(Part B): Analytical Essay (40%)
Aim: The purpose of this analytical paper is to apply critical thinking skill to understand and evaluate the contemporary nursing issues and the evolving roles in nursing industry. Your goal is to demonstrate that you are able to read, understand and interpret scholarly articles and sources in the nursing field.
This task will include:
Application of essay structure (introduction, body, and conclusion) – See Essay Structure helpsheet
Critical analysis and discussion of the articles’ findings in response to the topic. Your essay should demonstrate two things:
a) Inclusion of various perspectives that form the basis of a discussion of the topic
b) Analysis of the evidence from the articles, highlighting any limitations or flaws in the argument or evidence.
c) Synthesis of the articles’ main points and identification of any connections to other readings/concepts in the course, and/or their importance to your field.
The first step to writing an analytical paper is to read carefully. While you read, you must:
Understand the structure/format that your paper will take before you begin.
Develop an in depth understanding of the literature and research covering your topic.
Understand the connections between your opinion and the literature.
Develop a clear overarching viewpoint and position on the issue.
Weighting: 40%
Word count: 1500 words (a word count with ±10% tolerances, excluding reference list)
Presentation: All work should be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced; and written and presented according to the academic guidelines.
References:
You will find and read a wide variety of scholarly sources on the topic given, integrating a minimum of ten (10) peer reviewed articles (including the three articles from your annotated bibliography).
Each article should be no more than seven (7) years old and of specific relevance to the topic (above). You must use peer reviewed journal articles.
This course requires you to reference your article using APA 7th edition referencing style, can refer to Federation University FedCite website: https://federation.edu.au/library/student-resources/fedcite.
Marking Guide: Refer to the marking rubric for specific details required for successful completion of this essay.
Layout of an essay:
On the top of the cover page of your essay you should mark:
Your name and student number
Title of the essay
Name and code of the course/ task name
Date
Your essay should begin on the 2nd page
Use font size 12, and doubled-spaced
On the last page there should be a list of References including all the references you have used