NURSING THEORIST LITERATURE REVIEW PAPER

A literature review is a descriptive summary of research on a topic that has previously been studied. The purpose of a literature review is to inform readers of the significant knowledge and ideas that have been established on a topic. Its purpose is to compare, contrast and/or connect findings that were identified when reviewing researchers’ work Length- the paper should be between 2 and 3 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-point times font, APA formatted including cover page (not counted in the 2-3 page limit) with a title, your name, and other information identifying the nature of the paper. Individually written—the paper is to be written by you alone. The paper should your work alone. Citations must be formatted according to APA guidelines. Keep in mind only 20% of a paper can include citations. You must write 80% of the paper. Due date–Your paper is due no later than September 30 Assignment Description Select a Nursing Theorist that interests you. Conduct a literature search on the theorist. After reviewing the articles, compose a APA paper summarizing the Nursing Theorists Theory and it’s significance to the nursing profession. A minimum of 5 articles are required. Content of Paper Introduction The introduction is used to establish the context of your review to the reader. To establish the context, it is important to do the following in this opening paragraph: a. Define the topic of your study and provide any background information that helps your reader to understand the topic. b. Explain your reason (perspective) for reviewing the literature on this topic. Body This section includes the summary of the findings from articles reviewed regarding the Nursing Theorist and his/her theory. Include the theories’ significance to the nursing profession Summary This is the last paragraph of the literature review. In this paragraph, it is important to summarize the main findings from the articles that you reviewed References This is the last page of your review. It serves as a listing of all references that you mentioned in your paper. Please use APA style when completing this list. Use language that is appropriate for a scholarly critique, and organize your paragraphs to make your meaning clear. Use headings to demarcate major sections of your paper. Literature Review Assignment Grading Rubric The following chart will be used as a rubric to grade your small-scale literature review: Target Acceptable Unacceptable