NUR2300

NUR2300 : Assessment 1: Written Assessment 2

Task overview

Assessment name

 

Written Assessment 2

 

Brief task description

 

You are to respond to a clinical scenario by applying the key concepts of evidence-based nursing practice.

 

Rationale for assessment task

 

Contemporary nursing practice requires the use of evidence to improve health outcomes for patients, families, and populations. It is important for nursing students to understand the relationship between the generation of evidence and the delivery of safe and effective nursing care.

 

Due Date

 

October 23, 2020 by 2355 AEST

 

Length

 

1500 words +/-10% (word length includes in-text referencing and excludes your reference list and appendices)

 

Marks out of:

Weighting:

 

Marks out of: 40

Weighting: 40%

 

Course Objectives measured

 

1. Define evidence-based practice and identify key stages, principles, and processes of an evidence-based practice approach in nursing

2. Define the research process and identify common research methods within qualitative and quantitative paradigms

3. Describe the relationship between research and identify evidence-based nursing praxis

4. Evaluate data and research findings

5. Determine ways to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes by using an evidence-based practice approach to planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care

6. Examine the issues and ethical considerations which impact on nursing and health care research

 

Exemplar/Example provided

 

No. Information of a general nature will be posted to Study Desk to facilitate an informed response.

 

Task information

Task detail

 

You are a nurse in a public health unit working to evaluate recommendations for effective policy that aim to control the community spread of COVID-19. You are asked to provide a brief report that responds to the following research question:

 

“In adults, is wearing a mask effective for preventing human-to-human transmission of airborne illnesses”?

 

TASK

Using the following A’s of Evidence Based Practice, you are to:

 

· Acquire the literature by using a search strategy adapted as appropriate for various research databases (e.g. PubMed; CINAHL; PsychInfo) to identify evidence that will inform your response to the research question. You are to report and justify your search strategy.

· Appraise the quality of studies identified according to their level of evidence.

· Assess whether evidence suggests wearing a face mask in public is effective for reducing the spread of airborne illnesses. Discuss the implications for public health recommendations. Identify gaps in the evidence where appropriate and opportunities for further research.

 

Writing Style

 

This assessment piece will be written in the form of an academic essay providing references to relevant peer reviewed articles

 

Referencing/ citations

 

· For this assessment you will use APA 7th referencing style.

· Sources: You are expected to justify every statement of fact with a valid/peer-reviewed reference.

· In text citations: You must include in-text citations in the body of your work. Each new point or piece of evidence must be attributed (via in-text citation) to the source.

 

Formatting Style

 

Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 spaced. Headings are permitted. No graphics, coloured texts or title pages.

 

Resources available to complete task

 

Refer to the NUR2300 StudyDesk

Submission information

What you need to submit

 

One file in the following format (.doc, .docx, .rtf) that contains the following items:

· Please respond to the assessment task using this sheet.

 

Submission requirements

 

This assessment task must:

· Use APA and be submitted in an accepted format (.doc, .docx, .rtf) via StudyDesk

 

File Name Conventions

 

Save and submit your document with the following naming conventions: surname_initialORstudentnumber_coursecode_A1.filename

 

Moderation

 

All staff who are assessing your work meet to discuss and compare grading decisions before marks or grades are finalised as part of an assessment moderation process

 

Academic Integrity Statement

 

All students are to abide by the relevant USQ policies and procedures related to assessment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mark

 

COMPREHENSION OF TASK

 

Comprehensively addresses all aspects of the assessment task. Thorough comprehension of relevance of content clearly evident.

 

Extensively addresses all aspects of the assessment task and effectively comprehends relevance of content.

 

Broadly addresses all aspects of the assessment task. Generally demonstrates comprehension of how content is relevant.

 

Content basically addresses all aspects of the assessment task. Demonstrates limited comprehension of how content is relevant.

 

Content does not address all aspects of the assessment task. Inadequate comprehension of required content.

 

10

 

SYNTHESIS OF EVIDENCE

 

A comprehensively synthesised range of relevant, contemporary material drawn from various sources that strongly supports the response. No errors in the citation of reference material.

 

A wide range of relevant contemporary evidence is synthesised to effectively support the response. Minimal (1-2) errors in the citation of reference material.

 

Mostly relevant contemporary evidence is synthesised to adequately support the response. Few (2-3) errors in the citation of reference material.

 

Some relevant contemporary evidence synthesised to basically support the response. Several (>4) errors in the citation of reference material.

 

Poor or absent synthesis of evidence. Numerous (>6) errors in the citation of reference material.

 

10

 

CRITICAL THINKING

 

Clear, coherent and convincing critical thought that follows a strong, distinctive analytical path from a starting to a concluding point. Comprehensively inclusive of concepts and evidence.

 

Clear, coherent critical thought that is well developed and logically builds each point on the last. Effectively inclusive of both concepts and evidence.

 

Clear, critical and logically developed thought presented. Generally inclusive of concepts and evidence.

 

 

 

Some critical thought evident. Generally demonstrates logical flow although some reliance on descriptive discussion.

 

Response is poorly developed or absent. No or minimal evidence of critical thought. Paper is largely descriptive.

 

10

 

ACADEMIC PRESENTATION

 

 

Well-constructed essay with an effective introduction and conclusion that contributes to the overall structure of the paper. Strong construction of paragraphs and points with each succinctly discussing a distinct issue.

No critical typographical, spelling or grammatical errors.

Adheres to prescribed length.

 

Well-constructed, effective introduction and conclusion.

Effective construction of paragraphs with each discussing a distinct point.

Minimal (1-2) critical typographical, spelling or grammatical errors.

Adheres to prescribed length.

 

Introductory and concluding paragraphs used with effect.

Construction of paragraphs that aids the flow of the paper.

Few (2-3) critical typographical, spelling or grammatical errors.

Adheres to prescribed length.

 

Introductory and concluding paragraphs adequate.

Basic paragraph construction.

Many (>4) critical typographical, spelling or grammatical errors.

Adheres to prescribed length.

 

Inadequate introduction and conclusion. Poor paragraph construction.

Several (>6) critical typographical, spelling or grammatical errors.

Deviates significantly from prescribed length.

 

10

 

DEDUCTIONS FOR LATE PENALTY (IF RELEVANT, 5% of the total marks available for the assessment item per working day deducted from total mark gained)

 

 

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