Assessment 1 Information
| Subject Code: | MBA621 |
| Subject Name: | Healthcare Systems |
| Assessment Title: Assessment Type: Length: | Online Discussion Forum Individual online posts responding to weekly questions and fellow student posts Weekly 300 words (maximum) posts x 5 weeks |
| Weighting: | 25% |
| Total Marks: Submission: | 100 Online |
| Due Date: | Weeks 5 – 10 (Inclusive) |
Your task
Participate in the MBA621 weekly online discussion forum, weeks 5 – 10 inclusive.
Assessment Description
The purpose of this individual assessment is to foster students’ capacity to utilise a systems-thinking approach to develop an understanding of the Australian health care systems and their ability to provide care and prevent illness. Students will develop critical thinking skills to debate the ethical issues that can arise in managing healthcare systems. They will utilise these skills to develop plans and recommendations to create ways for systems and management challenges to be resolved. In addition, they will make an inventory of resource requirements that apply to various healthcare settings, focusing on vulnerable populations.
Assessment Instructions
This assessment requires students to participate in a weekly online discussion forum via MyKBS actively. Weekly participation, in this case, is indicated by:
The posting of a detailed response to the weekly set question. This response should be between 100 (minimum) to 300 (maximum) words in length and referenced appropriately.
AND
At least one response to another student’s post (a minimum 100 words and up to, but not exceeding, 300 words). This response should refer to the issues and topics raised in the post and engage the student in debate/discussion.
As such, you are required to make at least two postings. The first is to initiate in response to the weekly set question, and further postings are to be a response (or responses) to another student’s posts. Thus, you must make at least one response to another student’s post every week.
The discussion topics will be visible under the Discussion Forum icon for each week. The grade will be calculated using the attached grading rubric as a guide. The regularity and quality of the responses will contribute to 25% of the final grade. All discussions are to be posted by 23.55 (AEST) on Sunday at the end of each week.
Experience has shown that posts made early in the week have a higher likelihood of genuine engagement and authentic discussion with other students. These posts have consistently been awarded higher marks than those posted just before the deadline, where opportunities to debate and discuss the weekly topics are hindered due to a lack of time and engagement opportunities. Be aware, late posts will not be favourably graded.
Assessment Submission
All posts are to be completed online. Please do not email your posts to your workshop facilitator unless you have explicitly been asked to do so in the event of a technological problem.
Participation in the online discussion forum is required for the full trimester, with five weeks being graded (weeks 5 – 10 inclusive). It is important that students post each week as the questions posed each week build upon previous weeks’ learning. Students who enrol late to the class should make arrangements with their lecturer to catch up on missed posts.
Late assignment submission penalties
No late submissions are allowed. For Special Consideration requests, you can review KBS’s Assessment Policy via the following link
Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
What is academic integrity and misconduct? What are the penalties for academic misconduct? What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.
MBA621 Assessment 1 Marking Rubric – Online Forum Discussion 25%
| Marking Criteria ( /100) | F (Fail) 0 – 49% | P (Pass) 50 – 64% | C (Credit) 65 – 74% | D (Distinction) 75 – 84% | HD (High Distinction) 85 -100% | |
| Timeliness of postings and frequency of postings /25 marks | Makes incomplete or no postings within time frames. Posts no response to question and/or no response to colleagues for each assessment. | Posts one (1) response to questions and one (1) response to most colleagues’ postings for each topic within time frames. | Occasionally posts more than one (1) response to questions and at least one (1) response to colleagues’ postings for each topic within time frames. | Regularly posts more than one (1) response to questions and at least one (1) response to colleagues’ postings for each topic within time frames. Is regularly monitoring and contributing to the discussions. | Consistently posts more than one (1) response to questions and more than one (1) response to colleagues’ postings for each topic within time frames. Is regularly monitoring and contributing to the discussions. | |
| Quality of postings /50 marks | Postings are off-topic or are irrelevant. Adds poorly or does not add to discussions. Contradicts others without basis or evidence. Vague commentary or simply makes assertions. Little or no use of referencing or information to support views. | Brief comments. Does not always demonstrate an understanding of material. Contributes adequately to discussions acknowledging and reinforcing knowledge in the forum. Basic references to materials that support statements. | Responds to question and contributes to the discussion. Indicates some understanding of course readings and how they apply. Expands on postings from colleagues. Contributes well to flow of discussions. Some analysis and reference to materials. | Responds to question and contributes to the discussion. Indicates good understanding of course readings and how they apply. Expands on postings form colleagues. Contributes well to flow of discussions. Shows sufficient insight into the topic. Regular analysis and reference to materials. | Clearly articulated responses to questions involving argument and discussion. Adds to knowledge and understanding of topic. Interprets and answers questions and acknowledges responses from colleagues, promoting engagement in discussion amongst colleagues and fully advancing discussions. All comments fully supported by evidence. | |
| Structure /25 marks | Poor structure. Inappropriate language. No citations and/or references. Serious grammar and/or formatting errors. Few or no postings comply with word limits. | Verbose or unclear statements. Lacks citations to support views. Some grammar, formatting and referencing errors. Each posting is a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 300 words. | Mostly clear statements made. Minor grammatical errors. Includes citations. Adequate referencing and formatting. Each posting is a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 300 words. | Clear statements made. Minor grammatical errors. Includes citations. Competent referencing and formatting. Each posting is a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 300 words. | Precise and appropriate language/ composition. Includes citations. No grammatical errors. Very precise referencing and formatting used. Each posting is a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 300 words. | |
| Feedback and grades will be released via MyKBS | ||||||
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