Assessment 2 Marking Criteria: NURS12154 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Term 2 2016 Short Answer Topics Student name: Student Number: HD 85-100% D 75-84% C 65-74% P 50-64% F <50% Marks Structure -15% Excellent presentation of assignment with inclusion of all correct components, double line spaced, and 12 point font. Consistently accurate with spelling, grammar and use of punctuation. 5 Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, and 12 point font. Generally accurate (1 or 2 errors) in spelling, grammar or use of punctuation. 4 Well-presented assignment, double line spaced, and 12 point font. Occasional inaccuracies (3 or 4 consistent errors) with spelling, grammar or use of punctuation. 3 Adequate assignment presentation, double line spaced with 12 point font. Frequent inaccuracies (5 to 7 consistent errors) with spelling, grammar or use of punctuation. 2.5 Poorly presented assignment. Double spacing not used, 12 point font not used. Many inaccuracies in spelling, grammar or use of punctuation. <2.5 /15 Clear and succinct introduction that introduces and outlines the direction for each chosen topic and a conclusion that sums up each discussion. 5 Clear and appropriate introduction that introduces and outlines the direction for each chosen topic and a conclusion that sums up each discussion. 4 Appropriate introduction that introduces and outlines the direction for each chosen topic and a conclusion that sums up each discussion. 3 Introduction and conclusion is apparent but there is no clear direction of the topic and topic not summarised as discussed. 2.5 No recognisable introduction— the topic is not introduced and/or there is no direction offered as to the topic discussed and/or summarised or concluded as discussed. 2.5 Content is clearly relevant, the approach clearly and comprehensively addresses each topic and the discussion proceeds logically for each topic. Well linked to supporting literature. 5 Content is relevant, the approach clearly addresses each topic and proceeds logically for each topic. Supporting literature is used appropriately. 4 Content is appropriate and addresses each topic and for the most part proceeds logically for each topic. Minimal omissions in links to supporting literature. 3 Content addresses each topic but at times is repetitive or lacks cohesion. Supporting literature used but frequent omissions in links identified. 2.5 Content is irrelevant and or does not address each topic. There is a lack of cohesion. Little to no links to supporting literature. <2.5 Approach and Argument -70% Comprehensive consideration of all aspects of the assigned assessment task. Thorough understanding of relevance of content to nursing practice is clearly evident. 8.5-10 Broad consideration of most aspects of the assigned assessment task. Clearly demonstrates understanding of how content to nursing practice is relevant. 7.5-8 Adequate consideration of most aspects of the assigned assessment task. Generally demonstrates understanding of how content to nursing practice is relevant. 6.5-7 Content addresses the assigned assessment task. Demonstrates limited understanding of how content to nursing practice is relevant. 5-6 Content does not address the assigned assessment task. Fails to demonstrate understanding of required content. <5 Topic 1 (Compulsory Topic) Comprehensively includes a detailed discussion of the topic with clear, coherent and convincing critical thought displayed. 17-20 Extensively includes a thorough discussion of the topic with well-developed critical thought evident. 15-16 Generally includes a reasonable discussion of the topic with critical thought developed and presented. 13-14 Demonstrates a limited discussion of the topic. Perceptible critical thought demonstrated. 12-10 Not able to provide a discussion or lacks cohesion in discussion of the topic. Lacks critical thought. <10 Topic 2 (2nd Topic student’s paper) Comprehensively includes a detailed discussion and understanding on the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 17-20 Extensively includes a thorough discussion on the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 15-16 Generally includes a reasonable discussion on the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 13-14 Demonstrates a limited discussion of the various aspects on the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 12-10 Not able to provide a discussion of the various aspects on the selected topic as per the assessment piece. Lacks critical thought. <10 Topic 3 (3rd Topic student’s paper) Comprehensively includes a detailed discussion and understanding of the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 17-20 Extensively includes a thorough discussion of the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 15-16 Generally includes a reasonable discussion of the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 13-14 Demonstrates a limited discussion of the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. 12-10 Not able to provide a discussion of the various aspects of the selected topic as per the assessment piece. Lacks critical thought. <10 /70 Referencing - 15% Consistently accurate with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. 5 1 or 2 consistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. 4 3 or 4 consistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. 3 5 or 6 inconsistent in-text referencing errors identified to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. 2.5 Referencing is not consistent with APA style. Many inaccuracies with in-text referencing to support and reflect all ideas, factual information and quotations. <2.5 /15 A minimum of 10 up-to-date references used including 5 or more up-to-date journal articles as well as relevant books and web sites spread consistently across all topics answered. 5 A minimum of 9 references used including 4-5 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sites spread consistently across all topics answered. 4 A minimum of 8 references used including 3-4 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sites spread consistently across all topics answered. 3 A minimum of 7 references used including 1-2 journal articles as well as relevant books and web sites spread consistently across all topics answered. 2.5 The required number of 7 references not used, required journal articles not sourced, or consistently spread across all topics answered. Relevant web sites not used. <2.5 Reference list appears in alphabetical order and fully adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 5 Reference list appears in alphabetical order and consistently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 4 Reference list appears in alphabetical order and frequently adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 3 Reference list appears in alphabetical order and occasionally adheres to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. 2.5 Reference list appears in no alphabetical order and does not adhere to reference list presentation guidelines APA style. <2.5 Total Marks /100 Grade: Markers Comments: Marker .