HSNS 246 247/447 Marking rubric
HSNS 246 247/447 Marking rubric
Assessment 1: Reflective essay: Social determinants of Health
Criteria Above expected
100-75% Expected
50-74% Below expected
0-49% Mark
Describe the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) and identify importance to health.
SDH
What?
Provides a detailed but concise and cohesive description of all the SDH.
Identifies one determinant and explains how it is important to health.
Provides an in-depth explanation of why a chosen vulnerable group may experience difficulty accessing this determinant.
Integrates current and relevant literature from academic and reliable sources.
(23-30) Provides a clear description of all the SDH.
Identifies one determinant and explains how it is important to health.
Explains why a chosen vulnerable group may experience difficulty accessing this determinant.
Integrates current and relevant literature from academic and reliable sources.
(15-22) Incomplete description of SDH or does not identify one determinant or explain importance to health or does not identify a vulnerable group.
Lacks discussion on why a vulnerable group may experience difficulty accessing the determinant.
Inappropriate literature used to support discussion or lacks integration of literature.
(0-14) /30
Reflect on how reduced access impacts health outcomes.
So what?
Provides an in-depth, detailed and insightful explanation of how reduced access to the chosen determinant may impact health outcomes for the chosen vulnerable group.
Integrates literature that is current and highly relevant to the topic.
(23-30) Clearly explains how reduced access to the determinant may impact health outcomes for the chosen vulnerable group.
Integrates literature that is current and relevant to the topic.
(15-22) Incomplete or unclear explanation about how reduced access to the determinant may impact health outcomes for the chosen vulnerable group.
Inappropriate literature used to support discussion or lacks integration of literature.
(0-14) /30
Reflect and justify how the nurses actions can improve access.
Now what?
Identifies 2-3 nursing actions that can improve access to the nominated SDH for the chosen vulnerable group.
Lists 2-3 benefits of using reflective practice in primary and community nursing and provides an in-depth explanation with rationale for doing so.
Integrates current and relevant academic literature.
(23-30) Identifies 1-2 nursing actions that can improve access to the nominated SDH for the chosen vulnerable group.
Lists 2 benefits of using reflective practice in primary and community nursing and explains the reasons to do so.
Integrates literature that is current and relevant to the topic.
(15-22) Insufficient or incomplete discussion of nursing actions that can improve access to the nominated SDH for the chosen vulnerable group.
Lacks discussion or incomplete discussion on benefits of using reflective practice in primary and community nursing.
Inadequate literature used to support discussion or lacks integration of literature.
(0-14) /30
Writing skills
Adheres to ASO guidelines for writing an essay. Well-structured, clear and cohesive. Discussion and arguments are logically developed; tone is appropriately formal/ informal throughout with minimal grammatical and/or spelling errors.
(5) Adheres to ASO guidelines for writing an essay. Generally well-structured, clear and cohesive. Discussion and arguments are logically developed; tone is appropriately formal/ informal throughout with some grammatical and/or spelling errors.
(2.5-4) Little attempt to adhere to ASO guidelines or writing conventions. Multiple grammatical errors with minimal attention to writing/ spelling. A poorly structured assignment lacking cohesion.
(0-2)
/5
Referencing and application of evidence
Accurately and consistently adheres to APA 7th edition referencing conventions for the in text citations and the reference list.
Explicitly acknowledges all sources used throughout the assignment.
(5) Mostly offers accurate and consistent APA 7th edition referencing conventions for the in text citations and reference list.
Principally acknowledges sources used throughout the assignment.
(2.5-4) Little or no acknowledgment of sources used throughout the assignment.
Non adherence to APA referencing conventions or use of APA referencing style or multiple and consistent APA errors throughout.
(0-2) /5
Assessment 1: Sample outline Reflective essay SDH
Watch this 8 minute video for tips on essay writing
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/english-for-uni/essay-writing
Word count: 1000+/-10%
Introduction: (3-5 sentences say around 100 words) THIS ISNT A SUMMARY BUT A PLAN
Identify the topic-this gets the readers attention (SDH, the model you will use to reflect on these)
Give essential but sufficient background information-this orients the reader (challenges for vulnerable populations such as.in accessing the SDH with a focus on one)
Indicate the direction and angle of your argument-this focuses and defines the topic (the negative impact of the above and nursing actions that can improve this and result in better health outcomes)
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The introduction starts off general and ends focused.
Body-this is where you gain the bulk of the points, look at the rubric it will be criteria 1-3: (around 700-800 words)
The body of the essay consists of a number of paragraphs in which you present your main points and supporting evidence.
Paragraph 1 criterion 1 What
What are the SDH, and say how they relate to health, then identify one in particular that you want to focus on. Now introduce the chosen vulnerable group and how accessing this SDH (e.g. education or employment etc.) may be more difficult.
Paragraph 2 criterion 2 So what?
Dont just say that reduced access results in lower life expectancy but how does the reduced access result in lower life expectancy or higher alcohol consumption or higher incidence of diabetes.what is the end result of not having access to the SDH.
Paragraph 3 criterion 3 Now what?
Specific nursing actions not just I will provide holistic evidence based care;
Now discuss the benefits of reflective practice, look at standard 1.2 in the NMBA standards that refers to reflective practice to guide this discussion.
Conclusion (4-5 sentences say around 100-150 words):
Summarise your main points, refer back to the question
Come to a conclusion or judgement
You shouldnt introduce any new material or references here
Guidelines for writing academically in this reflective essay.
See https://aso-resources.une.edu.au/academic-writing-course/academic-writing-style/For each of the statements below there are explanations on the ASO site found above
What to do
Write clearly
Use the technical vocabulary of your subject area
Use standard, correct English and non-discriminatory language
What NOT to do
There is much to learn from what is NOT wanted. Following are some of the small but specific mistakes in style that are made (mainly unconsciously) in formal written work.
Do not use colloquial language or slang
Do not use shortened forms of words and phrases incorrectly
Avoid using personal language IN THIS ASSIGNMENT YOU ARE PERMITTED TO USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Avoid using language that is emotional
Avoid using words that express your opinion tooooooo strongly
Avoid using unnecessary words Be concise
Avoid using brackets and dashes to add information
Do not use dot/bullet point lists unless you are instructed to
Do not shift verb tense unnecessarily
Do not use exclamation marks (!!!) in your essay
Do not use questions and commands
Do not misuse font and font styles (mainly italics & underlining)
HSNS447 - Assessment 1: Reflective essay: Social Determinants of Health
Must Complete:Yes
Weighting (%):20
Assessment Notes:Written assignment
No. Words:1000Students are required to comply with word and time limits. You are not expected to achieve exactly the required length, and a 10% leeway on either side is acceptable. The marker will not mark beyond the 10%. Only your work to that point will be marked against the assessment criteria.
Relates to Learning Outcomes:ULO1, ULO2
Due Date:Is displayed at the bottom of this page
Task
You will write an essay in which you review the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) then choose one that you consider to be vital for a healthy life. Choose a vulnerable group from the list below and describe how reduced access to that determinant could impact their health outcomes.
oA refugee group who has arrived in Australia in the last 10 years
oIncarcerated people
oPeople experiencing homelessness
oVeterans
Discuss what nursing actions could improve or facilitate accessibility to that SDH for the nominated group. You will be assessed on your understanding of the SDH and reflective practice.
1. Using Rolfe, Freshwater & Jasper's (2001) framework reflective model (What? So what? Now what?), describe the SDH.
2. Identify one SDH that you consider to be vital for healthy living (provide evidence for your choice).
3. Explore why it may be harder for the vulnerable population to access that determinant of health and state why.This is the What? in Rolfe et al.s reflective model.
4. Reflect on how reduced access to that SDH might impact health outcomes for your chosen vulnerable group.This is the So what? section of Rolfe et al.s framework.
5. Reflect on how the nurse can take action to improve access to the nominated SDH for your chosen vulnerable group.This is the Now what? section of Rolfe et al.s framework.
6. Provide at least two examples of the benefits (with justifications) for using reflective practice when working in primary care and community settings.
7. Explore why the NMBA includes reflective practice within the standards for practice
8. Present your work inEssayformat, use headings (see template attached below), include approximately 5-7 references.
Assessment critieria1. Describe the SDH, then using evidence to support your choice, identify one that you consider is vital to health.
2. Using the reflective framework develop by Rolfe and colleagues, explore the difficulties the chosen vulnerable group could encounter in accessing the identified determinant, and how reduced access could impact their health outcomes.
3. Explain what action/s a nurse can take to improve access to the identified SDH for the group and how reflective practice as described by the NMBA can by used in settings such as primary and community care.
4. Write a reflective essay using correct grammar, spelling and paragraphing. You may use personal pronouns (I, me, mine, etc.).
5. Apply evidence and adhere to APA 7th edition referencing style when citing in-text and compiling the reference list.
Reading list
Youshould review the following sources before starting this assessment;these may be used in your assignment but you will need to do a literature search in addition.
Rolfe, G., Freshwater, D., Jasper, M. (2001) Critical reflection in nursing and the helping professions: a users guide. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA]. (2015).Framework for assessing standards for practice for registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives. Retrieved from:https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Frameworks/Framework-for-assessing-national-competency-standards.aspxNurses and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA]. (2017).Registered Nurse standards for practice. Retrieved from:https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspxASO WE_Writing-an-essay.pdf2 June 2020, 2:12 PM
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