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NURBN2026: MARKING GUIDE for Assessment task 3: Written analysis of case-basedMarketing Research and Data Analysis scenario essay
The minimum possible score for this rubric is 0 marks and the maximum possible score is 100 marks and contributes to 50% of final grades.
Criteria for marking
High Distinction
(80-100%)
Distinction
(70 – 79%)
Credit
(60-69%
Pass
(50-59%)
Unsatisfactory
(30-49%)
Unsatisfactory
(0-29%)
Sequencing
5%
The content in the case
study comprehensively
matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
Paragraphs are
organised, and there is
a logical progression of
ideas so that content
flows from one
paragraph to the next.
The case study ends
with a rational
conclusion.
The content in the case
study thoroughly
matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
Paragraphs are
organised in a logical
manner so that content
flows from one
paragraph to the next,
and the case study ends
with a rational
conclusion.
The content in the case
study matches the
outline presented in the
introductory paragraph.
Most paragraphs are
organised in a logical
manner so that content
flows from one
paragraph to the next,
and the case study ends
with a rational
conclusion.
The content in the case
study mostly matches
the outline presented in
the introductory
paragraph. Most
paragraphs are
organised in a logical
manner, and the case
study ends with a
rational conclusion.
There is a clear
introduction, followed
by the body of the case
study, with a
conclusion. However,
content within the body
and within paragraphs
is not always logically
sequenced.
There is no clear
introduction, body
and/or conclusion.
There is no sequencing
evident.
Content
40%
Comprehensively
defines and discusses
the provision of
evidence-based, holistic
person-centred care,
including the
establishment of
realistic and relevant
goals.
Includes relevant
discussion on the
collection, processing,
and presentation of
client/patient
information.
Clearly identifies 2
relevant nursing issues/
problems.
Thoroughly defines and
discusses the provision
of evidence-based,
holistic person-centred
care, including the
establishment of
realistic and relevant
goals
Includes discussion of
the collection,
processing, and
presentation of
client/patient
information.
Clearly identifies 2
relevant nursing issues/
problems.
Defines and describes
the provision evidence
based, holistic person
centred care, including
the establishment of
relevant goals
Includes the collection,
processing, and
presentation of
client/patient
information.
Identifies 1 – 2 relevant
nursing issues/
problems.
Some evidence of use
and understanding of
the clinical reasoning
cycle.
Describes the provision
of evidence-based,
holistic person-centred
care, but does not
provide clear rationale
for choices or the
establishment of
relevant goals
Discusses the collection,
processing, and
presentation of
client/patient
information.
Issues/problems
identified are unclear or
not relevant to the case
study. Minimal
evidence of use and
No evidence of the
consideration or
provision of evidence
based, holistic person
centred care,
No issues/problems
identified, or
issues/problems
identified are not
relevant to the case
study
No evidence of use and
understanding of the
clinical reasoning cycle
No evidence of the
consideration or
provision of evidence
based, holistic person
centred care,
No issues/problems
identified.
No evidence of use and
understanding of the
clinical reasoning cycle
2
Clear evidence of use
and understanding of
the clinical reasoning
cycle.
Evidence of use and
understanding of the
clinical reasoning cycle.
understanding of the
clinical reasoning cycle.
Critical thinking,
reasoning, and
evaluation of evidence
40%
There is evidence of
detailed depth and
breadth of reading. A
concise and well
supported analysis
related to nursing care
and issues/problems is
presented and is
supported by adequate
and appropriate
evidence.
There is evidence of
both depth and breadth
of reading. An analysis
is presented related to
nursing care and
issues/problems and is
supported by
appropriate evidence.
An analysis is
presented related to
nursing care and
issues/problems
supported by evidence.
There is evidence of
supportive reading
An analysis is presented
related to nursing care
and issues/problems
with minimal
supportive evidence
Minimal analysis is
presented related to
nursing care and issues
Little to no analysis is
presented related to
nursing care and issues
Paragraph, structure /
intelligibility
5%
The writing is organised
into paragraphs that are
structured well, and the
information is
organised appropriately
within the paragraph.
Each paragraph relates
to a discrete idea. There
are clear linking
sentences that link each
paragraph to the next
consistently
The writing is organised
into paragraphs, and
the information is
organised consistently
and appropriately
within the paragraph.
Each paragraph relates
to a discrete idea. There
are clear linking
sentences that link
most paragraphs to the
next.
The writing is organised
into paragraphs, and
the information is
organised appropriately
within the paragraph.
Most paragraphs relate
to a discrete idea. There
are clear linking
sentences that link
most paragraphs to the
next.
The writing is organised
into paragraphs, and
the information is
mostly organised
appropriately within
the paragraph. Most
paragraphs relate to a
discrete idea. The
paragraphs mostly link
to one another.
There is evidence of
paragraphs, however
paragraph structure is
disorganised, with no
clear ideas, and no
links.
Some evidence of
paragraphs, however
paragraph structure is
disorganised, with no
clear ideas, and no
links.
Sources & Referencing
10%
10 credible and relevant
references are used.
Accurate use of APA
referencing style in all
instances. A broad
range of in-text
citations has been used.
8-10 credible and
relevant references are
used. APA referencing
style is almost always
accurate. A range of in
text citations has been
used.
6-8 credible and
relevant references are
used. APA referencing
style is accurate on
most occasions. There
is limited use of a range
of in-text citation
formats.
Less than 5 credible and
relevant references are
used. APA referencing
style is demonstrated
inconsistently. There is
no variation of in-text
citation format.
Not all references are
credible and/or
relevant. There are
inaccuracies with the
APA referencing style.
There may be an
overuse of direct
quotations.
Not all references are
credible and/or
relevant. There are
several inaccuracies
with the APA
referencing style. There
may be an overuse of
direct quotations.
