(8.4-10 marks)
(7-8.3 marks)
Comments
Task 3: Argumentative essay
Due Date(s):
Within week 9 & 10
Words:
Weighting:
20%
2000
Choose one from the following
essay of 2000 words. These problems involve the lives of both the unborn baby and its mother. The essay
should include the Christian perspective to the issues. Your paper must include Bible references. Otherwise,
simply citing Bible verses is insufficient. You need to show why these passages are relevant by supporting your
points using reliable source from online medical and nursing journals. To avoid PAGIARISM, the essay is to be
an individual task
Rubric for Assessment Task 3:
Assessment Weight: (20 %)
Student Name:
Grades: _____/61
STANDARDS
CRITERIA
1. Introduction
and
Conclusion
(8 Marks)
Distinction
(HD to D)
Credit
( C)
Pass
(UP-P)
Fail
(F)
The introduction
involves a welldeveloped introductory
paragraph that contains
a detailed background, a
clear definition of the
problem, and contains a
thesis statement.
The conclusion
summarizes the main
topics without repeating
previous sentences in
the essay.
(6.4-8 marks)
The introductory
paragraph contains
some background
information and
states the problem,
but does not explain
using details. States
the thesis of the
paper.
(5-6.3 marks)
The introduction
states the thesis but
does not adequately
define the
background of the
problem. The
problem is stated,
but lacks detail.
(3-4.9 marks)
The thesis and/or
problem is unclear or
vague. Background
details are a
seemingly random
collection of
information, unclear,
or not related to the
topic.
(0-2.9 marks)
9
2. Main Points
(20 Marks )
The argument includes
three or more main
points that are well
developed with
supporting details. The
inconsistent
paragraph(s)
acknowledges the
opposing view and
summarizes their main
points.
(16-20 marks)
The argument has
three or more points
that are present, but
may lack detail and
development in one
or two. The
inconsistent
paragraph(s)
acknowledges the
opposing view but
does not summarize
the points.
The argument
involves three or
more main points,
but all of them lack
development. The
inconsistent
paragraph(s) are
missing and/or
unclear/vague.
(10-13.9 marks)
The argument has
less than three main
points with poor
development of
ideas. The
inconsistent
paragraph(s) are
missing or vague.
(0-9.9 marks)
The progression of
ideas in the essay is
awkward, yet moves
the reader through
the text without too
much confusion. The
writer sometimes
moves ahead too
quickly on details
that do not matter.
Transitions appear
occasionally, but not
equally throughout
the essay.
(7.5-10.4 marks)
The arrangement of
the essay is unclear
and illogical. The
writing lacks the
clear sense of
direction. The ideas
and details seem
looped together in a
random fashion;
there is no
identifiable internal
structure and the
reader have trouble
(14-15.9 marks)
3. Organization
(15 Marks)
4. Works Cited
(10 Marks)
Logical, progression of
ideas in the essay and
clear structure which
enhances and
showcases the central
idea of the problem and
moves the reader
through the text. The
organization of the
paper flows very
smoothly and easy for
the reader to
understand. Effective,
mature, graceful
transitions exist
throughout the essay.
(12-15 marks)
Overall, the paper is
logically developed.
Progression of ideas
in the essay makes
sense and the reader
easily through the
text.
Strong transitions
exist throughout and
Source material is
smoothly integrated into
the text. All sources are
accurately documented
in the APA style format
both in the text and on
Source material is
used, but integration
may be awkward. All
sources are
accurately
documented, but
many are not in the
APA style format, or
lack credibility.
(7-8.3 marks)
Lacks sources
and/or sources are
not accurately
documented. The
APA style format is
incorrect for all
sources.
(5-6.9 marks)1.9
There is evidence of
Plagiarism in the
Work Cited due to
lack of sources and
inaccurate
documentation. The
APA style format is
used incorrectly for
all sources.
(0-4.9 marks)
The sentence
structure is generally
correct. Some
difficult sentences do
appear. There are
one or two errors in
The work contains
structural weakness
and grammatical
errors. There are
three or four errors in
punctuation and/or
capitalization.
Work contains
multiple incorrect
sentence structures.
There are four or
more errors in
punctuation and/or
capitalization.
Cited page or Reference
list.
(8.4-10 marks)
6. Mechanics
Sentence
Structure,
Punctuation and
Capitalization.
8 marks
The sentence structure
is correct. Punctuation
and Capitalization are
correct.
(6.4-8 marks)
consistency.
(10.5-11.9 marks)
10
line of thought. Few,
forced transitions in
the essay or no
transitions are
present.
(0-4.7.4 marks)
punctuation and/or
capitalization.
(5-6.3 marks)
(3-4.9 marks)
(0-2.9 marks)
Comments
Task 4:
Final Examination
Due Date(s):
Week 13
Weighting:
50%
Length
3 Hours
Outcomes Assessed:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Students will be given structured questions including what they have learn in class. The questions will be
arranged in three sections: Section A: 10 Multiple choices, Section B: 50 Short answer questions, and Section
C: 40 Clinical scenarios. Total Marks = 100.
Calendar of Classes and Assessment
Week
1
Lecture 2
Lecture 3
Tutorial
1
Aug
9-13
Introduction to Maternal
& Infant Nursing 3
(Overview of global &
PNG maternal and
infant health issues)
Minor disorders of
pregnancy: Digestive &
Cardiovascular System
Minor disorders of
pregnancy:
Musculoskeletal,
nervous & GI systems
Group discussion &
activities: Prevention
of disorders.
2
Aug
16-20
Bleeding in pregnancy:
Implantation bleeding
& abortion
Bleeding in pregnancy:
Hydatidiform mole,
Ectopic pregnancy &
associated conditions
Bleeding in pregnancy:
Antepartum
Haemorrhage
Group discussion &
activities: Prevention
of bleeding in
pregnancy
3
Aug
23-27
Hypertension &
Eclampsia in
pregnancy
Abnormal uterine action
& Active management
of labour
Management of third
stage of labour:
Suturing of Episiotomy
Group discussion &
activities: Prevention
of cardiac disorders in
pregnancy
- Repair of perineum
11
Assessment