NRSG258: Principles of Nursing: Surgical 2021NRSG258 _ Assessment1: Case study _ © Australian Catholic University 2021 _ Page 1 of 2 ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONAssessment TitleCase studyPurposeThis is a summative written assessment based on a surgical case studyrequiring appraisal of an individual’s holistic health care needs and subsequentinterventions and management to assist with the application of theory intopracticeDue DateSemester 1, Wednesday, 28th, April, 2021Time Due9amWeighting50%Length1800 words +/- 10% (includes intext citations, excludes reference list)Assessment RubricIn the unit outlineLOs AssessedLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, & LO5TaskCase studyTarget AudienceOther health professionalsSubmissionVia turnitin dropbox (national assessment tile on LEO)FORMATTINGFile 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 PageNot to be usedLevel 1 HeadingCentered, bold, capitalize each word (14-point Calibri or Arial)Level 2 HeadingsNot to be usedStructureNo introduction/conclusion to be usedDirect quotesAlways require page number. No more than 10% of WC in direct quotesHeaderPage number top right corner (9 point Calibri or Arial)FooterName _ Student Number_ Assessment _ Unit _ Year (9 point Calibri or Arial) NRSG258: Principles of Nursing: Surgical 2021NRSG258 _ Assessment1: Case study _ © Australian Catholic University 2021 _ Page 2 of 2 REFRENCINGReferencing StyleAPA 7thMinimum References10 references minimumAge of ReferencesPublished in the last 5 years as this area of knowledge is rapidly developingList Heading“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 28th of April, 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 Tuesday to 9 am Wednesday 5% penalty 5 marks9:01am Wednesday to 9am Thursday 10% penalty 10 marks9:01am Thursday to 9am Friday 15% penalty 15 marksReceived after 9:01 Friday 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.Final AssignmentMarks for the final assessment (exam) of this unit will be withheld until aftergrade ratification and grade release on 5th, of July, 2021Assessment template project informed by ACU student forums, ACU Librarians and the Academic Skills Unit.
