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Student: Assessable items PARA2005 – Written Assignment 2015 Topic: Comments CONTENT Introduces the assignment with a brief synopsis of the case and outline the writer intent Accurately identifies the key diagnostic signs and relates these signs to a set of plausible differential diagnoses Provides a plausible rationale for including each differential diagnosis Selects no more than three most likely diagnoses and comprehensively describes pathophysiology/pathology involved and underlying mechanisms responsible for each of the differential diagnoses Accurately describes current management practices and/or therapies and provides an informed discussion of their benefits and limitations Identifies areas of current research and how outcomes are likely to aid the development of new therapies, prevention or management practices, detection methods etc (can be focussed on a specific aspect or generalistic) Critically reviews information and correctly identifies knowledge gaps or areas of debate (can be focussed around a specific clinical aspect of the condition) Provides a succinct summary section highlighting 2-3 key points as primary conclusions (based on evidence presented) Higher marks will be awarded for a comprehensive exploration of the topic, with consistently sound critical evaluation of concepts and personal synthesis of issues. STRUCTURE Develops a sound and informative table of contents Main points clearly identified, discussed in a logical and sequential manner and directly related to the table of contents Paragraphs and sentences are well structured and linked in terms of context and information content. Appropriate sentence length used with clear concept development and supporting detail provided with minimal repetition Clear development of themes and/or discussion “arguments” based on critical review of the literature Diagrams and figures used effectively to support text PRESENTATION Well set out; clear, easy to read style. Grammatical and spelling accuracy. Within 10% of word limit EVIDENCE OF RESEARCH Researched material is well synthesised into content, cited correctly and accurate details provided in a reference list conforming to Author-Date (Harvard or APA 5th) System. Limited use of text books, with only peer reviewed sources used (no web sites) Extensive use of primary references supporting critical evaluation of concepts and personal synthesis of issues, areas of debate Clear distillation of referenced material into own words, NO evidence of plagiarism OVERALL GRADE Max Grade 70 10 5 15 100 Your Grade © NewOCR.com 2009 - 2015