Assessment
number
Unit
Value
Title
Due date
Task
1
Other
instructions
Presentation guidelines:
 Use the assessment template provided
 In the assessment template, type in your details as prompted,
complete the academic misconduct declaration as prompted and
work through the checklist as prompted
 Complete the footer as prompted i.e. last name, first name,
student number, assessment numbering
 Format your assessment with 1.5 line spacing, size 12 point Arial
font and page numbering
 A minimum 5 peer-reviewed journal articles or texts not be more
than 5 years old.
 Use APA referencing
 1500 word limit does NOT include end-of-text reference list
 Use headings to signpost your work
 Save the final version of your paper using the filename of
lastname_studentnumber_XXX_assessment 1
XXX333
This assessment task is worth 40% of the final grade for this unit
Written: Paper Reflective practice
Week 4
Use Gibbs reflective model as a framework to reflect on an experience
you have had as an undergraduate XXXXXX that has impacted on your
philosophy of practice.
Assignments MUST be submitted via Learnline system
When writing your paper ensure that you follow the following 3
documents as this is what your markers will be following:
1. The assignment task (as above)
2. The marking rubric (attached below)
3. The APA referencing guide
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XXX333 Semester 2, 2014 - Assessment 1 Marking Rubric
Presentation
Organisation
& structure
Content
Research &
referencing
Needs development
Competent
Exemplary
0-1
2-3
4-5
Greater than 2
presentation guidelines not
abided by (Assessment
template used and
completed; formatting;
word limit; filename).
Less than 1 - 2 presentation
guidelines not abided by
(Assessment template used
and completed; formatting;
word limit; filename).
Follows ALL presentation
guidelines accurately
(Assessment template used
and completed; formatting;
word limit; filename).
Insufficient attention to
correct spelling, grammar
punctuation and syntax.
Demonstrates consistent
attention to correct spelling,
grammar punctuation and
syntax.
Excellent attention to correct
spelling, grammar punctuation
and syntax.
0-1
2-3
4-5
Attempts an introduction,
body and conclusion
However one or more of
these stages are weak or
ineffective; Attempts to
utilise Gibbs 6 stage
model; Provides an illogical
or random progression of
ideas throughout the
paper.
Has an introduction (Topic
sentences, Statement of
intent); Utilises Gibbs 6 stage
model to provide a logical
progression of ideas
throughout the body of the
paper. Main points are
present and directly related to
the topic, but one or more
points may lack enough detail
and development. Conclusion
summarises most of the main
points in the paper.
Has an effective introduction
(Topic sentences, Statement
of intent); Utilises Gibbs 6
stage model to provide a
smooth progression of ideas in
the body of the paper by using
transitional devices (Headings,
Linking sentences). Points are
well developed and directly
related to the task. Conclusion
effectively summarises the
main points in the paper (no
new data).
0-9
10-15
16-20
Demonstrates limited
understanding of the topic;
Limited reflection on own
knowledge/ skills/ attitude.
Demonstrates considerable
understanding of the topic;
Demonstrates competence in
reflecting on own knowledge/
skills/ attitude.
Demonstrates thorough
understanding of topic;
Demonstrates excellence in
reflecting on own knowledge/
skills/ attitude.
0-4
5-7
8-10
Less than 5 peer reviewed
journals or texts are used
to build and support
argument; Some journals
and texts are more than 5
years old; The use of direct
quotes is significant (>5);
APA guidelines are poorly
adhered to for in-text
referencing and the end-oftext reference list (>5
errors).
5 peer reviewed journals or
texts are used to build and
support argument; No more
than 1 journal or text is no
more than 5 years old; The
use of direct quotes is minimal
(≤ 5); APA guidelines are
used to format in-text
referencing and the end-oftext reference list (≤5 errors).
A minimum of 5 peer reviewed
journals or texts are used to
build and support argument;
Journals and texts are no
more than 5 years old; The
use of direct quotes is minimal
(≤ 3); APA guidelines are used
to format in-text referencing
and the end-of-text reference
list (≤ 3 errors).
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