NUM2410 Mental Health & Wellbeing 2
Semester 2, 2020
Assessment 1: Essay about a contemporary mental health practice topic
Weighting: 50% Word count: 2000 words Due date:
Option 1: Week 6, Friday 4th September 2020 by 12:00 (Midday) AWST Submission details: via Blackboard Assessments Turnitin link
Option 2: Week 10 Friday 9th October 2020 by 12:00 (Midday) AWST Submission details: via Blackboard Assessments Turnitin link
Unit Learning Outcomes being assessed:
1 Demonstrate the mental health strategies required to manage a range of theoretical and clinical situations for clients experiencing mental illness
4 Describe the recovery orientated approach to working with people with a mental health condition, their families and carers
5 Discuss the importance of cultural and social sensitivities from a global perspective in relation to mental health issues
Task: You will write an essay exploring a contemporary practice topic that impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of service users. Using a recovery focused approach you will consider strategies that could be used to work collaboratively with the person, their families and carers while respecting cultural and social sensitivities.
Details:
• You should provide an introduction to your chosen contemporary practice topic and why it is important for nurses to have an understanding of your chosen topic.
• Why is your topic important from the perspective of service users, their families and carers including how your topic is relevant from a global perspective.
• What strategies are available to support the person, their families and carers?
• How can a recovery orientated approach be used to help the nurse work collaboratively with the person, their families and carers and while respecting cultural and social needs?
• You should conclude your essay by identifying what you have learnt and how you will practice differently in the future as a result of your learning from completing this essay.
NUM2410 Mental Health & Wellbeing 2
Semester 2, 2020
• You must support your work to show wider reading and demonstrate critical thinking in your discussion (not description). References should be mainly from academic journals and published within the last 5 years. If they are older you should justify your decision to include them in your work. Refer to the ECU APA referencing guide.
• Anonymity and confidentiality must be maintained and therefore if you choose to a topic identified from your practice experience you need to ensure you do not use any identifying features, personal information or organisational details.
• The essay should be written in the 3rd person unless you are reflecting on your own experience or identifying your personal learning and the impact on your future practice
• Please review the SNM guidelines for assignment presentation, structure and submission.
• Marks will be awarded as per the SNM marking rubric (for this unit) as identified on page 2 of this document.

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Well Below Average ( 25%) Below Average (26-49%) Pass/Average (50-59%) Credit (60-69%) Distinction (70-79%) High Distinction ( 80%)
Does not address assessment item. No evidence to support main ideas. Unable to demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas or concepts. No credible sources used to support main ideas. Does not or poorly addresses assessment item. Insufficient evidence to support main ideas. Unable to or poorly demonstrates an understanding of the main ideas or concepts. Ideas are not relevant to the topic. Limited referencing to support ideas. Assessment item addressed at a superficial level. Minimal evidence to support main ideas. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts at a basic level. Some ideas presented have relevance to the topic. Most parts of the assessment item addressed at a satisfactory level and supported by adequate evidence. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts. Most ideas presented have relevance to the topic. All parts of the assessment item addressed at a good level and
supported by quality evidence. Able to
demonstrate a solid understanding of the main concepts. Most ideas presented have relevance to the topic. Content fully addresses all parts of the assessment item. Thorough exploration of concepts and well-formed ideas, supported by high quality evidence. Able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the main concepts. All ideas presented have relevance to the topic.
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Does not demonstrate critical thinking appropriate to required level. No application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. Poorly demonstrates critical thinking appropriate to required level. Poor application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. Limited demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Limited application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. Demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. Very good demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Very good application of professional practice and/or evidence based thinking to assessment item. Excellent demonstration of critical thinking appropriate to level of education. Excellent application of professional practice and/or evidence base to practice in assessment.
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The assignment does not conform to the structure of the
assessment item. No introduction to the assessment. Poor or non- existent paragraphing. No logical/cohesive development of ideas. No summation of key points in conclusion.
Does not comply with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Limited aspects conform to the structure of the assessment item. Poor introduction to the assessment. Limited paragraphing. Omits or poor summation of key points in conclusion.
Poorly complies with ECU SNM
Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Does not follow specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan Some aspects conform to the structure of the assessment item ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Limited introduction of topic and summation of key points in conclusion. Minimal paragraphing, and logical/cohesive development of ideas. Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan. Introduction adequately introduces topic and summarises key points in conclusion. Paragraphing is evident, and there is a logical/cohesive development of ideas in some of the assessment item. Complies with ECU SNM
Assignment Presentation Guidelines to a very high standard. Follows specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan completely. Very good introduction of topic and summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the student’s position and provides clear insights into the issue. Very good paragraphing, and logical/cohesive development of ideas in most of assessment item. Complies with ECU SNM Assignment Presentation Guidelines to an excellent standard. Follows all specific assignment instructions as per Unit Semester Plan. Excellent introduction of topic and strong summation of key points in the conclusion that reflects the student’s position and provides clear insights into the issue. Excellent paragraphing and logical/cohesive development of ideas throughout.
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Referencing does not follow instructions in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has multiple errors. Includes references in conclusion. Referencing poorly follows instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has many errors. Includes references in conclusion. Mainly adheres to instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end- text referencing has some errors. Adheres to instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has few errors. Adheres to instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has very few errors. Completely adheres to all instruction in the ECU APA Referencing Guide. In text and/or end-text referencing has no errors.
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Low Proficiency Developing Proficiency Moderate Proficiency High Proficiency
Multiple grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors were present throughout. Sentence structure poor making it difficult to determine meaning. Many grammatical spelling and punctuation errors were present and needs improvement. Sentence structure needs improvement. Mostly correct grammar, spelling and punctuation evident throughout. Sentence structure acceptable but needs improvement. Mainly correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Very few errors. Sentence structure was of a good standard. Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sentence structure of a high standard. Effective use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly
demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper. Grammar, spelling and punctuation were error free. Sophisticated use of all sentence and paragraph writing conventions were clearly demonstrated. Logical application of arguments throughout paper.
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