In this assessment task students will be required to analyse and review the identified literaturerelevant to their research question and present the

In this assessment task students will be required to analyse and review the identified literaturerelevant to their research question and present their findings as a literature reviewdocument ready forpublication. This document can also be used as the basis for your literature review chapter in your thesis.

Students are required to include an introduction or background information section, thebody of the review containing the discussion of your results, flow chart and data extraction table, a conclusion and recommendationssection and a reference list.The reference list is not counted in the word count.

Students will synthesise the results of their literature search including sorting the literature intocategories or themes. Themes may relate to theories, methodologies or techniques, conflictingopinions and timeframes. Students will describe how the research has evolved over time and developconclusions and summarise what has been done in the past.

Students will then analyse and discuss the results of their literature search utilising an approach or point of view to evaluatethis material including the following:

Are there gaps in the literature?

Where has significant research taken place and who has completed it?

Is there concensus or debate on this topic?

Which methodological approaches work best and why?

Analysis is the part of the literature review process where you justify why your research is needed, how others have not addressed the gap in research you have identified and how your research advances the field.

Students must then present this information, including their flow chart and data extraction table, as a literature review document suitable for publication and the basis of your literature review chapter in your thesis.

Word Limit:3000 Words

Assessor: This task will be assessed by course academics

Marking criteria: Refer to marking rubric for specific details required for successful completion of task.

Weighting: 60%

Submission: Electronically as a WORD document submitted onto the Moodle Assignment Submission folder with Turnitin enabled by Monday 2nd October by 23:59 hrs.

Feedback/Mark: Summative feedback and mark via Moodle following ratification at the end of semester

Detailed instructions

1.Write a response to the essay topic above using essay structure with an introduction, body paragraphs that include the key points, conclusion and recommendations.

2.When you have completed your assessment, submit it, with your reference list, to Turnitin via the Assessment Two task submission tab on the moodle course site.

3.Remember to book an appointment with a Learning Skill Advisor if you need assistance with essay writing.

Essay writing requirements

Introduction structure:

1.Background information that introduces the topic.

2.Brief description of the issues related to the topic.

3.Direct response to the essay topic

4.Overview of main areas to be discussed in the body paragraphs.

Body paragraphs:

Logically structured body paragraphs that include supporting evidence from academic sources. Use topic sentences for your body paragraphs. Do not use headings.

Eg Paragraph 1

Topic sentence outlining the first issue in your own words, using evidence to support your explanations and point of view. Relate this clearly to the essay topic please do not go off topic. Then include a concluding sentence.

Paragraph 2

Topic sentence outlining the second issue in your own words, again using evidence to support your explanations and point of view. Then include a concluding sentence.

Paragraph 3,4 and so on continue the same.

Conclusion and recommendations:

1.Logically structured conclusion with no references.

2.Restate your topic and logically summarise your main points for the reader.

3.Finish with concluding remarks and recommendations these must be brief and factual and in your own words.

Reference list

You must include a reference list.

Aminimum of ten referencesmust be used, no more than seven years old unless of historical significance and /or of specific relevance to the topic. References must be a mixture of books, peer reviewed articles and other academic sources.Dictionaries and Wikipedia are not academic referencesand will not be counted in the reference list.

Compile your reference list in alphabetical order and according to APA 7thed. It is suggested that you are familiar with this guide and have it next to you when writing your essay and reference list.

The word limit is 3,000 words +/- 10%. Academics will not mark any work over this. All of the following will be counted within your word limit direct quotes, citations and appendices. Direct quotes do not tell the marker that you understand the concept being discussed, just that you can cut and paste so please limit direct quotes to no more than 50 words. The reference listwill not be countedin the word limit. Please do not reference moodle content in your essay or reference list.

Formatting

Your name and student ID number must be included at the top of each page within the header.

Page numbers at the bottom of the page

Font- your essay should be in 12 point Times New Roman

Spacing set your spacing to 1.5

Indents or breaks in your essay leave a space of one line between paragraphs rather than indenting the first line.

If you require assistance with setting up your formatting, please contact a Learning Skills Advisor or the ASK desk for assistance.

Submission instructions:

You are required to submit the assessment as aMicrosoft Word file (.doc/.docx) NOT a PDF or in any other format, via the Assessment Two submission tab on the moodle course site.

Apple Mac computer users must download a Microsoft Word compatible document (available through the University Software Centre) and use this application. Failure to do this often results in documents which cannot be opened by marking staff. Remember that if it cannot be opened, it cannot be marked. Feedback and a grade for this assessment will be provided in Turnitin following ratification at the end of semester.

When saving your document, use the following format:

Studentnamestudentnumbercourse codeassessmenttasknumberEg BennySmith1000076564HEALT6002Assessmenttwo

Ensure that you save and submit the correct document for this assessment. Labelling your essay file as above will ensure that you can identify and submit the correct file for marking. This is the responsibility of the student- if you submit the wrong file it will not be marked.

Late Assignment

Late submission of assessment tasks, without a granted a Discretionary Extension from the Course Coordinatoror an approved Special Consideration, will attract a late penalty as outlined by the School of Health StudentAcademic Handbook (Higher Education)

Late submission of assessment tasks, without a granted Discretionary Extension from the Course Coordinator oran approved Special Consideration, will attract a late penalty. All reasonable attempts must be made insubmitting each assessment task.The University-wide late penalty is 5% per day of the total marks available (including weekends and publicholidays).

Marking will cease after 7 days and the assessment will be scored at zero. If an assessment task is submittedbeyond 7 days and receives zero, feedback provision is at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

Cover page

Include ONLY the following items on your cover page:

Name and student number

Title of the course HEALT 6002

Your course coordinators name Julia Gilbert

The number of words in your submission

The cover page must otherwise be blank please do not include pictures, diagrams, graphics in any form,just the above information.

Checklist before you submit your essay:

1.Reread the assessment task topic and instructions have you answered what is being asked and included all areas for discussion?

2.Have you reviewed the marking guide and checked each criterion against your assignment?

3.Have you reviewed your spelling, grammar and sentence construction?

4.Have you included your reference list?

5.Are you ready to submit your FINAL submission?

6. Is your final submission aliterature review and does it contain all the identified elements including a flow chart and data extraction table?