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*Please Note: This time is Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane time (AEST or AEDT). Please convert to
your own time zone (e.g. Adelaide = 11:25pm).
Instructions:
In this assignment, you will be provided a scenario (problem) involving a public health leader that you will
need to analyse using the knowledge gained from this subject for 3 modules. Subsequently, immersing
yourself in the scenario, you will evaluate yourself as a public health leader. (Note: Scenario will be
provided after Module 2).
You will be writing a 2000‐word report in three parts, as follows:
Part 1: Analyse the scenario of the public health leader, presented in the Australian public health
context using the Australian Health Leadership Framework [ 1000 words ]
(Australian Health Leadership Framework: https:
www.aims.org.au/documents/item/352 )
Part 2: Undertake a self‐assessment using the Leadership self‐assessment tool [ 500 words ]
NHSLeadership‐Framework SelfAssessmentTool.pdf .
Apply the tool to obtain your results. (The tool is not automatic – you need to apply it honestly)
ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PUBH6004: Leadership and Effecting Change in Public Health
Assessment Assessment 2: Report – Public Health Professionals
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2,000 words
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes: 1. Critique theories, styles, approaches and strategies of
leadership in public health
2. Analyse the influence of diversity on leadership
(gender, culture, professional discipline and
community)
3. Evaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for
improvement through analysis of public health
leadership frameworks
Submission Due Sunday following the end of Module 3 at 11:55pm
AEST/AEDT*
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 100 marks
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Part 3: Imagine yourself to be in the situation. Reflect on your leadership style, its strengths, and apply
them to this scenario. How would you have responded to the situation based on the self‐evaluation in part
2? Where do you see the gaps in your profile? Prepare an action plan. [500 words]
Assessment Criteria:
Your graded assignment will be assessed against the following specific criteria:
Demonstrated ability to analyse public health leadership scenario in the context, applying
the Australian Health Leadership Framework to the scenario presented (40%)
Demonstrated ability to self‐assess leadership style, summarise and critique (10%)
Demonstrated ability to contextualise, reflect on leadership style, assess gaps and prepare
an action plan for improvement (30%)
General assessment criteria (20%):
o Provides a lucid introduction
o Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
o Shows ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to
chosen topic
o Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
o Shows evidence of reading beyond the required readings
o Justifies any conclusions reached with well‐formed arguments and not merely
assertions
o Provides a conclusion or summary
o Co
ectly uses academic writing, presentation and grammar:
Complies with academic standards of legibility, referencing and
ibliographical details (including reference list)
Writes clearly, with accurate spelling and grammar as well as proper
sentence and paragraph construction
Uses appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research
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Marking Ru
ic:
Assessment
Attributes
0‐34
(Fail 2 – F2)
Unacceptable
35‐49
(Fail 1 – F1)
Poor
50‐64
(Pass ‐P)
Functional
65‐74
(Credit ‐
CR)
Proficient
75‐84
(Distinction – DN)
Advanced
85‐100
(High Distinction –
HD)
Exceptional
Grade Description (Grading Scheme) Evidence of unsatisfactory
achievement of one or more
of the learning objectives of
the subject, insufficient
understanding of the subject
content and/or unsatisfactory
level of skill development.
Evidence of
satisfactory
achievement of
subject learning
objectives, the
development of
elevant skills to a
competent level, and
adequate
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a good level
of understanding,
knowledge and skill
development in relation
to the content of the
subject or work of a
superior quality on the
majority of the learning
objectives of the subject.
Demonstration of a high
level of interpretation
and critical analysis
skills.
Evidence of a high
level of
achievement of the
learning objectives
of the subject
demonstrated in
such areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
use of methodology
and communication
skills.
Evidence of an
exceptional level of
achievement of
learning objectives
across the entire
content of the course
demonstrated in such
areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
creativity, originality,
use of methodology
and communication
skills.
Knowledge and understanding
Demonstrated ability to analyse public
health leadership scenario in the context,
applying the Australian Health
Leadership Framework to the scenario
presented (40%)
Limited understanding of
equired concepts and
knowledge.
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Knowledge/understa nding
of the field or discipline.
Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.
Often conflates/confuses
assertion of personal
opinion with information
substantiated by evidence
from the research/course
materials.
Thorough
knowledge/understandi
ng of the field or
discipline/s. Supports
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
Demonstrates a capacity
Highly developed
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Discriminates between
assertion of personal
opinion and
information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials and extended
A sophisticated
understanding of the field
or discipline/s.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information substantiated
y
obust evidence from the
esearch/course
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to explain and apply
elevant concepts.
eading.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.
materials and extended
eading.
Mastery of concepts and
application to new
situations/further learning.
Analysis and application with synthesis of
new knowledge
Demonstrated ability to self‐assess
leadership style, summarise and
critique (10%)
Limited synthesis and
critique
Demonstrated
analysis and
synthesis of new
knowledge
Well‐developed analysis
and synthesis
Thoroughly
developed and
creative analysis and
synthesis
Highly sophisticated
and creative analysis,
synthesis of new knowledge.
Critical reasoning, presentation and
defence of an argument and/or position
Demonstrated ability to contextualise,
eflect on leadership style, assess gaps
and prepare an action plan for
improvement (30%)
Specific position (perspective or
argument) fails to take into
account the complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.
Makes assertions that are not
justified.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) begins to take
into account the issue(s)
or scope of the
assignment.
Justifies any conclusions
eached with arguments
not merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) takes into
account the complexities
of the issue(s) or scope of
the assignment.
Others’ points of view
are acknowledged.
Justifies any conclusions
eached with well‐
formed arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is expertly
presented and
accurately takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well‐
developed
arguments.
Specific position
(perspective or argument)
is presented expertly,
authoritatively and
imaginatively, accurately
taking into account the
complexities of the issue(s)
and scope of the
assignment.
Limits of position are
acknowledged.
Justifies any conclusions
eached with
sophisticated arguments.
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Use of academic and discipline
conventions and sources of evidence
Use of academic conventions including
appropriate resources and referencing
(20%)
*General assessment criteria shown
elow)
Poorly written with e
ors in
spelling, grammar.
Demonstrates inconsistent use of
good quality, credible and
elevant research sources to
support and develop ideas.
There are mistakes in using
the APA style.
Is written according to
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or summary)
and has accurate
spelling, grammar,
sentence and
paragraph construction.
Demonstrates
consistent use of
credible and relevant
esearch sources to
support and develop ideas,
ut these are not always
explicit or well developed.
There are no mistakes in
using the APA style.
Is well‐written and
adheres to the academic
genre (e.g. with
introduction, conclusion
or summary).
Demonstrates consistent
use of high quality,
credible and relevant
esearch sources to
support and develop ideas.
There are no mistakes in
using the APA style.
Is very well‐written
and adheres to the
academic genre.
Consistently
demonstrates expert
use of good quality,
credible and relevant
esearch sources to
support and develop
appropriate
arguments and
statements. Shows
evidence of reading
eyond the key
eading.
There are no
mistakes in using the
APA style.
Expertly written and
adheres to the academic
genre.
Demonstrates expert use
of high‐quality, credible
and relevant research
sources to support and
develop arguments and
position statements.
Shows extensive
evidence of reading
eyond the key
eading.
There are no mistakes in
using the APA Style.
*General Assessment Criteria:
Provides a lucid introduction
Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to your chosen topic
Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
Shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading
Justifies any conclusions reached with well‐formed arguments not merely assertion
Provides a conclusion or summary
Use of academic writing and presentation and grammar:
Complies with normal academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical details (including reference list).
Is written clearly with accurate spelling, grammar and sentence and paragraph construction
Appropriate citation and referencing used (using APA style)