Assignment title: Information


Assessment 3: Structured essay: Professional Communication Weighting: 40% Word count: 1000 words. However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count. In-text citations will be included in the additional 10% word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop marking at 1000 words plus 10%. Due Date: Week 9, Monday 17th April 2017 at 1700 hours You will be provided with three (3) designated extracts taken from set weekly chapter readings in the essential texts for this Unit. SUMMARISE AND PARAPHRASE THESE 3 EXTRACTS IN YOUR ESSAY. These extracts and additional sources must be referenced using correct APA style both in-text in the essay and on the reference list. In addition to the three (3) designated extracts that you paraphrase, summarise and reference in your essay, you must also paraphrase, summarise and reference two (2) relevant, reliable and current academic sources in your essay. One (1) of the additional sources must be a nursing journal article, and one (1) must be from a reputable nursing Website source or report (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) codes and guidelines). The two (2) additional sources may be accessed from any or all of the following: relevant electronic databases such as CINAHL and MEDLINE or from library shelf.  Correct Writing Style -Students will write an essay that has the following elements -The essay is appropriately structured and contains an introduction, a middle, and a conclusion (see the information below); -All ideas that come from another source of information, such as a journal article, a book, a website, or a report are appropriately referenced using the American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.) referencing style as per the Western Sydney University American Psychological Association referencing style guide, which is available from the Western Sydney University Library website (for further information see the information below);-The essay is written in a formal tone, without the use of colloquial or slang words/ expressions; -The essay is objective and written in the third person (he/she/it or they/them/their); -The essay is written clearly and concisely using correct spelling and grammar and written in completed sentences and paragraphs (bullet point summaries are NOT acceptable in academic essays)..