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Assessment Task 3 Essay
NURBN 1001 Legal & ethical Decision Making in Person-Centred Care
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
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Assessment Task 3 Essay
50%, (2,000 Words)
Due date: Monday May 27th
12midday via turnitin
• Students will view a digital vignette recording and are required to identify the issues from a
legal and ethical perspective .
• Students are required to develop an essay on the relevant legal and ethical considerations,
focusing on the 4 main ethical principles and how each of these apply to this case, using
research evidence.

Case Study
• Links to these resources can be found under Learning and Study in Moodle

Taylah presents to the sexual health clinic and
requests contraception. The sexual health nurse
discusses methods of contraception with Taylah.
Taylah is a diabetic and has self esteem and body
image issues evidenced by her risk taking
behaviour related to sexual activity, partying and
binge drinking.
She looks older than her 14 years and this leads
to expectations from others, including older
boys. Taylah has recently become sexually active,
having recently had sexual intercourse with two
‘random’ boys at parties whilst binge drinking.
Assessment Task 3 Essay
NURBN 1001 Legal & ethical Decision Making in Person-Centred Care
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
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ESSAY QUESTION
Write an essay identifying the relevant legal and ethical considerations presented in the case
scenario utilising current research.
Focus on Beauchamp and Childress’ Four main ethical principles. Identify how these apply in the
case scenario.
Marking Guide

Criterion F MF P C D HD
Presentation/Style
Work has been submitted
following FedUni
formatting guidelines.
Clarity of expression
(accuracy, spelling,
grammar punctuation,
word count)
(5 Marks)		Did not
complete
essay. Limited
content, poor
grammar &
spelling. Essay
significantly
under or over
word-count.
(0 marks)		Disorganised;
Meaning
unclear and/or
grammar and
spelling contain
frequent errors.
Essay varying
10% +/- word
count
(150words)
(1 mark)		Essay shows
some attempt
of organisation
and argument.
Meaning
apparent but
language not
always fluent.
Grammar
and/or spelling
errors. Essay
varying 10% +/-
word-count
(150words)
(2 marks)		Shows
organisation
and coherent
argument.
Logical
development of
ideas. Language
mainly fluent.
Grammar and
spelling mainly
accurate. Essay
varying 10% +/-
word-count
(150words)
(3 marks)		Careful and
logical
organisation of
argument.
Language
fluent.
Grammar and
spelling
accurate. Essay
within word
count.
(4 marks)		Shows a polished
approach to the
topic. Clear and
coherent
development of
sophisticated
argument. Fluent
writing style.
Grammar and
spelling accurate.
Essay within word
count.
(5 marks)
Legal & Ethical Issues
Correct legal & ethical
concepts focused on
consent and
confidentiality/privacy
identified and described
with adequate depth.
(20 marks)		No legal or
ethical issues
discussed
(0 marks)		Very limited
evidence of
knowledge. Few
legal & ethical
concepts
identified. Poor
level of
discussion.
(1- 5 mark)		Evidence of
limited
knowledge of
topic. Few legal
& ethical
concepts
identified.
Minimal
discussion of
key concepts.
(6 – 10 marks)		Has
demonstrated
some factual
knowledge
base. Most legal
& ethical
concepts
identified.
Greater depth
of discussion
needed in some
areas.
(11 – 13 marks)		Reasonable
knowledge of
topic
demonstrated.
Most legal &
ethical concepts
identified.
Greater depth
of discussion
needed in some
areas.
(14 – 17 marks)		Comprehensive /
detailed knowledge
of topic
demonstrated. All
correct legal &
ethical concepts
identified.
Adequate depth of
discussion.
(18 to 20 marks)

Assessment Task 2 Essay
NURBN 1001 Legal & ethical Decision Making in Person-Centred Care
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
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Scenario application &
Analysis of Four Main
Principles of ethics
Student is able to provide
evidence through clear
definition of legal/ethical
terms and use of
legislation/acts, common
law.
Student to provide 4
elements of principle of
ethics and discuss the
issues that require analysis
(20 marks)		No scenario
application,
principles of
ethics not
provided.
Limited use of
published
evidence.
(0 marks)		Very limited
evidence of
knowledge.
Addressed less
than three
elements of
principles of
ethics.
Poor
demonstration
of
understanding.
Poor application
to case, not
critically
discussed.
(1 to 5 marks)		Evidence of
limited
knowledge of
topic.
Addressed less
than four
elements of
principles of
ethics.
Limited
demonstration
of
understanding.
Some
application to
case, not
critically
discussed.
(6 to 10
marks)		Has
demonstrated
some factual
knowledge
base.
Addressed less
than four
elements of
principles of
ethics.
Reasonable
demonstration
of
understanding.
Reasonable
application to
case critically
discussed.
(11 to 13
marks)		Reasonable
knowledge of
topic
demonstrated.
Clear and well
addressed four
elements of
principles of
ethics.
Well
demonstrated
good
application to
case critically
discussed.
(14 to 17
marks)		Comprehensive/
detailed knowledge
of topic
demonstrated.
Clear and well
addressed four
elements of
principles of ethics.
Clear
demonstration of
understanding
supported by
detailed and
accurate
information.
Excellent
application to
practice critically
discussed.
(18 to 20 marks)

Assessment Task 2 Essay
NURBN 1001 Legal & ethical Decision Making in Person-Centred Care
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
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Referencing follows APA
Style 6th
Edition. Use of literature
and evidence of reading.
No year limit on Acts or
Common law cases.
(5 marks)		No references
or literature
support
provided
(0 marks)		Either no
evidence of
literature being
consulted or
use of
irrelevant, or
very small
number of
sources ((e.g. >
9).
Evidence of
long sections of
poor
paraphrasing or
evidence of
plagiarism.
(1marks)		Literature is
presented
(described)
uncritically such
that it
demonstrates a
limited
understanding
of the evidence.
Small number
of references
((e.g. > 9).
Poor
paraphrasing
with too much
reliance on
direct quotes
from literature.
Needs
assistance to
avoid deliberate
plagiarism
(2marks)		Clear evidence
and application
of a minimum
number of
readings
relevant to the
subject (e.g. 9-
10)
Some problems
with
paraphrasing
and expressing
ideas from the
literature.
(3marks)		Able to critically
appraise the
literature
gained from the
list given and
number of
sources (e.g.
≥10).
Mainly uses
own words to
express ideas
with good level
of analysis and
paraphrasing.
No evidence of
plagiarism.
(4marks)		Has developed and
justified ideas
based on a wide
range (and high
quality) of sources,
which have been
thoroughly
analysed, applied
and discussed. (eg.
≥11).
Uses own words to
discuss ideas from
the literature. No
evidence of
plagiarism.
(5marks)
Late submission penalty (if relevant)
Total 50 marks

Assessment Task 3 Essay
NURBN 1001 Legal & ethical Decision Making in Person-Centred Care
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
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Formatting & presenting your essay
Writing requirement
• The case study will be presented as a formal academic paper and conform to the Federation
University, Faculty of Health, Student Academic Handbook (Higher Education). Essays at
university need to respond to the question by developing an argument which is based on
evidence and critical reasoning. They must have certain key elements including;
 A clear introduction with a question statement (an answer to the question or a
response to the task) and a well-defined structure,
 Logically structured body paragraphs which include supporting evidence from academic
sources.
 A clear conclusion which restates your topic and summaries your essay
 A reference list (as per APA citation style)
• Students must use a minimum ten (10) references.
• Students should commit 20 hours of preparation for this element of the assessment task.
• Refer to marking Guide for specific details required for successful completion of task.
• Word Count: 2000 words (excluding Reference list).
Due Dates and Submission Instructions:
• This assessment task is due on Monday the 27th May (Week 11) by midday.
• Students should name their assessment task in the following format:
• studentnamestudentnumberNURBN1001PART2.dc/.doc.x (e.g.
PaulSmith300000NURBN1001PART2.docx)
• Students are required to submit the assessment task as a Microsoft Word file
(.doc/.docx) via the corresponding Assessment Task 3 Turnitin link within the Assessment
tab of Moodle.
• Please note that the essay will be graded within Turnitin using GradeMark.
• Feedback and Grade of this assessment task will be provided to students after ratification
meeting on early July.
Formatting and fonts
• Font – Your essay should be word processed in 10-11-point Times New Roman or Arial fonts
• Spacing -set your line spacing to 1.5 lines.
• Indents or breaks – Leave a space of one line between paragraphs, rather than indenting the
first line. A good way to do this is to set your spacing at 12pt after a line.
• Section headings -left aligned, bold and numbered. The numbering should be the same as
given in your contents page. Be consistent in your numbering of headings and sub-headings.
• Title- at the top, centrally aligned.
Cover page
Include the following items on your cover page:
• Your Name and student number
• Your campus course coordinators name
Assessment Task 3 Essay
NURBN 1001 Legal & ethical Decision Making in Person-Centred Care
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Semester 1, 2019
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• Title of the course the essay is for
• The number of words in your paper
•
In your paper
An essay has three parts:
• Introduction
o Background information about the problem
o Description of the problem and why it is serious
o Overview of the solutions to be outlined
• Body paragraphs
o paragraph 1
 Topic sentence outlining first issues and solution
 Evidence to support explanations
 Concluding sentence
o paragraph 2
 Topic sentence outlining second issues and solution
 Evidence to support explanation
 Concluding sentence
o Following body paragraphs
 These follow the same structure for as many solutions as you need to discuss
• Conclusion
o Summary of the problem and overview of the solutions
o Evaluation of solutions and recommendation of best practice
Reference List
A reference list is a list of books, web-pages, articles and any other sources used and referred to in your
essay. This is put at the end of your essay.