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SCHOLARLY PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
GUIDELINES: Each STUDENT will hand in one formal paper about a nursing theory. The paper is to be a five to six (5-6) pages total excluding title page & reference pages (double-spaced, 12 font, 1-inch margins).
Follow APA guidelines for a cover sheet, headers, pagination, references, etc.
Use APA format to organize the paper and include/address each section below:
Introduction (Brief background of the theorist)
Basic Concept Analysis (Briefly discuss the theory’s core concepts)
Relevance (Discuss how the theorist connects to the theory, connect the theory to healthcare, connect the theory to current research/practice today)
Use at least two peer-reviewed/research articles that detail the nursing theory being applied in clinical practice/research and summarize key findings of both articles including results and implications for future practice.
Summary (Address strengths and limitations of theory)
Please refer to the grading rubric below.
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RUBRIC FOR SCHOLARLY PAPER—100 points total
Note: grading between increments is at the discretion of the faculty
CATEGORY
Exemplary (A)
Good (B)
Acceptable (C)
Unacceptable
(D/F)
Introduction/Topic
Exceptional introduction
that grabs interest of
reader and states topic.
Thesis/topic is
exceptionally clear, welldeveloped, and a definitive
statement.
Paper is exceptionally
researched, contains 2 or
more sources total
(including 2 peer reviewed
articles); the sources
support the introduction
and topic in a logical
manner. References are
correctly cited.
Exceptionally critical,
relevant and consistent
connections made
between theory, practice,
research, and healthcare.
Excellent analysis.
Proficient introduction
that is interesting and
states topic.
Thesis/topic is clear and
arguable statement of
position.
Basic introduction that
states topic but lacks
interest. Thesis/topic is
somewhat clear and
arguable.
Weak or no
introduction of topic.
Paper’s purpose is
unclear. Thesis/topic
is weak or missing.
Information relates to
the main topic.
Paper, is wellresearched in detail and
from 2 or more good
sources (including 2
peer reviewed articles);
References are correctly
cited.
Consistent connections
are made between
theory, practice,
research, and
healthcare.
Good analysis.
Information relates to
the main topic, but few
details and/or examples
are given. Shows a
limited variety of
sources. References are
not cited correctly.
Information has little
or nothing to do with
the topic.
Information has weak
or no connection to
the selected topic.
References are not
cited correctly.
Some connections made
between theory,
practice, research, and
healthcare.
Some analysis.
Limited or no
connections made
between theory,
practice, research,
and healthcare. Lack
of analysis.
Excellent summary of
theory including its
strengths and limitations.
Introduces no new
information.
Good summary of
theory including its
strengths and
limitations with
concluding ideas.
Introduces no new
information.
Most ideas are stated
clearly and are related
to the topic, with only
minor grammatical
and/or spelling errors.
References, citations
and images are
adequate.
Basic summary theory
including its strengths
and limitations with
some concluding ideas.
Introduces no new
information.
Lack of summary of
theory including its
strengths and
limitations.
Many ideas require
clarification, are off-topic
or have little relevance
to the assignment. Many
grammatical and/or
spelling errors; very
challenging to read, poor
writing flow. Improper
references and/or
citations section.
Paper does not meet
the criteria for the
assignment (too short
or incomplete, too
long, and/or
completely off-topic).
Reference, citations
and images section is
missing.
Some references provide
inadequate summary,
evaluation, and/or
reflection.
Most references
provide inadequate
summary, evaluation,
and/or reflection.
_10___ points
Content knowledge:
Quality of Research
_25___ points
Content
application: Support
of Theory & Analysis
_35___ points
Conclusion
_20___ points
Writing/ APA
Format
_10___ points
Total:
____100_/100
Writing is clear and
relevant, with no
grammatical and/or
spelling errors – polished
and professional.
Reference, citations and
images are properly
formatted.
References sufficiently and
succinctly summarize,
evaluate, and reflect on
the source.
References sufficiently
and adequately
summarize, evaluate,
and reflect on the
source.
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