Assessment 2
3 scenarios – choose one and address the criteria listed. This assessment is due in week 13, Monday 17th October at 0900 hrs. There is a small timeframe to get them marked but we plan to have them back to you before the exams.
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Cover page – Use the copy with English Language Proficiency on the back so we can give you feedback on your English writing skills.
Title page – This assignment is 1500 words. You can go over or under by 10%. If you are greater than 20% over we will stop reading and marking. This includes the reference list. If you are not using the full word count you will most likely have not met the criteria for the assessment. So aim for the correct word count
Contents page – Includes headings and relevant page numbers
Introduction – This is your interpretation of the importance of the scenario. Do not post the assignment question in the introduction. The introduction is there to grab the reader’s attention and make them want to keep reading. Make it interesting. If you cite statistics or relevant information, reference it. You can put the scenario as an appendices and it will not be included in the word count. The assignment should be written in 3rd person.
Body – This needs to address the criteria for the assignment. It can include headings, but they need to be included in the contents page. This is where you demonstrate your understanding of the topic and your academic writing. Try not to use direct quotes. Paraphrasing is much better at demonstrating your understanding of the topic. We are looking at your understanding of the topic and ability to apply developmental stages to the care of a patient. You have been practicing these in your tutorials. Focus this paper on how you will approach the situation having knowledge of developmental stages, rather than what the actual issue is. No tables or bullet points allowed.
Conclusion – This is a summary of the key points and outcomes from the paper. This should not introduce any new material and hence no references should be included here.
References – Every statement of fact included in the paper should be referenced. Intext references are included as part of the word count. It is expected that you use APA 6th edition. You are expected to do further reading and research for the assignment that what is included on blackboard so will need to access library resources. It is expected that you will include at least 3 journal articles. Seminal works from original authors and theorists such as Freud, Erikson etc. are allowed, but other references should be within the past 5 years.
Appendix – included after the references. If used they need to be listed on contents page. Appendices are not included in the word count.
Marking – rubric and SONM writing guidelines are available on blackboard.