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NU500 Unit 7 Assignment Theory Application Paper Instructions The purpose of the Theory Application Paper is to help you apply your selected nursing theory to your specific area of practice

Nursing Feb 19, 2022

NU500 Unit 7 Assignment Theory Application Paper

Instructions

The purpose of the Theory Application Paper is to help you apply your selected nursing theory to your specific area of practice.

  1. Select a Nursing Theory- Select one specific nursing theorist and nursing middle-range theory that best fits 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)
    • Include the following information on the Student title page in 7th ed. APA format:
      • Assignment name in Bold Font: (Ex. Theory Application Paper: Swanson’s Theory of Caring in Obstetrics)
      • Skip a Line
      • Your Name
      • Name of University
      • Course Number and Name
      • Instructor’s Name
      • Date of Submission (Month, Day, Year)
  3. Introductory paragraph - Capture the reader’s attention (ex. Grabbing statistics) and introduce 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 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) Briefly describe the theory.Give overview of theory purpose, scope, concepts, structure, and unique focus.
  5. Rationale (Level 1 Header) Discuss the rationalefor selecting the theory for implementation in your specific practice setting. (Do not use first person)
  6. Implementation Plan (Level 1 Header) Describe a plan to implementthe theory in your area of practice for your entire department or organization.
  7. Barriers to Implementation (Level 1 or 2 Header, your choice) Discuss potential barriers or challenges to the implementation plan and how to overcome these barriers and challenges. 
  8. Conclusion (Level 1 Header) Conclusion paragraph with concluding statements to summarize the content and re-state or re-phrase the original purpose statement.
  9. 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 7 Assignment: Theory Application Paper Rubric

Unit 7 Assignment: Theory Application Paper Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

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.

17.5 pts

Level 4

Provides a clear introduction using a problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement that is general in detail.

15 pts

Level 3

Provides an introduction with general information and/or unclear problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement.

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 is unclear and does not provide a defined problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement.

0 pts

Level 0

There is no evidence of an introduction and does not provide a defined problem statement/thesis statement/topic statement.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic

NU500-CO2; NU500-CO3; NU500-CO4; NU500-CO6

30 pts

Level 5

Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses potentially significant aspects of the topic.

27 pts

Level 4

Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses important and notable aspects of the topic.

24 pts

Level 3

Identifies a focused and manageable/doable topic that appropriately addresses relevant aspects of the topic.

21 pts

Level 2

Identifies a topic that while manageable/doable, is too narrowly focused and leaves out relevant aspects of the topic.

18 pts

Level 1

Identifies a topic that is far too general and wide-ranging as to be manageable and doable.

0 pts

Level 0

Does not clearly identify a topic that is relative to the assignment.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExisting Knowledge, Research, and/or Views

NU500-CO2; NU500-CO3; NU500-CO4; NU500-CO6

55 pts

Level 5

Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

51 pts

Level 4

Examines in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

44 pts

Level 3

Explains in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

37 pts

Level 2

Relates information from relevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.

33 pts

Level 1

Relates information from irrelevant sources representing limited points of view/ approaches.

0 pts

Level 0

Information is irrelevant to the topic. No clear point of view/approaches.

55 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign Process

55 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 sub-disciplines.

51 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 sub-disciplines.

44 pts

Level 3

Some critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed, however, more subtle elements are ignored or unaccounted for.

37 pts

Level 2

Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are missing, incorrectly developed, or unfocused.

33 pts

Level 1

Inquiry design demonstrates a misunderstanding of the methodology or theoretical framework.

0 pts

Level 0

The design of the paper is not based upon a clear methodology or framework.

55 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

NU500-CO2; NU500-CO3; NU500-CO4; NU500-CO6

80 pts

Level 5

Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

73 pts

Level 4

Organizes and analyzes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

64 pts

Level 3

Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

57 pts

Level 2

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.

48 pts

Level 1

Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

0 pts

Level 0

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.

80 pts

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 an ambiguous or unsupportable conclusion from inquiry findings.

0 pts

Level 0

States an illogical conclusion from inquiry findings.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

PRICE-P

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.

28 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.

22 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 little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0 pts

Level 0

The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA

PRICE-I

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.

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 elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate a limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references.

0 pts

Level 0

There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references.

10 pts

Total Points: 300

 

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