Critical Analysis of a Talking-Based Psychosocial Intervention for Nursing Practice NUR360

This assignment requires you tocritically analyseone talking based psychosocial intervention of your choice that you can initiate as a health professional.

Use standard (default) margins, double line spacing and 12-point font in your assessments.

Introduction:Provide an overview of the chosen talking based psychosocial intervention that includes its main application

Critical analysis (to include):

• Provide a detailed synopsis of the intervention including its history, development and current evidence base.

• Critically analyse the chosen intervention using relevant contemporary high-quality literature.

• Consider the intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective and include contemporary high-quality literature that discusses its use by nurses/health professionals specifically.

Conclusion:Summarise the key points of the critical analysis

Tutors may stop marking if your assessment exceedsthe word count by more than 10%.

References: using APA 7^th

Criterion 1

14 to >11.76 pts

High Distinction

Outstanding as it addresses all possible aspects overviewing the psychosocial intervention with definitions and applications clearly outlined.

11.76 to >10.36 pts

Distinction

Excellent as it addresses almost all possible aspects overviewing the psychosocial intervention with definitions and applications outlined.

10.36 to >8.96 pts

Credit

Sound as it addresses most aspects overviewing the psychosocial intervention including definitions and applications.

8.96 to >6.86 pts

Pass

Addresses most aspects overviewing the psychosocial intervention, but may not include all definitions and applications.

6.86 to >0 pts

Fail

Minimally addresses aspects overviewing the psychosocial intervention, and/or does not include definitions and applications

Criterion 2

28 to >23.52 pts

High Distinction

Outstanding because its a complete and comprehensive synopsis of the intervention that includes all possible historical and contemporary content addressing the criterion requirements

23.52 to >20.72 pts

Distinction

Excellent as it is an almost complete and comprehensive synopsis of the intervention that draws on historical and contemporary evidence addressing the criterion requirements

20.72 to >17.92 pts

Credit

Sound as it is a mostly complete synopsis of the intervention that draws on historical and contemporary evidence addressing the criterion requirements

17.92 to >13.72 pts

Pass

An attempt at a synopsis of the intervention that may/may not include all possible content addressing the criterion requirements

13.72 to >0 pts

Fail

A poorly attempted synopsis of the intervention that does not include historical and contemporary content and/or does not address the criterion requirements

Criterion 3

28 to >23.52 pts

High Distinction

Outstanding because it completely details all possible considerations of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective

23.52 to >20.72 pts

Distinction

Excellent as it is a detailed consideration of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective

20.72 to >17.92 pts

Credit

A mostly informed consideration of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective that meets the criterion elements

17.92 to >13.72 pts

Pass

A consideration of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective has been attempted

13.72 to >0 pts

Fail

Incomplete consideration of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective and may/may not include literature

Criterion 4: Expression and Academic Writing

15 to >12.6 pts

High Distinction

Exemplary writing with very high levels of authenticity and independent thought. Ideas and reasoning are clearly expressed. Introductory sentence used at the start of paragraphs. Main subject matter is developed within each paragraph. Concluding sentence used at the end of paragraphs. Exemplary spelling, grammar and syntax with no errors. Meets all style requirements.

12.6 to >11.1 pts

Distinction

Evidence of superior academic writing skills. Authentic and original writing that clearly synthesises the key points of the assignment. Expression of ideas and reasoning is clear. Correct use of paragraphs. Discussion in each paragraph provides sufficient depth to demonstrate understanding. Superior spelling, grammar and syntax < 5>

11.1 to >9.6 pts

Credit

Evidence of sound academic writing. Authentic and original writing that clearly addresses the key points of the assignment. Expression of ideas and reasoning is satisfactory. Paragraphs are 5-7 sentences in length and sentences are clear and concise. Minor errors only in syntax, spelling and grammar. Meets all style requirements.

9.6 to >7.35 pts

Pass

Authentic writing that attempts to show independent thought. May struggle with expression of ideas and reasoning. Attempts to use paragraphs. Some sentences may be too long/short. Meets almost all style requirements including spacing, page numbers, font, headings

7.35 to >0 pts

Fail

Lacks authenticity. Language hinders the effective flow of ideas and meaning. Sentences lack structure and are consistently too short or too long. Multiple errors in spelling, grammar and style. Not structured as per requirements in Course Outline.

Criterion 5: Literature sources and referencing

15 to >12.6 pts

High Distinction

Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from a range of journals and databases. Complies with all the referencing style requirements. There are no errors in referencing throughout

12.6 to >11.1 pts

Distinction

Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from a range of journals and databases. APA 7 referencing style is consistently accurate. Less than 5 minor referencing errors.

11.1 to >9.6 pts

Credit

Sources are appropriate, mostly contemporary and from a narrow range of journals and databases. Complies with referencing style requirements. Some referencing errors in in-text and/or referencing list (5-7)

9.6 to >7.35 pts

Pass

Sources are mostly relevant however there are too few to demonstrate wide reading. Attempts to use APA 7 style. Some errors in in-text and/or referencing list (8-10)

7.35 to >0 pts

Fail

Sources are inappropriate and/or absent. In-text referencing and/or reference list contains major errors (>10).

Overview of A1

Task:

Critically analyse one talking-based psychosocial intervention of your choice that you can initiate as a health professional.

Word count:

1400 words (+/-10% intext references, or +/-140 words)
Word count does not include reference list
Work beyond 1540 words may not be marked.
References to be no older than 10 years (5 years preferable) unless a seminal work, and the average words per reference is 100-150 per reference.
Peer reviewed journal articles are the best evidence
The mark will be calculated in CANVAS out of 100, but this assessment task is 40% of your aggregate mark
Late Submissions: The mark for an assessment item submitted after the designated time on the due date, without an approved extension of time, will be reduced by 10% of the possible maximum mark for that assessment item for each day or part day that the assessment item is late. Note: this applies equally to week and weekend days.

Criterion 1: Introduction

An overview of the psychosocial intervention that provides a clear and succinct definition and description of the intervention and its application.
HD mark: Outstanding as it addresses all possible aspects overviewing the psychosocial intervention with definitions and applications clearly outlined.

Criterion 2:

Synopsis of the intervention including its history, development, applications and current evidence base including a critique and analysis of your intervention using the relevant literature.
HD mark: Outstanding because its a complete and comprehensive synopsis of the intervention that includes all possible historical and contemporary content addressing the criterion
requirements

Criterion 3:

Consideration of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing or health professionals perspective including literature that discusses its use by nurses/health professionals
specifically.
HD mark: Outstanding because it completely details all possible considerations of the psychosocial intervention from a nursing/health professionals perspective

Criterion 4:

Writing is authentic and clearly expresses ideas and sound reasoning. Uses correct spelling and paragraph structure throughout. Structured as per requirements in Course outline.
HD mark: Exemplary writing with very high levels of authenticity and independent thought. Ideas and reasoning are clearly expressed. Introductory sentence used at the start of paragraphs. Main subject matter is developed within each paragraph. Concluding sentence used at the end of paragraphs.
Exemplary spelling, grammar and syntax with no errors. Meets all style requirements Expression and Academic Writing Style
Structure and organisation
You can use headings
No tables, point form or lists
Paragraph structure
Authentic and expressed clearly

Criterion 5:

Literature sources and referencing Wide range of contemporary (within 10 years unless a seminal work) and relevant sources are used in text and listed in reference list.
Uses APA 7 style.
HD mark: Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from a range of journals and databases. Complies with all the referencing style requirements. There are no errors in referencing throughout.