Unit Outline

This unit provides you with an opportunity to build upon the knowledge you have gained in relation to leadership, change management, peer supervision and collaborative and reflective practice in Semester One, and apply it to the clinical area. The unit offers you choice in relation to the focus and presentation style of your major piece of assessment. You are expected to advance your writing skills by writing in a range of different formats while addressing clinical issues.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Critically review, synthesise and present literature to support your written work.
2.	Demonstrate advanced level knowledge and understanding of your specialist area.
3.	Write in a variety of different styles to suit specific purposes.
4.	Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and develop large written and/or skill-based projects.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CNA802

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Unit content was reviewed and updated in response to student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Review of Literature	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Practice Change Proposal	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Paper for Publication	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Review of Literature

Task Description:

This assignment requires you to research, critically evaluate and present findings from a review of the literature on an aspect of your specialist practice.

Task Length:

2500 - 3000 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which a clear literature search topic / question is identified, a rationale or background provided, and the search strategy outlined	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	The extent to which the literature is critiqued, with reference to different methodologies and levels of evidence	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	The extent to which the reviewed papers are synthesised into a logical argument	LO3, LO4
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style where appropriate.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Practice Change Proposal

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to research and write a ‘Practice Change Proposal’ describing an evidence-based change you would like to see introduced in your clinical practice speciality.

Task Length:

2000 - 3000 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which a clear proposal is outlined, with realistic aims and objectives / justification, and relevant design / evaluation methods.	LO2, LO3
2	The extent to which the literature and context are used to support the proposal.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	The extent to which the proposal’s benefits and potential difficulties, solutions, and costs are logically and coherently explained.	LO1, LO3, LO4
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style where appropriate.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Paper for Publication

Task Description:

This assessment requires you to write a paper for possible publication for a nursing journal in the style and topic of your choice.

Task Length:

Based on journal requirements but between 2000 and 3500 words.

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The extent to which you develop a logical and coherent paper suitable for publication, which articulates ideas and arguments clearly and fluently.	LO2, LO4
2	The extent to which you present rigorous literature background for the topic and evidence of ability to use literature to support and critique ideas.	LO1, LO2
3	The extent to which you adhere to the appropriately chosen journal’s guidelines for professional writing.	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

There are no required texts for this unit.