Details of Assessment Tasks 1.Assessment task 1 Assessment Title Minor Project Proposal Task Description The minor project proposal will provide an overview of your individual project proposal. The proposal will provide a brief literature review that highlights the gap, the problem being addressed and the rationale for your project; the aims and objectives of your project; the context/setting and proposed strategies and methods for your project work to achieve the stated outcomes; and the implications of your project. The following headings provide a guide to the structure of your project proposal; • Title Page • Abstract • Table of contents • Introduction o Background, o Aims, rationale and significance of project, o Statement of problem in relation to group problem, o Context and setting • Literature review • Project design/strategies and methods • Proposed Timeframe • Expected Outcome/s • References Assessment Due Date Wednesday 24th August 2016 18.00hrs Assessment Length 3000 words Weighting 30% Assessment Criteria This assessment will be marked with the assessment criteria on the following page: Knowledge & understanding – 60% Relevance to practice – 15% Structure, organisation & presentation – 25% Referencing Style Author – Date (Harvard) A summary of the Harvard system can be accessed in the online guide on the Library website at: http://public01.library.uow.edu.au/refcite/style-guides/html/ Subject Learning Outcomes Assessed 1. contribute to the expansion of the nursing and other professional knowledge bases through continuing research; 2. contribute to new forms of clinical practice through the ability to read, summarise and critically analyse research; 3. apply concepts and theories from nursing and related disciplines to support clinical practice; / 100 Assessment 1: Marking Guide Student No ………………………….. Campus ……………………. Tutorial Group ……………. Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Marks Knowledge & understanding Assessed through examination of knowledge and understanding about: • Chosen topic and problem • Situation / Context where project is to be undertaken • Assessment of the project itself & evidence used to support practice including Identification of keywords, limiting strategies & the databases used to undertake a search for literature within the University of Wollongong Library (not SUMMON) • Clear description and rationale for project methods using SMART criteria (Specific, measurable, achievable, Realistic, Time-based) • Conclusions made by student about their learning (see Task Description for additional information about these items) 0-4.9 0-4.9 0-4.9 0-9.9 0-4.9 5-6.4 5-6.4 5-6.4 10-12.9 5-6.4 6.5-7.4 6.5-7.4 6.5-7.4 13-14.9 6.5-7.4 7.5-8.4 7.5-8.4 7.5-8.4 15-16.9 7.5-8.4 8.5-10 8.5-10 8.5-10 17-20 8.5-10 /60 Relevance to practice • Evidence of critical thinking about the project • Topic relevance to practice explored 0-4.9 0-2.4 5-6.4 2.5-3.2 6.5-7.4 3.3-3.7 7.5-8.4 3.8-4.2 8.5-10 4.3-5 /15 Structure, organisation & presentation • Report logically developed. Evidence of linkage and integration of information. Adheres to the word limit • Appropriate use of language. Technical terms explained where necessary. Range of vocabulary. • Assignment is easy to read. It catches the reader’s attention and promotes the conveying of information. Objective and authentic writing style. • All references cited accurately • Logical flow, accuracy of language, syntax and grammar 0-2.4 0-2.4 0-2.4 0-2.4 0-2.4 2.5-3.2 2.5-3.2 2.5-3.2 2.5-3.2 2.5-3.2 3.3-3.7 3.3-3.7 3.3-3.7 3.3-3.7 3.3-3.7 3.8-4.2 3.8-4.2 3.8-4.2 3.8-4.2 3.8-4.2 4.3-5 4.3-5 4.3-5 4.3-5 4.3-5 /25