Synthesize your knowledge of theory by identifying a particular grand or middle range theory from your textbooks that best fits with your nursing practice area of interest. ● Articulate components of the theory chosen. ● Critique the theory chosen using Fawcett’s evaluation criteria. ● Develop a researchable question.
Therefore, the paper should be a synthesis of what you have learned about theory, and applied to a nursing practice area of interest then the development of a research question related to your topic. ● Introduce what will be discussed in the paper, set the stage for the reader. ● Discuss the nursing practice area of interest and why you selected it, how is the topic important to nursing (this can be the same topic as used for your Nursing Practice Paper). ● Select a grand or middle range theory (from your course textbooks) and discuss how it relates to your area of interest. Summarize the components of the theory chosen (this can be the same theory from the Week 5 forum). ● Critique the theory chosen using Fawcett’s evaluation criteria (this can be the theory from the grand theory presentation or the Week 5 forum). ● Develop and discuss a research question related to your area of interest (propose a researchable question that could be utilized if you were going to proceed with a research project on the topic--i.e., PICOT format. ● Formulate a conclusion summarizing the areas discussed in the paper and including nursing implications. ** Throughout your scholarly paper be sure to utilize literature citations/references as evidence to support your topic, theory, and critique of the theory. Corroborate statements that you make in your paper by providing appropriate literature as supporting evidence (such as course textbooks, journal articles, or research articles). Synthesize information from literature into your own words (paraphrase) and keep direct quotes to a minimum. Some direct quotes may be necessary.Utilize the headings from the rubric for your scholarly APA paper. The grading rubric is located on page 2. Focus of paper is not clearly stated but may be implied. Focus of paper is clearly stated. Nursing Practice Interest (Summary of your area of interest with rationale for choosing the topic) Nursing practice area of interest is not clear or no rationale for choosing the topic is provided. Somewhat clear focus of nursing practice interest or rational for choosing the topic. Clear discussion of the nursing practice interest with complete rationale for choosing the topic. Summary of Theory (include relationship between area of interest and theory chosen) Missing key concepts of the theory. No relationship between the nursing practice area of interest and theory chosen. Lacking supporting literature. Some key concepts or sub concepts of theory discussed. Somewhat related theory to nursing practice area of interest. Includes minimal supporting literature. Complete explanation of theory with concepts and sub concepts well explained. Clear relationship between nursing practice interest and theory chosen. Includes supporting literature.
Critique of Theory (utilize Fawcett’s evaluation criteria)
Theory is lacking complete evaluation and/or lacks supporting literature.
Theory is evaluated at an adequate level with minimal supporting literature.
Theory is evaluated thoroughly and statements are supported well with literature.
Research Question No research question proposed and/or no related discussion.
Research question proposed with under-developed discussion.
Fully developed research question with thorough discussion.
Conclusion Conclusion does not add cohesion to the paper. Lacking nursing implications.
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