NR501 Concept Analysis Guidelines and Rubric
Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to complete a concept analysis of a concept found in a nursing theory using an identified process. The assignment fosters analytical thinking related to the selected concept as well as application within the profession.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
- (CO#1) Analyze theories from nursing and relevant fields with respect to their components, relationships among the components, logic of the propositions, comprehensiveness, and utility to advanced nursing. (PO1)
- (CO#3) Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO3, 7, 10)
- (CO#4)
- Demonstrate logical and creative thinking in the analysis and application of a theory to nursing practice. (PO4. 7)
Due Date Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 4
Total Points Possible: 250 Points
Requirements
Description of the Assignment
This assignment presents a modified method for conducting a concept analysis of ONE concept found in a nursing theory. The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. The selected concept is identified and then the elements of the analysis process are applied in order to synthesize knowledge for application within the model and alternative cases. Non-nursing theories may NOT be used. The paper concludes with a synthesis of the student’s new knowledge about the concept. The scholarly literature is incorporated throughout the analysis.
Only the elements identified in this assignment should be used for this concept analysis.
Criteria for Content
- Introduction
The introduction substantively presents all following 4 (four) elements:
- Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development,
- Identifies the selected nursing concept,
- Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and
- Names the sections of the paper.
- Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept
This section includes:
- Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and
- Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
- Concept comparison
This section includes a substantive description of the:
- The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession.
- Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession.
- Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
- Literature review
This section requires:
- A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept.
- Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion.
Support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
Please Note: Primary research articles about the selected nursing concept are the most useful resource for the literature review.
- Defining attributes
For this section:
- A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An attribute identifies characteristics of a concept. For this situation, the characteristics of the selected nursing concept are identified and discussed.
- Antecedent and Consequence
This section requires the identification of:
- 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and
- 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An antecedent is an identifiable occurrence that precedes an event. In this situation, an antecedent precedes a selected nursing concept.
A consequence follows or is the result of an event. In this situation a consequence follows or is the result of the selected nursing concept.
- Empirical Referents
This section requires the identification of:
- 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
Explanation: An empirical referent is an objective ways to measure or determine the presence of the selected nursing concept.
- Model Cases
1 model case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas:
- Definition,
- All identified attributes,
- Antecedent,
- Consequence, and
- Empirical referent or Measurement
Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the created model case.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
Explanation: A model case is an example of the hypothetical individual who demonstrates all of the attributes, antecedents, consequences, and referents noted previously in this assignment.
- Alternative Cases
This section requires:
- The identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and presented. The two required alternative cases are:
- Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing concept.
- Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept)
Applies information from selected nursing theory.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
Explanation: Alternative cases represent the opposite of the model case. For this assignment, two alternative cases are required. These are:
- Borderline case which is a created case where one or two of the previously identified attributes are missing.
- Contrary case which is a created case that demonstrate the complete opposite of the selected nursing concept.
- Conclusion
This section requires:
- Summarization of key information regarding:
- Selected nursing concept,
- Selected nursing theory, and
- Concept analysis findings.
- The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern.
Preparing the Assignment
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
- The paper (excluding the title page and reference page) should be at least 8, but no more than 10 pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements.
- Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
- The source of the concept for this assignment must be a published nursing theory. Non-nursing (borrowed) theories may NOT be used.
- A minimum of 6 (six) scholarly references must be used. Required textbooks for this course, and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment. A dictionary maybe used as a reference for the section titled “Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept”, but it is NOT counted as one of the 6 required scholarly nursing references.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them.
- Ideas and information from scholarly, peer reviewed, nursing sources must be cited and referenced correctly.
- Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.
- PLEASE note: Do not rely on .com sites to identify the nursing theory as they do not provide accurate information in all cases.
Possible Concepts: The following concepts are not required; students may select one of these concepts or find another concept. Each selected concept must be associated with a nursing theory; the use of non-nursing (borrowed) theories is NOT allowed. If you have any questions regarding your concept or the nursing theory, please consult with your faculty member for assistance.
· Behavioral system
· Boundary lines · Caring · Cleanliness of environment · Empowerment · Homeostasis · Noise · Open system · Palliative care · Patient Assessment · Patient Centered Care · Resources · Self-care · Self-care deficit
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· Activities of living
· Actual caring occasion · Adaptation · Comfort · Compassion · Engagement · Leadership · Meaningfulness · Modeling · Nursing intuition · Pain · Pattern · Transaction
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Directions and Assignment Criteria
Assignment Criteria | Points | % | Description |
Introduction | 10 | 4 | The introduction substantively presents all following 4 (four) elements:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development, · Identifies the selected nursing concept, · Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and · Identifies the sections of the paper |
Definition/Explanation of Selected Concept | 20 | 8 | This section includes:
· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and · Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required.
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Concept Comparison | 20 | 8 | This section includes a substantive description of the:
· The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Literature Review | 30 | 12 | This section requires:
· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. · Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. Support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Defining Attributes | 20 | 8 | For this section:
· A minimum of THREE (3) attributes are required.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Antecedents & Consequences | 20 | 8 | This section requires the identification of:
· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and · 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Empirical Referents | 20 | 8 | This section requires the identification of:
· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Model Case | 30 | 12 | This section requires:
1 model case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: · Definition, · All identified attributes, · Antecedent, · Consequence, and · Empirical referent or Measurement Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the created model case.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Alternative Cases (one borderline; one contrary) | 30 | 12 | This section requires:
· The identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and presented. The two required alternative cases are: o Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing concept. o Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept
Applies information from selected nursing theory.
A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. |
Conclusion | 10 | 4 | This section requires:
· Summarization of key information regarding: · Selected nursing concept, · Selected nursing theory, and · Concept analysis findings.
· The concluding statements include self-reflection on the new knowledge gained about applying nursing theory to a professional issue or concern. |
Paper Specifications | 12 | 5 | The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. Non-nursing (borrowed) theories may NOT be used.
Paper meets length requirements of 8 to 10 pages
Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, may NOT be used as scholarly references for this assignment.
References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided and the instructor has approved them. |
APA Format (6th edition) | 10 | 4 | Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.
One deduction for each type of APA style error |
Citations in Text | 5 | 2 | Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. |
Writing Mechanics | 5 | 2 | Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual. |
Total | 250 | 100 % | A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria | Exceptional
(100%) Outstanding or highest level of performance |
Exceeds
(88%) Very good or high level of performance |
Meets
(80%) Competent or satisfactory level of performance |
Needs Improvement
(38%) Poor or failing level of performance |
Developing
(0) Unsatisfactory level of performance |
Content
Possible Points = 230 Points |
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Introduction | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points |
Introduction included all of the following:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development, · Identifies the selected nursing concept, · Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and · Identifies the sections of the paper |
Introduction included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development, · Identifies the selected nursing concept, · Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and · Identifies the sections of the paper
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Introduction included only two of the following:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development, · Identifies the selected nursing concept, · Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and · Identifies the sections of the paper
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Introduction included only one of the following:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development, · Identifies the selected nursing concept, · Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and · Identifies the sections of the paper
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Introduction included none of the following:
· Identifies the role of concept analysis within theory development, · Identifies the selected nursing concept, · Identifies the nursing theory from which the selected concept was obtained, and · Identifies the sections of the paper OR Introduction is missing OR A category of nursing theory (i.e. grand, middle-range, practice) was used OR A non-nursing or borrowed theory was used.
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Definition/Explanation of Selected Concept | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
This section includes: · Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and · Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented. AND A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided
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This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and · Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented. AND Sufficient support from scholarly nursing literature was provided
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This section included only two of the following:
· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and · Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented. AND Sufficient support from scholarly nursing literature was provided
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This section included only one of the following:
· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and · Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented. AND Limited support from scholarly nursing reference was provided
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This section included none of the following:
· Defines/explains the concept using scholarly literature (a dictionary maybe used for this section ONLY, and additional scholarly nursing references are required), and · Information about the concept as discussed by the theorist from the selected nursing theory is substantively presented. OR No scholarly nursing references were used.
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Concept Comparison | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
This section includes a substantive description of the: · The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. AND A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature is required. AND At least one reference from the selected non-nursing discipline explained the selected concept from the non-nursing viewpoint. |
This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. AND Sufficient support from scholarly nursing literature was provided
AND At least one reference from the selected non-nursing discipline explained the selected concept from the non-nursing viewpoint. |
This section included only two of the following:
· The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. AND Sufficient support from scholarly nursing literature was provided AND At least one reference from the selected non-nursing discipline explained the selected concept from the non-nursing viewpoint.
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This section included only one of the following:
· The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. AND Limited support from scholarly nursing reference was provided OR A reference from the selected non-nursing discipline was not provided. |
This section included none of the following:
· The concept from the perspective of a non-nursing profession with scholarly support from the selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the similarities for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. · Explains the differences for the selected concept between the nursing and selected non-nursing profession. OR No scholarly nursing references were used. OR A reference from the selected non-nursing discipline was not provided. |
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Literature Review | 30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. · Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. AND Scholarly nursing literature was used |
This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· A substantive discussion of at least 6 (six) scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. · Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. AND Scholarly nursing literature was used |
This section included the following:
· A substantive discussion of only 5 or 4 scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. · Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. AND Scholarly nursing literature was used
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This section included the following:
· A substantive discussion of only 3 or 2 scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. · Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in an organized fashion. AND Scholarly nursing literature was used
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This section included the following:
· A substantive discussion of only 1 or 0 scholarly nursing literature sources on the selected concept. · Themes, ideas, and/or facts about the concept found in the reviewed sources are presented in a disorganized fashion. |
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Defining Attributes | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
For this section: · A minimum of 3 (three) attributes are required. AND A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
For this section: · A minimum of 3 (three) attributes are required.
A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included:
· Only 2 (two) attributes of the selected nursing concept
AND A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included:
· Only 1 (one) attribute of the selected nursing concept OR Limited support from scholarly nursing reference was provided
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This section included
No attributes of the selected nursing concept were identified OR No scholarly references were used. |
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Antecedents & Consequences | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and · 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and · 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included ALL of the following:
This section included all of the following but is presented superficially: · 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and · 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. AND Only superficial support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included only one of the following:
· 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and · 1 consequence of the selected nursing concept. OR Only superficial support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included one or none of the following:
This section included only one of the following: This section included ALL of the following: This section included all of the following but is presented superficially: · 1 antecedent of the selected nursing concept, and · 1 consequence of selected nursing concept.
OR No scholarly nursing references were used. |
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Empirical Referents | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included all of the following:
· 2 (two) empirical referents of the selected nursing concept. AND Only superficial support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included only one of the following:
· Empirical referents of the selected nursing concept. AND Only superficial support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included:
· No empirical referents of the selected nursing concept OR No scholarly references were used. |
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Model Case
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30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
1 model case was created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: · Definition, · All identified attributes, · Antecedent, · Consequence, and · Empirical referent AND Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the created model case. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included all of the following but was
presented superficially:
1 model case is created by the student and discussed substantively by demonstrating within the case each of the following areas: · Definition, · All identified attributes, · Antecedent, · Consequence, and · Empirical referent AND Information from selected nursing theory is applied to the created model case. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included:
1 model case was created by the student and 1 or 2 of the following are missing: · Definition, · All identified attributes, · Antecedent, · Consequence, and · Empirical referent AND A substantive discussion of this section with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included:
1 model case was created by the student and 3 or 4 of the following are missing: · Definition, · All identified attributes, · Antecedent, · Consequence, and · Empirical referent AND Only superficial support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included:
No model case was created by the student OR No scholarly nursing references were used. |
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Alternative Cases (one borderline; one contrary) | 30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
The identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and presented.
· Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing concept. · Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept) AND Applied information from selected nursing theory. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
The identification of 2 (two) alternative cases correctly created and presented.
· Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing concept. · Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept) AND Applied information from selected nursing theory. AND A substantive discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided. |
This section included TWO of the following:
The identification of only ONE alternative cases correctly created and presented.
· Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing concept. · Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept) OR Limited application of information from selected nursing theory.
OR A limited discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included only ONE of the following:
The identification of only ONE alternative cases correctly created and presented.
· Borderline (absence of one or two of previously identified attributes of the selected nursing concept. · Contrary (demonstrates the complete opposite of selected nursing concept) OR Limited application of information from selected nursing theory. OR A limited discussion of the element with support from scholarly nursing literature was provided.
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This section included:
NO alternative case was provided OR No application of information from selected nursing theory. OR No scholarly nursing references were provided. |
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Conclusion | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
· Summarizing information on selected nursing concept, · Summarizing information on selected nursing theory, and · Summarizing information on concept analysis findings.
Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis
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This section included all of the following but is presented superficially:
· Summarizing information on selected nursing concept, · Summarizing information on selected nursing theory, and · Summarizing information on concept analysis findings.
Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis
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This section includes only two of the following:
· Summarizing information on selected nursing concept, · Summarizing information on selected nursing theory, and · Summarizing information on concept analysis findings.
Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis
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This section includes only one of the following:
· Summarizing information on selected nursing concept, · Summarizing information on selected nursing theory, and · Summarizing information on concept analysis findings.
Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis
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This section included none of the following:
· Summarizing information on selected nursing concept, · Summarizing information on selected nursing theory, and · Summarizing information on concept analysis findings.
Self-reflection on the new knowledge gained regarding concept analysis
OR No conclusion was present. |
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Paper Specifications | 12 Points | 11 Points | 9 Points | 5 Points | 0 Points |
This section included all of the following:
· The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. · Paper meet length requirements of 8 to 10 pages · Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references · A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references. · References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them. |
This section included three of the following
· The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. · Paper meet length requirements of 8 to 10 pages · Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references · A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references. · References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them. |
This section included only two of the following:
· The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. · Paper meet length requirements of 8 to 10 pages · Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references · A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references. · References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them. |
This section included only one of the following:
· The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. · Paper meet length requirements of 8 to 10 pages · Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references · A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references. · References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them. |
This section included none of the following:
· The source of the concept for this assignment was a published nursing theory. · Paper meet length requirements of 8 to 10 pages · Minimum of 6 scholarly nursing references · A dictionary (except for Definition section), required textbooks for this course and Chamberlain College of Nursing lesson information, was NOT used as scholarly references. · References are current – within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale was provided and the instructor approved them. |
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Content Subtotal | _____of 230 points | ||||
Format
Possible Points = 20 Points |
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APA Style | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
0 to 1 APA error was present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
2 – 3 APA errors were present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
4 – 5 APA were are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
6 – 7 APA were are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the
· title page, · running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
8 or greater APA errors were present |
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Citations | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
There were 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained from faculty. |
There were 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
OR
Permission to use references older than 5 years was NOT obtained from faculty. |
There were 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge
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There were 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge | There were 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge | |
Writing Quality | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points |
1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
AND Paper meets page-length requirements |
3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
AND Paper meets page-length requirements |
5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
AND Paper meets page-length requirements |
7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
OR Paper does NOT demonstrate page-length requirements |
9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
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Format Subtotal | _____of 20 points |
Total Points | _____of 250 points |