Theory Critique Worksheet
Instructions:
In each section below you will evaluate a research article that uses your selected theory (Orlando Ida Jean). This is a worksheet and not a scholarly paper.However, comprehensive coverage of each section listed below is required; quality references are expected in APA format listed at the end.Type answers directly under each questions.
A.Selection of Research Article
1. search for literature(articles) that used the selected theory( Orlando Ida Jean).
2.Discuss the process used and the volume of studies you were able to find.
a.Were they predominantly research based?
b.Were they predominantly practice based?
c.What was the overall message you found in the review of the articles?
3.Select a current (within the past 3 years) research article, related to the selected theorist Orlando Ida Jean. Provide a brief summary of the article, specifically the theoretical discussion.
4.Share how the theory was used for research and practice in this study.
B.Evaluation, based on a Systematic Model for Theory Evaluation
1.Select one of the evaluation models found in Meleis chapter 10 or another model that you believe is appropriate for the selected theory in this article. If it is a middle-range or situation specific theory review the chapters that specifically address development of those theories.
2.Describe the evaluation model and the rationale for using it.
3.Analyze your article with the criteria in the model selected.