Guidelines for Evaluation of Summarized Literature Review
My theorist is Patricia Benner
1. Select one article that reflect a comprehensive literature review of the theory propounded by the theorist you have been assigned and summarize each. The articles should contain a secondary sources, one of which must be a research article.
2. A secondary source is an article written about the theory or its use by another
3. Summaries should be one page in length for the article. Begin summary with the correct APA citation of the article.
4. The summary should contain an introduction, a synopsis of the article, and a conclusion that contains your own evaluation of the article and its relevance.
5. Integrate all articles into a comprehensive reference list at the end of the literature review.
Selection reflects research into the historical perspective of the theory.
Selection reflects breadth of research into the theory and its utilization and evaluation.
Summary is articulate and includes the entire article. Summary clearly describes the author’s perspective. Editorial/personal response demonstrates critical thinking.
Points will be deducted for incorrect APA citation and poor composition.