FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Department of Continuing Professional Development MSc Advanced Fertility Practice Student Intake: September 2013
Module Handbook HEA 4111 Clinical Reproductive Practice
Module Leader Chris Jones 07834924189 jonesch@edgehill.ac.uk
CONTENTS
Introduction
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Learning Outcomes
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Teaching and Learning Methods
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Assessment Strategy
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Assignment Submission
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Turnitin: Interpreting Originality Reports
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Confidentiality Statement
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Learning Resources
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- Appendix A: Turnitin - Appendix B: Marking Criteria - Overview of Module - Timetable
Displayed on Blackboard
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INTRODUCTION
The modern management of the infertile couple has witnessed remarkable changes over the past twenty years with the establishment of reproductive medicine units in most major cities. The service, out of evolution and sometimes necessity, has seen a shift from medical to nurse based provision of service with emphasis on training nursing staff to provide not only support services but clinical service provision. This module focusses on the provision of a thorough platform of basic science on which will be superimposed the clinical skills for the candidate to take a history, develop a working diagnosis, interpret investigative strategies and provide a rigorous management plan to provide the infertile couple with an appropriate therapeutic programme. I will be your contact point throughout this module and will advise you on access to our on line materials. I will also be a contact point for informal advice and support. I sincerely hope that you enjoy this module.
Chris Jones Module Leader
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ONLINE SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
To support independent study you will have access to Blackboard 9.1 (Learning Edge). This online area contains links to relevant module materials available on the internet as well as links to electronic journals and books to provide flexible 24/7 access.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this module you will: 1. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and synthesise clinical and investigative information and formulate a relative management strategy for disorders of the male and female reproductive system. 2. Demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of the therapeutics relevant to reproductive medicine to include pharmacology and therapeutics, medical and surgical treatments. 3. Synthesise evidence regarding best practice in reproductive medicine with particular emphasis on the regulatory aspects of the service. 4. Critically appraise holistic innovations in service delivery in reproductive medicine including technologies, in order to justify change.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
A student centred approach to learning will be facilitated throughout the module. You will be encouraged to accept responsibility for your learning. You should be careful about making enough time to complete both aspects of the assessment. Teaching will include formal lectures and engagement with e-learning materials through Blackboard. These e-learning sessions will provide interactive learning and will form part of the online support system. Discussion boards will be used to assist shared learning, analysis and debate with tutors contributing to these online forums. Students will also be supported within the practice learning environment by an appropriately trained professional, who will act as mentor and assessor. This person will be competent in the skills that they are developing in the student and will have experience of practice, teaching and learning. They will provide additional guidance and support for academic development by the use of questioning, debate and case study. Assessment will be via practice assessment against the identified competencies and a critical essay based on a practice experience.
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
You will be required to draw on your own experience to write a 5000 word assignment on a subject of your choice which relates to your clinical experience of fertility management. You will also be required to complete a practice assessment document which will relate to key practice competencies.
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ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
Online Submission Date: 16th December 2013 Before 4.00pm Provisional Marks available by: 30th January 2014
Your assignments should be generated electronically and submitted online. Instructions for online submission and the how to view results can be found in Appendix A of this handbook.
Non-submission will result in a fail grade being recorded.
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General Submission Requirements
Assignments must be electronically generated and you must keep an electronic copy of your assignment.
Appropriate referencing should take place throughout your assignment, utilising the Harvard Referencing System. Useful information and advice can be obtained via the University’s website at: General Guidance for Academic Skills, including referencing: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/support/academicskills/#intro Full Harvard Referencing Guide: http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/1133/1/HR_guide_RevisedDec2011.pdf
In-text authors and dates of publication, the work you include in your reference list and any appendices you attach are not included within the word count. Direct quotations from other sources are included within the word limit. Appendices are not marked and are for information only.
Assignments are expected to adhere to guidance regarding the recommended wordage and failure to do so may influence the final grade awarded.
You are responsible for stating the word count when submitting your assignment.
The marking criteria being used in this assessment strategy are attached in Appendix B of this handbook.
Confidentiality and academic malpractice regulations apply to all assessments.
Please note if you are unable to submit your assignment due to sickness or other exceptional mitigating circumstances, it will be necessary for you to apply to the Head of Department for an extension or to submit an exceptional circumstances form along with appropriate evidence (e.g. a medical certificate/independent evidence).
The details of the external examiner responsible for the assessment of this module can be found within the Health Student Wiki at: https://go.edgehill.ac.uk/wiki/display/health/External+Examiners+-+Student+Info
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TURNITIN: INTERPRETING ORIGINALITY REPORTS The Originality Report is a report that highlights text in students’ work that has been submitted through Turnitin and then displays matches with the database that have the same or very similar wording. This consists of all quotes and paraphrases that students have included in their work, as well as phrases, which are favourably similar to other sources. Turnitin compares students’ work with text from: • • •
Published books, documents, journals, and articles; Websites, databases, and information repositories; Work submitted to Turnitin.
The report also includes a Similarity Score, which is a percentage, indicating how much of your essay matched other sources in the Turnitin Databases. If you receive a Similarity Score of 30% this means that Turnitin has identified 30% of your work as being similar to existing work stored in the database. There is NO similarity score that the student should aim for as a target. The Originality Report is usually ready in 5-10 minutes post-submission but can take longer when the demand is high.
HOW TO USE THE ORIGINALITY REPORT EFFECTIVELY
Armed with your similarity score and the list of colour-coded web-based links that matches each source highlighted in your text, you can begin direct comparison for in-depth analysis of the use of sources in your work. Features of this analysis should include: 1. 2. 3. 4.
The amount of textual borrowing; The reliance on sources; The accuracy of citations; The effectiveness of paraphrasing.
The main aim of the report is to help guide the student to rewrite their work to the point that they feel confident about the content, as well as improve academic skills to avoid poor academic practice by recognising the various forms of plagiarism.
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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
There should be no reference within your assessed work to any name or identifying information relating to patients/clients or any staff member of any organisation. Inclusion of such information will result in a failed submission. Where it is relevant to state the name of any organisation, the information should be supported by reference to published documents that are available to the general public and form approved official documentation relating to the operation and provision of that organisation. It would be considered relevant to include the name of an organisation when:
Discussing/debating/analysing published data relating to the performance of that organisation. Discussing/debating/analysing published and approved policy and strategy of that organisation. Discussing/debating/analysing published research/evaluations/audit/opinion, which relates to and names that organisation.
Where the assignment requires reflection or analysis of specific practice/patient/client/service user scenarios, confidentiality must be maintained by the use of pseudonyms. Whilst retaining the essence of the scenario, where necessary some information may be altered to enhance anonymity, e.g., changing the number of siblings/children/place or type of work/accommodation or housing.
ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE AND THE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANT
Students should be aware that as a registrant of a Professional Body, any proven academic malpractice issues, such as plagiarism or any other type of malpractice as outlined in the university's regulations and procedures in respect of academic malpractice, may be reported to that (professional) body and or the commissioning agent. In addition, the university reserves the right to deny subsequent re attempts in accordance with the university's regulations and procedures in respect of academic malpractice.
For further details relating to both assessment processes and regulations, please refer to the CPD Postgraduate Student Handbook.
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LEARNING RESOURCES
Please use the library catalogue to access all your print and e-resources. Balen, A. and Jacobs, H. (2008) Infertility in Practice (2nd Edition). London: Churchill Livingstone Cook, R.J., Dickens, B.M. and Mahamouod, F.F. (2003) Reproductive Health and Human Rights. London: Oxford Press. Heffner, L.J. and Shust, D.J. (2010) The Reproductive System at a Glance. London: WileyBlackwell. McVeigh, E., Homburg, R. and Guillebaud, J. (2008) Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning. London: Oxford Medical Handbooks. Van den Akker, O.B.A. (2012) Reproductive Health Psychology. London: Wiley-Blackwell. Journals Journal of Human Reproduction Journal of Human Fertility Journal of Fertility and Sterility Websites Department of Health - www.DH.gov.uk National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) - www.nice.org.uk Human Fertilisation and embryology Authority (HFEA) www.hfea.gov.uk
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APPENDIX A Instructions for Online Submission TURNITIN Ensure front cover sheet is attached and completed prior to submission. Follow the following steps to submit your assignment through Turnitin. 1. Access http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ 2. Login using your username and password 3. Access Learning Edgehill 4. Access the Module Area 5. Access Module Assessment Area 6. Click on Turnitin Drop Box 7. Complete form add Module Code 8. Click on Browse button to locate your assignment that is saved 9. Double click the file name to start load process 10. Select the upload button 11. Confirm content 12. Click submit You will receive an e-mail to your university account to confirm your assignment is submitted. Save a copy. Non-submission will result in a fail grade being recorded. Access and view feedback through Turnitin You will receive an e-mail to your university account informing you that your grade and feedback is available for view. Follow the following steps to view your grade and feedback: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Access http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ Login using your username and password Access Learning Edgehill Access the Module Area Access Module Assessment Area Access Turnitin Click on your Assignment title View Grade and Feedback Click reply to comment on feedback
Save a copy of the assignment and store on the Z Drive Contact the Module Lead to report problems encountered with submitting the assignment through Turnitin and viewing your feedback. Please note that guides to submit work through Turnitin are available at: http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/883/ 12
APPENDIX B Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 6 Weighting Descriptor
Grade 90-100%
(1st Class)
80-89%
(1st Class)
70-79%
(1st Class)
Relevant knowledge and understanding
75% Application of theory to practice
Level of investigation and use of supporting evidence
Excellent evidence of the ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories. Excellent synthesis of elements to support a substantial conclusion.
Discussion is fully supported by reference to an extensive range of contrasting source material. Accurate use of the current Harvard referencing system.
Outstanding organisation of material, discussion is articulate and fluent. Excellent concise use of language, grammatically sound, presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Excellent evidence of the ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories in depth, drawing together ideas and perspectives in order to reach a substantial conclusion.
Critical use of an extensive range of relevant further reading/research findings, which add depth and breadth to the discussion. Accurate use of the current Harvard referencing system.
Excellent organisation of material, discussion is articulate and fluent. Excellent use of language, grammatically sound, presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Strong evidence of the ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories in depth, drawing together ideas and perspectives in order to reach a substantial conclusion.
Engages with an extensive range of relevant further reading/research findings, which add depth and breadth to the discussion. Accurate use of the current Harvard referencing system.
Work is clearly and logically structured, discussion is articulate and fluent. Excellent use of language, grammatically sound, presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
(If relevant) Demonstrates deep and comprehensive knowledge and understanding. Critically evaluates a range of wider issues and perspectives. Excellent evidence of independent thought and creativity. Contributes own ideas to current knowledge base.
Demonstrates deep and comprehensive knowledge and understanding. Critically evaluates a range of wider issues and perspectives. Excellent evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding. Evaluates a range of wider issues and perspectives. Strong evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Outstanding evidence of application of theory to practice. Is able to critically evaluate all aspects of theory and practice. Demonstrates an outstanding ability to use reflective skills in a critical and analytical manner where appropriate. Excellent evidence of application of theory to practice. Is able to critically evaluate the impact of theory on practice. Demonstrates a well-developed ability to use reflective skills in a critical and analytical manner where appropriate. Strong evidence of application of theory to practice. Is able to critically evaluate the impact of theory on practice. Demonstrates a well-developed ability to use reflective skills in a critical and analytical manner where appropriate.
25% Structure presentation and grammar
Level of analysis
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Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 6 continued ‌ Weighting Descriptor
Grade 60-69%
Relevant knowledge and understanding
(ii.ii)
40-49%
(3rd Class)
30-39%
(U)
20-29%
(Fail)
25% Structure presentation and grammar
Level of analysis
Level of investigation and use of supporting evidence
Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories in some depth, drawing together ideas and perspectives in order to reach a balanced and supportable judgement. Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories, drawing together ideas and perspectives.
Good use of a range of relevant further reading/ research findings, which add depth and breadth to the discussion. Accurate use of the current Harvard referencing system.
Work is clearly and logically structured, discussion is articulate and fluent. Very well written, grammatically sound, presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Good use of relevant further reading/research findings to illustrate and extend the discussion. Accurate use of the current Harvard referencing system.
Work is well structured and aids clarity and coherence of the discussion or argument. Well written with few grammatical errors and presented in accordance with assignment guidelines. Work is clearly structured and supports developing discussion or argument. Clearly written and presented in accordance with assignment guidelines. Few grammatical errors. Work tends not to flow and is disjointed in places. Spelling/ grammatical errors are present. Work requires careful proof reading. Work is disjointed/ disorganised with many spelling/ grammatical errors, which impede the flow of the work. Work requires careful proof reading.
(If relevant) Thorough knowledge and understanding of key and a range of wider issues and perspectives. Good evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Good evidence of application of theory to practice. Demonstrates a well-developed ability to use reflective skills in a critical manner where appropriate.
Sound knowledge and understanding of key and some wider issues. Clear evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Clear evidence of application of theory to practice. Demonstrates an ability to use reflective skills where appropriate.
Meets the assessment outcomes at threshold level. Adequate knowledge and understanding of key issues. Limited evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Limited attempts to apply theory to practice. Developing the ability to use reflective skills where appropriate.
Demonstrates a developing ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories.
Adequate use of further relevant reading/research findings in support of the discussion. Largely accurate use of the current Harvard referencing system.
Assessment outcomes are not met. Limited knowledge and understanding of the key issues. Very little evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Theory is applied to practice in a superficial manner. Difficulty in selecting appropriate theory.
Work has a tendency to be descriptive in places. Discussion is not developed. Little evidence of critical thought.
Reading is limited from a narrow range of sources. Valid points are made without the supporting literature/theory.
Assessment outcomes are not met. Key issues are not addressed. There is evidence of misunderstanding/ errors. No evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Only occasional application of theory to practice.
Many areas of description. No evidence of critical analysis or critical thought.
Narrow reading, key texts not accessed. Work is generally unsupported Inaccurate/ incomplete use of referenced material. A substantial number of referencing errors/ omissions.
(i.e.)
50-59%
75% Application of theory to practice
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Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 6 continued ‌ Weighting Descriptors
Grade 10-19%
(Fail)
1-9%
(Fail)
0%
Relevant knowledge and understanding
75% Application of theory to practice
Level of analysis
Level of investigation and use of supporting evidence
If relevant) Assessment outcomes are not met. There is evidence of significant misunderstanding.
No application of theory to practice.
No evidence of critical analysis. Work is descriptive throughout. No evidence of critical thought.
Very little reading evident. Work is unsupported. Many referencing errors/omissions throughout the work.
Assessment outcomes are not met. No knowledge of understanding of key issues.
No application of theory to practice.
Work is a descriptive narrative.
No evidence of reading to inform approach.
25% Structure presentation and grammar
Late submissions without relevant permission. Evidence of academic malpractice as defined by Institutional Policy. Major breach of confidentiality. Evidence of unsafe/harmful or discriminatory practice or presentation of misinformation. Failure to generate assignment electronically.
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High levels of disorganisation. No logical progression to lines of discussion. Numerous spelling/ grammatical errors, which seriously impede the flow of the work. Work is very disorganised, difficult to read and understand. No attempt at discussion. Language used is inappropriate.
OVERVIEW OF MODULE
Semester One: Sept-Dec Week Subject 1 Epidemiology of infertility 2 Prevention of infertility 3 Planning a pregnancy 4 Obesity and reproduction 5 Investigating infertility 6 Counselling for infertility 7 8
Annovulation Polycystic disease
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Ovarian failure Endometriosis Tubal infertility Male infertility
Semester Two: Feb-May Week Subject 1 Unexplained infertility 2 Assisted conception 3 Legal issues and framework 4 Ethical issues in infertility 5 Follow up of children 6 Complications of ovarian stimulation 7 Emerging technologies 8 Miscarriage after infertility treatment 9 Recurrent miscarriage 10 Ectopic pregnancy 11 When to stop treatment 12 Essay preparation and advice.
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