Assessment Task 3 Essay
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
Assessment Task 3 Essay
50%, (2,000 Words)
Due date: Monday May 27th
12midday via turnitin
• Students will view a digital vignette recording and are required to identify the issues from a legal and ethical perspective .
• Students are required to develop an essay on the relevant legal and ethical considerations, focusing on the 4 main ethical principles and how each of these apply to this case, using research evidence.
Case Study
Taylah presents to the sexual health clinic and requests contraception. The sexual health nurse discusses methods of contraception with Taylah.
Taylah is a diabetic and has self esteem and body image issues evidenced by her risk taking behaviour related to sexual activity, partying and binge drinking.
She looks older than her 14 years and this leads to expectations from others, including older boys. Taylah has recently become sexually active, having recently had sexual intercourse with two 'random' boys at parties whilst binge drinking.
• Links to these resources can be found under Learning and Study in Moodle

Assessment Task 3 Essay
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
ESSAY QUESTION
Write an essay identifying the relevant legal and ethical considerations presented in the case scenario utilising current research.
Focus on Beauchamp and Childress’ Four main ethical principles. Identify how these apply in the case scenario.
Marking Guide
Criterion F MF P C D HD
Presentation/Style
Work has been submitted
following FedUni formatting guidelines.
Clarity of expression (accuracy, spelling, grammar punctuation, word count) (5 Marks) Did not complete essay. Limited content, poor grammar &
spelling. Essay significantly under or over word-count. (0 marks) Disorganised; Meaning unclear and/or grammar and
spelling contain frequent errors.
Essay varying 10% +/- wordcount (150words)
(1 mark) Essay shows some attempt of organisation and argument. Meaning apparent but language not always fluent.
Grammar
and/or spelling errors. Essay varying 10% +/- word-count (150words)
(2 marks) Shows organisation and coherent argument. Logical development of ideas. Language mainly fluent.
Grammar and
spelling mainly accurate. Essay varying 10% +/- word-count (150words)
(3 marks) Careful and logical organisation of argument.
Language fluent.
Grammar and
spelling accurate. Essay within word- count.
(4 marks) Shows a polished approach to the topic. Clear and coherent development of sophisticated argument. Fluent writing style.
Grammar and
spelling accurate. Essay within word count.
(5 marks)
Legal & Ethical Issues
Correct legal & ethical concepts focused on consent and confidentiality/privacy identified and described with adequate depth.
(20 marks) No legal or ethical issues discussed (0 marks) Very limited evidence of knowledge. Few legal & ethical concepts identified. Poor
level of discussion.
(1- 5 mark) Evidence of limited knowledge of topic. Few legal & ethical concepts identified. Minimal discussion of key concepts.
(6 - 10 marks) Has demonstrated some factual knowledge base. Most legal
& ethical concepts identified.
Greater depth of discussion needed in some areas.
(11 - 13 marks) Reasonable knowledge of
topic demonstrated.
Most legal & ethical concepts identified.
Greater depth of discussion needed in some areas.
(14 - 17 marks) Comprehensive / detailed knowledge
of topic demonstrated. All correct legal & ethical concepts identified.
Adequate depth of discussion.
(18 to 20 marks)
Assessment Task 2 Essay
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
Scenario application &
Analysis of Four Main Principles of ethics
Student is able to provide evidence through clear definition of legal/ethical
terms and use of legislation/acts, common law.
Student to provide 4 elements of principle of ethics and discuss the issues that require analysis
(20 marks) No scenario application, principles of ethics not provided.
Limited use of published evidence. (0 marks) Very limited evidence of knowledge.
Addressed less than three elements of principles of ethics.
Poor demonstration of understanding.
Poor application to case, not critically discussed.
(1 to 5 marks) Evidence of limited knowledge of topic.
Addressed less than four elements of principles of ethics.
Limited demonstration of understanding.
Some
application to case, not critically discussed.
(6 to 10 marks) Has demonstrated some factual knowledge base.
Addressed less than four elements of principles of ethics.
Reasonable
demonstration of understanding.
Reasonable application to case critically discussed.
(11 to 13 marks) Reasonable knowledge of
topic demonstrated.
Clear and well addressed four elements of principles of ethics.
Well demonstrated good application to case critically discussed.
(14 to 17 marks) Comprehensive/ detailed knowledge
of topic demonstrated.
Clear and well addressed four elements of principles of ethics.
Clear
demonstration of understanding supported by detailed and accurate information.
Excellent application to practice critically discussed.
(18 to 20 marks)
Assessment Task 2 Essay
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
Referencing follows APA Style 6th
Edition. Use of literature and evidence of reading. No year limit on Acts or Common law cases.
(5 marks) No references or literature support provided
(0 marks) Either no evidence of literature being consulted or use of irrelevant, or very small number of sources ((e.g. 9).
Evidence of long sections of
poor
paraphrasing or evidence of plagiarism. (1marks) Literature is presented (described) uncritically such
that it
demonstrates a limited understanding of the evidence.
Small number of references ((e.g. 9).
Poor paraphrasing with too much reliance on direct quotes from literature.
Needs assistance to avoid deliberate plagiarism (2marks) Clear evidence and application of a minimum number of readings relevant to the subject (e.g. 910)
Some problems with paraphrasing and expressing ideas from the literature. (3marks) Able to critically appraise the literature gained from the
list given and number of sources (e.g.
=10).
Mainly uses own words to express ideas with good level of analysis and paraphrasing. No evidence of plagiarism. (4marks) Has developed and justified ideas based on a wide range (and high quality) of sources, which have been thoroughly analysed, applied and discussed. (eg. =11).
Uses own words to discuss ideas from the literature. No evidence of plagiarism. (5marks)
Late submission penalty (if relevant)
Total 50 marks
Assessment Task 3 Essay
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
Formatting & presenting your essay
Writing requirement
• The case study will be presented as a formal academic paper and conform to the Federation University, Faculty of Health, Student Academic Handbook (Higher Education). Essays at university need to respond to the question by developing an argument which is based on evidence and critical reasoning. They must have certain key elements including;
? A clear introduction with a question statement (an answer to the question or a response to the task) and a well-defined structure,
? Logically structured body paragraphs which include supporting evidence from academic sources.
? A clear conclusion which restates your topic and summaries your essay
? A reference list (as per APA citation style)
• Students must use a minimum ten (10) references.
• Students should commit 20 hours of preparation for this element of the assessment task.
• Refer to marking Guide for specific details required for successful completion of task.
• Word Count: 2000 words (excluding Reference list).
Due Dates and Submission Instructions:
• This assessment task is due on Monday the 27th May (Week 11) by midday.
• Students should name their assessment task in the following format:
• studentnamestudentnumberNURBN1001PART2.dc/.doc.x (e.g. PaulSmith300000NURBN1001PART2.docx)
• Students are required to submit the assessment task as a Microsoft Word file
(.doc/.docx) via the corresponding Assessment Task 3 Turnitin link within the Assessment tab of Moodle.
• Please note that the essay will be graded within Turnitin using GradeMark.
• Feedback and Grade of this assessment task will be provided to students after ratification meeting on early July.
Formatting and fonts
• Font - Your essay should be word processed in 10-11-point Times New Roman or Arial fonts
• Spacing -set your line spacing to 1.5 lines.
• Indents or breaks - Leave a space of one line between paragraphs, rather than indenting the first line. A good way to do this is to set your spacing at 12pt after a line.
• Section headings -left aligned, bold and numbered. The numbering should be the same as given in your contents page. Be consistent in your numbering of headings and sub-headings.
• Title- at the top, centrally aligned.
Cover page
Include the following items on your cover page:
• Your Name and student number
• Your campus course coordinators name
Assessment Task 3 Essay
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
• Title of the course the essay is for
• The number of words in your paper
•
In your paper
An essay has three parts: • Introduction o Background information about the problem o Description of the problem and why it is serious o Overview of the solutions to be outlined
• Body paragraphs o paragraph 1
? Topic sentence outlining first issues and solution
? Evidence to support explanations
? Concluding sentence
o paragraph 2
? Topic sentence outlining second issues and solution
? Evidence to support explanation
? Concluding sentence o Following body paragraphs
? These follow the same structure for as many solutions as you need to discuss
• Conclusion
o Summary of the problem and overview of the solutions o Evaluation of solutions and recommendation of best practice
Reference List
A reference list is a list of books, web-pages, articles and any other sources used and referred to in your essay. This is put at the end of your essay.