Preparation of the Discussion Paper (10 marks) Plan and develop a discussion paper framework/draft with relevant discussion points (Including introduction, main content - 3 sections & conclusion - 5...

Preparation of the Discussion
Paper
(10 marks)
Plan and develop a discussion paper framework/draft
with relevant discussion points (Including introduction,
main content - 3 sections & conclusion - 5 marks) and
check with respective tutorial lecturer to ensure the
discussion paper is on the right track.
Prepare and completing the discussion paper according
to the weekly Assignment Progression Schedule (Week 1
to Week 4 Tutorial).
Introduction of the Discussion
Paper (5 marks)
The introductory contents clearly indicate the main
theme/ purpose of the discussion paper
Structure of the Discussion Paper
(10 marks)
The overall contents of the discussion paper are
organised in sequential and systematic manner.
The grammar and spelling of the contents are correct.
Main content of the discussion
paper - Define, explore and
elaborate about the selected
subtopic - Section 1
(20 marks)
The concept of the selected subtopic is well defined and is
relevant to the main topic of the assignment given.
The facts or information of the selected subtopic is accurate.
The contents of the selected subtopic are clearly explained.
The applicability of the selected subtopic are indicated and
critically analysed with clear sense of scope or valid discussion
points.
Main content of the discussion
paper - Analyse and discuss
about the positive and negative
impacts/ effects of the selected
subtopic to the palliative care
outcomes - Section 2
(20 marks)
The statistical data, facts/evidences or appropriate examples
are used to affirm the selected subtopic as the essential
influencing factor to the main topic of the assignment given.
The positive impacts/ effects of the selected subtopic to the
main topic of the assignment given are clearly identified and
explained.
The negative impacts/effects of the selected subtopic to the
main topic of the assignment given are clearly identified and
explained.
The key discussion points on how to utilise/ implement the
positive influences of the selected subtopic to enhance the
quality palliative care outcomes are critically analysed.
2
Category Descriptions SCORE
(Assign a score
according to the
assessment rubric
guide)
Main content of the discussion
paper - Explore and discuss the
feasible problem solving
strategies to overcome the
identified challenges/barriers of
the selected subtopic in order to
achieve quality palliative care
outcomes - Section 3
(20 marks)
The challenges/ barriers that resulting in the negative
influences of the selected subtopic to the palliative care
outcomes are clearly identified and explained.
The possible causes of the challenges/ barriers that are related
to the negative influences of the selected subtopic to the
palliative care outcomes are clearly discussed by using logical
reasoning approach.
The feasible problem solving strategies to overcome the
identified challenge/ barriers that are related to the negative
influences of the selected subtopic to the palliative care
outcomes are clearly analysed and discussed.
The problem solving strategies (measuring tools/ feedbacks)
used to overcome the identified challenge/ barriers that are
related to the negative influences of the selected subtopic to
the palliative care outcomes are evaluated.
Conclusion of the Discussion
Paper (5 marks)
The key discussion points are clearly indicated and reinforced
so that the reader can clearly remember it.
Referencing (10 marks)
The in-text and end-text referencing are correctly cited
according to APA (American Psychology Association) style.
There is evidence of references from the following categories:-
(a). Library e-database (McGraw Hill Education ebook,
ScienceDirect, Springerlink, Access-Pharmacy)
(b). Credible palliative care journals
(c). Palliative care etextbooks, and
(d). Any other credible references.