Assignment 1: Policy Evaluation and Review (Policy analysis)
Assignment 1: Policy Evaluation and Review (Policy analysis)
Task overview
Item Details
Course NUR6060
Assessment Type Written assignment
Brief task description Students need to identify a policy (Note this must be a policy) that influences the way in which health care is implemented in their area of practice at their workplace. Assignment 1 requires you to use the provided policy analysis framework (Colins 2003) in the analysis of your chosen policy.
Therefore: Assignment 1 requires students to complete a comprehensive, critical analysis, and review of their chosen policy.
The purpose of the assignment is to utilise a recognised policy review framework to conduct the analysis of your policy.
Rationale for assessment task The purpose of the assignment is to develop experience using a policy review framework to conduct a policy analysis on a policy of your choosing. To add students in the navigation of policy review.
Due Date 15/04/2024
Length 2000 words [+/-10%] (word length includes written critiques and in-text referencing but excludes your reference list and appendices).
Marks out of:
Weighting: This assignment will be marked out of 40 marks.
This assignment is worth 40 % of the total assessment for this course.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) measured Course Learning Outcomes measured in this assessment
CLO1Critically reflect and articulate the difference between a policy, a protocol and a procedure and the implications of these in health care practice;
CLO2Define health policy and articulate how historical, political, economic and socio-cultural influences can shape the development and implementation of health policy at any given level;
CLO3Identify the basic concepts of policy analysis using theoretical frameworks to guide a review process;
CLO4 Critically analyse a health policy that impacts on the students area of practice with recommendations for application in practice through concepts of guideline and procedural development or strategies for practical application;
Task information
Item Details
Task detail Introduce your policy of choice and the chosen policy analysis framework. Provide a concise introduction to the points of discussion and the outline of the critical analysis process to be undertaken. (150 words)
Using steps 1 through to 4 of from the 2005 T. Collins article titled Health policy analysis: a simple tool for policy makersDefine the context of the chosen policy. (250 words)
Outline the current issues with this policy (State the problem). (400 words)
Provide a summary of the literature (What is the latest evidence stemming from the literature?) (800 words)
Consider different policy options? (250 words)
Provide a conclusion (150 words)
Resources available to complete task Support for academic writing and referencing is available from the Learning Advisor and Liaison Librarian, you can contact them via their site: https://www.usq.edu.au/library/usq-libraries/contactStudy Support can be found at: https://www.usq.edu.au/library/study-supportStudy and Support for Health and Community Program students can be found at: https://open.usq.edu.au/course/view.php?id=321Writing Style This assignment should be written in academic style in the form of an essay with an introduction and a conclusion. Headings can be used. The assignment should contain rationale and support for your critique as well as illustrations from the article.
Formatting Style Written essay style including an introduction and a conclusion.
Follow and use the sub-headings set out the marking matrix
Font: 12 pt, times new roman
Spacing and margins: double spacing and 2.54 cm margins on all sides
Include page numbers: in bottom right corner
Referencing/ citations For this assessment you will use APA 7th referencing style.
Sources: your reference list must include scholarly sources with the majority no older than 10 years old.
In text citations: You must include intext citations in the body of your work. Each new point or piece of evidence must be attributed (via in-text citation) to the source.
Submission information
What you need to submit File 1 - One electronic Microsoft Word document that contains the following items:
Title page including student name and student number; course code and name; year and semester; assignment number and assignment title, and word count
The completed task
Reference list
Note: Do not include the marking criteria
File Name Conventions
Save your document with the following naming convention:
Lastname_Firstname_studentnumber_coursecode_A1.doc/docx/pdf
e.g., Jones_Grace_0003216_HSC8050_A1.docx
Marking & Moderation This task will be marked against marking criteria available at the end of this document.
All staff who are assessing your work meet to discuss and compare grading decisions before marks or grades are finalised.
Academic Integrity & Misconduct Students should be familiar with, and abide by, USQs policy on Academic Integrity and the definition of Academic Misconduct . Penalties apply to students found to have breached these policies & procedures.
Artificial intelligence is not to be used in this assessment item beyond basic editing features (spelling and grammar) in standard word processing tools. No automation of written text allowed. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in a referral to the Academic Integrity Unit (AIU) for investigation.
Turnitin has been enabled so that students can check for similarity matching within their assessment and make amendments prior to the due date to demonstrate academic integrity.
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Marking Criteria Guide
Assignment 1
CRITERIA
Introduction Highly relevant comprehensive introduction
Defines topic at an advanced level Includes a comprehensive and concise introduction to the chosen policy analysis framework
Well-developed introduction
Defines the topic
Includes an introduction to the chosen policy analysis framework
Effective attempt of writing introduction
Effective attempt at defining the topic
A general introduction to the policy analysis framework is provided.
An attempt made to provide an introduction
Some areas of defining the topic are unclear
The introduction requires more work
The policy analysis framework is unclear Inadequate and/or poor introduction.
The topic is not well defined Minimal/no evidence of an introduction.
Minimal/no evidence of a policy analysis framework No evidence of introduction
No evidence of a policy analysis framework
MARKS (5) 5 4 3 2 1 0
Critical Analysis of policy using a recognised policy analysis framework Highly articulate and relevant, specific clear analysis that is inherently linked to a policy
analysis framework
Significance of analysis is expressed
with articulate linkage to policy, and each component of the analysis framework
Highly relevant, specific use of contemporary published literature. Supported with strong relevant scholarly literature to support main issues identified
Material is collated, synthesised and expressed effectively. Relevant, and concise analysis that is inherently linked to a policy analysis framework Significance of analysis is clear and concise with linkage to policy, and each component of the analysis framework Analysis supported by credible literature to support the main issues identified
Some evidence of synthesis in the evaluation. Clear analysis that is somewhat or in part linked to a chosen policy analysis framework
Significance of analysis is based on a narrative discussion. Published literature that is somewhat or in part linked to the analysis
Analysis is supported in part or through some published credible literature
May be evidence of simple synthesis in the evaluation. Policy analysis is vague with limited
links to a chosen policy analysis framework
Some aspects of analysis were unclear or described.
Significance of analysis is not consistent with the topic. Limited use of credible, contemporary published literature, some use of websites as reference sources
Analysis is not always supported with credible literature The topic is simply defined Analysis absent, vague or inappropriate.
No evidence of linkage with a chosen policy analysis framework
Limited or no evidence provided.
Significance of the literature is not identified
Use of credible, contemporary literature is absent, vague or inappropriate
Web sources have been heavily utilised No evidence of
critical analysis
No evidence of utilising credible literature
MARKS (15) 18 -20 13-17 8 -12 6-7 1-5 0
Consider other policy options There is sufficient testimony of a compilation of evidence in
Constructing known alternatives for alleviating
the problem. Alternative
courses of action or alternative
strategies of intervention have been sufficiently considered. Am majority of testimony of a compilation evidence in
Constructing known alternatives for alleviating
the problem. A majority of alternative
courses of action or alternative
strategies of intervention have been sufficiently considered. With minor omission. There is only partial testimony of a compilation of evidence in
Constructing known alternatives for alleviating
the problem. Only partial alternative
courses of action or alternative
strategies of intervention have been sufficiently considered. Testimony of a compilation of evidence in
Constructing known alternatives for alleviating
the problem is somewhat vague or incorrect. Alternative
courses of action or alternative
strategies of intervention have been insufficiently considered. There is poor testimony of a compilation of evidence in
Constructing known alternatives for alleviating
the problem. lternative
courses of action or alternative
strategies of intervention have been sufficiently considered. There is no testimony of a compilation of evidence in
Constructing known alternatives for alleviating
the problem. No alternative
courses of action or alternative
strategies of intervention have been sufficiently considered.
MARKS (5) 5 4 3 2 1 0
Conclusion Conclusion ties together main themes.
Conclusion reflects completely on the importance of findings. Minor gaps in drawing together main themes.
Conclusion reflects the majority of findings with some minor omissions An above average attempts with many apparent gaps in drawing together main themes. Conclusion reflects some of findings with some major omissions Conclusion includes new material or does not summarize adequately
Reads like an introduction Inappropriate or absent conclusion. Reference material in conclusion
Student needs to visit
http://www.usq.edu.au/learningcentre/assignment-skills/writing-assignments/essay-writingMARKS (5) 5 4 3 2 1 0
Academic Writing: structure, APA referencing expression /grammar Word limit: Adhered to word limit
Expression
High standard of academic presentation. Expressed ideas clearly, concisely & fluently, intuitive reflective thought expressed
Very few/no spelling or grammatical errors
Structure
Well-constructed paragraphs Main points linked to the question
Correctly cited sources both within text & reference list. No/limited mistakes in referencing format Word limit: Adhered to word limit +/- 10% Expression
Sound academic structure and presentation
Expressed ideas clearly and concisely. Reflective thoughts
expressed clearly Very few spelling or grammatical errors
Structure
Well-constructed paragraphs, clearly expressed & linked
main points
References to literature are good Word limit: Adhered to word limit
+/- 10% Expression
Expressed ideas clearly, however not concisely & fluently
Reflective practice used by not to full extent
Some spelling and grammatical errors
Structure
Provided paragraphs with main points however not clearly
expressed
References to literature are satisfactory Word limit: Adhered to word limit
(+/-10%
Expression
Limited clarity of expression Reflective practice not well integrated
Errors in spelling & grammar
Structure
Provided paragraphs but either main points were inappropriate or they were not linked key content areas.
Reference to literature is present but not strong Word limit: Not adhered to
Expression
Used incorrect terminology Numerous mistakes in spelling
and/or grammar
Structure
No or limited structure
Literature not appropriate or
insufficient
Incorrect referencing Requires extensive development. No attempt to format document or use APA referencing
MARKS (5) 5 4 3 2 1 0
LATE PENALTY: 5% of total marks available for the assessment item per business day deducted from total mark gained Comments: FINAL
MARK: /40
