Topic: Case Study Of Pneumonia

ASSIGNMENT BRIEFING FORM Unit Title: Cardiopulmonary System

Tutor Name: Lynsay Kobelis

Task No.: 2 of 3

Task Title: Case Study

Deadline Due Date 7th May 2019 at 23:59

Assignment Details:

Task 2 [AC3.1]

You have been asked to produce a clear, relevant and well-researched case study on a named disease of the cardiopulmonary organs. You must choose one specific disease which could include, but is not limited to, any of the following: coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, asthma, emphysema or pneumonia.

Your report should provide an overview of the disease, as well as the cause(s), diagnostic and progression tests, and treatment. You should include data from up-to-date, credible sources on such things as morbidity and mortality rates, costs etc.

Approx. 1000 words

Learning Outcomes & Assessment Criteria

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Be able to investigate the pathologies of the

cardiopulmonary system.

3.1 Produce a case study on a named disease that

affects the cardiopulmonary organs.

Grading Information

Merit Descriptor Distinction Descriptor 2: Application of knowledge

a makes use of relevant: i ideas

ii facts

iii theories

with ​either b breadth ​or​ depth that goes

beyond the minimum

required to pass

a makes use of relevant: i ideas

ii facts

iii theories

with ​both b breadth ​and​ depth

To Achieve a Pass: Merit Distinction

● Some use of correct scientific terms

● Noticeable errors and a lack of focus on the key information presented

● Little evidence of additional reading

● Poor choices of sources used

● Consistent use of scientific language

● Generally accurate with the information presented, with only a few errors

● Clear summary of the literature to support writing

● Generally appropriate sources chosen

● Thorough use of scientific language and ideas, well structured into a cohesive piece of writing

● Information presented with accuracy, precision, innovation and creativity demonstrating broad additional reading and research

● Appropriate sources chosen throughout

Merit Descriptor Distinction Descriptor

4: Use of Information a identifies new information from sources which are generally​ appropriate

b makes ​some​ use of additional information

a identifies new information from sources which are ​consistently appropriate

b makes ​extensive​ use of additional information

To Achieve a Pass: Merit: Distinction: ● Little evidence of in-depth

research into chosen disease ● Brief description of cause

and treatment

● Evidence of further research apparent in some of the details given

● Generally, the information is provided appropriately, showing a very good grasp of the meaning and significance of the chosen research

● Extensive evidence of further reading apparent in description of both cause and treatment

● This in-depth information is presented appropriately, showing an excellent grasp of the meaning and significance of the chosen research

Merit Distinction 7: Quality

c taken as a whole, demonstrates a ​very good response to the demands

of the brief/assignment

c taken as a whole, demonstrates an ​excellent response to the demands of

the brief/assignment

To achieve a Pass: Merit: Distinction: ● All questions answered

correctly ● All criteria met, but work

contains spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical (SPaG) errors

● Writing may lack flow or cohesion or require further proofreading to ensure clarity

● As Pass, answers are targeted and appropriate throughout

● May contain some SPaG errors that require attention

● On the whole, work is accurate and easy to follow

● As Merit, answers are well-supported, thorough yet succinct

● Assignment is presented clearly and logically with no spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes (SPaG)