Details
1. The written submission is a 1500 word literature review of treatments available for the chosen disorder (Major Depressive Disorder). This will need to be written in APA 7th format, with appropriate references (minimum 10).
2. Utilising APA 7th style referencing and accepted essay structure (introduction, body and conclusion), the essay will:
1. Outline and describe the most current accepted treatments for the chosen disorder (Major Depressive Disorder);
2. Make an argument for which treatments described you as the clinician would choose for your consumer and why; (Note: please do not write as first person view- should be writtern as third person (Academic writing).
3. Outline the key concerns for your client (including potential side effects) of the treatment that you feel you would need to discuss with your consumer;
4. State the nurse's role in potential treatments.

Assessment Criteria:
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o Includes a focus on:
? academic presentation and writing style
? display of comprehensive understanding of condition and treatments
? display of ability to use critical thought in making an argument for treatment(s) given evidence
? ability to identify and cite (using APA 7th) appropriate material
* See rubric for the full breakdown of marks for assessment
Rubric
Essay
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePresentation and Style
Excellent writing style appropriate to document. Grammar & spelling consistently accurate
Consistently follows the accepted essay conventions (introduction, body, and conclusion with linked paragraphs) 5 to 4.0 Pts
Full marks
All of the following are clear to the reader: -Excellent writing style appropriate to document, including appropriate use of academic language. -Grammar & spelling always accurate. -Exceptional essay organisation consistently follows the accepted essay conventions with an introduction, body & conclusion. -Paragraphs link well and the essay consistently flows well. -Meaning is consistently clear to the reader 4 to 3.0 Pts
Distinction
4 of the following are clear to the reader: -Excellent writing style appropriate to document, including appropriate use of academic language. -Grammar & spelling always accurate. -Exceptional essay organisation consistently follows the accepted essay conventions with an introduction, body & conclusion. -Paragraphs link well and the essay consistently flows well. -Meaning is consistently clear to the reader 3 to 2.5 Pts
Credit
3 of the following are clear to the reader: -Excellent writing style appropriate to document, including appropriate use of academic language. -Grammar & spelling always accurate. -Exceptional essay organisation consistently follows the accepted essay conventions with an introduction, body & conclusion. -Paragraphs link well and the essay consistently flows well. -Meaning is consistently clear to the reader 2.5 to 2.4 Pts
Pass
2 of the following are clear (plus at least one other somewhat clear) to the reader: -Excellent writing style appropriate to document, including appropriate use of academic language. -Grammar & spelling always accurate. -Exceptional essay organisation consistently follows the accepted essay conventions with an introduction, body & conclusion. -Paragraphs link well and the essay consistently flows well. -Meaning is consistently clear to the reader 2.4 to 0 Pts
Not Pass
Less than 2 of the following are clear to the reader: -Excellent writing style appropriate to document, including appropriate use of academic language. -Grammar & spelling always accurate. -Exceptional essay organisation consistently follows the accepted essay conventions with an introduction, body & conclusion. -Paragraphs link well and the essay consistently flows well. -Meaning is consistently clear to the readerbmission
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeIntroduction
Excellent introduction. Topics and key terms well defined clearly indicating areas and perspectives to be discussed 5 to 4.0 Pts
High Distinction
The introduction is exceptional and clearly provides the reader all of the following: • Introduce the topic • Prepare the readers for what is to come • State the significance of the topic • Define key terms • Is not greater than 250 words 4 to 3.0 Pts
Distinction
The introduction clearly provides the reader 4 of the following: • Introduce the topic • Prepare the readers for what is to come • State the significance of the topic • Define key terms • Is not greater than 250 words 3 to 2.5 Pts
Credit
The introduction clearly provides the reader 3 of the following: • Introduce the topic • Prepare the readers for what is to come • State the significance of the topic • Define key terms • Is not greater than 250 words 2.5 to 2.4 Pts
Pass
The introduction clearly provides the reader 2 (plus at least one other somewhat clearly) of the following: • Introduce the topic • Prepare the readers for what is to come • State the significance of the topic • Define key terms • Is not greater than 250 words 2.4 to 0 Pts
Not pass
The introduction clearly provides the reader less than 2 of the following: • Introduce the topic • Prepare the readers for what is to come • State the significance of the topic • Define key terms • Is not greater than 250 wordsmission
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeConclusion
An excellent summary of key points which leave an impact of the reader 5 to 4.0 Pts
High Distinction
All of the following are clear to the marker: -Begins with a rephrased statement of aim of essay (not word for word aim of introduction), what the paper intended to achieve. -Excellent and clear summary of the main ideas/issues of the topic that leave an impact on reader. -Does not contain any new information. -Contains a closing sentence -Is not greater than 250 words. 4 to 3.0 Pts
Distinction
4 of the following are clear to the marker: -Begins with a rephrased statement of aim of essay (not word for word aim of introduction), what the paper intended to achieve. -Excellent and clear summary of the main ideas/issues of the topic that leave an impact on reader. -Does not contain any new information. -Contains a closing sentence -Is not greater than 250 words. 3 to 2.5 Pts
Credit
3 of the following are clear to the marker: -Begins with a rephrased statement of aim of essay (not word for word aim of introduction), what the paper intended to achieve. -Excellent and clear summary of the main ideas/issues of the topic that leave an impact on reader. -Does not contain any new information. -Contains a closing sentence -Is not greater than 250 words. 2.5 to 2.4 Pts
Pass
2 of the following are clear to the marker (plus at least one other somewhat clear): -Begins with a rephrased statement of aim of essay (not word for word aim of introduction), what the paper intended to achieve. -Excellent and clear summary of the main ideas/issues of the topic that leave an impact on reader. -Does not contain any new information. -Contains a closing sentence -Is not greater than 250 words. 2.4 to 0 Pts
Not Pass
Less than 2 of the following are clear to the marker: -Begins with a rephrased statement of aim of essay (not word for word aim of introduction), what the paper intended to achieve. -Excellent and clear summary of the main ideas/issues of the topic that leave an impact on reader. -Does not contain any new information. -Contains a closing sentence -Is not greater than 250 words.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeContent and Knowledge
Comprehensive/detailed knowledge of topic with areas of specialisation regarding the disorder, in depth & awareness of provisional nature of knowledge with relevant application to scenario 10 to 8.0 Pts
High Distinction
Shows exceptional knowledge and use, of content. Clearly demonstates all of the following to the reader: -Clear evidence of knowledge -Consistently accurate use of terminology -Appropriate treatments chosen for disorder, and are evidenced based. -Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the illness -Demonstrates clearly the nurses role in treatment 8 to 6.0 Pts
Distinction
Clearly demonstates 4 of the following to the reader: -Clear evidence of knowledge -Consistently accurate use of terminology -Appropriate treatments chosen for disorder, and are evidenced based. -Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the illness -Demonstrates clearly the nurses role in treatment 6 to 5.0 Pts
Credit
Clearly demonstates 3 of the following to the reader: -Clear evidence of knowledge -Consistently accurate use of terminology -Appropriate treatments chosen for disorder, and are evidenced based. -Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the illness -Demonstrates clearly the nurses role in treatment 5 to 4.8 Pts
Pass
Clearly demonstates 2 of the following to the reader (plus at least one other somewhat clear): -Clear evidence of knowledge -Consistently accurate use of terminology -Appropriate treatments chosen for disorder, and are evidenced based. -Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the illness -Demonstrates clearly the nurses role in treatment 4.8 to 0 Pts
Not Pass
Clearly demonstates less than 2 of the following to the reader: -Clear evidence of knowledge -Consistently accurate use of terminology -Appropriate treatments chosen for disorder, and are evidenced based. -Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the illness -Demonstrates clearly the nurses role in treatment
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeArgument & Evidence
Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text. 10 to 8.0 Pts
High Distinction
All of the following are clear to the reader: -Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text. -Comphrensive analysis of potential treatments -Has use a wide range (10 primary academic sources as a minimum in text) to justify arguments -Primary sources of information are appropriately and consistnelty used to support assertions - Appropriate discusion of the nurses role in treatments is present. 8 to 6.0 Pts
Distinction
4 of the following are clear to the reader: -Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text. -Comphrensive analysis of potential treatments -Has use a wide range (10 primary academic sources as a minimum in text) to justify arguments -Primary sources of information are appropriately and consistnelty used to support assertions - Appropriate discusion of the nurses role in treatments is present. 6 to 5.0 Pts
Credit
3 of the following are clear to the reader: -Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text. -Comphrensive analysis of potential treatments -Has use a wide range (10 primary academic sources as a minimum in text) to justify arguments -Primary sources of information are appropriately and consistnelty used to support assertions - Appropriate discusion of the nurses role in treatments is present. 5 to 4.8 Pts
Pass
2 of the following are clear to the reader (and at least one other somehwhat clear): -Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text. -Comphrensive analysis of potential treatments -Has use a wide range (10 primary academic sources as a minimum in text) to justify arguments -Primary sources of information are appropriately and consistnelty used to support assertions - Appropriate discusion of the nurses role in treatments is present. 4.8 to 0 Pts
Not Pass
1 of the following are clear to the reader (and at least one other somehwhat clear): -Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text. -Comphrensive analysis of potential treatments -Has use a wide range (10 primary academic sources as a minimum in text) to justify arguments -Primary sources of information are appropriately and consistnelty used to support assertions - Appropriate discusion of the nurses role in treatments is present.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeReferences
Literature cited is relevant and extensive. Referencing is consistently accurate 5 to 4.0 Pts
High Distinction
All of the following are present and clear to the reader: -Literature cited is consistently relevant -Literature cited is extensive (10 or more). -Referencing is consistently accurate in text and in reference list -Literature cited is consistently within an appropriate date range (no more than 10 years old) 4 to 3.0 Pts
Distinction
4 of the following are present and clear to the reader: -Literature cited is consistently relevant -Literature cited is extensive (10 or more). -Referencing is consistently accurate in text and in reference list -Literature cited is consistently within an appropriate date range (no more than 10 years old) 3 to 2.5 Pts
Credit
3 of the following are present and clear to the reader: -Literature cited is consistently relevant -Literature cited is extensive (10 or more). -Referencing is consistently accurate in text and in reference list -Literature cited is consistently within an appropriate date range (no more than 10 years old) 2.5 to 2.4 Pts
Pass
2 of the following are present and clear ( and at least one other mostly clear or present) to the reader: -Literature cited is consistently relevant -Literature cited is extensive (10 or more). -Referencing is consistently accurate in text and in reference list -Literature cited is consistently within an appropriate date range (no more than 10 years old) 2.4 to 0 Pts
Not Pass
Less than 2 of the following are present and clear ( and at least one other mostly clear or present) to the reader: -Literature cited is consistently relevant -Literature cited is extensive (10 or more). -Referencing is consistently accurate in text and in reference list -Literature cited is consistently within an appropriate date range (no more than 10 years old)
5 pts
Total points: 40