Assessment Brief - Poster

Assessment Brief - Poster

School of Nursing and Midwifery

NUM3204 Research and Clinical Decision-making in Clinical Practice

Ass. Item

3 Assessment Type

Poster

Assessment Description

Research in clinical practice Weighting Word count

Undergraduate

10% = 300-350 words

Postgraduate:

10% = 500 words

40 % 300

Due date and submission information Submit via Canvas by 5PM, Monday 20th May 2024. Please ensure that you have read and understood the before you submit an assignment information attached to this assignment brief.

Why am I doing this assessment?

This assignment will help you to understand and demonstrate the following unit learning outcomes (ULO):

Review the different research principles and approaches within health service organisations.

Discuss how evidence can be translated to a specific context considering ethical, legal, and cultural factors.

Employ evidence-based and critical thinking skills to decision making in a specific clinical context.

By completing the ULOs, you are demonstrating that you are working towards the following course learning outcomes (CLOs):

1.Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digitaltechnologies to inform nursing practice2 Anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate nursingstrategies/solutions3 Apply broad health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations4 Critically analyse, interpret, and conceptualise complex nursing practice6 Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional nursing practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards for practice.

Employability skills addressed.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

FORMCHECKBOX Reflective practice

FORMCHECKBOX Decision making

FORMCHECKBOX Critical thinking

X Problem solving

FORMCHECKBOX Communication

FORMCHECKBOX Digital literacy

FORMCHECKBOX Conflict resolution

FORMCHECKBOX Time management

FORMCHECKBOX Teamwork

FORMCHECKBOX Cultural competency

FORMCHECKBOX Leadership

FORMCHECKBOX Creativity and Innovation PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

FORMCHECKBOX Self-awareness

FORMCHECKBOX Self-efficacy

FORMCHECKBOX Professional identity

FORMCHECKBOX Resilience

FORMCHECKBOX Interpersonal skills

FORMCHECKBOX Interprofessional coordination

FORMCHECKBOX Emotional intelligence

FORMCHECKBOX Cross-cultural awareness

CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS

FORMCHECKBOX Self-awareness

FORMCHECKBOX Career decision making

FORMCHECKBOX Opportunity awareness

FORMCHECKBOX Transition learning

FORMCHECKBOX Career planning

FORMCHECKBOX Specialist skills (course specific)

Assessment Task Instructions

The assessment instructions have been designed to enable you to understand what is required to succeed in this assignment.

The aim of this assessment task is to develop a poster and short summary that identifies and links the following three (3) areas.

Research

The clinical decision-making process

Patient safety

Students are required to complete the following steps.

Step 1. Develop a written summary that explains the links between the three (3) key areas stated above. (300 words +/- 10 %)

Step 2. Find resources in the support area about developing a poster in PowerPoint.

Step 3. Design your poster using the guidelines under format and structure below.

Step 4. Present the key points from your written summary in the form of a poster presentation. (300 words +/- 10 %)

To help you do this, imagine you are standing beside your poster, and you are asked to explain it to a colleague. Outline the main points, ensuring you make the links between research, decision-making and patient safety clear on your poster. You might like to use a flow chart or a mind map as illustrations. The set out and illustration of the poster is entirely up to you. Where applicable the information presented on your poster must be referenced.

Format and Structure

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Your poster should be developed using PowerPoint (or Publisher if you prefer) and then saved as a .PDF file so that you can submit it with your explanation document to Canvas.

Formatting for Poster:

Formatting with respect to font and spacing are not prescriptive for the poster (you may use whatever formatting best suits your presentation).

See What makes a good or bad poster in the resources area of assessment three to get you going:

Formatting for summary

Formatting for your summary must follow SNM assignment guidelines.

A cover sheet is required.

A table of contents is not required.

Your work (both poster and summary) must be referenced using APA 7th style. See the example poster to see how a reference list can be placed/ located on a poster.

What you should include

Your poster should include a:

heading,

brief introduction,

conclusion,

enough text to explain the links between research, decision-making and safe patient care.

flow charts, graphs, or illustrations that will make your explanation and poster clear and engaging,

a reference list.

Your summary should include a:

brief introduction,

your summary,

a brief conclusion,

referencing,

a reference list.

References for this assessment should be no older than 5 (five) years. Use only as many as you need to support your points. If your illustrations come from a published source, they will need to be referenced.

Connecting your learning

Assessment tasks in this course are designed to give you opportunities to integrate what you learn into or from other units. These units include NUM1102, Communication for Nurses and Midwives; NUM2404 Transition to Registered Nurse; NUM3505 Interprofessional Practice in Healthcare; all your Nursing Practice Units,

Marking rubric

The marking rubric (below) has been attached to the assessment in Canvas.

Feedback and moderation

Your results and feedback will be released in 15 business days (31st May, 2024) via Canvas.

All unit assessments are subject to a robust moderation process. Note that results are not final until they are officially released at the end of semester following ratification at the progression panel and are therefore subject to change.

Additional Resources

Library Referencing GuideAcademic IntegrityWhat makes a great posterA recorded assessment presentation (by the unit coordinator) will be available in the assessment 3 area of Canvas.

Well Below Average (<25%) Below Average (26-49%) Pass/Average (50-59%) Credit (60-69%) Distinction (70-79%) High Distinction (>80%)

Content Does not address assessment item. No evidence to support main ideas. Unable to demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas or concepts. No credible sources used to support main ideas. Does not or poorly addresses assessment item. Insufficient evidence to support main ideas. Unable to or poorly demonstrates an understanding of the main ideas or concepts. Ideas are not relevant to the topic. Limited referencing to support ideas. Assessment item addressed at a superficial level. Minimal evidence to support main ideas. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts at a basic level. Some ideas presented have relevance to the topic. Most parts of the assessment item addressed at a satisfactory level and supported by adequate evidence. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts. Most ideas presented have relevance to the topic. All parts of the assessment item addressed at a good level and supported by quality evidence. Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the main concepts. Most ideas presented have relevance to the topic. Content fully addresses all parts of the assessment item. Thorough exploration of concepts and well-formed ideas, supported by high quality evidence. Able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the main concepts. All ideas presented have relevance to the topic.

0-11 >11-19 >19-23 >23-27 >27-31 >31-40

Application of Critical Thinking Does not demonstrate critical thinking appropriate to required level. No application of professional practice and/or evidence-based thinking to assessment item. Poorly demonstrates critical thinking appropriate to required level. Poor application of professional practice and/or evidence-based thinking to assessment item. Limited demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Limited application of professional practice and/or evidence-based thinking to assessment item. Demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Application of professional practice and/or evidence-based thinking to assessment item. Very good demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Very good application of professional practice and/or evidence-based thinking to assessment item. Excellent demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Excellent application of professional practice and/or evidence base to practice in assessment.

0-5 >5-9 >9-11 >11-13 >13-15 >15-20

Structure and Presentation The poster displays no clear/ logical flow of ideas. Font too small to allow easy reading. The poster includes text: not white space and no illustration.

No introduction, no conclusion, no heading.

Relevant material presented yet message lost in overcrowding. Logical flow of message is lost as a result. Very few illustrations support information on poster. Introduction and conclusion are too wordy. No heading

Relevant material presented yet message lost in overcrowding. Logical flow of message is lost as a result. Some illustrations support information on poster. No heading or poor link to topic. Introduction and conclusion are too wordy. Most material presented on poster flows logically and clearly. Relevant material presented yet message lost in overcrowding. Most illustrations support information on poster. Heading too long difficult to see link to topic. Clear Introduction and conclusion are too wordy. Most material presented on poster flows logically and clearly. Message well presented relevant information delivered yet easy to grasp/ understand. Some crowding in poster. Most illustrations support information on poster. Clear and catchy heading. Succinct introduction and conclusion. All material presented on poster flows logically and clearly. Message well presented all relevant information delivered yet easy to grasp/ understand. Excellent use of poster space. Chosen illustrations support information on poster. Clear and catchy heading. Succinct introduction and conclusion.

0-3 >3-4 >4-5 >5-7 >7-9 >9-10

The summary does not conform to the structure of the assessment item. No introduction to the assessment. Poor or non- existent paragraphing. No logical/cohesive development of ideas. No summation of key points in conclusion.

Does not comply with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Limited aspects conform to the structure of the assessment item. Poor introduction to the assessment. Limited paragraphing. Omits or poor summation of key points in conclusion.

Poorly complies with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Does not follow specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan Some aspects conform to the structure of the assessment item ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Limited introduction of topic and summation of key points in conclusion. Minimal paragraphing, and logical/cohesive development of ideas. Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan. Introduction adequately introduces topic and summarises key points in conclusion. Paragraphing is evident, and there is a logical/cohesive development of ideas in some of the assessment item. Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines to a very high standard. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan completely. Very good introduction of topic and summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the students position and provides clear insights into the issue. Very good paragraphing, and logical/cohesive development of ideas in most of assessment item. Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines to an excellent

standard. Follows all specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan. Excellent introduction of topic and strong summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the students position and provides clear insights into the issue. Excellent paragraphing and logical/cohesive development of ideas throughout.

0-3 >3-4 >4-5 >5-7 >7-9 >9-10

Referencing Referencing does not follow instructions in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has multiple errors. Includes references in conclusion.

Referencing poorly follows instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has many errors. Includes references in conclusion. Mainly adheres to instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end- text referencing has some errors. Adheres to instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has few errors. Adheres to instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has very few errors. Completely adheres to all instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has no errors.

0-3 >3-4 >4-5 >5-7 >7-9 >9-10

Low Proficiency Developing Proficiency Moderate Proficiency High Proficiency

English Language Proficiency Multiple grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors were present throughout. Sentence structure poor making it difficult to determine meaning. Many grammatical spelling and punctuation errors were present and needs improvement. Sentence structure needs improvement. Mostly correct grammar, spelling and punctuation evident throughout.

Sentence structure acceptable but needs improvement. Mainly correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Very few errors.

Sentence structure was of a good standard. Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sentence structure of a high standard. Effective use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper. Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sophisticated use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper.

0-2 >2-4 >4-5 >5-6 >6-9 >9-10