The value of incentives in improving outcome for Tuberculosis (TB) treatment
The value of incentives in improving outcome for Tuberculosis (TB) treatment
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Systematic reviews or primary research material/studies only are to be used for the final literature that is synthesised and analysed as part of the review
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Diagrams/Tables (with referencing) are acceptable for synthesising results of methods of searching/studies found
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Scope of literature review should look for studies from the past 5 years. If there is not enough material then this scope can be widened to last 10 years.
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Must have a methodology for your search, inclusion/exclusion criteria
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This assignment is written in the context of the overall subject of Communicable Disease Control – CDC themes can also be woven into the assignment as needed (especially for the Background Section)
ASSESSMENT TASK: Layout and Marking Rubric
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Abstract – 10 marks Written in a scientific tone using a logical background/body/conclusions structure. Clear presentation of the general purpose of the paper. Clear orientation of the reader to the health issue being addressed in the literature review. Clear summary of the literature. Conclusions are made based on the results. |
10% |
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Background to the health issue being reviewed and context – 20 marks Clear definition and description of the health issue and context of the literature review. Clear identification of the literature review aims. High quality references to support content. |
20% |
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Methods, Results and Discussion – 40 marks Clear description of methods including search strategy (including databases that were searched), inclusion and exclusion criteria and article review process. Results of literature review presented succinctly Logical organization and presentation of key points and key arguments in Discussion. Critical issues and key problems identified and clearly analyzed and supported. Critical discussion in relation to other literature. High quality references to support content. |
40% |
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Conclusions and recommendations – 20 marks Clear and specific recommendations and/or plans of action provided in relation to the literature review. Specific literature to support the analysis and conclusions. Recommendations and conclusions were presented and supported in a literate and effective manner. |
20% |
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Presentation, organisation and structure – 10 marks Overall presentation is very good including good title page. Correct length. Logically organized, and well structured. High level of standard writing conventions, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Font style / size and line spacing is good. Very good sentence and paragraph construction. |
10% |
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Referencing – 10 marks Referencing conventions are diligently followed according to a recognised referencing style. The reference list is presented using correct syntax.
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10% |
