“Discuss the challenges associated with interprofessional communication amongst the healthcare professionals”
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Description
BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (HONS)
Module Code PTCOM 6112
Module Title COMMUNICATION
Module Size 2 Credits
Method of Assessment The summative assessment will be an Assignment
SUMMISSION DATE: 12 February
2020
Assessment
Format / Structure:
Write
an essay on the following:
“Discuss the challenges associated with
interprofessional communication amongst the healthcare professionals”
The essay should be 1500 words in length.
We
require you to keep within these word limits, as learning to be succinct is
important. Please note references are
not counted in the word limit.
Format of the essay:
Arial
size 11, margin use standard format, spacing between paragraphs 2 then spacing
between lines 1.5)
Marking Criteria and
Weighting
Marks
will be awarded for the following:
Notional weighting
Content
and relevance to selected topic 40%
Development
of clear ideas and arguments 25%
Integration
of relevant literature and accurate referencing 20%
Overall
presentation and structure 15%
Total 100%
Objectives of the Assignment
The
essay assignment will enable you to:
·
Discuss
the topic chosen in depth
·
locate
and retrieve information from a range of appropriate sources
·
select
and extract appropriate information from the literature to support discussion
·
present
an interesting and logical account written in an academic style
·
use
and cite references accurately
·
present
a piece of word processed work
Rationale
The
ability to locate, retrieve and interpret information is key skills fundamental
to your professional studies and to your future professional practice. The
assignment will assess your ability to apply the skills of enquiry to a topic
area related to communication.
Skills
of writing also form an essential part of professional practice. The assignment
will help you to express your ideas logically and clearly in an academic
written style. You should make use of literature, cite references correctly and
discuss points in the text. Spelling,
use of English and clarity of expression are all important features that are
assessed in this assignment. The academic writing skills developed through this
essay will be required within other programme work, including written
assignments and your research dissertation.
We
require your essay to be word-processed. This is to encourage you to develop
your keyboard skills to acquire a basic level of competence in word-processing.
This will assist you in presenting other programme work.
Essay Marking and
Feedback
A
percentage mark will be awarded based on the standardised marking
criteria. Although the percentage mark
is important, of equal if not greater importance are the written feedback
comments that you will receive. These will identify the main strengths and
weaknesses of your essay. These comments should assist you in identifying areas
in which you need to develop your information retrieval / academic writing
skills. After receiving your mark / written feedback you will have the
opportunity to discuss the written feedback with the marker.
Communication Assignment Marking Grid
Student’s
MAHSA ID: Name of the Marker:
|
Area & Notional Weightage |
0-29% (Unacceptable) |
30-49% (Poor) |
50-59% (Satisfactory) |
60-74% (Good/Excellent) |
75-100% (Outstanding) |
Marks Awarded |
|
Content
and relevance to selected topic (40%) |
(0-11.6) No introduction given
and the contents related to selected topic are irrelevant demonstrating lack
of knowledge, understanding and interpretation of material in the assignment. |
(12-19.6) Very brief
introduction given and the contents related to selected topic are minimum
demonstrating poor knowledge, understanding and interpretation of material in
the assignment. |
(20-23.6) Clear introduction
given and the contents related to selected topic are adequate demonstrating
satisfactory knowledge, understanding and interpretation of material in the
assignment. |
(24-29.6) Very clear
introduction given linking to various aspects of the selected topic and the
contents detailed are good demonstrating excellent knowledge, understanding
and interpretation of material in the assignment. |
(30-40) Introduction is very
clear and good linking to all aspects of the selected topic and the contents
detailed are excellent demonstrating outstanding knowledge, understanding and
interpretation of material in the assignment. |
|
|
Development of clear ideas and arguments (25%) |
(0-7.2) No
attempt to develop ideas and arguments for the logical sequencing of included
content. Lack of discussion relating the theoretical aspects of communication
linking to practice. |
(7.5-12.2) Minimal
attempt to develop ideas and arguments for the logical sequencing of included
content. Irrelevant discussion relating the theoretical aspects of
communication linking to practice. |
(12.5-14.7) Adequate
attempt to develop ideas and arguments for the logical sequencing of included
content. Discussion relating the theoretical aspects of communication linking
to practice is evident but not clear. |
(15-18.5) Good
attempt to develop ideas and arguments for the logical sequencing of included
content. Discussion relating the theoretical aspects of communication linking
to practice is very clear and detailed. |
(18.7-25) Excellent
attempt to develop ideas and arguments for the logical sequencing of included
content. Discussion relating the theoretical aspects of communication linking
to practice is very clear, detailed and analytical. |
|
|
Integration of relevant literature and accurate
referencing (20%) |
(0-5.8) Very poor attempt to
integrate the ideas in the write up with relevant literatures. Lack of
citation and poor referencing. |
(6-9.8) Minimal attempt to
integrate the ideas in the write up with relevant literatures. Numerous
citation and referencing errors. |
(10-11.8) Adequate use of
relevant literatures evident to integrate the ideas in the write up. Few
citation and referencing errors. |
(12-14.8) Good and wide use of
resources evident to integrate the ideas with relevant literatures in the
write up. No citation and referencing errors. |
(15-20) Extensive and
analytical use of resources evident to integrate the ideas with relevant
literatures in the write up. Highly accurate citation and referencing. |
|
|
Area & Notional Weightage |
0-29% (Unacceptable) |
30-49% (Poor) |
50-59% (Satisfactory) |
60-74% (Good/Excellent) |
75-100% (Outstanding) |
Marks Awarded |
