Evaluate theory using primary sources, other scholarly sources, and published theory evaluation guidelines.
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Description
University of Rochester School of Nursing
NUR 400
Assignment #1: Theory Evaluation
Assignment
Objectives:
This assignment requires
students to demonstrate their ability to:
- Evaluate
theory using primary sources, other scholarly sources, and published
theory evaluation guidelines.
- Submit
a list of sources in APA format.
Rationale for Assignment:
Theory is commonly used
to inform clinical practice, education, and research. Students report
frequently, after studying theory in this course, that they are able to see how
theory informs or could inform practice in their clinical areas! You have been
reading, listening to/watching videos, and engaging in learning activities to
facilitate your learning about theory, how it influences and is influenced by
Nursing philosophy and science, and how it interfaces with clinical practice
education and research. You may have even started to see evidence of theory at
work in your clinical area.
You will notice that the
following instructions do not have you writing a paper in the typically
required APA format. This is because these evaluation tools are usually used to
collect information to help you evaluate a theory and write a paper about it. You
have a future assignment to do just that. This assignment will provide you with
feedback as you demonstrate your understanding of theoretical components and
use your emerging skills regarding the evaluation of theory evidence.
Instructions:
You will be evaluating two (2)
theories for this Assignment. They are (1) Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory and (2) Meleis’
Transitions Theory.
●
Read, review, and think
about these instructor-chosen theories.
● Review the McEwen (2019) Theory Evaluation Template.
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Look for the template under the
Assignments tab in the Blackboard main navigation panel for Assignment #1.
● Search the literature for/explore primary (original) sources
pertinent to each theory (e.g., books by the theorist, articles by the theorist,
and/or book chapters written by the theorist about his/her theory). Obtain,
read, review, and think about this primary theory evidence.
● Search the literature for/explore secondary sources (often
edited text books by other authors, such as the theory text book for this
course) regarding each theory. Obtain, read, review, and think about this
secondary theory evidence.
● Search the literature for/explore other theory evidence
pertinent to these theories such as articles about the theory written by others
and/or articles where others have applied the theory to a particular population
or setting. Obtain, read, review, and think about this other theory evidence.
● Complete the McEwen (2019) Theory Evaluation Template for
each of the theories.
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You may add your “answers” right
under each bulleted template item.
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It is necessary to complete ALL of
the items on the template.
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Complete sentences are not required, however, simple yes/no
answers are not adequate—include a rationale for your answers.
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Single spacing is permitted for each
of your answers.
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There is a theory evaluation templar
in the required theory textbook, pp. 109-111.
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Please provide minimally
three (3) scholarly
sources for each of the theories to support your written work and
the McEwen (2019) Theory Evaluation Template on
the last page of the document. The theory evaluation template is located in
your theory textbook on page 107. This information will help you format the
template correctly as coming from an edited book. Your sources must be in APA
format (double-spaced, hanging indent, 12-point Times New Roman font, correctly
formatted based on type of source). At least two of your sources for each
theory must be primary sources.
