Cancer Fact Sheet
Resources for cancer patient fact sheet.
Examples of fact sheets (Please use these for ideas only. You must follow the assessment criteria for this patient fact sheet).
· https:
uralhealth.und.edu/communication/factsheets
· https:
canceraustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications
wl_bowel_cancer_factsheet_51e64108a244c.pdf
· https:
canceraustralia.gov.au/system/tdf/publications/leuk_leukemia_cancer_factsheet_51e648025a242.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=3603
· https:
www.cancer.org.au/health-professionals/patient-factsheets
· Have a look at the ‘Optimal cancer care pathways’ for information about certain cancers and the patient fact sheets.
Vancouver referencing style guideline
· https:
www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/sites/default/files/docs/vancouver-style-guide.pdf
Remember to include primary references to inform your fact sheet.
Marking Ru
ic - Fact sheet
High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Structure and
Visual
Presentation
(40%)
Outstanding or
exceptional work in
terms of understanding,
interpretation and
presentation
The fact sheet has
outstanding visual
impact and is engaging.
The chosen font is easy
to read, a reasonable
size and is clea
legible
from a distance.
The title of the fact
sheet is clear.
The fact sheet is
skilfully presented
using a logical
sequence.
The material is
presented skilfully in a
concise, clear and
uncluttered manner.
There are no spelling or
grammatical e
ors
noted throughout.
A very high standard of
work which
demonstrates originality
and insight
The fact sheet has a
very high visual impact
and is engaging
The chosen font is easy
to read, a reasonable
size and is clea
legible
from a distance
The title of the fact
sheet is clear or
partially clea
The fact sheet is
proficiently presented
using a logical
sequence
The material is
presented proficiently in
a concise, clear and
uncluttered manner.
Very few to nil spelling
or grammatical e
ors.
Demonstrates a high
level of understanding
and presentation and a
degree of originality
and insight
The fact sheet has a
high visual impact and
is moderately
engaging.
The chosen font is easy
to read, a reasonable
size and is clea
legible
from a distance.
The title of the fact
sheet is clear, partially
clear or confounding.
The fact sheet is
competently presented
using a logical
sequence.
The material is
presented competently
in a concise, clear and
uncluttered manner.
Very few spelling
and/or grammatical
e
ors.
Satisfies the minimum
equirements
The fact sheet has
some visual impact and
is minimally engaging.
The chosen font is easy
to read, a reasonable
size and is clea
legible
from up close only.
The title of the fact
sheet is clear, partially
clear or confounding.
The fact sheet is
adequately presented
using a logical
sequence.
The material is
presented adequately
in a concise, clear and
uncluttered manner.
There are some
spelling and
grammatical e
ors.
Fails to satisfy the
minimum
equirements
The fact sheet has
little visual impact and
is not engaging.
The chosen font is
difficult to read, a
small size or is
clea
legible from up
close only.
The title of the fact
sheet is not consistent
with the material.
The fact sheet is
inadequately
presented using a
logical sequence.
The material is
presented
inadequately in a
concise, clear and
uncluttered manner.
There are frequent
spelling or
grammatical e
ors
Content
(50%)
Demonstrates insight,
awareness and
understanding of
deeper and more subtle
aspects of the topic.
Ability to consider topic
in the
oader context
of nursing
The purpose/aims of
the fact sheet are
clearly presented
Outstanding visual
graphics are used
effectively to present
material and are
eferenced (Vancouver)
The fact sheet is
structured in a logical
sequence so that the
content flows skilfully
The fact sheet content
has been skilfully linked
to contemporary
nursing practice.
The student’s paper
demonstrates in-depth
of understanding of the
topic and significant
issues, supported by
peer reviewed
literature.
Evidence of an
awareness and
understanding of
deeper and more subtle
aspects of the topic
The purpose/aims of
the fact sheet are clear
or partially clear as
presented
Very high level visual
graphics are used
effectively to present
material and are
eferenced (Vancouver)
The fact sheet is
structured in a logical
sequence so that the
content flows
proficiently
The fact sheet content
has been proficiently
linked to contemporary
nursing practice.
The student’s paper
demonstrates a good
depth of understanding
of the topic and
significant issues,
supported by mainly
peer reviewed
literature.
Sound knowledge of
principles and concepts
The purpose/aims of
the fact sheet are clear,
partially clear or
confounding as
presented
High level visual
graphics are used
effectively to present
material and are
eferenced (Vancouver)
The fact sheet is
structured in a logical
sequence so that the
content flows
competently
The fact sheet content
has been competently
linked to contemporary
nursing practice.
The student’s paper
demonstrates a
easonable depth of
understanding of the
topic and significant
issues, supported by a
mix of peer reviewed
and non-peer reviewed
literature
Knowledge of principles
and concepts at least
adequate to
communicate
intelligently in the topic
and to serve as a basis
for further study
The purpose/aims of
the fact sheet are clear,
partially clear or
confounding as
presented
Basic visual graphics
are used effectively to
present material and
are referenced
(Vancouver)
The fact sheet is
structured in a logical
sequence so that the
content flows
adequately
The fact sheet content
has been adequately
linked to contemporary
nursing practice.
The student’s paper
demonstrates a basic
depth of understanding
of the topic and
significant issues,
supported by a few
peer reviewed and
mainly non-peer
eviewed literature
Scant knowledge of
principles and concepts
The purpose/aims of the
fact sheet are unclear,
partially clear or
confounding as
presented
Use of visual graphics is
inappropriate, poor
quality or ineffective to
present material and are
not referenced
(Vancouver)
The fact sheet is
structured in a logical
sequence so that the
content flows
inadequately
The fact sheet content
has been inadequately
linked to contemporary
nursing practice.
The student’s paper
does not demonstrate a
asic depth of
understanding of the
topic and significant
issues, supported by
mainly non-peer
eviewed literature
High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail
Referencing
(10%)
Strong evidence of
independent reading
eyond core texts and
materials.
The referencing style is
congruent with the
Adelaide Nursing School
Style and Referencing
Manual (Vancouver).
The reference list is
accurate and complete
and consistent with the
School Style and
Reference Guide.
The references cited are
contemporary.
Only primary references
are used.
There is clear evidence
the student has
comprehensively
searched the peer
eviewed literature.
The student has
acknowledged all sources
of information including
visual graphics. Direct
quotations are only used
to make crucial points or
to support the
discussion/argument.
Evidence of reading
eyond core texts and
materials.
The referencing style is
mostly congruent with the
Adelaide Nursing School
Style and Referencing
Manual (Vancouver).
The reference list is
mostly accurate and
complete and consistent
with the School Style and
Reference Guide.
The references cited are
mostly contemporary.
Primary references are
used predominantly.
There is evidence the
student has widely
searched the peer
eviewed literature.
The student has
acknowledged all sources
of information including
visual graphics. Direct
quotations are only used
to make crucial points or
to support the
discussion/argument.
Evidence of thorough
understanding of core
texts and materials.
The referencing style is
usually congruent with the
Adelaide Nursing School
Style and Referencing
Manual (Vancouver).
The reference list is at
times accurate and
complete and consistent
with the School Style and
Reference Guide.
The references cited are
usually contemporary.
Primary references are
usually used
There is some evidence
the student has searched
the peer reviewed
literature.
The student has
acknowledged all sources
of information including
visual graphics. Direct
quotations are only used
to make crucial points or
to support the
discussion/argument.
Evidence of having read
core texts and materials.
The referencing style is
arely congruent with the
Adelaide Nursing School
Style and Referencing
Manual (Vancouver).
The reference list is rarely
accurate and complete
and consistent with the
School Style and
Reference Guide.
The references cited are
not contemporary.
Primary references are
arely used
There is little evidence the
student has searched the
peer reviewed literature.
The student has rarely
acknowledged all sources
of information including
visual graphics. Direct
quotations are overused
to make crucial points or
to support the
discussion/argument.
Very little evidence of
having read any of the core
texts and materials.
The referencing style is not
congruent with the Adelaide
Nursing School Style and
Referencing Manual
(Vancouver).
The reference list is not
accurate and complete and
consistent with the School
Style and Reference Guide.
The references cited are
not contemporary.
Primary references have
not been used
There is hardly any or no
evidence the student has
searched the peer reviewed
literature.
The student has not
acknowledged all sources
of information including
visual graphics. Direct
quotations are clearly
overused to make crucial
points or to support the
discussion/argument.