UGN3008 Keystone Learning for Health Care Assessment 2, 2026

UGN3008 Assessment 2

You will create a 10-minute narrated presentation that critically explores an academic skill relevant to nursing practice. You will choose one topic from the list below content.

• Effective Communication
• Oral Communication Skills
• Academic Writing
• Prioritisation
• Reflective Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Public Speaking Skills

In your presentation, you must demonstrate:

• Its relevance to higher-education study and nursing practice
• How developing this skill improves academic performance and professional competence
• Use of academic evidence and any recognised frameworks (i.e. Reflective Models, CREAM)
• Professional, clear narration using your own voice
• Accurate Harvard referencing on the final slide

Assessment Learning Outcomes

This assessment evaluates your ability to:

LO2: Apply learning skills relevant to higher-education health disciplines, including research, referencing, and systematic frameworks.

LO3: Demonstrate critical thinking, academic writing, and analysis that contribute to graduate-level professional attributes.

Presentation Requirements

• 10-minute narrated PowerPoint
• Clear, professional, academically appropriate slides
• In-text citations and final Harvard reference list
• Include at least 10-15 academic references

Your presentation must:

• Clearly define and explain the chosen skill
• Draw on academic sources and frameworks
• Demonstrate critical analysis rather than description
• Relate the skill to nursing practice
• Explain how developing this skill supports your progress as a degree-level learner

Suggested Structure for the 10-Minute Narrated Presentation

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Presentation title
• Your name and student number
• Module name
• Chosen academic skill

Slide 2: Introduction

• Briefly introduce the chosen academic skill
• Explain why this skill is important in higher-education nursing study
• Outline what the presentation will cover

Slide 3&4: Definition and Discussion of the Skill

• Clearly define the chosen skill
• Discuss what the skill involves in an academic and professional context
• Use academic references to support your discussion

Slide 5: Relevance to Nursing Education and Practice 

• Explain how this skill supports learning at the degree level
• Link the skill to nursing academic tasks and practice (e.g. assignments, research, reflection, evidence-based practice)
• Demonstrate why this skill is essential for student nurses and practising nurses

Slide 6: Framework or Model

• Introduce one or two relevant frameworks (e.g. Gibbs, CREAM, Critical Thinking, Reflective Models)
• Briefly explain the framework(s)
• Justify and discuss why the framework(s) is appropriate for developing the chosen skill

Slide 7: Critical Analysis

• Critically analyse how the framework(s) supports the development of the skill Discuss strengths and limitations
• Avoid description; focus on evaluation and insight
• Support your points with academic evidence

Slide 8: Application to Nursing Practice

• Explain how developing this skill improves professional competence
• Link the skill to safe practice, decision-making, or professional behaviour
• Use examples relevant to nursing practice

Slide 9: Impact on Academic and Professional Development

• Explain how developing this skill improves:
• Academic performance
• Confidence as a learner
• Readiness for professional nursing practice

Slide 10: Conclusion

• Summarise key points
• Reinforce the importance of the skill for nursing students
• Reflect briefly on its value for your ongoing development

Slide 11: References

• Full Harvard reference list
• Ensure accuracy and consistency
• All sources cited in-text in the presentation

Peer Assessment Component

Before you officially submit your PowerPoint presentation for marking, you are required to assess two peers’ narrated presentations (i.e. presented in class) using a structured rubric, focusing on:

• Understanding and relevance
• Critical thinking
• Use of evidence
• Application to nursing and higher education
• Quality of communication and narration

Peer feedback must be constructive, respectful, and aligned with academic standards.

The peer-assessment component will take place over the two weeks of the formative assessment period towards the end of the module, overseen by the module leader and teaching team. You will be notified about the exact details in due course.

Please note that this is a compulsory component of the assignment, so timely attendance and feedback are essential.

After receiving your peer feedback, please include your two feedback forms/rubrics at the end of your PowerPoint slides and submit the PPT file via the Turnitin link by the official submission deadline.

Please note that you must not make any changes to your PowerPoint after you have presented it to your peers.

Peer Assessment Marking Criteria (Summary)

1. Understanding of Topic & Relevance to Nursing and higher education
2. Critical Thinking & Analysis
3. Use of Research & Referencing Accuracy
4. Application of Frameworks & Academic Skills
5. Presentation Quality & Narration

Submission Requirements

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