Learning Outcome
- Explore the concepts of colonisation; racism; identity, difference and diversity; and cultural safety in relation to their work practice.
- Outline the impact of historical, social and political processes on the health of Indigenous people in Australia.
- Discuss traditional and contemporary Indigenous healthcare knowledges and practices.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of cultural security and cultural safety when working in partnership.
1 ASSESSMENT 3 Title: Literature review Value: 40% Length: 1250 words, 150-word leeway Due Date: Midnight Wednesday Week 12 Aim: Write a literature review on one of the four learning outcomes and its impact on Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s health. Task: Critically analyse published literature of your chosen topic. Please note: • Minimum of six journal articles or academic sources. • Material must be peer reviewed, professional journals or other approved sources, such as text book. • This literature review is to demonstrate a broad understanding of different perspectives and viewpoints of the topic. • This paper does not require you to explore methodologies. • Please read Core Criteria. Grading of the assignment: The following rubric will be used to assess your literature review. Core criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Limited Unsatisfact ory % Introduction • Background/overview • Outline of question or purpose statement • Outline the body of paragraphs (10-9) Very comprehensive, detailed and focused introduction (8-7) Highly detailed and focused introduction (6-5) Detailed introduction (4-3) Major lack of key basic information in introduction (2-0) Lack of significant detail in introductio n 10 Answering the question or purpose statement • Provide a summary of literature (20 – 18) Excellent succinct link to current literature or data. (17- 14) Good link to relevant literature or data. (13 -10) Demonstrate d understandin (9 – 4) Limited understanding of core criteria (3 -0) Minimal Understand ing of 20 • Link literature to key concepts g of core criteria learning material Evidence of Critical Analysis • Identifies strengths, and limitations • Analyse any gaps or conflicting evidence (30 -27) Comprehensive critical analysis of strengths, and limitations of literature (26 -21) Critical analysis of strengths, and limitations of literature (20 -15) Some critical analysis of strengths and limitations but mostly descriptive (14-7) Limited critical analysis of strengths and limitations but mostly descriptive (6-0) No critical analysis of strengths and limitations but mostly descriptive 30 Evidence of impact on health • Identify and analyse how this issue impacted on Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s health. (30 -27) Insightful, well- structured analysis of criteria. (26 -21) Proficient analysis in addressing core criteria (20 -15) Satisfactory analysis of core criteria (14-7) Limited analysis and comprehensio n of core criteria (6-0) Minimal analysis of core criteria 30 Written Expression Referencing File format, Font, Line Spacing (10-9) Provides excellent flow of information Exemplary referencing Clearly labelled file (8-7) Provides clear logical sequencing of information Referencing conventions generally consistent Clearly labelled file (6-5) Written expression and grammar is satisfactory Referencing conventions are followed File format is satisfactory (4-3) Awkward written expression Limited attention paid to referencing File format does not meet the requirements (2-0) Written expression lacks clarity. Absence of referencing Not labelled as requested 10 Total This assessment is worth 40% of the total assessment for this subject. 100 Literature review 40% 1250 words (+/- 10%) Steps to Get You from Start to Finish: 1) Decide on your area of research and develop a research question □ Select a topic Narrow your focus (allow for adequate research and analysis) Your research question should be clear, focused, and complex 2) Search for the literature □ Investigate and evaluate credible scholarly literature (primary sources only) Comment by Hannah Maree Makila: Make sure the sources you use are credible, and make sure you read any landmark studies and major theoriesComment by Hannah Maree Makila: Material must be peer reviewed, professional journals or other approved sources, such as a textbook. Focus on abstracts that relate to your topic Comment by Hannah Maree Makila: Ensure the sources you analyse are directly relevant to your research Minimum of six journal articles or academic sources(Max 15) 3) Evaluate and select sources □ For each publication, ask yourself: · What question or problem is the author addressing? · What are the key concepts and how are they defined? · What are the key theories, models and methods? Does the research use established frameworks or take an innovative approach? · What are the results and conclusions of the study? · How does the publication relate to other literature in the field? Does it confirm, add to, or challenge established knowledge? · How does the publication contribute to your understanding of the topic? What are its key insights and arguments? · What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research? 4) Identify themes, debates, and gaps□Comment by Hannah Maree Makila: This step will help you work out the structure of your literature review and (if applicable) show how your own research will contribute to existing knowledge. · Trends and patterns (in theory, method or results): do certain approaches become more or less popular over time? · Themes: what questions or concepts recur across the literature? · Debates, conflicts and contradictions: where do sources disagree? · Pivotal publications: are there any influential theories or studies that changed the direction of the field? · Gaps: what is missing from the literature? Are there weaknesses to be addressed? 5) Outline your structure □Comment by Hannah Maree Makila: Depending on the length of your literature review, you can combine several of these strategies (for example, your overall structure might be thematic, but each theme is discussed chronologically). ChronologicalComment by Hannah Maree Makila: The simplest approach is to trace the development of the topic over time. However, if you choose this strategy, be careful to avoid simply listing and summarizing sources in order. Try to analyse patterns, turning points and key debates that have shaped the direction of the field. Give your interpretation of how and why certain developments occurred. ThematicComment by Hannah Maree Makila: If you have found some recurring central themes, you can organize your literature review into subsections that address different aspects of the topic. For example, if you are reviewing literature about inequalities in Aboriginal health outcomes, key themes might include healthcare policy, language barriers, cultural attitudes, legal status, and economic access. Methodological and/or Comment by Hannah Maree Makila: If you draw your sources from different disciplines or fields that use a variety of research methods, you might want to compare the results and conclusions that emerge from different approaches. For example: Look at what results have emerged in qualitative versus quantitative research. Discuss how the topic has been approached by empirical versus theoretical scholarship. Divide the literature into sociological, historical, and cultural sources TheoreticalComment by Hannah Maree Makila: A literature review is often the foundation for a theoretical framework. You can use it to discuss various theories, models, and definitions of key concepts. You might argue for the relevance of a specific theoretical approach or combine various theoretical concepts to create a framework for your research. 6) Write your literature review □ Introduction (200 words) Background on the topic and its importance Discuss the scope of the literature you will review (for example, the time period of your sources) State your objective. What new insight will you draw from the literature? Body (800 words (Max 1000) / 3-4 Paragraphs) Subsections & SubheadingsComment by Hannah Maree Makila: You can use a subheading for each theme, time period, or methodological approach. · Summarize and synthesise give an overview of the main points of each source and combine them into a coherent whole · Analyse and interpret don’t just paraphrase other researchers—add your own interpretations where possible, discussing the significance of findings in relation to the literature as a whole · Critically evaluate mention the strengths and weaknesses of your sources · Write in structured paragraphs use transitions and topic sentences to draw connections, comparisons and contrasts Structure: Topic Sentence Background Pivotal Publication Development of the topic Critical Evaluation Debate/conclusion leading into next approach Conclusion (150 words) *No new information. Summarise key findings and emphasise their significance. Discuss overall implications of the literature or make suggestions for future research based on the gaps you have identified. Answer the research question. Rubric 1 ASSESSMENT 3 Title: Literature review Value: 40% Length: 1250 words, 150-word leeway Due Date: Midnight Wednesday Week 12 Aim: Write a literature review on one of the four learning outcomes and its impact on Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s health. Task: Critically analyse published literature of your chosen topic. Please note: • Minimum of six journal articles or academic sources. • Material must be peer reviewed, professional journals or other approved sources, such as text book. • This literature review is to demonstrate a broad understanding of different perspectives and viewpoints of the topic. • This paper does not require you to explore methodologies. • Please read Core Criteria. Grading of the assignment: The following rubric will be used to assess your literature review. Core criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Limited Unsatisfact ory % Introduction • Background/overview • Outline of question or purpose statement • Outline the body of paragraphs (10-9) Very comprehensive, detailed and focused introduction (8-7) Highly detailed and focused introduction (6-5) Detailed introduction (4-3) Major lack of key basic information in introduction (2-0) Lack of significant detail in introductio n 10 Answering the question or purpose statement • Provide a summary of literature (20 – 18) Excellent succinct link to current literature or data. (17- 14) Good link to relevant literature or data. (13 -10) Demonstrate d understandin (9 – 4) Limited understanding of core criteria (3 -0) Minimal Understand ing of 20 • Link literature to key concepts g of core criteria learning material Evidence of Critical Analysis • Identifies strengths, and limitations • Analyse any gaps or conflicting evidence (30 -27) Comprehensive critical analysis of strengths, and limitations of literature (26 -21) Critical analysis