Critical Synopsis of Media Item

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Criteria

HD (85-100%)

D (75-84%)

C (65-74%)

P (50-64%)

Z (<50%)

A summary of one media item is provided. Outline the author’s argument and why the topic is relevant to aged care. Essay includes a softcopy or web link to media item (20%)

Well-articulated summary, clear evidence of media items relevance to aged care. Author’s argument clearly identified and supported with examples from the media item. A web link or soft copy of the media item is included in the assessment. 20 – 17 marks

Clear summary with sound evidence of media items relevance to aged care. Author’s argument clearly described and supported with examples from the media item. A web link or soft copy of the media item is included in the assessment. 16 -15 mark

Relatively clear summary with sound evidence of media items relevance to aged care are clearly stated. Author’s argument stated and supported with examples from the media item. A web link or soft copy of the media item is included in the assessment. Some omissions are noted.

14- 13 marks

Adequate summary with evidence of media items relevance to aged care. Author’s argument is described and supported with examples from the media item. A web link or soft copy of the media item is included in the assessment. Some issues are stated with a lack of clarity or logic with some omissions noted. 12- 10 marks

Unsatisfactory summary. Evidence of media items relevance to aged care or author’s argument is unclear or not supported by the media item. A web link or soft copy of the media item is not included in the assessment. Reoccurring issues of poor spelling, grammar or logic.

9- 0 marks

Literature is accurately and critically reviewed in relation to the author’s argument. A minimum 6 high quality journal articles dated 2015-2020 are used in the analysis. (30%)

Well-articulated critical review, integration of evidence of the author’s claims and 6 plus high-quality journals dated 2015 - 2020 that inform the topic of the media item. 30 - 25.5 marks

Clear critical review integration of evidence of the author’s claims and 6 plus high-quality journals dated 2015 - 2020 that informs the topic of the media item. Mainly spelling and grammatically error free. 25 -22.5 marks

Relatively clear critical review use of evidence of the author’s claims and/or 6 high quality journals dated 2015 - 2020 that informs the topic of the media item. Some omissions are noted. Occasional poor sentence or paragraph structure.22 -19.5 marks

Adequate critical review use of information of the author’s claims and high quality journals less than six that support person centred care planning. Some issues are stated with a lack of clarity, understanding or logic with some omissions noted. 15-19 marks

Unsatisfactory critical review use of information from the media item. Minimal journal support or not within specific journal dates support person centred care planning. Or major problems are noted throughout with many spelling mistakes or grammatical errors 14.5 – 0 marks

Identify any gaps in the information and implications for how this knowledge impacts the care of older people and possible solutions for future consideration. (25%)

Clear identification of gaps in the literature or areas for further research is described. Implications for how this knowledge impacts the care of older people and possible solutions for future consideration is well articulated and clearly described. 25 – 21 marks

Clear identification of gaps in the literature or areas for further research is described. Implications of how this information impacts the care of older people and possible solutions for future consideration are clearly described. 21-19 marks

Relatively clear identification of gaps in the literature or areas for further research are described. Implications for how this knowledge impacts the care of older people and possible solutions for future consideration are provided. Some omissions are noted 18.5 – 16 marks

Adequate identification of gaps in the literature or areas for further research is described. Implications for how this knowledge impacts the care of older people and possible solutions for future consideration are provided. Some issues are stated with a lack of clarity or logic with some omissions noted. 15.5 – 12.5 marks

Knowledge gaps or areas for future research are incorrect or not identified. Implications of how knowledge impacts the care of older people and possible solutions for future consideration are not provided or are unrelated to the information presented from the critical review or media item. 12-0 marks

Reflect on how this knowledge can inform and/or influence your future nursing practice as a soon to be New Graduate Nurse (25%)

Well articulated reflection on how this knowledge can inform and/or influence your future nursing practice as a soon to be New Graduate Nurse. Clear strategies and examples are provided. 25 – 21 marks

Clear reflection on how this knowledge can inform and/or influence your future nursing practice as a soon to be New Graduate Nurse. Strategies and examples are provided. . 21-19 marks

Relatively clear reflection on how this knowledge can inform and/or influence your future nursing practice as a soon to be New Graduate Nurse. Strategies and examples are provided Some omissions noted or some strategies/examples are unrelated to the media topic area. 18.5 – 16 marks

Adequate reflection on how this knowledge can inform and/or influence your future nursing practice as a soon to be New Graduate Nurse. Examples of strategies to be implemented into practice are provided. Some issues are stated with a lack of clarity or logic with some omissions noted. 15.5 – 12.5 marks

Reflection does not clearly state how this knowledge can inform and/or influence your future nursing practice as a soon to be New Graduate Nurse. Examples of strategies to be implemented into practice are not provided or unrelated. 12-0 marks