Review the marking criteria to achieve maximum results for the essay.

Assessment 1a. Written Assignment:-
(Learning outcomes assessed are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Students are required to submit a written assessment in the form of a literature review of 1500 words (+ / – 10% as per university policy)

• You may choose the topic for the literature review from a selection of 5 case studies based on medical surgical related subjects as listed below:
o Respiratory/Cardiovascular/Vascular/Renal/Endocrine
o These case studies will be made available to you on the unit’s LMS page

• The students will formulate one nursing care intervention from their chosen case study & provide evidence based current nursing research to justify or oppose the chosen intervention.

• As well as analyzing, interpreting & providing evidence based research to support your position, the presentation of a high standard of grammar, punctuation & sentence structure (syntax) is required.

• Students are advised to review the marking criteria to achieve maximum results for the essay.

• Academic format as indicated in the marking guide refers to 2cm margins, line spacing (1.5 or 2), easy to read font (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman) in either 11 or 12 point. Pages should be numbered & referencing completed using A.P.A style.

• Your literature review must be sourced from peer-reviewed journal articles not more than 5 years old. You must have a minimum of 15 articles.

Case Study 5
Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine disorders
Diabetes Mellitus

Sallie Smith is 42 years of age and is a female patient who has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Since diagnosis she has been non-compliant with her diabetic management. She has now been admitted to the medical ward under your care for management and education of her diabetes mellitus.

• Her weight on admission is 42 kg with a BMI of 17.5
• Her fasting BGL is regularly over 10 mmol/L

One only nursing intervention.

(TWC = total word count) 5.
High Distinction
80 – 100 4.
Distinction
70 – 79 3.
Credit
60 – 69 2.
Pass
50 – 59 1.
Inadequate
0 – 49
Introduction
(10% total mark)
Opens with a broad statement that introduces your subject & ends with a thesis statement.
(~ 10% of TWC)
Correct in structure & content (with a minor error)
Couple of minor errors
All items addressed
A few errors.
All items addressed
Frequent errors.
Some items not addressed
Frequent errors.
Several items not addressed
Body of work
(70% total mark)
Several paragraphs of moderate length using sub-headings & topic sentences.
Evidence analyzed, interpreted & presented. Sources acknowledged. Correct grammar, punctuation & sentence structure (syntax) is important.
(~ 80% of TWC) Exceptional. Full command of subject matter & masterful presentation of evidence & interpretation of findings.
Correct syntax /paragraph structure (with a minor error) High quality. Strong grasp of subject with a clear discussion of evidence & interpretation of findings.
Misses some finer points.
Couple of minor errors in syntax/
paragraph structure Good quality. Moderate understanding of the subject Weaknesses in some evidence presented & interpretation of findings.
A few errors in syntax/
paragraph structure Fair quality. Lacks clear understanding of the subject. Some evidence presented & interpretation of findings.
Fair syntax/ paragraph structure with frequent errors Poor quality. Demonstrates a lack of under-standing of the subject.
No clear evidence or analysis of findings.
Poor syntax/ paragraph structure with many errors
Conclusion
(10% total mark)
A summation of information only with no new data.
(~ 10% of TWC)
Correct in structure & content (with a minor error)
Couple of minor errors.
All items addressed
A few errors.
All items addressed
Frequent errors.
Some items not addressed
Frequent errors.
Several items not addressed
Presentation
(10% total mark)
• Essay title (including student number)/ Table of contents/ Marking guide
• Paragraphs with topic sentences
• APA referenced
• Turnitin receipt
• In an academic format (see unit guide)
Correct format & all items addressed (with a minor error)
Couple of minor errors &/or an item not addressed
A few errors &/or items not addressed