail in paper. 6 pts
Partial Credit
One to two areas lacking. More than three spelling, grammatical and sentence errors. 0 pts
No Credit
Writing is unprofessional. Multiple spelling and grammatical errors.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format 10 pts
Full Credit
Title Page (Follow the APA 7th edition for writing a title page). Pages are numbered in upper right corner of each page. Times New Roman, 12 point type, double spacing with appropriate margins, paragraphs, indents. Headings and subheadings are used throughout the paper. References are cited appropriately. 6 pts
Partial Credit
One to three areas lack correct APA formatting. 0 pts
No Credit
References or citations are missing. More than three errors in APA formatting.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion and Analysis 5 pts
Full Credit
Effectively summarizes the main points of the paper 3 pts
Partial Credit
Lacks clarity in concluding the main points of the paper 0 pts
No Credit
No conclusion
5 pts
Total Points: 100