Consider the statement below:
Reflective Written Assignment:
Students must consider the statement above and address the following points in their essay:
1. Consider the statement that you have chosen and discuss possible ethical issues using current literature to support your discussion.
2. Reflect on how this statement may impact on your professional nursing practice.
The essay is to use the two references provided.
Criteria | Fail | Pass | High Distinction | ||
Introduction | The motivation for the topic is not presented or irrelevant to the topic. The context and background are not discussed. A thesis statement is not provided or is irrelevant to the topic. The key ideas are not introduced or are not relevant to the topic.0 Points | The motivation for the topic is unclear. The context and background are limited. The thesis statement is unclear and the key ideas are unclear and inconsistent.1 Point | A basic motivation for the topic is presented. The basic context and background are established and discussed. A basic thesis statement is given and the basic key ideas are introduced.2 Points | A satisfactory motivation for the topic is presented. A clear context and background are established and discussed. A satisfactory thesis statement is given and the key ideas are clearly introduced.3 Points | A succinct and strong motivation for the topic is presented. A clear and concise context and background are established and discussed. A well-developed thesis statement is given and the key ideas are clearly and precisely introduced.4 Points |
Quality of Discussion | The description of the issue is inaccurate, and possible perspectives are not considered, and examples are not provided.0 Points | The description of the issue is fairly accurate but not precise, and possible perspectives are either not considered, or ill-described. Examples are given, but it is not made clear how they are relevant.2 Points | The description of the issue is fairly accurate and precise, and possible perspectives are considered. Examples are given, but different examples may have been better.4 Points | The description of the issue is accurate and possible perspectives have been considered. Relevant examples have been provided but have not been fully articulated.6 Points | A highly accurate and precise description of the issue, along with a careful consideration of possible perspectives provided. Relevant examples are included, and indicates the salient issues the examples highlight.8 Points |
Quality of Evidence | Research selected is not relevant to the argument. Theory is not relevant. Relationship between theory and research is not present. There are insufficient research articles cited or research is out of date. APA referencing is not adhered to.0 Points
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Research selected is vague and incomplete – components are missing or inaccurate or unclear. Theory is not clearly articulated and/or has incorrect or incomplete components. Relationship between theory and research is unclear or inaccurate. There are the correct number of research articles, although some may be out of date. APA referencing is adhered to but there are several errors present2 Point
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Research is relevant to the argument and is mostly accurate and complete – there are some unclear components or some minor errors. Theory is relevant and accurately described, some components may not be present or are unclear. Connection to theory is mostly clear and complete, or has some minor errors. APA referencing is adhered to with a few errors present4 Points | Research is relevant to the argument and is mostly accurate and complete. Theory is relevant and accurately described. Connection to theory is mostly clear and complete. APA refencing is adhered to and mostly correct with only minor errors.6 Points | Research selected is highly relevant to the argument, is presented accurately and completely. Theory is relevant, accurately described and all relevant components are included; relationship between research and theory is clearly articulated and accurate. APA referencing is adhered to with no errors present.8 Points
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Quality of Reflection | No attempt has been made to link the topic with personal experience. The discussion does not link to current knowledge and practice. There is no evidence of how the discussion will shape future practice0 Points | There has been an attempt to try to link the topic with personal experience although this has not been achieved. There is limited evidence of how the discussion related to current knowledge and practice. There is little evidence of how this will shape future practice.2 Points | A simplistic link has been made between the topic and personal experience. The discussion has been linked to current knowledge and practice to a limited degree, an attempt has been made to discuss how this will shape future practice4 Points | There is a clear link between the topic and personal experience. The discussion includes relevance to current knowledge and practice and there is evidence that this discussion may shape future practice6 Points | There is a clear and articulate link between the topic and personal experience. The relevance of the topic has been fully integrated into current knowledge of professional practice. There is a clear indication to how this topic may shape future practice8 Points |
Quality of Writing | Writing is poorly organized and difficult to read – does not flow logically from one part to another. There are numerous spelling and/or grammatical errors; technical terms are not defined. Writing lacks clarity and conciseness.0 Points | Writing is somewhat organised but difficult to read in large sections. There are several spelling and/or grammatical errors. Technical terms are poorly defined Writing is clear in parts but lacks conciseness1 Point | Writing is generally well organized and most of the argument is easy to follow. There are only a few minor spelling or grammatical errors, or terms are not clearly defined. Writing is mostly clear but may lack conciseness.2 Points | Writing is well organised and the argument is easy to follow. There are only a few minor spelling or grammatical errors. Technical terms are clearly defined. Writing is clear and concise.3 Points | Writing is coherently organized and the logic is easy to follow. There are no spelling or grammatical errors and terminology is clearly defined. Writing is clear and concise and persuasive.4 points |
Conclusion | The conclusion is missing.0 Points | The conclusion is merely a restatement of the introduction.1 Point | The conclusion ties up some loose ends, but combines this with a restatement of the introduction.2 Points | Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to research and position are mostly clear, some aspects may not be connected or minor errors in logic are present.3 points | Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the research and position are clear and relevant. The underlying logic is explicit.4 Points |
Presentation | No adherence to the presentation requirements and to the APA style requirements.0 Points | Limited adherence to the presentation requirements and to the APA style requirements.1 Point | Basic adherence to the presentation requirements and to the APA style requirements.2 Points | Satisfactory adherence to the presentation requirements and to the APA style requirements.3 Points | Comprehensive adherence to the presentation requirements and to the APA style requirements.4 Points |
Total Marks40 |
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