Assessment 1 Case Study Marking Guide

PBHL20009

Assessment 1 Case Study Marking Guide

Criterion HD D CR P F

The population at risk for the assigned public health issue is described and discussed. The population(s) is clearly outlined, the specific determinants associated with the issue are outlined along with a brief summary and analysis of the evidence, and points relevant to the Australian context are noted (geographic location, SES, etc).

8.5-10 The population(s) are recognized, specific determinants are mentioned but summary and analysis of the evidence is incomplete or inaccurate, most significant determinants are not identified, Australian context is mentioned but is not discussed in depth.

7-8.4 An attempt has been made to identify the relevant population(s) but evidence supporting this is incomplete and has not been discussed or analysed, discussion of determinants is superficial, and the Australian context is not fully discussed.

6-6.9 An attempt has been made to identify the relevant population(s) but supporting evidence has been omitted, discussion of determinants has been attempted but is basic, and the Australian context is mentioned but not discussed.

5-5.9 Required elements are fully or partially absent: population(s) not identified and discussed, determinants not identified and analysed, Australian context not addressed.

0-4.9

Planning elements The specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are outlined and their relevance to the assigned issue is discussed; the use of these characteristics in planning a public health initiative is discussed and at least two brief examples are given.

8.5-10 The specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are outlined and an attempt has been made to discuss their relevance to the assigned issue; the use of these characteristics in planning a public health initiative is discussed and a brief example is given.

7-8.4 The specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are mentioned and some indication of their relevance to the assigned issue is given; the use of these characteristics in planning a public health initiative is discussed but no examples are given.

6-6.9 Some specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are mentioned but are incomplete and some indication of their relevance to the assigned issue is given and little or no mention of their relevance has been made; the use of these characteristics in planning a public health initiative is mentioned but not supported by discussion and examples are absent or unconnected.

5-5.9 Some specific characteristics of the population(s) of interest are noted but an indication of their relevance to the assigned issue is absent; the use of these characteristics in planning a public health initiative is noted but a rationale and example are basic, absent and/or unconnected.

0-4.9

Review of Existing Initiatives Literature discussing real initiatives related to the assigned issue is reviewed and evaluated, the outcome of these initiatives is presented, and the students original view on these outcomes is presented and discussed.

8.5-10 Literature discussing real initiatives related to the assigned issue is reviewed and evaluated, the outcome of these initiatives is presented, but the students original view on these outcomes is absent or superficial.

7-8.4 Literature discussing real initiatives related to the assigned issue is mentioned but evaluation is missing or incomplete, the outcome of these initiatives is noted, but the students original view on these outcomes is absent or superficial.

6-6.9 An attempt has been made to identify literature on real initiatives related to the assigned issue is but the section does not provide a meaningful survey of what is available, evaluation is missing or incomplete, and an attempt has been made to identify outcomes of but they are not discussed and the students original view on these outcomes is absent or superficial.

5-5.9 An attempt has been made to identify literature on real initiatives related to the assigned issue is but the section does not provide a meaningful survey of what is available and contains irrelevant items, evaluation is missing or incomplete, outcomes are not discussed, and the students original view on these outcomes is absent.

0-4.9

Use of Literature All literature used is less than 10 years old, comes from high quality sources, addresses the Australian context, and derives from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health.

Assessment format conforms exactly to guidelines.

8.5-10 A majority of literature used is less than 10 years old, comes from high quality sources, addresses the Australian context, and derives from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health. Assessment format conforms exactly to guidelines.

7-8.4 Some literature used is less than 10 years old, comes from high quality sources, addresses the Australian context, and derives from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health. Assessment format partially conforms to guidelines, but sections are missing or irrelevant information has been included.

6-6.9 Literature from inappropriate sources has been included, consumer or proprietary material has been used, items that do not address the Australian context have been used, and only a few items derive from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health. Assessment format mostly conforms to guidelines, but sections are missing or irrelevant information has been included, while required information is omitted.

5-5.9 Literature from inappropriate sources has been used, consumer or proprietary material has been used, items that do not address the Australian context have been used, and use of items from refereed journals or organizations of recognized standing in the field of public health is minimal or non-existent. Guidelines have not been followed and/or part or all of the assessment does not address the assigned topic.

Assessment Fail

Writing and Integrity All text represents the students original language and ideas, any material taken from other sources is fully cited in accordance with academic conventions, text is logically coherent, language used is formal and stylistically appropriate for a formal piece of university assessment.

8.5-10 All text represents the students original language and ideas, material taken from other sources is cited, text is logically coherent, and language used is formal and stylistically appropriate for a formal piece of university assessment.

7-8.4 All text represents the students original language and ideas but a large number of direct quotations have been used, material taken from other sources is cited but contains errors or is incomplete, discussion lacks logical coherence, and an attempt has been made to use language that is formal and stylistically appropriate for a piece of university assessment.

6-6.9 All text represents the students original language and ideas but a large number of direct quotations have been used, material taken from other sources is cited but contains errors or is incomplete, discussion lacks logical coherence, and an attempt has been made to use language that is formal and stylistically appropriate for a piece of university assessment.

5-5.9 Assessment contains text that has been copied from sources or inadequately paraphrased, citations are incomplete or missing, discussion lacks logical coherence, and/or language that is too informal and/or stylistically appropriate for a piece of university assessment has been used.

Assessment Fail