(assignment specification copied from course handbook) DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT: A 6000 word literature review project, which critically analyses
and evaluates one aspect of professional practice relevant to Nursing/ Midwifery.
You are required to:
i) Build on skills, knowledge and understanding gained in the previous courses,
and demonstrate the ability to critically examine and evaluate literature
relevant to your own area of professional practice.
ii) Demonstrate a thorough and systematic understanding of research processes
and critiquing skills throughout the review and present the findings in a
critical, coherent and structured manner.
iii) Develop and utilise information and communication technology in order to
maintain an understanding of recent innovations and developments in care
iv) Based on evidence outlined, evaluate professional practice in the context of
multi professional and client centred care in order to identify professional,
legal and ethical implications.
