Evidence-Informed Decision-Making FAQs Assignment

Assignment Task

Focus	Question	Answer
Assignment 3	Where can I find material about this assignment?	Weeks 6 -10 Lectures are directly focusing on this assignment.Review the Course Modules 1 and 2.Review Online Learning Discussion – Thursday Weeks 6 -10.
	Do I have to use the assignment template?	Yes, the template is prepared to assist you to complete all parts of the task, and it makes it easier for the markers to assess the work.Ensure you complete all sections with the recommended word count to complete the task appropriately.
	Where are the assignment readings?	In Moodle, the readings associated with the Course notes can be found in Leganto – the link is at the end of the Course Materials section.
	How do I check if my assignment has high similarity score? And what do I do?	Before the due date, you can submit your assignment to check the similarity with published work. Similarity is expressed as a score – % of similar text.If your assignment is completed on a template, or uses many references cited by others, Turnitin will include this in your Similarity score.Teaching and marking staff are aware of this and will interpret your Similarity score accordingly. You can find out more here:There is no exact or specific number to be concerned about however, as a guide, anything over 15% you should review in detail.Review and amend your assignment to ensure that no text is directly copied from another source.This means summarising, paraphrasing and changing the sentences significantly not just altering one or two words.When the text is significantly altered, then resubmitting the assignment into Moodle.Allow plenty of time to do this, as Turnitin may take time to generate your score – 10 minutes for the first 3 submissions of an assignment, 24 hours for subsequent submissions.See this link for information on how to avoid plagiarism
	Can I include figures, diagrams or tables in my assessment?	Yes, figures or tables can be used. The words in them need to be considered in the word count.
	How are the assignments to be written?	All assignments are to be written in the third person.
	Is referencing required and in what format?	Assignment 2 and 3 require referencing using academic and industry-based evidence – list 25-30 references using Vancouver.Use a referencing program – Endnote – to present the references appropriately.
	Do I need to use the readings from assignment 1 in this assignment as references?	No it is not mandatory to use the readings from assignment 1.Only use the readings from assignment 1 if they are applicable for your organisational context.
	Is a Cover Page and Table of Contents required?	Yes, follow the template provided.
	What information about my organisation is required?	The organisation needs to be explained in sufficient detail so that a reader understands the context, ie, country, sector (acute hospital, primary care, aged care), and division/ ward/ service or policy unit.
	How many strategies in total will there be	There will be 9 strategies in total =- 3 strategies for the individual level- 3 strategies for the team level- 3 strategies for the organisational levelThe assignment is identifying the benefits and challenges of a LHS for the specific organisational context you have specified. They must be explicitly linked together.
	Where do the strategies come from? Are they in the module notes?	The strategies are identified by you as specific for the needs of your defined organisational context to develop or improve a LHS.Assignment 2 and 3 are linked. The intention is to use the benefits/challenges identified in A2 to develop into strategies to be implemented by tools and change processes – in modules 4 and 5 – and grounded clearly in your defined organisational context to explain how you can develop a LHS.
	Can I repeat the strategies across the different organisational levels?	Yes you can have a strategy that might be replicated across one, two or all three levels.However, it needs to be clearly explained as why relevant for the levels specified – not just an attempt to simplify the issue.Simply be sure to list three strategies at each level – even if it is also used at another level.So, for example, 9 in total but perhaps one replicated meaning 6 unique and 1 common strategy repeated 3 times > 6 + 3 = 9.
	There seems to be an overlap between the tools and processes? I am not certain about how and where to use them?	The idea is to determine how to make improvements at organisational, team and individual levels – ie identify strategies, and how to bring theses ideas into practice in your setting, using tools (M4) and change processes (M5) to direct the actions.However, yes there is overlap between tools/ change processes/ models. This can be confusing because different authors use then in different and similar ways.For this task they can be used flexibly and interchangeably. I have categorised them as best as I can in M4 and M5, however you can draw on any as you wish and do not restrict to only use them if you find others that are fit for purpose.So long as you have item – whether it is stated as a tool/ change process/ model – linked to each strategy is the point.Similarly, so long as you have an item – whether it is stated as a tool/ change process/ model – linked to each level explaining the process for change is required.
	How many EIMD tools are necessary?	At least one EIDM tool for the individual, team and organisational level separately.Hence, a minimum of 3 EIDM tools, if appropriate more can be proposed.For each EIMD tool ensure you explain the reasons for selecting it and how it fits in your organisational context.
	How many change process are necessary?	At least one change process for the individual, team and organisational level separately.A minimum of 3 change processes, if appropriate more can be proposed.For each change process ensure you explain the reasons for selecting it and how it fits in your organisational context.
General	Who is the contact for this Course?	The Course Convenor is Prof David Greenfield.If you have a personal, confidential issue you can email:Questions about the course can be emailed to:
Assignments	How can I find out about the assessments?	The assessments are summarised in the Course Outline.There is a section on Moodle for the assessments that includes templates and instructions for each assessment.There are also detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages for each assessment on Moodle.
	Is the Formative Quiz in Week 3 mandatory and assessed?	The Formative Quiz is mandatory and needs to be completed by Friday 7 June 2024.The Quiz is designed to help you self-assess your progress with the Course prior to the University Census date – last date for withdrawal without penalty from a course. The University requires each Course to have a assessment task prior to Census Date. By having a Formative Quiz you gain feedback on your understanding, without affecting your marks or grade, early in the Term.
	What if after reading the material on the Course Moodle site, I have questions about an assignment?	If after reading the material on the Course Moodle site, you have questions about an assignment please email:Responses to questions will be provided to the whole class in the FAQs as required.Please do not post assignment questions on Moodle.
	Can I get a short extension for the assignment?	A short extension is available for the assignment up to 2 days.Go to the UNSW website and following the directions:No late submissions are accepted.No supporting documentation is required.Approval is automatic once submitted.
	Can I get special consideration for an assignment?	UNSW provides a Special Consideration process for when illness or circumstances beyond your control interfere with your assessment performance. You may be eligible to apply for Special Consideration; a process for assessing the impact of unexpected, short-term events on your ability to complete a specific assessment task.Your circumstances may be applicable for Special Consideration if they are:short-term,unexpected and beyond your control,substantially disturbed your assessment performance,And:occurred during an important study or assessment period and lasted for 3 days in a row or a total of 5 days or,prevented you from completing or attending an assessment on a specific date or due date.For full details and to apply go to the UNSW website and following the directions:
	Do I have to use the assignment template?	Yes, the template is prepared to assist you to complete all parts of the task, and it makes it easier for the markers to assess the work.
	Can I include figures, diagrams or tables in my assessment?	Yes, but any words included in these need to be included in your word count.
	How are the assignments to be written?	All assignments are to be written in the third person.
	Is referencing required and in what format?	Assignment 2 and 3 require referencing using academic and industry-based evidence – list 25-30 references using Vancouver.
	What is the quality of writing and referencing about?	Attending to these items ensures you have high-quality well-prepared report.The quality of writing is focusing on ensuring the:· report structure is used correctly and consistently throughout the assignment;· expression is grammatically correct, coherent, clear and succinct; · writing has a clear logical flow and ideas continue within and/or across sections. · The referencing is ensuring Vancouver referencing style is used correctly and consistently throughout.

Assessment objective: To develop a Learning Health System Knowledge Capacity Development Plan. This task builds upon the previous two assessments. The aim is to develop a Knowledge Capacity Development Plan, to operationalise and address the benefits and challenges identified previously. The plan is to be grounded in evidence and aligned with the organisational structure, processes and accountabilities. In doing so, establishing an organisation’s knowledge capacity for a learning health system.

This assessment maps to course learning outcomes:

Identify key health management decisions, and the necessity and sources of evidence to support effective decision making.
Distinguish the enablers and challenges of delivering evidence-informed intervention across different contexts.
Critique theories and models of to enable evidence-informed decision making, including organisational learning, learning organisation, knowledge management and change management.
Assess and implement strategies to maximize the use of information, reports and research to inform decisions about policy, guidelines and practice.
Demonstrate how to access, evaluate and apply information from academic, industry and governmental sources.
Apply critical appraisal tools and frameworks to information, reports and research publications and evaluate the generalisability and transferability of recommendations.