MARKING GUIDE Assessment 3 Assessment criteria Introduction (10%) Provides a clear overview of why the improvement project was needed that conveys to the reader the direction the assignment will take. Part 1: Background & context (20%) The aim/rationale of project are clearly described. This section mounts a convincing argument for the intervention. Initial audit/observation against a known standard, guidance or the literature Includes detail of the staffing and resources, project team, history of current practices and workplace readiness for this improvement is discussed. Part 2: Strategy (20%) The improvement strategy (intervention) is explained. Discussion and analysis of stakeholders, engagement, implementation strategy for the intervention, analysis of barriers and obstacles and communication strategies are outlined and justified Outstanding 85-100% Marking guide Excellent 75-84.5% Very good 65-74.5% Majority of points are clearly covered in Majority of points are covered but the Satisfactory 50-64.5% Some points are introduced but introduction tends to go off introduction of ideas is track, wander, or is too brief Unsatisfactory- poor/Fail Less than 49.5% Unclear from introduction what the essay is about. All main ideas are clearly and succinctly introduced, clearly conveys direction of introduction. project. Outstanding understanding Excellent or detailed of organisation and needs is understanding of conveyed organisation needs is conveyed Exceptional discussion of strategy appropriate to workplace, all points considered. unclear. Comprehensive understanding of organisation and needs is conveyed but one of the main points is absent Some good points are made specific to organisation/needs but two or more of the main points missing Vague and unclear description about the organisation and needs Comprehensive discussion of Satisfactory description of strategy but ideas do not link, limited discussion of tools, resources and strategies. Superficial awareness. Lacking clarity. Contradictory arguments Extensive discussion of the strategy appropriate to workplace, most points strategy however at times the reader must guess or assume meaning considered but would benefit from more detail in some areas. Part 3: Evaluation (20%) Demonstrates understanding of how the intervention is/was evaluated or measured, includes discussion of evaluation method, clearly identifying what the intervention is being measured against. Evaluation method reflects the aims and objectives of the project. Part 4: Conclusion (10%) Summarises and draws together the findings and outcomes of the project. Evidence & quality of expression (20%) The student uses a wide range of resources and literature which range from scholarly journals, guidelines and appropriate websites. Writing clearly communicates ideas and knowledge. Assignment includes a reference list to demonstrate scope of evidence used. Exceptional knowledge of the evaluation processes used/suggested or effectiveness of strategy Exceptionally clear and confident conclusion, succinctly draws together main findings, implications Outstanding and extensive use of literature with an exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas to the reader. No grammatical or spelling errors. Excellent knowledge of thomprehensive discussion of evaluation processes used/suggested or effectiveness of strategy evaluation processes used/suggested or effectiveness the strategy, but some further analysis is needed Excellent conclusion andVery good conclusion however does not over state points Excellent understanding of the literature and the student can clearly express a range of ideas. Occasional grammatical, spelling or punctuation error. overstates or fails to conclude some points Comprehensive Some good points noted but unclear how the strategy was to of be evaluated/effectiveness of the strategy. Some of the evaluation methods are not appropriate to project aims and objectives. Strategy or evaluation not discussed or method not appropriate to project aims and objectives. Vague or no reference to evaluation conclusion too brief or does not Conclusion unclear or absent have a logical flow, or introduces new points Some good sources used but understanding and range other sources of evidence could of literature. Writing is have been used, or evidence clear, concise and have been better integrated professional. Most ideas within the report. Expression is transition from one at times awkward or unclear. paragraph to the other Either too wordy or too brief to be clear. Insufficient, limited or inappropriate use of literature. Writing is difficult to follow. Over reliance on quotes without linking the quote to the ideas in the paragraph. Word limit: 3000 words +/- 10% Description: A critical evaluation of an infection prevention and control practice, procedure, or policy Critically assess an infection control practice, procedure or policy in your work area. Synthesising your infection control knowledge, safety and cost effectiveness & where appropriate, the need to respect cultural values - Make recommendations to improve practice. Describe how you will implement and evaluate these changes and take appropriate action EVALUATION Demonstrates understanding of how the intervention could be evaluated or measured, includes discussion of evaluation method, clearly identifying what the intervention is being measured against. Evaluation method reflects the aims and objectives of the project. CONCLUSION Summarises and draws together the findings and outcomes of the project There are another 20% of the marks taking the total to 100 for the quality of your evidence and expression. See the marking grid on the previous page to understand how these sections are assessed. The standard, guideline and literature that the practice etc is being measured against is clearly identified, with details of points of difference, accurately cites and referenced STRATEGY The improvement strategy (intervention) that addresses the identified gaps and weaknesses, is explained. Discussion and analysis of stakeholders, engagement, implementation strategy for the intervention, analysis of barriers and obstacles and communication strategies are outlined and justified EVALUATION Demonstrates understanding of how the intervention could be evaluated or measured, includes discussion of evaluation method, clearly identifying what the intervention is being measured against. Evaluation method reflects the aims and objectives of the project. CONCLUSION Summarises and draws together the findings and The standard, guideline and literature that the practice etc is being measured against is clearly identified, with details of points of difference, accurately cites and referenced STRATEGY The improvement strategy (intervention) that addresses the identified gaps and weaknesses, is explained. Discussion and analysis of stakeholders, engagement, implementation strategy for the intervention, analysis of barriers and obstacles and communication strategies are outlined and justified EVALUATION Demonstrates understanding of how the intervention could be evaluated or measured, includes discussion of evaluation method, clearly identifying what the intervention is being measured against. Evaluation method reflects the aims and objectives of the project. CONCLUSION Summarises and draws together the findings and