Theorist Critque Formal Paper

Therorist is Madeleine M. Leininger

This is a formal paper of the theorist generated. The student will critically assess the assigned theorist by defining the theory and giving a historical overview of the theorist noting the assumptions and limitations of the theory, the social climate and conditions that influenced the theory development as well as other theorists and or disciplines. The formal paper should be no more than 3-4 pages of the body, to include a title page and reference pages in APA 7th edition. This assignment is graded on content and quality of thought. (Rubric provided).

Overall Evaluation
Of the Theory A well-developed section will generate maximum points:
Is the theory comprehensive and specific?
How generalizable is the theory?
Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory.
Why would you use or not use this theory in your own advanced practice?
Note: Begin to think about this concept with your next assignment “Synthesis of Nursing Theory”.

APA/ Writing A well-developed section will generate maximum points:
Generate organized grammar, spelling and punctuations.
Maintain the current APA format.

Origins of the Theory A well-developed section will generate maximum points:
What was going on in the profession of nursing or in American society that may have influenced the theory?
What values, theories, evidence and/or existing knowledge did the theorist cite as support for the theory?
What motivated the theorist to generate their work?
What approach to theory development did the theorist use?

Meaning A well-developed section will generate maximum points:
Describe the main ideas of the theory (should include the assumptions under which the theory operates)
What are the main concepts?
Are different concepts related?

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Usefulness

A well-developed section will generate maximum points:
How useful is this theory in nursing practice?
Is the theory practical and/or helpful to nursing?
Does it contribute to understanding and predicting outcomes?

Testability A well-developed section will generate maximum points:
How testable is this theory?
Has this theory generated research?
How many and what types of studies?
Give at least one study generated using the theory.
What type of statements are useful with the testability of the theory?

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