HLSC122: Evidence for PracticeHLSC122 _ Assessment 3: Critical Appraisal Essay_ © Australian Catholic University 2021 _ Page 1 of 2 ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONAssessment TitleAssessment Task 3: Essay – critical appraisal of evidencePurposee To demonstrate your ability to critically appraise a piece of published evidence inrelation to a clinical issue. Using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP), youwill demonstrate the ability to critically appraise the design and methods of asystematic review or randomised controlled trial, highlighting the strengths andweaknesses of the study.Due DateMonday 17th MayTime Due0900 hoursWeighting50%LengthEssay 1200 words +/- 10%Completed CASP checklist attached as Appendix A to your essayAssessment RubricSee Unit Outline Appendix ALOs Assessed3, 4 & 5TaskYou are required to demonstrate your ability to critically appraise a piece ofpublished. Using an appropriate CASP checklist (e.g., CASP for RCTs orCASP for SRs), you are required to use the checklist to inform your answers.Target AudienceNursing, midwifery and paramedicine healthcare professionalsSubmissionYour essay should be submitted as a Word file via your HLSC122 campus tileAssessment 3 dropbox.Your essay should include your completed CASP checklist as an Appendix.FORMATTINGWritten scriptFile format.doc or .docx (not .pdf files)Margins2.54cm, all sidesFont and size11-point Calibri or ArialSpacingDouble spacingParagraphAligned to left margin, indent first line of each paragraph 1.27cmTitle PageAs per the Individual written script templateLevel 1 HeadingCentered, bold, capitalize each word (14-point Calibri or Arial)Level 2 HeadingsOptional/ don’t have to be used:Flush left, bold, capitalize each word (12-point Calibri or Arial)StructureEssay Structure as per the Academic Skills Unit guide: Introduction, body,conclusion, reference listDirect quotesQuotes from references should not be used for this assessment HLSC122: Evidence for PracticeHLSC122 _ Assessment 3: Critical Appraisal Essay_ © Australian Catholic University 2021 _ Page 2 of 2 HeaderPage number top right corner (9 point Calibri or Arial)FooterName _ Student Number_ Assessment _ Unit _ Year (9 point Calibri or Arial)REFERENCINGReferencing StyleAPA 7thMinimum ReferencesShould include at least four (4) credible and relevant references (i.e., peerreviewed journal articles or textbooks).Age of ReferencesPublished in the last 5 years as this area of knowledge is rapidly developing.Note that this excludes seminal (original) works, which have no age limitations.Reference ListHeading“References” is centered, bold, on a new page. (14 point Calibri or Arial)Alphabetical OrderReferences are arranged alphabetically by author family nameHanging IndentSecond and subsequent lines of a reference have a hanging indentDOIPresented as functional hyperlinkSpacingDouble spacing the entire reference list, both within and between entriesADMINISTRATIONLate PenaltiesLate penalties will be applied from 9:01am on the 17th of May 2021, incurring5% penalty of the maximum marks available up to a maximum of 15%.Assessment tasks received more than three calendar days after the due orextended date will not be allocated a mark.Example:An assignment is submitted 12 hours late and is initially marked at 60 out of 100.A 5% penalty is applied (5% of 100 is 5 marks). Therefore, the student receives55 out of 100 as a final mark.Penalty Timeframe Penalty Marks Deducted9:01 am Wednesday to 9 am Thursday 5% penalty 5 marks9:01am Thursday to 9am Friday 10% penalty 10 marks9:01am Friday to 9am Saturday 15% penalty 15 marksReceived after 9:01 Saturday No mark allocated n/aReturn of MarksMarks will be generally returned in three weeks; if this is not obtainable, you willbe notified via your campus LEO forum.Assessment template project informed by ACU student forums, ACU Librarians and the Academic Skills Unit.
