You are to write an essay in which you evaluate the ethical guidelines and approaches that apply in health practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Examine their relevance and impact on the holistic wellbeing (hauora) of Aotearoa New
Assessment Details
You are to write an essay in which you evaluate the ethical guidelines and approaches that apply in health practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Examine their relevance and impact on the holistic wellbeing (hauora) of Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse population, with particular attention to cultural responsiveness and equity for marginalised people. Read all tasks before you start your essay.
Structure Of The Essay (As A Guide Only)
- Introduction including hook, background information and proposition statement (+- 200 words) [15 marks]
- Evaluation (+/- 900 words) [45 marks]
- Discussion of above findings (+/- 500 words) [30 marks]
- Academic Writing and Referencing [10 marks] A total of approximately 1,600 words.
Assessment Tasks
Introduction (+/- 200 Words) [15 Marks]
- Outline the scope and purpose of your assignment.
- Provide an overview of the evaluation you plan to conduct in Task Two
- Ensure your introduction includes a hook, background information, and proposition statement.
Evaluation (+/- 900 Words) [45 Marks]
You need to:
- Evaluate at least two ethical guidelines and two approaches, as apply in healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand, using the four principles of ethics (beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice)
- Examine the relevance and impact of these two guidelines and two approaches on hauora for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse populations (i.e., Māori, Pasifika, or disabled.)
Discussion (+/- 500 Words) [30 Marks]
From your findings in Task Two,
Provide an in-depth discussion of how one ethical guideline and/or approach is clearly relevant and impactful on hauora for the same diverse population in Aotearoa New Zealand, chosen above. Support your discussion with evidences from your evaluation.
Explain on how you would apply this guideline and/or approach through professional conduct.
Academic Writing And APA Referencing (Min. Of 5 Sources) [10 Marks]
Use at least 5 relevant sources (government or sector reports and peer-reviewed academic articles) and include in-text citations and referencing, using APA 7th edition style, to acknowledge all the sources of information you have used. Sources should be current (within the last 10 years), with emphasis on recent developments and contemporary evidence. Blog posts and non-academic websites are not acceptable as primary sources.
GCHG704: Marking Rubric
Learning outcomes
LO1: Evaluate ethical guidelines and approaches, examining their relevance and impact on hauora for Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse population. (4 credits)
LO2: Critically analyse the legal and professional standards that regulate community health, mental health, and addiction services in Aotearoa New Zealand. (5 credits)
Task 1: Introduction (15 Marks)
| Excellent | Good | Satisfactory | Adequate | Inadequate | Poor |
| A compelling hook to the introduction which has set the stage for an in-depth essay and provides engaging detail of the evaluation and analysis, background information and a proposition statement. | A clear hook to the introduction which has set the stage for a good essay and provides engaging detail of the evaluation and analysis, background information and a proposition statement. | An essay introduction which includes details of the evaluation and analysis including a satisfactory hook, background information and a proposition statement. This intro lacks some clarity. | A sufficient introduction to the essay with an adequate hook, background information and proposition statement. | An inadequate introduction to the essay including some irrelevant details, and lacking a hook, background information and/or proposition statement. | Little or no evidence or an introduction to the essay. |
| 14 to 15 marks | 10 to 13 marks | 8 to 10 marks | 5 to 7 marks | 2 to 4 marks | 0-1 marks |
Task Two Evaluation : (45 Marks)
a) Evaluate at least two ethical guidelines and two approaches, as apply in healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand, using the four principles of ethics (beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice)
b) Examine the relevance and impact of these two guidelines and two approaches on hauora for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse populations (i.e., Māori, Pasifika, or disabled.)
| Excellent | Good | Satisfactory | Adequate | Inadequate | Poor |
| An in-depth and insightful evaluation of two ethical guidelines and two approaches using the 4 principles of ethics, including all (11) of the following:
An insightful examination of the relevance and impact of these two guidelines and two approaches on hauora for one of New Zealand’s [clearly identified] diverse populations (i.e., Māori, Pasifika, or disabled). Throughout the details there is ample evidence of critical thinking and use of credible evidence from more than three peer reviewed sources. |
A clear, logical evaluation of two ethical guidelines and two approaches
using the 4 principles of ethics, including 9 of the following:
There is good evidence of critical thinking, and use of credible evidence from 3 peer reviewed sources. |
A satisfactory evaluation of two ethical guidelines and two approaches using the 4 principles of ethics, including 7 of the following:
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A sufficient evaluation of two ethical guidelines and two approaches using the 4 principles of ethics, including 5 of the following:
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An insufficient evaluation of ethical guidelines and approaches. Inadequate examination of with minimum relevance OR impact of these guidelines and approaches on hauora for one of New Zealand’s diverse populations. | Little or no evaluation of ethical guidelines and approaches.
Little or no examination of the relevance and/or impact of these guidelines and approaches on hauora for one of New Zealand’s diverse populations.
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| 39 to 45 marks | 31 to 38 marks | 23 to 30 marks | 15 to 22 marks | 7 to 14 marks | 0 to 6
marks |
Task Three: Discussion (30 Marks)
| Excellent | Good | Satisfactory | Adequate | Inadequate | Poor |
| Provides an in-depth, coherent, and persuasive discussion of ethical guideline and/or approach drawn clearly from the evaluation.
Demonstrates strong insight into why it is especially relevant and impactful for the hauora of the chosen population. Integrates evidence effectively from Task 2 and extends the evaluation meaningfully. Explains professional application with excellent clarity. Demonstrates a strong understanding of ethical and culturally responsive professional conduct.
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Provides a clear and well-developed discussion of ethical guideline and/or approach drawn clearly from the evaluation. Demonstrates insight into why it is especially relevant and impactful for the hauora of the chosen population. Integrates evidence effectively from Task 2 and extends the evaluation well. Explains professional application with clarity. Demonstrates a good understanding of ethical and culturally responsive professional conduct.
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Provides a general discussion of ethical guideline and/or approach drawn from the evaluation. Demonstrates some insight into why it is especially relevant for the hauora of the chosen population. Explains professional application with some clarity. Demonstrates a basic understanding of ethical and culturally responsive professional conduct.
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Provides an adequate discussion of ethical guideline and/or approach drawn from the evaluation. Demonstrates sufficient insight into why it is especially relevant for the hauora of the chosen population. Explains professional application with limited clarity. Demonstrates a sufficient understanding of ethical and culturally responsive professional conduct.
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Provides inadequate discussion of ethical guideline and/or approach drawn from the evaluation. Demonstrates insufficient insight into why it is especially relevant for the hauora of the chosen population. Explains unclear professional application. Demonstrates
an insufficient understanding of ethical and culturally responsive professional conduct.
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Little or no discussion nor arguments on the discussion of ethical guideline and/or approach drawn from evaluation. Poor insight into why it is especially relevant for the Hauora of the chosen population. Little or no explanation about professional application. Little or poor
understanding of ethical and culturally responsive professional conduct. |
| 26 to 30 marks | 21 to 25 marks | 15 to 20 marks | 10 to 14 marks | 5 to 9 marks | 0 to 4 marks |
APA Referencing (Max. 10 Marks)
| Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ten or more appropriate and relevant references, which have been included in both in-text citations and reference list in the correct APA 7th edition format. | Ten or more appropriate and relevant references, which have been included in both in-text citations and reference list in the correct APA 7th edition format. | Ten or more appropriate and relevant references, which have been included in both in-
text citations and reference list in the correct APA 7th edition format. |
Ten or more appropriate and relevant references, which have been included in both in-
text citations and reference list in the correct APA 7th edition format. |
Ten or more appropriate and relevant references,
which have been included in both in-text citations and reference list in the correct APA 7th edition format. |
Ten or more appropriate and relevant references, which have been
included in both in-text citations and reference list in the correct APA 7th edition format. |
| 9 to 10 marks | 9 to 10 marks | 9 to 10 marks | 9 to 10 marks | 9 to 10 marks | 9 to 10 marks |
