Assignment Overview
Due Date:
- Week 4, Saturday at 11:59 PM Submissions must be received by the deadline. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Paper Topic:
- Select and analyze a nursing theory of your choice.
Paper Length and Formatting Requirements:
- Your formal paper should be 5-6 pages in length, not including the title page and reference pages.
- Use the following formatting settings:
- Double-spaced text
- 12-point font (preferably Times New Roman)
- 1-inch margins on all sides
- Follow APA 7th Edition guidelines for:
- Title (cover) page
- Headers and pagination
- In-text citations and reference list
Content and Structure
Your paper must be organized into the following sections. Each section should be clearly labeled and addressed in your final submission.
Introduction
- Purpose: Begin your paper by introducing the nursing theory you have chosen.
- Content Requirements:
- Provide a brief background of the theorist—include information about their education, career, and any contributions that are relevant to the development of the theory.
- Explain why the theorist is significant in the world of nursing.
- Tips: Keep this section concise, yet informative enough for the reader to understand the origin of the theory.
Basic Concept Analysis
- Purpose: Clearly outline the core components of the nursing theory.
- Content Requirements:
- Identify and briefly explain the major concepts that form the basis of the theory.
- Discuss how these core concepts work together to define the theory.
- Use clear definitions and simple examples if appropriate to illustrate each concept.
- Tips: Focus on the essential ideas that make the theory unique and applicable to nursing practice.
Relevance
- Purpose: Demonstrate how the nursing theory is connected to broader healthcare practices and current research.
- Content Requirements:
- Explain how the theorist’s work connects to the theory, and in turn, how the theory influences healthcare practices.
- Discuss the application of the theory in today’s clinical settings.
- Reference current research or clinical practice studies that apply the theory.
- Scholarly Sources:
- Incorporate at least two peer-reviewed or research articles that detail how the theory is being utilized in clinical practice or research.
- Summarize the key findings of each article including the results of the study and the implications they have for future practice.
- Tips: Be analytical and use evidence-based practice (EBP) to support your relevance discussion.
Summary
- Purpose: Your summary should provide a critical reflection on the theory.
- Content Requirements:
- Summarize the strengths and limitations of the nursing theory.
- Reflect on how well the theory bridges theoretical frameworks with practical application.
- Tips: Offer a balanced perspective that recognizes both the benefits and potential shortcomings of the theory in advancing nursing practice.
Additional Guidelines
- APA Formatting:
- Ensure that your cover sheet, headers, pagination, and reference pages adhere to APA 7th Edition standards.
- All in-text citations must match your reference list.
- Assignment Quality:
- The writing should be formal, well-organized, and clearly written at a graduate level.
- Each section should logically flow into the next, maintaining coherence throughout your paper.
- Review the Rubric:
- Refer to the grading rubric provided (if available) to ensure that you have met all the criteria required for a high-quality submission.
- Proofread Your Paper:
- Before submission, check for grammatical errors and clarity. Make sure your arguments are well-supported by evidence from your scholarly sources.
REFERENCES Must have DOI Numbers for me to look them up- If I am unable to verify the references points will be deducted.
Great resource to assist you: Reference List: Author/Authors – Purdue OWL® – Purdue University
Final Submission Reminder
- Deadline: Submit your final paper by Week 4 Saturday at 11:59 PM.
- Submission Process: Upload your paper in the designated submission portal. Ensure that your attachment is correctly named with your name and assignment title.
By following these expanded instructions, you are well equipped to produce a comprehensive, well-structured, and evidence-based paper on your selected nursing theory. Taking the time to address each section thoroughly will enhance your chance for success and contribute thoughtfully to your field of study. Happy writing!
Please refer to the grading rubric in the assignment drop box.
Nursing Theory Analysis Paper – Exemplary Criteria
Content Depth and Relevance (40 points)
The paper presents a thorough, critical, and insightful analysis of the selected nursing theory. All core concepts, assumptions, and theoretical constructs are clearly articulated and accurately explained. The discussion demonstrates an advanced level of scholarly understanding and explicitly links the theory to contemporary nursing practice, education, leadership, or research. Evidence from multiple, current peer-reviewed sources is expertly integrated to strengthen the analysis and support key arguments.
Organization and Structure (30 points)
The paper is exceptionally well organized with clearly defined section headings that follow APA 7th-edition guidelines. Ideas progress logically, with seamless transitions between sections and paragraphs. Each section builds upon the previous one, creating a cohesive and coherent scholarly narrative that enhances readability and comprehension.
Research and Use of Scholarly Sources (15 points)
The paper incorporates at least five current, peer-reviewed scholarly sources that are directly relevant to the nursing theory under discussion. Sources are well integrated throughout the paper and effectively support all major claims. The use of evidence reflects strong scholarly rigor and a comprehensive review of the literature.
References and DOI Accuracy (10 points)
All references are accurately formatted according to APA 7th-edition guidelines and include valid, verifiable DOI numbers. Reference entries are complete, precise, and free of formatting errors, allowing for easy retrieval and verification of sources.
APA Formatting and Writing Quality (5 points)
The paper strictly adheres to APA 7th-edition formatting requirements throughout, including in-text citations, headings, and the reference list. Writing is formal, clear, concise, and professional, with no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
