Assignemnt 1
Instructions: Select a Nursing Theory of your choice and complete an evaluation of the theory you select as it applies to contemporary nursing. Use the following questions as subheadings, use narrative writing, and follow APA writing guidelines, including acknowledgement of sources. After answering each question you must determine if this was a strength or weakness of the theory. You must have a title page and references.
The evaluation outline is adapted from the Synthesized Method for Theory Evaluation, McEwen & Wills (2014), p.108. Do not answer with "yes" or "no" responses.
Support your responses with a minimum of 3 (three) references. You may use the course textbook as one of your references, as applicable.
Part I: Theory Description
? What is the purpose of the theory (describe, explain, predict, prescribe)?
? What is the scope or level of the theory (grand, middle range, practice/situation specific)?
? What are the origins of the theory?
? What are the major concepts?
? What are the major theoretical propositions?
? What are the major assumptions?
? Is the context for use described?
Assignment 2
Instructions: Using the same Nursing Theory as Module 3, complete an evaluation of the theory you select as it applies to contemporary nursing. Use the following questions as subheadings; use narrative writing, and follow APA writing guidelines, including acknowledgement of sources. For each question determine if this was a strength or weakness of the theory.You must have a title page and a reference page. The evaluation outline is adapted from the Synthesized Method for Theory Evaluation, McEwen & Wills (2014), p.108. Do not answer with "yes" or "no" responses.
Support your responses with a minimum of3 (three) references. You may use the course textbook as one of your references, as applicable.
You must check your assignment within one hour after submission. If the assignment is blank or incorrect you must email your coach within that one hour or you will receive a zero on the assignment.
Part II: Theory Analysis
? Are concepts theoretically and operationally defined? Describe.
? Are statements theoretically and operationally defined? Describe.
? Is there a model/diagram? Does the model contribute to clarifying the theory? Explain.
? Are outcomes or consequences stated or predicted?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.