Structure and writing style  25%

Structure (15%)

•       Introduces the patient focus of the study.

•       Clearly describes the way in which the case study will proceed (follows the suggested outline within the Study guide).

•       The case study is structured according to the suggested outline with headings used to indicate the sections.

•       The case study summarises the case details and identifies the key components that support the argument that this is an episode of inadequate or high quality care/ assessment.

•       The case study summarises the case details and makes recommendations are made for enhancement of care (if applicable).

Writing style (10%)

•       The case study is written with clear sentence structure, clarity of argument, precision of expression and the spelling and grammar are correct.

Content and critical analysis  60%

Content (30%)

•       The case study has been presented logically.

•       The case study’s content has clear links to contemporary nursing practice.

•       The student’s paper demonstrates a depth of understanding of the topic and related nursing issues.

•       Confidentiality has been maintained.

Critical analysis (30%)

•       The case study demonstrates a high degree of critical thought and insight into the patient's condition and nursing care provided by:

•       providing a justification/rationale for the argument/discussion (or analysis) pertaining to nursing care and related to evidence based practice

•       demonstrating they have reflected on the complex issues surrounding the nursing care

•       discussing the nursing care from differing perspectives, thereby providing a balanced argument/discussion.

Referencing  15%

•       The referencing style used throughout the paper is congruent with the School Academic Manual.

•       The reference list is accurate (i.e. no missing page numbers, volumes, correct title etc), complete (i.e. no references in the body of the paper are missing from the reference list) and consistent with the School Academic Manual.

•       The references cited are contemporary (i.e. less than 10 years old unless seminal papers).

•       Primary references are used predominantly (i.e. the original reference has been cited rather than a secondary source).

•       Primary references are used predominantly (i.e. the original reference has been cited rather than a secondary source).

•       There is evidence in the paper that the student has searched widely for information related to the topic/issue.

•       The student has acknowledged all sources of information.

•       Direct quotations are only used to make crucial points or to support the discussion/argument.

Structure  20%

•       Introduces the topic and states aims of the presentation

•       Clearly describes the way in which the presentation will proceed

•       The presentation is structured in a logical sequence so that the content flows

•       The presentation ends with a brief cogent, defendable conclusion that summarises the discussion within the presentation

•       The time for the presentation is managed well, allowing adequate time for questions / debate at the conclusion of the presentation

Content  60%

Content (30%)

•       The presentation has covered the topic sufficiently

•       The presentation content has clear links to contemporary nursing theory and clinical practice

•       The student’s presentation demonstrates a depth of understanding of the topic and associated significant issues

Critical analysis (30%)

•       The presentation demonstrates a high degree of critical thought and insight by:

•       providing justification/rationale for the discussion

•       demonstrating they have reflected on the complex issues surrounding the topic

•       discussing the topic from differing perspectives, thereby providing a balanced discussion.

Discussion and presentation style  20%

•       Material is presented in an interesting manner

•       The student uses learning resources appropriately

•       The group's interest is maintained by the student:

•       The student is audible

•       Responds to questions in an appropriate fashion

•       The student lead’s an interactive discussion that challenges the group to issues related to their nursing practice

Structure and writing style  20%

Structure (15%)

•       Introduces the topic of the presentation

•       The briefing paper is structured in a logical sequence so that the content flows (headings may be used to develop the structure)

•       The paper ends with a brief cogent, defendable conclusion that summarises the discussion within the body

Writing style (5%)

•       The paper is written with clear sentence structure and the spelling and grammar are correct

Content  70%

•       The briefing paper summarises the topic/issue adequately

•       The content has clear links to contemporary nursing theory and clinical practice

Referencing  10%

•       The referencing style used throughout the paper is congruent with the School Academic Manual

•       The reference list is accurate (i.e. no missing page numbers, volumes, correct title etc), complete (i.e. no references in the body of the paper are missing from the reference list) and consistent with the School Academic Manual

•       The references cited are contemporary (i.e. less than 10 years old unless seminal papers)

•       Primary references are used predominantly (i.e. the original reference has been cited rather than a secondary source)

•       There is evidence in the paper that the student has searched widely for information related to the topic/issue

•       The student has acknowledged all sources of information

•       Direct quotations are only used to make crucial points or to support the discussion/argument