Nursing Theory Research Paper
GUIDELINES FOR GROUP SCHOLARLY PAPER OF NURSING THEORY
NURSING THEORIST – PATRICIA BENNER
GUIDELINES: Each Group will hand in one formal paper about a nurse theorist and the theory. The paper is to be five to six (5-6) pages total of content (double-spaced, 12 font, 1 inch margins). Papers submitted with content greater than 6 pages (*excluding reference page and cover sheet), will not be read. No Abstract page is required.
· Follow APA 7th edition guidelines for a cover sheet, headers, pagination, references, etc.
· Use APA format and label each section using the evaluation outline below.
· Use headings below to identify sections of your paper.
· The criteria guidelines below will be used to evaluate your paper.
· Each paper will be graded on a 100-point scale.
Components of the Paper and possible points
SECTION | POINTS POSSIBLE | POINTS EARNED |
Background
· Identification of theorist including a brief background of the theorist |
10 | |
Analysis of basic components/constructs and major relationships in the theory.
· You must have a minimum of 3 citations from nursing literature (only one from a secondary source/text) to support your discussion in this section. |
30 | |
Relevance
A. Personal relevance of any of the authors described (connect the theorist to the theory) B. Relevance to health care and the client discussed C. Application to research and/or practice provided |
30
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Theory Strengths and Limitations
· Include theory strengths and limitations. |
20 | |
· Summary | 5 | |
Format
· Precise APA style and professional writing |
5 | |
Total Grade | 100 |