Middle Range or Borrowed Theory Presentation
Each student will select a middle range nursing theory or a non-nursing theory that has been developed that relates to the student’s selected area of interest. The presentation will include a description, analysis, and evaluation of the selected theory utilized in Paper 2. If the student chooses not to present on their theory utilized in Paper 2, they have the option of choosing a theory from one of the Middle Range Nursing Theories (Unit II) or Shared Theories Used by Nurses (Unit III) in your text Theoretical Basis for Nursing. Use of original (primary) sources are needed for this assignment. See grading criteria.
MIDDLE RANGE OR NON-NURSING THEORY PRESENTATION
Section Description Points
Origins of the Theory What was going on in the profession of nursing or in American society during the year developed that may have influenced the theory (5 points)?
What values, theories, evidence, and/or existing knowledge did the theorist cite as support for the theory (5 points)?
What motivated the theorist to write the theory (3 points)?
What approach to theory development did the theorist use (2 points)? 15
Meaning What is the overall idea of the theory (7.5 points)?
What are the main concepts and relationships (7.5 points)? 15
Usefulness: Analysis of Applicability Describe a case that is real or made up where you would use this theory. What would be the goals for nursing care using this theory with the persons described in a case study? (12 points)
How useful is this theory in practice and research? (8points) 20
Testability: Analysis of Research Applicability Has this theory generated research? How many and what types of studies (5 points)?
Give one example of a study done using the theory or one that could be done (4points).
Identify three propositions in the theory (6 points). 15
Overall Evaluation What is the generalizability of the theory (5 point)?
Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the theory (10 points).
Why would you use or not use this theory in your own advanced practice and research (5 point)? 20
Presentation (Use voice over on Power Point or create a Kaltura http://www.uta.edu/blackboard/students/kaltura-mashups.php ) Post on discussion board and assignment drop box).
Uses voice overlay with clear speaking voice and uses notes section with each slide (5 points).
Professional appearance of slides and creativity in presentation used to engage viewers in thinking about the theory (5 points).
Compliance with the number of slides-10 excluding title slide and references (5 points) 15
TOTAL POINTS 100