NURS6035

Therapeutic Engagement and Psychosocial Interventions

Guide to Assessment 1

Written Assignment 1: Psychosocial Intervention Theory

Due Friday 9th June 2023 by 2300pm AEST

Mark Hopwood
Course Coordinator
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Overview

◦ This assignment requires you to develop a discussion essay

examining and critiquing a talking based psychosocial
intervention of your choice.
Criterion 1: Introduction
5 marks, 150-200 words

Provide an overview of the chosen talking based psychosocial intervention

that includes its main application
◦ Briefly Outline:
◦ Purpose
◦ Identify the intervention
◦ Include definitions
◦ Application of the intervention: what conditions/situations or presenting issues is it indicated for?
◦ Flag the supporting evidence
◦ Structure of paper - what you will cover in your discussion.
Criterion 2: Discussion: (Part 1)
10 marks, 700-800 words

 Provide a detailed synopsis of the intervention including its history,

development and current evidence base.
 Outline the intervention itself
 Its origins (who, where, what, why?)
 How it developed
 Critique and analysis the chosen intervention using the relevant contemporary
high-quality literature.
 Critical examination of the interventions and the strategies or approaches
used
 Current evidence from the literature
 Effectiveness/limitations
 Peer reviewed journal articles are the best evidence
Criterion 3:Discussion: (Part 2)
5 marks, 200-300 words

 Consider the intervention from a nursing perspective and include

contemporary high-quality literature that discusses its use by
nurses specifically.
 May be integrated into the broader discussion of the intervention
 Unique nursing perspectives and examples of nurse led use of
the intervention
 Discuss the gaps in the literature
Conclusion
150 words

Summarise the key points of the critical analysis

Strengths, limitations future research
Don’t include any new ideas
Criterion 4: Expression and Academic Writing Style
5 marks
 Structure and organisation
 Headings
 No tables, point form or lists
 Paragraph structure
 Authentic and expressed clearly
Criterion 5
5 marks
◦ Literature sources and referencing: Library guides
◦ In text referencing included in word count

APA 7 Referencing Guide

Word Count
 1400 words
 Succinct and focused
 Includes headings, intext citations and quotes
 Does not include reference list
 Work beyond 1140 words will not be marked.
Appendix A: Assessment 1 - Written Assignment 1 - Marking Rubric
Criteria
Criterion 1: (5 marks)
An overview of the psychosocial intervention
that provides a clear and succinct definition and
description of the intervention and its
application.
Criterion 2: (10 marks)
Synopsis of the intervention including its history,
development, applications and current evidence
base including a critique and analyse of your
intervention using the relevant literature.
Criterion 3: (5 marks)
Consideration of the psychosocial intervention
from a nursing perspective including literature
that discusses its use by nurses specifically.
Criterion 4: Expression and Academic
Writing (5 marks)
Writing is authentic and clearly expresses ideas
and sound reasoning.
Uses correct spelling and paragraph structure
throughout.
Structured as per requirements in Course
outline.
Criterion 5: Literature sources and
referencing (5 marks)
Wide range of contemporary and relevant
sources are used in text and listed in reference
list.
Uses APA 7 style.
TOTAL
High Distinction
(100%-85%)
Outstanding overview of the psychosocial
intervention with definitions and applications clearly
outlined.
Outstanding and comprehensive synopsis of the
intervention including its history, development,
applications and current evidence base, and includes
an extensive critique and analysis of the intervention
using the relevant literature.
Outstanding and comprehensive consideration of the
psychosocial intervention from a nursing perspective
including highly relevant literature that discusses its
use by nurses specifically.
Exemplary writing with very high levels of authenticity
and independent thought. Ideas and reasoning are
clearly expressed.
Introductory sentence used at the start of
paragraphs. Main subject matter is developed within
each paragraph. Concluding sentence used at the
end of paragraphs.
Exemplary spelling, grammar and syntax with no
errors. Meets all style requirements.
Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from a
range of journals and databases.
Complies with all the referencing style requirements.
There are no errors in referencing throughout
Distinction (84%-75%)
Excellent and detailed overview of the
psychosocial intervention with definitions and
applications outlined.
Excellent and detailed synopsis of the
intervention including its history, development,
applications and current evidence base, and
includes a critique and analysis of the
intervention using the relevant literature.
Excellent and detailed consideration of the
psychosocial intervention from a nursing
perspective including literature that discusses its
use by nurses specifically.
Evidence of superior academic writing skills.
Authentic and original writing that clearly
synthesises the key points of the assignment.
Expression of ideas and reasoning is clear.
Correct use of paragraphs. Discussion in each
paragraph provides sufficient depth to
demonstrate understanding.
Superior spelling, grammar and syntax < 5 minor
errors. Meets all style requirements.
Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from
a range of journals and databases.
APA 7 referencing style is consistently accurate.
Less than 5 minor referencing errors.
Credit (74%-65%)
Relevant and informed overview of the
psychosocial intervention including definitions
and applications.
Relevant and appropriately informed synopsis of
the intervention including its history,
development, applications and current evidence
base, and includes a critique and analysis of the
intervention using the relevant literature.
Relevant and appropriately informed
consideration of the psychosocial intervention
from a nursing perspective including literature
that discusses its use by nurses specifically.
Evidence of sound academic writing. Authentic
and original writing that clearly addresses the
key points of the assignment. Expression of
ideas and reasoning is satisfactory.
Paragraphs are 5-7 sentences in length and
sentences are clear and concise.
Minor errors only in syntax, spelling and
grammar. Meets all style requirements.
Sources are appropriate, mostly contemporary
and from a narrow range of journals and
databases.
Complies with referencing style requirements.
Some referencing errors in in-text and/or
referencing list (5-7).
Pass (64%-50%) Fail (49%-1%) Fail (0%) Mark
Satisfactory overview of the psychosocial Inadequate overview of the psychosocial Did not attempt /5
intervention, definitions and applications. intervention Definitions and/or applications
not provided.
Satisfactory synopsis of the intervention Inadequate synopsis of the intervention Did not attempt /10
including its history, development, and has not adequately addressed the
applications and current evidence base, history, development, applications or
and includes a critique and analysis of the current evidence base. Critique and
intervention using the relevant literature. analysis of the intervention using the
relevant literature is unsatisfactory.
Satisfactory consideration of the Inadequate consideration of the Did not attempt /5
psychosocial intervention from a nursing psychosocial intervention from a nursing
perspective including literature that perspective and doesn’t include literature
discusses its use by nurses specifically. that discusses its use by nurses
specifically.
Authentic writing that attempts to show Lacks authenticity. N/A /5
independent thought. May struggle with
expression of ideas and reasoning. Language hinders the effective flow of
ideas and meaning.
Attempts to use paragraphs. Some
sentences may be too long/short. Sentences lack structure and are
consistently too short or too long.
Meets almost all style requirements
including spacing, page numbers, font, Multiple errors in spelling, grammar and
headings. style. Not structured as per requirements
in Course Outline.
Sources are mostly relevant however there Sources are inappropriate and/or absent. Sources are /5
are too few to demonstrate wide reading. absent.
In-text referencing and/or reference list
Attempts to use APA 7 style. Some errors contains major errors (>10). Absent in-text
in in-text and/or referencing list (8-10). referencing and/or
reference list.
/30