Assignment 2
Assessment 2 is approximately 2500 words and is worth 55% of the final course grade. It has two parts: Part A and Part B.
• Part A involves developing a poster following a template based on for your work in Assignment 1. It is 2000-word equivalent. The word 'equivalent' means the exact word count is NOT assessed. Students should focus on answering questions in Part A adequately.
• Part B is a short discussion. Students are asked to discuss how Nursing Project course would influence the practice of a newly Registered Nurse. It is 500 words. The usual 10% variation applies, references are required.
How to use the Assignment 2 template
• Download Assignment 2 template from the Assessments folder.
• The Assignment 2 template has 3 slides. Complete Part A of Assignment 2 on Slide 1, Part B on Slide 2, and write reference list (except for the four primary articles) on Slide 3.
• Although a poster, you are NOT required to print off Assignment 2 for display to meet the course requirements.
• Slide 1 of Assignment 2 contain multiple text boxes of varying sizes. You are required to address each aspect of the research project as indicated by the section headings, so it is important that you do not alter the size and order of these text boxes, and the empty space between these boxes.
• To be creative with the presentation of Slide 1, you can change the following aspects of the template. They include 1) the style and/or colour of the boarder of text boxes; 2) background colour of Slide 1 and/or text box sections; 3) adding relevant pictures/figures to Slide 1; and 4) font style/colour for poster titles, section headings and subheadings and main text, but follow the font size specified in the template.
Part A (2000-word equivalent)
• Background/relevance/research question: Consider including the following points in the introduction (in any appropriate order):
1) Present the research question and explain its relevance to clinical practice. 2) Summarise the research problem in relation to honey and oral mucositis
You can paraphrase (so to avoid plagiarism) the Introduction section in Assignment 1 Template, AND substantiate this section as informed by additional references. Write this section in paragraphs.
• Five Key Messages: 1) Present five synthesised key messages from the four (4) primary articles, 2) In-text reference the four (4) primary articles as relevant.
• Implement and disseminate key messages: 1) Present a knowledge translation (KT) plan to disseminate or implement the key messages. 2) You can use bullet points in this section.
3) Use additional references to support your KT plan.
• What still needs to be known (gaps): What gaps in the evidence still exists after your review of the four (4) primary articles? You can use bullet or number points in this section.
• Recommendations to address gaps: What future research can be conducted to address the identified gaps? Have a look at your primary research articles regarding how recommendations are worded, and examples of research recommendations.
• Four primary research references: List the full reference of the four (4) primary articles in correct Unisa Harvard format. No need to include them again on Slide 3.
Part B (500 words. The 10% variation either way is allowed)
• Discuss how the learning from Nursing Project can influence the practice of a newly Registered Nurse.
• You are welcome to use course references or additional relevant literature to support your response.
• Do not discuss other courses or your scenario package (or research project).
Writing and referencing
• Follow academic writing requirements
• Follow the University of South Australia-Harvard Referencing guide
Four Primary Research References
Zadik, Y., Arany, P.R., Fregnani, E.R., Bossi, P., Antunes, H.S., Bensadoun, R.J., Gueiros, L.A., Majorana, A., Nair, R.G., Ranna, V. and Tissing, W.J., 2019. Systematic review of photobiomodulation for the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients and clinical practice guidelines. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(10), pp.3969-3983. Available at: https://bcurelaser.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/systematic_review_of_photobiomodulation.pdf
Tian, X., Xu, L., Liu, X., Wang, C.C., Xie, W., Jiménez-Herrera, M.F. and Chen, W., 2020. Impact of honey on radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 9, pp.1431-1441. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/X-Tian/publication/343080778_Impact_of_honey_on_radiotherapy-induced_oral_mucositis_in_patients_with_head_and_neck_cancer_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis/links/5f15c551a6fdcc3ed718d007/Impact-of-honey-on-radiotherapy-induced-oral-mucositis-in-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis.pdf
Grugan, J., 2021. Does honey provide therapeutic relief to patients with chemotherapy induced oral mucositis?. Available at: https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1593&context=pa_systematic_reviews
Patil, K., Vishveshwara, M.S., Guledgud, M.V., Deshpande, P. and Doggalli, N., 2021. Natural Honey-as an Effective Adjunct in the Management of Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(2). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/D-Nagabhushana-Doggalli/publication/351449981_Natural_Honey-_as_an_Effective_Adjunct_in_the_Management_of_Radiation_Induced_Oral_Mucositis/links/60d40f6aa6fdcc75a24e0853/Natural-Honey-as-an-Effective-Adjunct-in-the-Management-of-Radiation-Induced-Oral-Mucositis.pdf