Introduction – 250 • Background – 600 • Body of text – 1300 • Conclusion – 300 • Recommendations – 150 References, bibliography, appendix (not in word count) Presenting academic work. • Follow the...

Introduction – 250 • Background – 600 • Body of text – 1300 • Conclusion – 300 • Recommendations – 150 References, bibliography, appendix (not in word count) Presenting academic work. • Follow the university’s academic guidelines • Double space • Label pages ( no and p no) • Declaration statement • TURNITIN • DMU front cover (electronic) Confidentiality • NMC requirement - Code of Conduct (2015) • DMU University requirement • Failure to make your work anonymous may result in an automatic fail Marking Guide / grid • See assessment details information • Gives allocation of marks Allows you to ensure that you are meeting the requirements of the assignme Content of report Summary – 300 words • Overview of the report – a mini report • Report title page • Terms of reference (targeted audience) • General indication of the type of clinical area • Why the report was written (purpose) • How the report was written (methods) Introduction – 250 words Introduce topic • Your rationale for using topic • How this topic will inform your own continuing professional development • Themes to be explored • Any limitations Background – 600 words Background research / evidence for your topic Be critical – analytical and synthesising skills Any relevant policy / social / environmental / ethical factors for consideration? Types of evidence Duffy et al (2009) • Systematic review e.g. Cochrane database • Qualitative or quantative research trials • (Randomised controlled = best!) • Clinical guidelines (NICE / SIGN) • Meta analysis (amalgamating content) • Meta synthesis (amalgamating findings) • Literature review • Case study • Expert opinion • Grey literature Critical analysis Knowles and McGloin (2007) • Outline the topic • Analysis of the topic (analyse key issues i.e. be critical - effective / not effective / reliable / valid) • Synthesis of key themes • Reach a conclusion supported by evidence Analysis and synthesis • Bloom 1956 cited in Gopee (2002) • Knowledge • Comprehension • Application • Analysis • Synthesis • Evaluation / conclusion Body of text – 1300 words • One key issue per paragraph • Heading / sub-headings can be used • Role of leadership (+ theories) in success (or not) of introducing the change • Role of effective / non effective change management skills (+ theories) / processes in the introduction of the change • Avoid repeating information or argument • Logical order • Highlight key issues • Analyse key issues • Synthesize key issues • Support key issues with references / evidence • Factors that influence change – e.g. funding, staffing, skill mix, resource allocation, MDT working, work place culture Conclusion – 300 words • Briefly summarise key points • Evaluation methods for the change • No new points • Your discussion linked to your period of transition Recommendations – 150 words Connect any recommendations to your findings evidence from the body of text Make any recommendations for:- Future research future practice Discuss how the change would be evaluated End of work References Bibliography – if needed Appendices – use judiciously References • Follow university guidelines • Usually Harvard based system • Quality not quantity • Be accurate • Be consistent • Do as you go along • Check before submission • May be worth up to 10% of work • Avoid use of a large amount of material in the appendix Points make prizes • Work effectively, not just hard • Try to do a topic you feel passionate about • Do in small chunks • Get assistance and feedback • Meet the deadline – – Late submissions- reduced grades – non-submission without approval is an automatic fail