Question 1

What are fundamental qualities in good written expression?&#10;A) precision and clarity&#10;B) description&#10;C) long, academic-sounding words&#10;D) long sentences

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Precision and clarity are essential for effective communication in writing, ensuring that the message is understood exactly as intended without ambiguity.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a good feature of conclusion writing?&#10;A) discussing the meaning of the work&#10;B) identifying how it helped you to understand the patient or subject better&#10;C) reflecting on how the work can inform your nursing practice&#10;D) describing again all the points you have made already

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A good conclusion should synthesize the key points of the work, not merely describe all the points made previously. It should provide insight, reflection, or a summary of the significance of the work, rather than reiterating the content in detail.

Question 3

Which of the following assessments is not an example of summative assessment?&#10;A) OSCE&#10;B) a quiz at the end of a lecture&#10;C) written assignment&#10;D) exam

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Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. OSCEs, written assignments, and exams are all examples of summative assessments as they are typically used to evaluate the overall learning outcomes after a period of instruction. A quiz at the end of a lecture, however, is often used to provide immediate feedback rather than to sum up learning at the end of a course or module, making it more aligned with formative assessment practices.

Question 4

What should you avoid doing during a classroom presentation?&#10;A) reading from a script&#10;B) using just headings and images on a PowerPoint presentation&#10;C) speaking spontaneously from key points&#10;D) engaging your audience by devising interactive activities

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Reading from a script during a presentation can make the delivery seem less engaging and more monotonous, reducing the effectiveness of communication with the audience.

Question 5

Select the material that does not belong in a professional portfolio.&#10;A) critical incident analyses&#10;B) copies of your practice assessments, together with any written supporting evidence&#10;C) reflection on your overall progress during the course&#10;D) interesting articles that you have found in the library

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Interesting articles found in the library, while potentially informative, do not directly reflect personal professional development, skills, or achievements, which are the primary focuses of a professional portfolio.

Question 6

What is the least appropriate issue to discuss with your academic advisor?&#10;A) academic work&#10;B) practice experiences and concerns&#10;C) your social life&#10;D) additional information and help for students provided by the university

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Discussing your social life is generally considered the least appropriate issue to discuss with your academic advisor, as their primary role is to provide guidance on academic matters, practice experiences, and university resources.

Question 7

What/whose is the most important 'voice' in essay writing?&#10;A) The evidence&#10;B) Your voice&#10;C) Your patient&#10;D) There should be no distinct voice

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In essay writing, especially in academic and personal essays, your voice is the most important. It reflects your perspective, analysis, and interpretation of the evidence or subject matter, making your essay unique and engaging.

Question 8

What words would you NOT use when signposting?&#10;A) Firstly&#8230;secondly&#8230;thirdly&#8230;finally&#8230;&#10;B) Moving on now to&#8230;&#10;C) Research evidence suggests that &#8230;&#10;D) To summarise&#8230;

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"Research evidence suggests that …" is not typically used for signposting. Signposting is about guiding the reader through the structure of a text or speech, indicating what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen. This phrase is more about introducing or supporting content with evidence rather than guiding the reader through the structure.

Question 9

What shape should you aim for in the structure of your essay writing?&#10;A) An hourglass&#10;B) A funnel&#10;C) A circle&#10;D) A cone

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An hourglass structure is ideal for essay writing as it starts with a broad introduction, narrows down to specific arguments in the body, and then broadens out again in the conclusion.

Question 10

In what order should you try to present material when writing a paragraph about a patient's care?&#10;A) Evidence - Point - Apply - Nursing&#10;B) Nursing - Apply - Point - Evidence&#10;C) Point - Evidence - Apply - Nursing&#10;D) Point - Apply - Evidence - Nursing

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The correct order to present material when writing a paragraph about a patient's care is to start with the main Point you are discussing, follow with the Evidence that supports this point, then describe how this can be Applied in a nursing context, and finally relate it back to Nursing practice or theory. This structure ensures clarity and relevance to nursing.

Question 11

What are fundamental qualities in good written expression?&#10;A) Precision and clarity&#10;B) Description&#10;C) Long, academic-sounding words&#10;D) Long sentences

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Question 12

Which of the following is not a good feature of conclusion writing?&#10;A) Discussing the meaning of the work&#10;B) Identifying how it helped you to understand the patient or subject better&#10;C) Reflecting on how the work can inform your nursing practice&#10;D) Describing again all the points you have made already

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Question 13

Which of the following assessments is not an example of summative assessment?&#10;A) OSCE&#10;B) A quiz at the end of a lecture&#10;C) Written assignment&#10;D) Exam

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Question 14

What should you avoid doing during a classroom presentation?&#10;A) Reading from a script&#10;B) Using just headings and images on a PowerPoint presentation&#10;C) Speaking spontaneously from key points&#10;D) Engaging your audience by devising interactive activities

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Question 15

Select the material that does not belong in a professional portfolio&#10;A) Critical incident analyses&#10;B) Copies of your practice assessments, together with any written supporting evidence&#10;C) Reflection on your overall progress during the course&#10;D) Interesting articles that you have found in the library

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Question 16

What is the least appropriate issue to discuss with your academic advisor?&#10;A) academic work&#10;B) practice experiences and concerns&#10;C) your social life&#10;D) additional information and help for students provided by the University

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Question 17

List five different types of writing you will need to undertake as a nursing student?

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Question 18

Which of these types of writing should be written in the first person, which require a more objective, removed tone and which require elements of both?

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Question 19

What activities can you undertake when preparing to write a written assignment?

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Question 20

How many quotations should be used in a 3000 word written assignment?

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Question 21

Where are the most important places in an essay to use reflective writing?

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Question 22

What should a good introduction to any written work contain?

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Question 23

What is signposting?

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Question 24

What is critical analysis?

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Question 25

What is synthesis?

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Question 26

Why is it important to avoid strong expressions such as 'proof' 'should' or 'must'?

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Question 27

Why is it important to proof-read your work before submission?

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Question 28

What can you do in a written examination to make the best use of your time and knowledge?

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Question 29

What does 'OSCE' stand for?

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Question 30

What might constitute a mitigating factor, a circumstance that adversely affects your progress on the course?

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Deck 4: Academic Writing and Assessment Skills