This is a scholarly paper in which headings, full sentences, paragraphs, correct grammar and punctuation, and correct citation of sources are required.
For this assignment you will continue to use the same theory used in Modules 2, 3, and 4 Assignments which is Self-Efficacy Theory.
Theory Evaluation:
Include a discussion of whether/how the theory appears to be accurate/valid (based on empirical testing of the theory as discussed above). Discuss the generalizability of the theory. Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Discuss whether/how the theory is congruent with current nursing standards and current nursing interventions or therapeutics. Explain whether/how the theory is relevant socially and cross-culturally. Describe how the theory might contribute to the discipline of nursing.
Style & Format:
The paper will be written using APA standards. The paper will include a title page (using specified format), 2-3 pages of text, and a reference list. It will be double-spaced, written in 12-point Times New Roman font, and have 1-inch margins. Scholarly and orderly presentation of ideas (precision, clarity, format, headings, grammar, spelling, & punctuation) with appropriate citation of sources in text and reference list is required. Up to 0.5 points will be deducted for each type of grammar, spelling, punctuation, or format error.
Submission Instructions:
Secondary sources such as, textbooks, literature reviews, systematic reviews, dissertations and concept analyses are NOT to be used. Only primary sources and empirical research articles are to be used for this assignment.
Submit as a Word document.
RUBRIC:
Criteria 1:
Brief discussion of whether/how the theory appears to be accurate/valid (based on empirical testing of theory) (15 pts)
RATING:
Clear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)
Criteria 2:
Brief discussion of generalizability of the theory (15 pts)
RATING:
Clear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)
Criteria 3:
Summary of strengths and weaknesses of the theory; with a minimum of 2 each (15 pts)
Rating:
Clear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)
Criteria 4:
Brief discussion of whether/how the theory is congruent with current nursing standards and current nursing interventions or therapeutics (15 pts)
Rating:
Clear, correct discussion and support from the literature (15 pts)
Criteria 5:
Brief explanation of whether/how the theory is relevant socially and cross-culturally (15 pts)
Rating:
Clear, correct explanation and support from the literature (15 pts)
Criteria 6:
Brief description of how the theory might contribute to the discipline of nursing (15 pts)
Rating:
Clear, correct description and support from the literature (15 pts)
Criteria 7:
APA Style & Format (10 pts) Style includes: Professional and orderly presentation of ideas (precision and clarity). Grammar, spelling and punctuation. Minimal use of direct quotes (1-2 max.) Format includes: Proper use of title page (using specified format), spacing, font, margins, and headings. Appropriate citation of sources in text and reference list. A minimum of 2 references are required. Up to 0.5 points will be deducted for each type of grammar, spelling, punctuation, or format error. Up to two points will be deducted for poor headings /insufficient headings/formatting
Rating:
0-2 types of errors (9-10 pts)