Using Theory as a Conceptual Framework in Nursing Research

Theory Use in Research

This assignment must be completed as a Microsoft Word document in current APA format. Cite the textbook, selected article, and any additional sources used in the body of the assignment. A current APA-formatted reference page must be included as the last page of the Word document. Include a current APA-formatted title page. Cite page numbers/paragraph numbers for direct quotations. Direct quotations should be used sparingly if at all.  The assignment length should be no less than five (5) but no more than six (6) pages. The title page and reference page are not part of the required assignment length.  Students have found it to be most efficient to read their assigned readings when preparing to answer the following information for the Theoretical Framework Assignment. Remember, your assignment must include a minimum of 2 (textbook and article) sources and integrate a biblical worldview; however, a strong research paper will incude additional scholarly references published within the last 5 years. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. The purpose of this assignment is to focus on one essential step of the research process, the selection of a theoretical or conceptual model that serves as a research framework. Prior to completing this assignment, read the items in the Learn section for this module. After reading the items in the Learn section, respond to the following statements: Part 1: Introduction Paragraph:Provides an overview of what the paper will discuss.  The heading will be the “Title of the Paper” and not “Introduction” Part 2:Theory in Research:Identify and briefly describe the 3 ways that theory is used in research: Use the heading “Theory Use in Research,” additional subheadings may be used if desired Part 3: Theory as a Conceptual Framework: Use the criteria listed in Chapter 20 “Use of a Theory as a Conceptual Framework in a Nursing Study” of the McEwen & Wills text to evaluate how theory was used as a conceptual framework in the nursing study discussed in the selected article. Use the heading “Theory as a Conceptual Framework” as a level one heading and use the following level 2 subheading