CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT –. Assignment 2
NURS 8760 Acute Mental Health Nursing Theory
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Assessment Criteria
EXCELLENT
GOOD
SATISFACTORY
POOR
Introduction
Succinct, engaging introduction.
Focus of identified diagnostic classification is evident
Clear outline of scope and purpose of the pape
Provides a description of the steps that will be implemented to reach the conclusion.
Clear introduction identifying the focus.
Provides an outline of the steps that will be implemented to reach the conclusion.
Scope and purpose of the paper is evident
Points introduced with too much fanfare or too much information
Introduces the topic only with no description of the steps it will take throughout the paper or the identified focus.
Scope and purpose of the paper is minimal or absent.
Topic not well introduced; Scope & purpose of essay is not clear.
Rambling and lengthy, too short, uninformative or unclea
Introduction missing.
Critical discussion of the cu
ent literature exploring evidence based practice with the chosen area in acute mental health practice. Pharmacological and therapeutic interventions dealt with in depth by the use of critical analysis, interpretation, and justification of ideas.
Assertions and statements are supported with relevant evidence/examples
Points fully elaborated. Demonstrates solid critique of the evidence based interventions in the chosen area, with clear contemporary themes being identified, addressed, critically analysed and evaluated. Information is accurate with developed arguments.
Consistently supports assertions and statements with relevant evidence/examples from academic sources of literature (e.g. peer reviewed journal articles, books, text book).
Demonstrates an attempt at critiquing the evidence based interventions within their chosen area with clear contemporary themes being identified, addressed, critically analysed and evaluated. Well-written points. Information is mostly accurate with a clear attempt at developing arguments supported by suitable and relevant literature/evidence from academic sources of literature (e.g. journal articles, books, text book).
Demonstrates a descriptive rather than critical approach to the chosen area and discussion focusing on evidence based interventions. Possible factual e
ors or i
elevant information presented.
Superficial arguments with no depth or
eadth of analysis. Information is accurate however references feel “dropped in”. Alternatively, limited or multiple sources used but often ineffective or of low quality (e.g. web based, outdated).
Poor understanding of the chosen area and the evidence based interventions. Generalisations are made without supporting evidence. Little or an absence of identified themes being addressed and explored. Anecdotal arguments or inappropriate use of evidence
Most assertions and statements are not supported by relevant evidence/examples from the academic literature. Quality of sources referenced is very poo
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the evidence to make conclusions about the implications for practice in a mental health setting
Demonstrates insight by providing clear, accurate and detailed information to support future evidence based practice
Demonstrates clear information to support future practice with clear links and discussion
Demonstrates some information to support future practice though discussion is limited and superficial
Minimal information in relation to future practice. Little or no specific detail provided.
Conclusion
Conclusion is logically drawn from preceding discussion and is related to the papers aims. Succinct summary of the main points & their relevance and/or implications.
The paper explains what further work may need to be done in this area.
Conclusion is clearly stated and relevant to the paper’s aims. The main points are summarised & their relevance and/or implications are
iefly considered as part of the conclusion.
The conclusion is merely a restatement of the introduction however is evident in the work.
Summarises by repeating the arguments without explanation
Conclusion draws on new material or is not related to the preceding discussion or paper’s aims.
Conclusion is not clear, or missing; or relevance and implications not identified.
Overall Presentation
Organised, clearly set out and easy to follow and understand. Attention is paid to spelling, grammar and paragraphs. Exemplary logical development
Well organised, clearly set out and easy to understand. Some grammatical, spelling and presentation e
ors. Demonstrates a logical development.
Discussion flows however at times paragraphs or sentences become unclear. Many e
ors in spelling and grammar but this does not detract from the meaning of the writing. Progression of ideas and discussion not always evident.
Poor presentation including grammar, spelling and paragraphs. E
ors cause meaning to be unclear and confuse the reader. Incoherent and difficult to follow
Accurate use of references and co
ect presentation of the reference list is evident
All references co
ectly cited (both in text and reference list) with an extensive range of peer reviewed sources appropriate to the chosen question
All references mostly cited co
ectly (both in text and reference list). Minor punctuation e
ors in the reference list. Provides some good examples of evidence
Has not always referenced sources accurately (both in text and reference list).
- i.e. several inaccuracies in the use of references. Limited or inappropriate sources of evidence
Significant e
ors in the reference list (both in text and reference list).
Any plagiarism will wa
ant investigation: including checking of the confidential student register and possible fail of the whole assignment
The following is an itemised rating scale for your discussion paper. Some aspects rate more highly than others. There is no set formula or weighting for the grade relating to the boxes. The left hand box indicates the higher rating, the middle boxes an average rating, and the right hand box means below average. The total mark will be rounded up to the nearest percentage point in multiple of 5’s.
Marker: XXXXXXXXXXDeb O’Kane XXXXXXXXXXDate: 29/05/19 XXXXXXXXXXGRADE:
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