STUDENT - KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

STUDENT - KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

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Task Number 2 of 2. Task Name Knowledge Assessment

National unit/s code CHCPOL003 National unit/s title Research and apply evidence to practice

National qualification code HLT54115 National qualification title Diploma of Nursing

RMIT Program code C5365 RMIT Course code GEDU6100C/GEDU6101C

Section A - Assessment Information

Duration and/or due date:

Due week 10

Task Instructions

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This assessment task is the second of 2 assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.

This knowledge assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to complete research activities and develop actions based on research outcomes for an issue within your own field of practice.

Assessment Instructions

What

Write a research paper (2000 words) based on a research topic you have formulated.

Research paper

For this task you are required to:

Select a topic related to providing patient care in your role as an enrolled nurse

Formulate a research question

Plan and conduct research, gathering information using a systematic approach (establish an electronic file structure)

Analyse information

Determine how your research be used to influence patient care

Your paper must be structured to include:

An overview of the topic

Research objectives (the purpose of your review, for example, why you chose it and what you hoped to learn)

Research method(s)

Results

Discussion

Conclusion(s) based on findings

Reference list (APA)

Ciite all sources of information using the APA referencing style

You must clearly:

Identify potential areas for change in current practice

Identify at least two issues that require further research/evaluation

Develop at least two actions to address outcomes of research

Where

You will be provided some class time to work on this assessment, however, it is expected that the majority of this assessment will be completed outside of class.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

Instructions on submitting your Product Assessment

You are required to submit:

Research paper (2000 words)

Screen shot of folder structure to demonstrate a structured approach to organising research

Conditions for assessment

You must complete the task within the maximum allowed duration

This is an individual task that you must complete with minimal support from others (allowed support would be questions related to the location of equipment needed)

Please make arrangements with your assessor at least one week prior to the assessment due date if you feel you require special allowance or allowable adjustment to this task

Please ensure your full and correct name is written on the student version of this assessment task (do not use nicknames or abbreviations)

Please include your student identification number also

You will be assessed as satisfactory or not satisfactory

You can appeal the assessment decision according to theRMIT Assessment ProcessesEquipment/resources students must supply: Equipment/resources to be provided by RMIT or the workplace:

Computer and relevant software

Computer and internet access

Canvas Portal

Appropriate space to complete the assessment

Library access via the internet

Section B Marking Guide

Criteria Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Comments

Part A Topic and research objectives

A.1 Research topic

Identify your research topic

Briefly explain why you have chosen your topic and how it may improve your work practice

A.2 Research objectives

Explain what you hoping to achieve by doing this research

Part B Planning and gather information

B.1 Research planning & gather information

Identify at least ten professional sources

At least three different three different sources, ie journals, credible websites, professional magazines

Referenced from more than 1 data base or journal

All references MUST be in the last 5 years except if no newer literature is available

Use APA to reference sources (including alphabetising refence list)

Establish an electronic file system for and save research based on topic heading. Take a series of screen shots

B.2 Research types and methods

Identify the method of research; qualitative or quantitative

Identify the research type; eg journal articles

Part C Analyse and use information

C.1 Methods

Outline the methods used to organise data and outline the methods used in the literature that has been reviewed, either PICO or PRISMA

C.2 Results

Outline of the findings including the search methodology, data extraction, reporting of results, any bias found.

Key concepts from the literature are identified and discussed

Has used evidence from references to support their own argument or statements

Can use a table to support analysis and discussion of results from literature

C.3 Discussion

Compares and contrasts different parts of the chosen literature using different sources of information (eg 2 different papers, or information from a website and literature)

C.4 Conclusion

This ties the paper together

Should include:

Recommendations for further research/evaluation based on two issues identified

Document at least two changes in practice that may be recommended supported by the literature

Section C Feedback to Student

Has the student successfully completed the task? Yes No

Feedback to student:

Assessor Name Date