NU 500 HU Kolcabas Theory of Comfort Evaluation Paper

InstructionsThe purpose of the Theory Evaluation Paper is to help you critically evaluate a middlerange nursing theory. This assignment will be completed using the three stages of the
theory evaluation process: Theory Description, Theory Analysis, and Theory Evaluation.
1. Select a Middle-Range Nursing Theory- Select one specific middle-range nursing
theory from your textbook that best suits your area of practice. (Ex. Pender’s
Health Promotion Model, Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory, Beck’s Postpartum
Depression Theory, etc.)
2. APA Student Title Page- (No Abstract Needed)
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Include the following information on the Student title page in 7th APA format:
o Assignment name in Bold Font: (Ex. Theory Evaluation Paper:
Swanson’s Theory of Caring)
o Skip a Line
o Your Name
o Name of University
o Course Number and Name
o Instructor’s Name
o Date of Submission (Month, Day, Year)
3. Introductory paragraph Capture the reader’s attention (ex. Grabbing statistics)
and discuss the rationale for selecting the specific nursing theory for your area of
nursing over other nursing theories (Do not write in first person; Include a
purpose/thesis statement of what you will describe in the paper as the last
sentence of the introductory paragraph.) Next, begin the Body of Paper.
4. Theory Description (Level 1 Header)
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Purpose (Level 2 Header); (Designate as Descriptive, Explanatory, Predictive,
or Prescriptive; Include Scope-middle-range)
Concepts (Level 2 Header); (Introduce and list main concepts)
Definitions (Level 2 Header); (Define concepts and other important aspects)
Relationship (Level 2 Header); (Describe relationship among concepts)
Structure (Level 2 Header); (Describe; Is there a diagram of structure?)
Assumptions (Level 2 Header); (beliefs, propositions of the theory)
5. Theory Analysis (Level 1 Header)
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Theory’s Origin (Level 2 Header); (historical creation and evolution of theory)
Unique Focus (Level 2 Header); (distinctive views)
Content (Level 2 Header); (include definitions of metaparadigm concepts of
person, environment, health, and nursing)
6. Theory Evaluation (Level 1 Header)
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Significance (Level 2 Header); (usefulness, social significance, cultural
significance)
Comprehensiveness (Level 2 Header); (of the content, thoroughness, utility)
Logical Congruence (Level 2 Header); (consistency and clarity of theory;
consistent use of concepts throughout the literature)
Credibility (Level 2 Header); (legitimacy, empirical support through research)
Contribution to Nursing (Level 2 Header); (usefulness to nursing practice,
education, and research)
7. Conclusion (Level 1 Header) Conclusion paragraph with concluding statements to
summarize the content and re-state or re-phrase the purpose/thesis statement.
8. APA Reference Page- Please be sure to support your paper with in-text citations.
Please use 5 peer-reviewed resources.
Additional Instructions: Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word
processing document, formatted in APA style. Paper should be a minimum of 4-5 pages
in length, excluding the title and references pages. You may increase the number of
pages of the body of the paper up to 7-8 pages if needed. This is a scholarly paper
and should not be written in first person. Paragraphs should have a minimum of 3
sentences. Paraphrasing should be done using in-text citations. Direct quotes should be
rare and used only when the content can be said in no other way. If using direct quotes,
you must include page or paragraph number.
Estimated time to complete: 8 to 10 hours
Rubric
Unit 4 Assignment: Theory Evaluation Paper Rubric
Unit 4 Assignment: Theory Evaluation Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeIntroduction
20 pts
Level 5
Provides a
compelling and
insightful
introduction using a
problem
statement/thesis
statement/topic
statement that
clearly introduces
the topics to be
discussed.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeTopic
25 pts
Level 5
Identifies a
creative,
focused, and
manageable
topic that
addresses
potentially
significant
aspects of the
topic.
17.5 pts
Level 4
Provides a clear
introduction using
a problem
statement/thesis
statement/topic
statement that is
general in detail.
22.5 pts
Level 4
Identifies a
creative,
focused, and
manageable
topic that
addresses
important and
notable aspects
of the topic.
15 pts
Level 3
Provides an
introduction with
general
information and/or
unclear problem
statement/thesis
statement/topic
statement.
20 pts
Level 3
Identifies a focused and
manageable/doable
topic that appropriately
addresses relevant
aspects of the topic.
12.5 pts
Level 2
Provides an
introduction with
limited
information and/or
unclear or absent
problem
statement/thesis
statement/topic
statement.
10 pts
Level 1
Introduction
unclear and
not provide
defined pro
statement/th
statement/to
statement.
17.5 pts
Level 2
Identifies a topic that
while
manageable/doable, is
too narrowly focused
and leaves out relevant
aspects of the topic.
15 pt
Leve
Ident
topic
too g
wide
to be
mana
and d
Unit 4 Assignment: Theory Evaluation Paper Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeExisting
Knowledge,
Research, and/or
Views
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDesign
Process
Ratings
50 pts
Level 5
Synthesizes indepth information
from relevant
sources
representing
various points of
view/approaches.
45 pts
Level 4
Examines in-depth
information from
relevant sources
representing
various points of
view/approaches.
50 pts
Level 5
All elements of the
methodology or
theoretical
framework are
skillfully developed.
Appropriate
methodology or
theoretical
frameworks may be
synthesized from
across disciplines or
from relevant subdisciplines.
45 pts
Level 4
Most critical
elements of the
methodology or
theoretical
framework are
appropriately
developed.
Appropriate
methodology or
theoretical
frameworks may be
analyzed from across
disciplines or from
relevant subdisciplines.
40 pts
Level 3
Explains in-depth
information from
relevant sources
representing
various points of
view/approaches.
35 pts
Level 2
Relates information
from relevant
sources
representing
limited points of
view/approaches.
30 pts
Level 1
Relates
informat
from
irrelevan
sources
represen
limited p
of view/
approach
40 pts
Level 3
Some critical
elements of the
methodology or
theoretical
framework are
appropriately
developed,
however, more
subtle elements
are ignored or
unaccounted for.
35 pts
Level 2
Critical
elements of the
methodology or
theoretical
framework are
missing,
incorrectly
developed, or
unfocused.
30 pts
Level 1
Inquiry de
demonstra
misunders
the method
theoretical
framework
Unit 4 Assignment: Theory Evaluation Paper Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeAnalysis
Ratings
75 pts
Level 5
Organizes and
synthesizes evidence
to reveal insightful
patterns, differences,
or similarities
related to focus.
67.5 pts
Level 4
Organizes and
analyzes evidence to
reveal insightful
patterns,
differences, or
similarities related
to focus.
60 pts
Level 3
Organizes
evidence to reveal
important patterns,
differences, or
similarities related
to focus.
52.5 pts
Level 2
Organizes evidence,
but the organization is
not effective in
revealing important
patterns, differences,
or similarities.
45 pt
Leve
Desc
evide
is no
organ
and/o
unrel
focus
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeConclusion
20 pts
Level 5
States a
conclusion that is
a logical
extrapolation from
the inquiry
findings.
17.5 pts
Level 4
States a
conclusion that is
a logical
interpretation of
the inquiry
findings.
15 pts
Level 3
States a conclusion
focused solely on the
inquiry findings. The
conclusion arises
specifically from and
responds specifically
to the inquiry findings.
12.5 pts
Level 2
States a general
conclusion that,
because it is so
general, also
applies beyond the
scope of the
inquiry findings.
10 pts
Level 1
States a
ambiguo
unsuppo
conclus
inquiry
Unit 4 Assignment: Theory Evaluation Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeWriting
30 pts
Level 5
The paper
exhibits a
superior
command of
written English
language
conventions.
The paper has
no errors in
mechanics,
grammar, or
spelling.
27 pts
Level 4
The paper exhibits a
strong command of
written English
language
conventions. The
paper has no errors
in mechanics,
grammar, or
spelling that impair
the flow of
communication.
24 pts
Level 3
The paper exhibits a
command of written
English language
conventions. The
paper has minor
errors in mechanics,
grammar, or
spelling that impact
the flow of
communication.
10 pts
Level 5
The required
APA elements
are all included
with correct
formatting,
including in-text
citations and
references.
9 pts
Level 4
The required
APA elements
are all included
with minor
formatting errors,
including in-text
citations and
references.
8 pts
Level 3
The required
APA elements are
all included with
multiple
formatting errors,
including in-text
citations and
references.
21 pts
Level 2
The paper exhibits a
limited command of
written English
language
conventions. The
paper has frequent
errors in mechanics,
grammar, or
spelling that impede
the flow of
communication.
18 pts
Level 1
The paper
exhibits lit
command
written En
language
convention
paper has
in mechan
grammar,
spelling th
cause the r
to stop and
parts of th
writing to
meaning.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeAPA
Total Points: 280
7 pts
Level 2
The required APA
elements are not
all included and/or
there are major
formatting errors,
including in-text
citations and
references.
6 pts
Level 1
Several APA e
are missing. Th
in formatting
demonstrate a
understanding
guidelines, in-t
citations, and
references.