Concept Analysis Paper

You were assigned a Middle Range Nursing Theory at the beginning of the semester. For this paper, you will present one of the concepts included within this theory  for a Concept Analysis Paper (using the Walker and Avant Process). You will be tasked with describing this concept both empirically and conceptually in this paper as well introduce, compare and contrast 2 – 3 evidence based tools that measure this concept.

Use subtitles in your paper (found on the left side of the rubric) beginning with Concept Selection, and ending with Empirical Referent.

 

NB

MY middle Range Nursing Theory is

Madeline Leininger

Transcultural Nursing

 

Rubric

Concept Analysis Paper Rubric

Concept Analysis Paper Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcept Selection

Appropriate concept selection with clear link to purpose for the analysis

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses for the Concept

Analyzes use of concept in multiple areas of practice.

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefining Attributes

Discusses defining attributes that differentiate this concept from similar ones in the literature.

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeModel Cases

Identifies model cases from the literature for selected concept.

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAntecedents and Consequences

Discuss antecedents and consequences as found in the literature.

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEmpirical Referents

Defines empirical referents discussed in the literature

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

Paper structure and grammar demonstrate Graduate level proficiency.

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format, and References

Applies proper APA formatting (6th ed.).

4 pts

Exemplary

3.4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2.6 pts

Beginning

0 pts

Did not attempt

4 pts

Total Points: 32