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Theorist assigned: Ida Jean (Orlando) Pelletier   Theory Critique Formal Paper:   This is a formal paper of the assigned theorist

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Theorist assigned: Ida Jean (Orlando) Pelletier

 

Theory Critique Formal Paper:

 

This is a formal paper of the assigned theorist. The student will critically assess the assigned theorist by defining the theory, and giving a historical overview of the theorist noting the assumptions and limitations of the theory, the social climate and conditions that influenced the theory development as well as other theorists and or disciplines. The presentation should be no more than 3-4 pages of the body, to include a title page, abstract and reference pages in APA 6thedition. This assignment is graded on content and quality of thought. (Rubric provided to follow and answer questions)

 

Theory Critique Presentation via Zoom:

 

This is the presentation portion of your theorist.  This is the opportunity to share your assigned theorist with your colleagues.  Please follow the presentation rubric which will be used for all presentation assignments. It should be no more than 15 slides in APA 6thedition including title and reference pages.  All components must be utilized for maximum credit. (Same Rubric provided)

NUR 3846 Foundations of Professional Nursing

Theory Presentation Rubric

Virtual Assignment

This assignment should consist of five pages of body in APA 6th edition.

Topic	Description	Points
Meaning	Describe the main ideas of the theory (should include the assumptions under which the theory operates) What are the main concepts? How do different concepts affect each other?	10%
Origins of the Theory	What was going on in the profession of nursing or in American society that may have influenced the theory? What values, theories, evidence and/or existing knowledge did the theorist cite as support for the theory? What motivated the theorist to write the theory? What approach to theory development did the theorist use?	20%
Usefulness	How useful is this theory in nursing practice? Is the theory practical and helpful to nursing? Does it contribute to understanding and predicting outcomes?	10%
Testability	How testable is this theory? Has this theory generated research? How many and what types of studies? Give one example of a study done using the theory. What types of statements are the propositions?	10%
Overall Evaluation	Is the theory comprehensive and specific? How generalizable is the theory? Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Why would you use or not use this theory in your own advanced practice? (Begin to think about the next assignment “Synthesis of Nursing Theory”)	30%

 

Updated: January 17, 2018