NUR369 Assessment 1: Literature Review (Part A)

Assessment type: Short Answer

Word count: 500 words +/- 10%

Value of total mark: 10%

Related learning outcomes: 1,4

Submission point: Via Turnitin

Learning outcomes

1 - Critically analyse chosen topic of interest and justify the professional responsibility of chosen topic in healthcare

4 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills of a registered nurse in the chosen topic of interest

Assessment requirements

Relevance: As a nursing student, it is crucial to develop the skills necessary to review and critically analyse the existing literature on a chosen area of professional practice or a topic of interest within the field of nursing. This task requires you to conduct a literature review and demonstrate your ability to summarize and analyse the current body of knowledge related to your chosen area.

Task Instructions: Write a literature review proposal in short answer format using the following structure:

Part A (500 words)

Chosen area of professional practice or topic of interest:

Clearly state your chosen area of professional practice or topic of interest within the nursing field. This can be a specialised area of nursing, a particular healthcare setting, a specific patient population, or any other area that you find intriguing and relevant.

Reason for choosing the area of professional practice or topic of interest:

Explain the reason behind your choice of topic. Elaborate on the factors that influenced your decision, such as personal experiences, observations, or a passion for a particular aspect of nursing practice. Discuss how this area aligns with your professional goals, values, and aspirations.

Significance and Relevance:

Describe the significance and relevance of your chosen area of professional practice or topic of interest within the broader context of nursing. Explain how it addresses current healthcare challenges, contributes to patient care, or advances nursing knowledge and practice. Discuss any emerging trends or issues related to this area.

Proposed search strategy:

Describe the process you will follow to identify relevant literature sources. Explain the databases, keywords, and search criteria you used to retrieve the literature.

Suggested procedure

Review your course content and any extra materials on your chosen topic of interest.

When proposing a search strategy, you may wish to explore the following library page with resources that will help you with database searching and provide access to the databases: https://libguides.cdu.edu.au/c.php?g=167925&p=1103519

Support your discussion with a minimum of 2 references. Use the Library search page and/or databases to locate appropriate journal articles. Please ensure that you use peer-reviewed journal articles, in addition to your textbook and relevant websites/policy documents.

Presentation guidelines

Word length: 500 words +/- 10%, including the in-text citations. The reference list is NOT included in the word count.

Structure: Short answer format.

Font: Calibri or Times New Roman size 11

Line spacing and alignment: 1.5 or double spacing with left-blocking for paragraphs. Indents are NOT required.

Page numbers: N/A – Submit directly into learnline

Student identification: N/A – Submit directly into learnline

Referencing: use CDU APA 7th 2023 referencing. Use peer-reviewed articles with the last 10 years.

Support for this assignment

Research: contact a CDU librarian for guidance. Review the content of the Nursing Libguides on the Library website.  

Academic Skills: contact a Language and Learning Advisor for support.