NUR3020 Assessment 2: Written Assessment and Presentation Task overview Assessment name Written Assessment, Assessment 2 Brief task description This written assessment is an essay and audio-visual presentation relating to a case study that explores compassionate care, professional responsibility and Registered Nurse self-care. Rationale for assessment task As the complexities of caring for a patient in our healthcare system increases there is a need to improve our own critical thinking processes, our capacity to work in complex organisations to provide compassionate care and our ability to be resilient to the constant changes and demands of the setting. Our awareness of the importance of compassionate care, professional responsibility and registered nurse self-care is highly relevant and especially significant during a pandemic. Due Date Before 2355 AEST October 19, 2020 Length The essay is 1500 words +/-10% (word length includes in-text referencing and excludes your reference list) Your audio-visual presentation (Poster with voice over, PowerPoint with voice over, Powtoon, video, and MP4) should not exceed 100MB in size and should be is 3 – 4 minutes duration and be recorded by you. Marks out of: Weighting: 50% of final grade (marks out of 100) Course Objectives measured Course Objectives assessed: 1. Critically apply relevant legal and ethical principles to future health care practice situations at the level of a beginning Registered Nurse 2. Interpret, analyse and apply the nursing scope of practice in health related scenarios 3. Examine clinical leadership principles in nursing practice 4. Engage in critical discussion which explores the relationship between professional identity, role conflict and role boundaries 5. Interpret, analyse and explain professional formation through linking theoretical concepts of caring to clinical practice environments and lifelong learning. 6. Apply exemplary communication in digital technologies and therapeutic relationships working with, and leading inter-professional teams in care decision making practices Exemplar/Example provided Information relating to the assessment task are provided in the Assessment tab on Study Desk. A frequently asked questions forum is available to ask relevant questions Task information Task detail The case study (in the link provided below) highlights the critical role of the Registered Nurse during a pandemic. In this assessment, you will critically evaluate the case study provided through an essay and presentation relating to the Graduate Nurse and one of the following topics: 1. Compassionate care, 2. Professional responsibility 3. Registered Nurse self-care issues Link to Case Study - Assessment 2 Case Study The Case Study is also available as a recording on the Assessment Tab under Assessment 2 on Study Desk Guidelines / structure Your assessment is required to be developed in the style of an audio-visual presentation with audio and an associated essay for submission. The essay is to contain the following sections: a. Introduction (100 words) –The introduction needs to provide the reader with an outline of your intended discussion based on the case study and your chosen topic (from the list provided). A rationale for your choice of topic is required. b. Critical Evaluation (700 words) – This section is a critical evaluation of the role of the Registered Nurse in the case study. This section must provide a comprehensive discussion of the key areas you feel important based on your chosen topic (from the list provided) and as a Graduate Nurse. The critical evaluation must be supported by relevant, contemporary literature. The chosen topic, the issues and the supporting literature must be comprehensively discussed c. Key Findings relating to the Graduate Nurse (350 words) – This section requires you to collate your information into a summary of key findings that specifically relate to your chosen topic (from the list provided) and the Graduate Nurse. The key outcomes must be relevant to a Graduate Nurse entering the workforce at times of a pandemic and your chosen topic (from the list provided). d. Strategies (250 words) – This section requires you to consider 3 strategies to focus attention in entering the workforce as a new Graduate during times of pandemic. The strategies relate specifically to your chosen topic (from the list provided) and must be supported by credible, contemporary literature. e. Essay Conclusion (100 words) – a summary of the main points and key findings and how they relate to the graduate nurse is required in this section. In the conclusion you need to consider a conclusive summary of the key points raised. The presentation is to contain the following sections: a. Presentation (3 -4 minutes duration) – This is a presentation of the key findings from your chosen topic (from the list provided), the literature, outcomes and strategies that specifically relate to the Graduate Nurse and your chosen topic. The presentation can take the form of a Poster with voice over, Power Point with voice over, Powtoon, video, and MP4 as examples. The presentation must contain a voice over completed by yourself. Writing Style Two documents are required to be submitted – one in the form of a presentation (Poster with voice over, PowerPoint with voice over, Powtoon, video, and MP4) and one essay document (Adobe PDF document or Microsoft Word). The essay should be written in third person. Essay writing conventions are expected as per https://www.usq.edu.au/library/studysupport/assignments/assignment-structure-and-writing/essays Presentation conventions are expected as per https://www.usq.edu.au/library/studysupport/assignments/assignment-structure-and-writing/presentations Academic Writing Style as per USQ assessment guidelines. https://www.usq.edu.au/library/study-support/assignments/academic-writing-andproofreading Referencing/ citations For this assessment you will use APA 7th referencing style. Sources: your reference list must include at least 8 - 10 scholarly sources with the majority no older than 6 years old. 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 Essay formatting Double spacing Font: 12 point, Times New Roman Footer (each page) which includes: o Course code and Course name, o semester and year, o assessment title, o student name, student number o page number Headings should be used to organise your essay. Please use the headings in the ‘Guidelines/ structure’ description of the Task Detail section of this document. Presentation formatting The presentation must have a voice over provided by you. The presentation must contain the following items: a file no larger than 100MB; presented and recorded in your own voice. Listen to / watch the recording before you submit it to check for sound and video quality Keep a copy of the recording and essay prior to submission Resources available to complete task The NUR3020 StudyDesk Assessment Tab contains the following resources to help you with this assessment: Student Tool Kit – Assessment & Study Skills: Academic Writing. Introduction to Assessment 2 found in the Assessment Tab under Assessment 2. A frequently asked questions forum. Support for academic writing (and referencing) is available from the Learning Advisor and Liaison Librarian, you can find information and contact them via their site: Study and Research Support for Health & Community students Submission information What you need to submit One Adobe PDF document or Microsoft Word document: No coversheet is required but footer must include: unit code, unit name, semester and year, assessment title, student name, student number Do not include the marking criteria sheet One voice over recording presentation (Poster with voice over, PowerPoint with voice over, Powtoon, video, and MP4): Coversheet is not required as the submission is electronic A front page to the presentation or clear evidence on a poster must include: unit code, unit name, semester and year, assessment title, student name, student number Do not include the marking criteria sheet Submission requirements This assessment task must: The essay must be submitted in electronic format as an Adobe PDF document or Microsoft Word document via the link provided in the Assessment Tab on the StudyDesk. Turnitin has been enabled so that students can check for similarity matching within their assessment and make amendments prior to the due date to demonstrate academic integrity. File Name Conventions Save your document with the following naming conventions: surname_initialORstudentnumber_coursecode_A2.doc/docx/pdf Moderation All staff who are assessing your work meet to discuss and compare grading decisions before marks or grades are finalised. Academic Integrity Statement Student’s should be familiar with USQ’s policy on Academic Integrity: https://policy.usq.edu.au/documents/13752PL Turnitin has been enabled on the submission point to assist students to identify, correct and paraphrase content and therefore avoid plagiarism. PROFESSIONAL TRANSITIONS | NUR3020 Assessment 2 | Marking Rubric CRITERIA Introduction Highly relevant comprehensive introduction Defines topic and includes a comprehensive introduction to the chosen question Well-developed introduction Defines the topic and includes an introduction to the chosen topic Effective attempt of writing introduction that outlines the chosen topic An attempt made to provide an introduction, however the topic is simply defined/unclear. Inadequate and/or poor introduction. Minimal/no, evidence of an overview of the essay. No defined link to chosen topic No evidence of introduction MARKS (5) 5 3.5 - 4 2.5 - 3 2 – 2.5 1 – 1.5 0 Critical Evaluation Highly relevant, specific use of contemporary published literature. Evaluation supported with strong relevant scholarly literature to support literature summation Articulates synthesis of body of literature creates a succinct and clear understanding of the chosen topic and its relevance to the graduate nurse Relevant, specific use of contemporary published literature. Evaluation supported with relevant scholarly literature to support literature review Synthesis of body of literature creates meaning and understanding of the chosen topic and its relevance to the graduate nurse Provided some evidence from the literature. Evaluation supported with some scholarly literature to support literature review Synthesis of body of literature provides basic understanding of the chosen topic and its relevance to the graduate nurse Limited supporting literature Demonstrates limited or vague meaning to the reader Some aspects were unclear. Evaluation supported with websites and limited scholarly literature to support the literature review Synthesis of body of literature provides limited understanding of the chosen topic and its relevance to the graduate nurse Literature review absent, vague or inappropriate. No evidence of supporting credible literature used in evaluation Limited or no evidence provided. Synthesis of literature absent, vague or inappropriate and not linked to the chosen topic No / vague linkage to the relevance to the graduate nurse No evidence of literature review No synthesis noted Not relevant to the graduate nurse MARKS (20) 18 - 20 15 - 17.5 10 - 14.5 6.5 - 9.5 3.5 - 6 1 - 3 Key Findings Key findings demonstrates depth of understanding and meaning to the reader relevant to the graduate nurse A highly articulate summary of the significance of the issues for nursing practice is provided . Material is collated, synthesised and expressed effectively. Key findings demonstrates understanding and meaning to the reader relevant to the graduate nurse A clear and consistent summary of the significance of the issues for nursing practice is provided Material is well synthesised Key findings are clear to the reader outlining A summary of the significance of the issues for nursing practice is described however more information could be provided Material is collated however greater synthesis is needed. Key findings provide a narrative to the reader. A narrative of the issues for nursing practice is provided however more detail is required Material is not collated and provides some insight. Key findings are not clear and concise to the reader. Section is inconsistent and provides vague or minimal insight. No key findings MARKS (20) 18 - 20 15 - 17.5 10 - 14.5 6.5 - 9.5 3.5 - 6 1 - 3 Strategies Three key strategies highly relevant to the graduate nurse entering the workforce that is highly relevant to the case study and chosen topic is well articulated and presented A highly articulate rationale for the strategies and the implications for practice as a graduate nurse are provided Three strategies that could be actioned in practice relevant to the graduate nurse entering the workforce and relevant to the case study and chosen topic is presented. Concise rationales for the strategies and the implications for practice as a graduate nurse are provided. Some strategies that could be actioned in practice relevant to the graduate nurse entering the workforce and relevant to the case study and chosen topic is presented. Some rationales for the strategies and the implications for practice as a graduate nurse are outlined however further rationales could be provided Minimal strategies that could be actioned in practice relevant to the graduate nurse entering the workforce and somewhat relevant to the case study and chosen topic is briefly presented Some rationales for the strategies for implications for practice as a graduate nurse are provided however more detail is required. Rationales are brief and nonspecific but somewhat relevant No or limited suggested strategies that could be actioned in practice are relevant to the graduate nurse entering the workforce. A vague or limited link to the chosen topic is presented Vague or limited rationales provided relevant to the case study and chosen topic No strategies No evidence of rationales are provided. MARKS (20) 18 - 20 15 - 17.5 10 - 14.5 6.5 - 9.5 3.5 - 6 1 - 3 Presentation Content A highly stimulating presentation is methodically presented to the An interesting presentation is presented to the audience and Presentation is clear to the audience and engages the Presentation is a narrative to the audience and tends to not always Presentation is not clear to the audience and does not engage Presentation is not clear audience and engages the audience with strong eye contact and stimulating evidence of key findings supported by the literature Strategies are methodically and articulately discussed Content is highly articulate and comprehensive to the chosen topic and the graduate nurse engages the audience with strong eye contact and good evidence of key findings supported by the literature Strategies are clearly discussed Content is clear and comprehensive to the chosen topic and the graduate nurse audience with a level of eye contact and some good areas of evidence of key findings supported by the literature Strategies are discussed Content is linked to the chosen topic and the graduate nurse engage the audience Eye contact minimal A narrative is provided of some key findings supported by minimal supported literature Strategies are somewhat discussed Content is somewhat linked to the chosen topic and the graduate nurse the audience with eye contact or supporting evidence Key findings are vague/not evident with little/no linkage to literature Strategies are vague/not evident Content is not linked to the chosen topic or the graduate nurse No evidence of content linked to the question chosen Strategies are not evident No evidence of linkage to the graduate nurse MARKS (20) 18 - 20 15 - 17.5 10 - 14.5 6.5 - 9.5 3.5 - 6 1 - 3 Presentation Tone, Pace and Presentation of Slides - Tone of the presenters voice highly engaging to the audience, clear and a concise to the viewer Content is clearly displayed, visually appealing and comprehensively addresses the key concepts relating to the topic, the graduate nurse and current contemporary literature. The presentation is accurately timed and is maintained within the prescribed limits Tone of the presenters voice engaging to the audience Content is clearly displayed and has good appeal to the viewer and accurately addresses the key concepts relating to the topic and the graduate nurse and current literature The presentation is accurately timed and is within the prescribed limits Tone of the presenters voice is clear to the audience The presentation is mostly within the prescribed limits Content is evident and has some appeal to the viewer and addresses some of the key concepts relating to the topic and the graduate nurse and current literature however some areas refers to websites or non peer reviewed literature The presentation is reasonably timed Tone of the presenters voice is difficult to understand in some areas The presentation is outside prescribed limits Content is narrative and only somewhat appealing to the viewer and addresses minimal key concepts relating to the topic and the graduate nurse and current literature Some areas refers to generic websites and non peer reviewed literature The presentation is not well timed Tone of the presenters voice is not clear to the audience The presentation time is not within prescribed limits Content is vague or limited, not always appealing to the viewer Content is vague/limited in addressing key concepts, the topic and the graduate nurse The presentation is either too short or too long. No voice over recording is evident Presentation extremely outside of parameters set. Content is not relevant Literature is absent or poorly utilised MARKS (10) 9 - 10 7.5 - 8.5 5.5 - 7 4 – 5 2.5 – 3.5 0 - 2 Academic Writing: structure, APA referencing expression /grammar Word limit: Adhered to word limit Expression High standard of academic presentation. Expressed ideas clearly, concisely & fluently. Very few/no spelling or grammatical errors Structure Well-constructed paragraphs Main points linked to the question Presentation is extremely appealing and engaging Referencing Correctly cited sources both within text & reference list. No/limited mistakes in referencing format Expressed ideas clearly and concisely, thoughts expressed clearly Very few spelling or grammatical errors Structure Well-constructed paragraphs, clearly expressed & linked main points Presentation is appealing and engaging Referencing References to literature are good Some spelling and grammatical errors Structure Provided paragraphs with main points however not clearly expressed Presentation is pleasing and mostly engaging Referencing References to literature are satisfactory Errors in spelling & grammar Structure Provided paragraphs but either main points were inappropriate or they were not linked key content areas. Presentation is somewhat pleasing and engaging Referencing Reference to literature is present but not strong Structure No or limited structure The presentation does not answer the question and is not engaging Referencing Literature not appropriate or insufficient Incorrect referencing No use of APA referencing Presentation requires extensive development Presentation not submitted MARKS (5) 5 3.5 - 4 2.5 - 3 2 – 2.5 1 – 1.5 0 LATE PENALTY: 5% of total marks available for the assessment item per business day deducted from total mark gained