Assignment: Theory Evaluation Paper
Length: 5 Pages.
The purpose of this paper is to help you critically evaluate nursing theory. This Assignment will be completed using the three stages of the evaluation process.
1. Select one nursing theory (grand, middle range theory) that best suits your area of practice.
2. Discuss your rationale for selecting that theory over the other nursing theories.
3. Use Chinn and Kramer (2014) components of theory description:
1. Purpose
2. Concepts
3. Definitions
4. Relationship
5. StructureAssumptions
4. Use McEwen and Wills (2014) criteria for theory analysis:
1. Theory's origin
2. Unique focus
3. Content
5. Use McEwen and Wills (2014) criteria for theory evaluation:
1. Significance
2. Comprehensiveness of the content
3. Logical congruence (consistency & Clarity)
4. Credibility
5. Contribution to nursing
6. Concluding statements summarize the content.
Paper should be 5 pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.
Additional Instructions: Your assignment should be typed into a Word or other word processing document, formatted in APA style. The assignments must include
• Running head
• A title page with
o Assignment name
o Your name
o Professor's name
o Course
• A reference page
McEwen and Wills (2011): Chapter 20
Wong, C., & Cummings, G. (2009). Authentic leadership: A new theory for nursing or back to basics? Journal of Health Organization and Management, 23(5), 522-38. doi.
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 include 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.