Nursing Assignment – Paraphrase and Essay Plan

09 Jun Nursing Assignment – Paraphrase and Essay Plan

400748 Becoming a Nurse

School of Nursing and Midwifery│Learning guide

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Autumn 2012

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Edition: Spring 2011

© Copyright: University of Western Sydney, 2011

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Table of contents

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S E C T I O N O N E

A B O U T B E C O M I N G A N U R S E

An introduction to this unit

1

Textbook/s

1

Approach to teaching

1

Details of how teaching and learning activities will support

achievement of learning outcomes

3

S E C T I O N T W O

A S S E S S M E N T D E T A I L S

Learning outcomes

4

Assessment summary

4

Assessment

4

Assessment 1: Information Literacy Library Tutorial

(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

5

Overview

5

Assessment 2: Part A Essay – Paraphrase and Essay Plan

(20%)

5

Overview

5

Details

5

Assessment 3: Part B Essay (35%)

6

Overview

6

Details

6

Assessment 4: End of Semester MCQ Exam (45%)

7

Overview

7

Details

7

Submission requirements

17

Late submission

18

Extension of due date for submission

18

S E C T I O N F O U R

L E A R N I N G R E S O U R C E S

Overview of learning resources

25

Literacy & Numeracy Resources

25

Learning Resources Information

25

On-line Learning Requirements

25

Essential Library Resources

25

Referencing requirements

26

Citing Resources

26

Essential Requirements

26

Other resources that might help with university life

26

S E C T I O N F I V E

W H A T I S E X P E C T E D O F Y OU

What is expected of you

28

Workload

28

Attendance

28

Student responsibilities and conduct

28

What you can expect from the teaching team

29

Changes to unit as a result of student feedback

29

Contact protocol

30

Policy and how it affects you

30

What is Student Academic Misconduct?

30

Plagiarism

30

Cheating

31

Collusion

31

Any Other Academic Misconduct

31

Minor and Substantial Misconduct

31

Academic Misconduct and the Nurses and Midwives

Board of Australia

32

What is non-academic misconduct?

32

Raising concerns

33

S E C T I O N T H R E E

S C H E D U L E O F A C T I V I T I E S

Schedule of activities

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About Becoming a Nurse

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An introduction to this unit

This unit introduces the student to the basic constructs that inform professional nursing and nursing practice.

Textbook/s

Daly, J., Speedy, S., & Jackson, D. (Eds.). (2010). Contexts of nursing (3rd ed.). Marrickville: Elsevier.

Staunton, P., & Chiarella, M. (2008). Nursing & the law (6th ed.). Sydney: Elsevier.

University of Western Sydney. (2011). American Psychological Association referencing style guide. Penrith: University of Western Sydney. Retrieved from http://library.uws.edu.au/FILES/cite_APA.pdf

UWS Library>Referencing & Citation>APA

Further details are available in Essential Library Resources

Approach to teaching

This unit emphasises the importance of ‘dialogue’ (through regular collaboration and discussion) as essential to effective learning. We have created a forum via the lectures and tutorials and through the e-learning environment. We have created linkages between face-to-face tutorials and various methods of assessment (see diagram below) that provide a continuous opportunity for engagement and learning throughout the semester.

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Overview of resources, assessments and learning outcomes in this unit

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LEARNING RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

WEEK DUE

Textbook

Information Literacy Library Tutorial

1, 4 & 5

Week 9

Fri 27th April 2012 @ 1700 hrs

(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

Lecture and tutorial material

Part A Essay– Paraphrase & Essay

Week 4

Plan

1 to 5

Fri 23rd March 2012 @ 1300 hrs

Learning guide

(20%)

Learning guide

Part B– Essay

Week 10

1 to 5

Mon 30th April 2012 @ 1300 hrs

(35%)

Library resources

End of Semester MCQ

1 to 5

Refer final examination timetable

vUWS

(45%)

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Details of how teaching and learning activities will support achievement of learning outcomes

A lecture is a large group activity designed to provide you with a broad overview of each topic within the Unit. It incorporates reference material from unit resources.

A tutorial is a small group activity that enables you to have lecture content explained by the tutor if required. You will then be able to apply, explore and debate the content through interactive learning activities with other students.

Group work enhances student learning. Through planned group activities, and discussion with other students you will have the opportunity to clarify your own thoughts and understandings of unit concepts. Group work also offers the opportunity to cooperate in a team situation and to learn skills that will assist you to work effectively in a health care team.

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Assessment details

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Learning outcomes

The Becoming a Nurse unit is part of the Bachelor of Nursing program.The unit provides thefoundation for developing comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge in the Nursing discipline and introduces and develops interaction skills which will be required by graduates in their work environments.

Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below.

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of cultural sensitivity and cultural competence and its

relationship to the provision of professional nursing care.

2.

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethico-legal parameters that inform and govern

professional nursing practice.

3.

Discuss the application of life-long learning concept to their professional nursing

development.

4.

Explain the relationship between critical thinking and reflective nursing practice.

5.

Explore the roles, responsibilities and language of being a professional nurse (ANMC)

(OH&S concepts).

Assessment summary

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ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT ITEM AND DUE DATE

LEARNING

VALUE (100%)

NUMBER

OUTCOMES

1.

Information Literacy Library Tutorial

1, 4, 5

Satisfactory /

Due Date: 27th April 2012 @ 1700 hrs

Unsatisfactory

2.

Part A Essay – Paraphrase and Essay Plan

20%

Due Date: 23rd March 2012 @ 1300 hrs

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

3.

Part B Essay

35%

Due Date: 30th April 2012 @ 1300 hrs

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

4.

End of Semester MCQ Exam

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

45%

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Assessment

Note:You should note that, consistent with the Criteria and Standards Based Assessmentpolicy, the final marks and grades are subject to determination of School and College Assessment and Progression Committees. Please see Assessment policy; http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00227

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To pass this unit you must:

1. Achieve at least 50% when all assessment marks are totalled

2. Complete and submit all assessment tasks at the required time and required academic standard

Note: Also see assessment requirements in the Unit Outline

Assessment 1: Information Literacy Library Tutorial (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

Due Date: Week 9 Friday 27th April 2012 @ 1700 hours.

Overview

Self directed, students to complete the online tutorial ‘ Successful Searching Library Assessment’ by the due date and obtain mastery which means eighteen out of twenty to gain a Satisfactory grade. Any mark less that eighteen out of twenty will be awarded an Unsatisfactory grade.

Assessment 2: Part A Essay – Paraphrase and Essay Plan (20%)

Due Date: Week 4 Friday 23rd March 2012 @ 1300 hours. Length: 300 words

Overview

Integral to academic writing is incorporating information to support your claims and ideas on an essay topic. This involves writing paraphrases and summaries of information from published sources, such as a book, a report or a journal article.

A paraphrase is a way of presenting extracts from such sources by modifying the words of the original without changing the meaning. To paraphrase well, you need to understand the ideas and concepts of the text before you can change its structure and vocabulary. Paraphrasing, therefore, demonstrates not only your understanding of a text, but also your ability to accurately rephrase it in your own words. The purpose of this paraphrase is to help you to prepare for the essay (Assessment 3). The readings from which the extracts are taken can be found under the Reading and Resources information for this Unit on vUWS. The book citation is an essential text. These sources should be included in your Part B Essay.

Details

You will be provided with three (3) extracts: one (1) from a book, one (1) from a report, and one (1) from a journal article. These can be found on vUWS under assessments. After reading the three extracts, you need to paraphrase the three extracts into two or three paragraphs (300 words).

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The paraphrase is based on the following topic:

· It is necessary for nurses to develop self-awareness in order to communicate effectively in their professional practice.

Refer to the Professional Communication: Academic Literacy Skills Resource Book for paraphrasing (p.17-18) and paragraph structure (p.32). Remember that a paraphrase must not contain a direct quote or secondary sources. Use in-text referencing and provide a reference list (APA 6th) of the three extracts on a separate page. Submit a paper copy of your paraphrase together with a print out of your full Turnitin Originality report.

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Assessment 3: Part B Essay (35%)

Date Due: Week 10 – Monday 30th April 2012 by 1300hrs Length: 1200 words

Overview

In their professional practice, nurses need to communicate in many different ways. By the time you start this essay you will have learnt about how they might effectively do this as professional practitioners. This essay provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your growing understanding of what it means to communicate effectively as a nurse. It also allows you to demonstrate your capacity to think critically about issues (i.e. to give consideration to context and / or other perspectives), organise ideas logically, and to write them down in a scholarly way. It is important, therefore, to develop your work beyond being descriptive.

Details

Present an essay (1200 words) that gives your response to the following question:

According to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (2006), nurses are required to “communicate effectively with individuals/groups to facilitate provision of care” (p. 7).

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Explain why it is necessary for a nurse to communicate effectively in their professional practice. Your explanation should take account of self-awareness and the effect of this on communication in relation to ONE of the following aspects:

EITHER

1) Communication between the nurse, the patient and the patient’s family OR

2) Communication between the nurse, the patient and other health professionals.

IMPORTANT:

To prepare and write this essay effectively, you should ensure that it is:

§ Well researched – you must refer to AT LEAST five (5) relevant, reliable and current sources to support your ideas. These sources may be accessed from any or all of the following: course readings, relevant electronic databases such as CINAHL and MEDLINE, and / or library shelves.

§ Logically structured – you should organise your response following the conventional essay format that comprises an introduction, a body and a conclusion.

In the introductory paragraph (about 10%), introduce which aspect you will discuss, and present your thesis statement which clarifies your position on the topic and outlines the main points that support this claim.

In the body paragraphs, you should not only relate to and develop your position on the topic, but you should also support your ideas with evidence (e.g. references to authorities in the field, explanations and / or examples from your own experiences or observations). You should also ensure that your paragraphs are logically sequenced (as per outline), that they show clear paragraph structure – main idea is introduced in the topic sentence, then explained and elaborated on in supporting sentences, and that they establish clear links between ideas both within and between paragraphs.

In the concluding paragraph (about 10%), restate your thesis, summarise the main points that support this, and conclude with a final statement on the topic.

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§ Accurately referenced – you MUST:

a) Acknowledge all the sources of information within the essay (in-text referencing) and in a Reference List at the end of your essay.

b) Ensure you have created a reference list not a bibliography. A bibliography contains all readings done in preparation for writing an essay. However, only material that is cited in

text in your assignment should appear in the final reference list. References must be correctly and adequately given in the American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.) referencing style as per the University of Western Sydney (2011) American Psychological Association referencing style guide, which is available from:http://library.uws.edu.au/FILES/cite_APA.pdf

c) Use of non-academic literature is not acceptable. Further, it is not acceptable to copy any information from other sources, including Websites or other electronic sources, other students, books, journals, etc. and present it as your own work (please see

Student Academic Misconduct policy:http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00051

· Appropriately expressed – you should write clearly using a formal academic style, and ensure grammatical accuracy.

· Submit both an electronic copy of your essay via a Turnitin and a paper copy of your essay together with a print out of your full Turnitin Originality report attached to it. (See Submission

Requirements on Page 17).

Presentation format:

§ A completed assignment cover sheet (including signed declaration of originality of work) must be attached.

§ The word count, or length of the essay, must be included on the cover sheet. Use your computer ‘word count’function to tell you the length of your essay, i.e. how many words you have written.Do not include the reference list at the end of your essay in the word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop marking your essay at the 1200 word, plus 10% point.

§ Work must be typed, double-spaced, at least 12 font Arial with 3 cm margins and printed on one side of the paper.

§ Student numbers must appear on each page as a footer.

§ All pages are to be sequentially numbered.

§ Assignments should be stapled in the top left-hand corner and submitted without folders or plastic sleeves.

Assessment 4: End of Semester MCQ Exam (45%)

Overview

The aim of this assessment is to give students feedback on how well they demonstrate an understanding of the topics and applications of Becoming a Nurse.

Details

The exam is a closed book exam held during the formal examination period.

The end of semester examination comprises a two (2) hour paper in a multiple choice format. The content for the examination will be taken from concepts covered in lectures, tutorials and recommended readings.

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Note:The exam includes the material covered from all activities in this unit.. Note:Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be considered.

Warning:Dictionaries, translators and mobile phones will not be allowed into the examinationroom.

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Marking criteria and standards

400748 – BECOMING A NURSE

Paraphrase Marking Criteria – 2012

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Well Above Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

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Criteria

Book reference

The writing of the

The writing of the paraphrase

The writing of the

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paraphrase describes the

clearly describes the content

paraphrase describes the

parap

Rewrites author’s ideas

content of the text in a

of the text in the student’s

content of the text in the

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clearly in own words.

clear and precise manner,

own words.

student’s own words.

a limit

in the student’s own words.

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origin

Subtotal 5

4.25-5

3.75-4

3.25-3.5

2.5-3

Report reference

The writing of the

The writing of the paraphrase

The writing of the

The w

paraphrase describes the

clearly describes the content

paraphrase describes the

parap

Rewrites author’s ideas

content of the text in a

of the text in the student’s

content of the text in the

the co

clearly in own words.

clear and precise manner,

own words.

student’s own words.

a limit

in the student’s own words.

too m

origin

Subtotal 5

4.25-5

3.75-4

3.25-3.5

2.5-3

Journal article

The writing of the

The writing of the paraphrase

The writing of the

The w

reference

paraphrase describes the

clearly describes the content

paraphrase describes the

parap

content of the text in a

of the text in the student’s

content of the text in the

the co

Rewrites author’s ideas

clear and precise manner,

own words.

student’s own words.

a limit

clearly in own words.

in the student’s own words.

too m

origin

Subtotal 5

4.25-5

3.75-4

3.25-3.5

2.5-3