NRSG210 Essay marking criteria
NRSG210 Essay marking criteria & resources
Marking criteria/
weight
HD descriptors Relevant resources
Focus &
Introduction
10% MAX
There is a clear introduction that outlines the topic, and
contextualises and profiles the scope, content and the sequence
of the essay topic.
Writing at ACU/Essays: video outlines the structure of academic
essays
Descriptive Content
Relevance, Support
& Examples
30% MAX
The content is relevant to the topic. Student has highlighted in
detail all the relevant significant factors; explained and analysed
the concepts and or issues and their importance.
Refe
ed to relevant theory and literature to support their
easoning and examples are presented.
Essay task explanation from Week 1 lecture
Writing at ACU/Academic writing: video explains paragraph
structure and how evidence works within that structure; tip sheet
on reporting ve
s
Critical Thinking,
Analysis &
Reasoning
20% MAX
There is evidence of both depth and
eadth of reading. An
argument is presented and well supported with evidence.
Emphasised the importance of consume
carer perspectives
throughout the discussion.
Writing at ACU/Academic writing: video explains paragraph
structure and how evidence works within that structure
Week 1 lecture
Conclusion &
Synthesis
20% MAX
There is a concluding paragraph which restates the topic,
provides a summary of all the key points, and presents an
overall conclusion.
Writing at ACU/Essays: video outlines the structure of academic
essays
Sequencing &
Accuracy
5% MAX
The content in the essay matches the outline presented in the
introductory paragraph. Most paragraphs are organised in a
logical manner so that content flows from one paragraph to the
next, and there are clear linking sentences that link each
paragraph to the next. The essay ends with a rational
conclusion.
Writing at ACU/Essays: video outlines the structure of academic
essays; planning template helps you plan each section of the
assignment
Writing at ACU/Academic writing: tip sheet on
cohesive/connective language
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NRSG210 Essay marking criteria & resources
Marking criteria/
weight
HD descriptors Relevant resources
Sources &
Referencing
10% MAX
Credible and relevant references are used. References are
ecent primary refereed sources and seminal works.
Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions.
Accurate use of in-text citations.
Academic referencing/Working with sources: tip sheet on how to
evaluate evidence
Academic referencing/APA referencing
Academic referencing/Common e
ors
Academic referencing/Avoiding plagiarism
Sentence
Structure,
Grammar, Spelling
& Punctuation
5% MAX
There are no e
ors with grammar, spelling and punctuation that
impact readability, and the meaning is easily discernible.
There is no use of discriminative or stigmatising language.
Focus on gramma
Fixing grammar e
ors
Focus on gramma
Checking your grammar
Recovery oriented language guide
Language use and recovery-oriented practice
Prepared by the Academic Skills Unit, July 201 XXXXXXXXXXp.
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https:
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leo.acu.edu.au/mod
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leo.acu.edu.au/mod
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http:
mob.mhcc.org.au/media/5902/mhcc-recovery-oriented-language-guide-final-web.pdf
http:
journals.rcni.com/doi/abs/10.7748/mhp.2017.e1170
Principles of recovery oriented mental health
practice
From the perspective of the individual with mental illness, recovery means gaining and retaining
hope, understanding of ones abilities and disabilities, engagement in an active life, personal
autonomy, social identity, meaning and purpose in life, and a positive sense of self.
It is important to remember that recovery is not synonymous with cure. Recovery refers to
oth internal conditions experienced by persons who describe themselves as being in recovery -
hope, healing, empowerment and connection - and external conditions that facilitate recovery -
implementation of human rights, a positive culture of healing, and recovery-oriented
services. (Jacobson and Greenley, 2001 p.482)
The purpose of principles of recovery oriented mental health practice is to ensure that mental
health services are being delivered in a way that supports the recovery of mental health
consumers.
These recovery principles have been adapted from the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation
Trust Recovery Principles in the UK.
1. Uniqueness of the individual
2. Real choices
3. Attitudes and rights
4. Dignity and respect
5. Partnership and communication
6. Evaluating recovery
1. Uniqueness of the individual
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• recognises that recovery is not necessarily about cure but is about having opportunities for
choices and living a meaningful, satisfying and purposeful life, and being a valued member of the
community
• accepts that recovery outcomes are personal and unique for each individual and go beyond an
exclusive health focus to include an emphasis on social inclusion and quality of life
• empowers individuals so they recognise that they are at the centre of the care they receive.
2. Real choices
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• supports and empowers individuals to make their own choices about how they want to lead their
lives and acknowledges choices need to be meaningful and creatively explored
• supports individuals to build on their strengths and take as much responsibility for their lives as
they can at any given time
• ensures that there is a balance between duty of care and support for individuals to take positive
isks and make the most of new opportunities.
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3. Attitudes and rights
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• involves listening to, learning from and acting upon communications from the individual and their
carers about what is important to each individual
• promotes and protects individual’s legal, citizenship and human rights
• supports individuals to maintain and develop social, recreational, occupational and vocational
activities which are meaningful to the individual
• instils hope in an individual’s future and ability to live a meaningful life.
4. Dignity and respect
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• consists of being courteous, respectful and honest in all interactions
• involves sensitivity and respect for each individual, particularly for their values, beliefs and culture
• challenges discrimination and stigma wherever it exists within our own services or the
oader
community.
5. Partnership and communication
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• acknowledges each individual is an expert on their own life and that recovery involves working in
partnership with individuals and their carers to provide support in a way that makes sense to them
• values the importance of sharing relevant information and the need to communicate clearly to
enable effective engagement
• involves working in positive and realistic ways with individuals and their carers to help them realise
their own hopes, goals and aspirations.
6. Evaluating recovery
Recovery oriented mental health practice:
• ensures and enables continuous evaluation of recovery based practice at several levels
• individuals and their carers can track their own progress
• services demonstrate that they use the individual's experiences of care to inform quality
improvement activities
• the mental health system reports on key outcomes that indicate recovery including (but not limited
to) housing, employment, education and social and family relationships as well as health and well
eing measures.
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