Essential Skills for Health Researcher

 

Essential Skills for Health Researcher

 

 

SNPG915 Assessment Details

 

OVERVIEW

 

 

Assessment Item	Form of Assessment	Due Date		Return/Feedback		Weighting
				Due Date
				On completion of
Assessment 1	Online Quiz				0%
				the quiz
				Within 15 working
Assessment 2	Video Presentation			days of the	30%
				submission
Assessment 3	Research Proposal			Within 15 working
	(Part A)			days of the	30%
				submission
Assessment 4	Research Proposal
				Release of results	40%
	(Part B)
		Total Marks				100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Assessment 1			Online Quiz
Due date			Week 3 (Thursday 15th August 2019, 1700hrs)
Weighting		0%
Submission			Online through the SNPG915 Moodle site. The quiz can be completed at any time
			before the due date.
Type of Collaboration			Individual Assessment
Length			20 multiple-choice questions
Details			Specific details about this assessment task are available in the SNPG915 Moodle site.
Style and format			Online quiz and discussion
Subject Learning			4. Identify, contrast and justify research methodologies in relation to solving a clinical
Outcomes			problem
Marking Criteria			Marked immediately on completion of the quiz
Assessment 2			Video Presentation
Weighting		30%
			Your assignment will be submitted into a Turnitin submission box within the SNPG915
			Moodle site. You will have the opportunity to review and re-submit your assignment up
			to the due date and time.
			To learn more about using Turnitin please access the link:
			Submit to Turnitin a word or PDF document with the following:
			1.  Your name and student number
			2.  Subject name and assessment
Submission			3.  The title of your video
			4.  The URL link of your video (See ‘How to share your video’ below).
			How to share your video
			Upload your video to your own account on Vimeo or Youtube. Include on the
			submission document the unique URL link for your video. If you do not have a Vimeo
			or YouTube account or are unsure about how to share your video assessment, watch the
			following video tutorial:
			“How to share video assessments through YouTube”
Type of Collaboration			Individual Assessment
Length			10 minute video presentation
			In this first assessment, you are asked to provide the background to your future research
			project by explaining the research problem. In this 10 minute video presentation, you
			will:
			1.  Describe the research problem
Details			2.  Discuss the background of your research problem
			3.  Discuss why this area of research is important to the body of nursing or health
			knowledge
			You can present your video presentation in any way you like, as long as you convey the
			background and importance of your future research project. You may use voice over
			PowerPoint or use a combination of speaking directly to the camera with images, music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style and format

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Learning Outcomes

 

 Marking Criteria

 

 Assessment 3

 

 

 

 Weighting

 

 

Submission

 

 

 

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Details

or other creative video production techniques. You may use any video software e.g.

 

iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. There are also free online video editing websites.

 

You may like to use the literature to provide evidence for your problem. For example, in safety research, you might say the problem is that nurses are distracted when giving out medications and that this distraction occurs in 10% of all administration errors.

 

Video presentation

 

APA referencing – please cite relevant literature where appropriate in the video. Include a reference list at the end of your video.

 

Reference style/format as per Author – Date (APA6)

 

A summary of the APA system can be accessed in the online guide on the Library website at:  

 

1.     Critically evaluate the role of research in healthcare environments

 

2.     Articulate a research problem in order to formulate a research question

3.     Communicate research design and ideas supported through literary evidence to a general audience

 

 See Rubric page 7

 

 

 

 Research Proposal Part A

 

 

 

 30%

Your assignment will be submitted into a Turnitin submission box within the SNPG915 Moodle site. You will have the opportunity to review and re-submit your assignment up to the due date and time.

 

To learn more about using Turnitin please access the link:

 

 

 

 Individual Assessment

1200 words

 

Your research proposal will be submitted in 2 parts.

 

In this first part of your proposal, you will include:

1.     A problem statement that provides context/background to your problem (this can be adapted from Assessment 2.)

 

2.     Research objectives.

 

3.     Research question (s) or hypothesis

 

•   Your research question must be presented as a ‘researchable question’

 

Depending on your project, you can include a primary and secondary question(s) or a hypothesis.

 

3.  A literature review

 

•       Select at least 10 primary research articles.

 

•       Describe your search strategy, including key words, search findings and databases used.

•       Discuss the major themes derived from the literature.

 

•       Identify the gaps that have you found.

 

•       To conclude this part of the proposal – you must a statement(s) as to how the literature provides a justification for your proposed study.

 

The use of the above headings is recommended in your proposal.

 

 

 

 

 

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Style and format

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Learning Outcomes

 

 

 

 Marking Criteria

 

 Assessment 4

 

 

 

 Weighting

 

 

 

Submission

 

 

 

 

 Type of Collaboration Length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style and format

Essay

 

Reference style/format as per Author – Date (APA6)

 

A summary of the APA system can be accessed in the online guide on the Library website at:  

 

1.     Critically evaluate the role of research in healthcare environment

 

2.     Articulate a research problem in order to formulate a research question

3.     Communicate research design and ideas supported through literary evidence to a general audience

5.    Construct a research proposal to systematically plan a research project to address a clinical problem

 

 See Rubric page 8

 

 

 

 Research Proposal Part B

 

 

 

 40%

Your assignment will be submitted into a Turnitin submission box within the SNPG915 Moodle site. You will have the opportunity to review and re-submit your assignment up to the due date and time.

 

To learn more about using Turnitin please access the link:

 

 

 

 

 Individual Assessment

1200 words

 

It is strongly recommended that your review your feedback from Part 1 proposal submission prior to summiting Part 2. The use of headings is appropriate in your proposal.

 

In the second part of your proposal, you will include:

 

1.     Describe the methodological approach you have chosen for your study.

 

•       Explain why this methodology is the best fit for your purpose.

 

•       Participants: who are your participants and how will you recruit them?

 

•       What methods will you use to collect your data?

 

•       How will you analyse your data?

 

2.     Does your study have any ethical concerns?

 

•       How will you preserve confidentially of the informants?

 

•       Are there any risks which you need to mitigate?

 

2.     How will your research project ensure Rigour, Reliability and Validity?

 

4.    What are the limitations of your study?

 

Essay

 

Reference style/format as per Author – Date (APA6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A summary of the APA system can be accessed in the online guide on the Library website at:  

 

	2.	Articulate a research problem in order to formulate a research question
	3.	Communicate research design and ideas supported through literary evidence to a
	general audience
Subject Learning	4.	Identify, contrast and justify research methodologies in relation to solving a clinical
Outcomes	problem
	5.	Construct a research proposal to systematically plan a research project to address a
	clinical problem
Marking Criteria	See Rubric page 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Assessment 2: Video Presentation

 

 

Criteria

High Distinction 85-100%

Distinction 75-84%

Credit 65-74%

Pass 50-64%

Fail 0-49%

Content (80%)

Research Problem – 30%

Does the video clearly

Research problem is well-

Research problem is clearly

Research problem is identified

Research problem is identified,

Missing or an inappropriate

articulate a relevant and

developed, clearly articulated,

articulated, relevant for the scope

and only briefly described. It is

however may not be clearly

research question.

current research problem?   and relevant for the scope of this

of this project and to current

relevant for the scope of this

described or is somewhat relevant

project and to current practice.

practice.

project and to current practice.

for the scope of this project or to

current practice.

Background of topic – 30%

Does the video discuss the

Demonstrates insight and

In-depth discussion that

Clear discussion that

A basic discussion of the research

Missing or lack of depth in the

background of the

awareness of the deeper, more

demonstrates a deep awareness and

demonstrates awareness and

problem.

discussion of the research

research problem?

subtle aspects of background of

understanding of the background

understanding the background of

problem.

the research problem.

of the research problem.

the research problem.

Importance to the field of n

ursing or healthcare – 20%

Is the importance of the

Research is extensive, analysing

Current and relevant literature

Mostly current and relevant

Some key points and rationales

Lacks research or unsuitable

research well justified

and justifying the importance of

drawn upon and used to justify

literature drawn upon and used

have been articulated. Research is

research. Little evidence of

and suitable to the field of

this topic. Current literature is

the importance of the topic.

explains importance of topic.

mostly drawn from appropriate

having read literature.

nursing or health

used to provide evidence of

Research is drawn from

Research is mostly drawn from

academic journals.

knowledge?

statements or claims. Research is

appropriate academic journals.

appropriate academic journals.

drawn from appropriate academic

journals.

Production (20%)

Structure and creativity – 20%

Exemplary video with very high

Authentic and very creative video.

Authentic video that demonstrates

Authentic video that may lack

Lacks authenticity and is difficult

Is the video well-

levels of authenticity and

Video is well structured and timed

some degree of creativity. Video

creativity. Video is structured but

for an audience to understand.

creativity. Video is well structured

with clear segments. Visuals and

is structured but not particularly

not particularly well sign-posted.

structured and creative?

and timed with clear segments and

audio are clear.

well sign-posted. Visuals and

Visuals and audio are not always

headings. Visuals and audio are

audio are clear.

clear.

clear.

 

Assessment 3: Research Proposal Part A

 

 

 Criteria

Problem statement 10%

 

 

 

Knowledge of topic 20%

 

 

 High Distinction 85-100%

Presents a significant problem related to discipline of nursing or health that is original and creative.

 

Demonstrates insight and awareness of the deeper, more subtle aspects of the topic.

 

 

 Distinction 75-84%

Presents a significant problem related to discipline of nursing or health.

 

 

Evidence of an awareness and understanding of deeper and more subtle aspects of the topic. There is evidence of originality and independent thought.

 

 

 Credit 65-74%

Identifies a relevant project issue.

 

 

An understanding of the core subject area and sound knowledge of the chosen topic is communicated to the reader.

 

 

 Pass 50-64%

Although an issue is identified, the statement is too broad or the description fails to establish the importance

 

There is adequate knowledge of the topic under investigation.

 

 

 Fail 0-49%

Statement of the problem, significance, purpose, was omitted or inappropriate.

 

There is limited knowledge of the chosen topic.

 

Research question and	Research question is presented as a
hypotheses (20%)	‘researchable question’. Includes a
	primary and secondary question(s)
	or a hypothesis if appropriate

 

Research is not presented as a

 

‘researchable question’. Does

not include primary and/or

secondary question(s) or a

hypothesis.

 

Literature Review (30%)

 

The research is extensive, analysing current literature to make judgements about its appropriateness. The research was drawn from appropriate academic journals.

 

Literature is current and analysed to make judgements about its appropriateness. The research was drawn from appropriate academic journals.

 

The research is focussed and relevant and current academic resources. The research was mostly drawn from appropriate academic journals.

 

The resources used are mostly appropriate.

 

The research lacks focus and the resources chosen are unsuitable.

 

Little evidence of having read relevant resources.

 

Academic Writing 10%

 

Consistently demonstrated a high level of academic writing with a clear & logical structure. Virtually free from spelling, grammatical and/or terminology error

 

Presented a well-structured discussion in academic style with a clear and logical flow. Mostly correct spelling, grammar, and appropriate terminology used throughout.

 

Presented a clear and logical discussion in an appropriate academic style. Minimal spelling or grammatical errors, and mostly suitable use of terminology

 

Written reasonably clearly with academic style and structure evident in most paragraphs. Some incorrect spelling, grammar and / or terminology

 

Did not present information in an academic style. Lacked clear and logical structure and written expression. Frequent spelling, grammatical and / or terminology errors.

 

Referencing

 

10%

 

Provided a comprehensive reference list and accurately referenced sources using the APA 6.

 

Provided a comprehensive reference list and accurately referenced most sources using the modified APA 6.

 

APA 6 referencing style used to accurately reference the majority of sources.

 

APA 6 referencing style used but with frequent errors.

 

Used incorrect referencing style or made a large number of referencing errors.

Assessment 4: Research Proposal Part B

 

 

Criteria                         High Distinction  85        –           100%

 

Problem         statement            10%     Presents     a        significant          problem

 

related   to          discipline          of         nursing  or

health     that        is   original      and       creative.

 

 

 

Distinction 75-84%	Credit 65-74%
	Identifies a relevant project
Presents a significant problem related
to discipline of nursing or health.	issue.

 

 

 Pass 50-64%

Although an issue is identified, the statement is too broad or the description fails to establish the importance

 

 

 Fail 0-49%

Statement of the problem, significance, purpose, was omitted or inappropriate.

 

Project Design 40%	Provides clear and evaluative
	statements of the project design
	and associated methods. Insightful
	discussion of related methods

 

The purpose, questions, and design are mutually supportive and coherent. Appropriate and important limitations and assumptions have been clearly stated. The project builds from identified gaps in practice or the literature.

 

The project design has been identified and described in sufficiently detailed terms. Some limitations and assumptions have been identified

 

The project design is confusing or incomplete Important limitations and assumptions have not been identified. The project design does not fit the area to be studied.

 

The project design is inappropriate or incomplete. Limitations and assumptions are omitted.

 

Knowledge of topic 20%

 

Demonstrates insight and awareness of the deeper, more subtle aspects of the topic.

 

Evidence of an awareness and understanding of deeper and more subtle aspects of the topic. There is evidence of originality and independent thought.

 

An understanding of the core subject area and sound knowledge of the chosen topic is communicated to the reader.

 

There is adequate knowledge of the topic under investigation.

 

There is limited knowledge of the chosen topic.

 

Analysis and flow of ideas 10%

 

An ability to present the topic within the broader context of the discipline of nursing. Demonstrates imagination and independent thought. There is evidence of highly developed analytical and evaluative skills.

 

Clear evidence of analytical and evaluative skills. The reader is guided smoothly through the logically arranged paper.

 

Well-reasoned argument based on broad evidence. Evidence of analytical and evaluative skills. The overall arrangement is logical but is occasionally difficult to follow.

 

Sound argument based on evidence. Some evidence of analytical and evaluative skills.

 

The arrangement of content is haphazard and difficult to follow. There is no evidence of critique or analysis

 

Academic Writing 10%

 

Consistently demonstrated a high level of academic writing with a clear & logical structure. Virtually free from spelling, grammatical and/or terminology error

 

Presented a well-structured discussion in academic style with a clear and logical flow. Mostly correct spelling, grammar, and appropriate terminology used throughout.

 

Presented a clear and logical discussion in an appropriate academic style. Minimal spelling or grammatical errors, and mostly suitable use of terminology

 

Written reasonably clearly with academic style and structure evident in most paragraphs. Some incorrect spelling, grammar and / or terminology

 

Did not present information in an academic style. Lacked clear and logical structure and written expression. Frequent spelling, grammatical and / or terminology errors.