Discuss the role of the midwife in the prevention of neonatal hypoglycemia. Realting findings specifically to babies who are cared for on the postnatal ward and those who are breastfeeding.

Module MW0512: Developing Practice around Complex Postnatal Care

Assessment Criteria
Programme / level 5 BSc (Hons) Midwifery / RM

Knowledge and Interpretation 50%
Description of facts and theories, able to understand, define and classify information (includes marks for presentation and referencing ). Comprehensive use of literature sources
Expresses the relevant knowledge, understanding and theories, including the role of the midwife and the utilisation of appropriate evidence.
Demonstrates structure and logical direction in the development of ideas,
grammar,spelling and referencing technique is accurate
Application 30%
Application of knowledge in assessed work. Relates the theory to relevant clinical focus and practice to illuminate the issues
Illustrates and understands the relationship between the key concepts and theories and the identified clinical focus
Analysis 20%
Ability to break down concepts to compare and contrast ideas,and reform to give a reasoned response.
Appraises current debates and evidence related to the essay topic
Discusses any implications for future practice or research

MARKING CRITERIA MATRIX LEVEL 5

0-29 No evidence of ability to identify and debate underpinning principles and concepts relating to assignment task. Makes no attempt to relate theory and practice or to develop a logical argument. No evidence of relevant reading. Numerous referencing errors.
Little care evident in relation to structure, use of language, grammar, and spelling.
Poor presentation prevents reader understanding.
Errors and omissions sufficient to constitute unsafe practice.

30-39 Minimal evidence of ability to identify and debate underpinning principles and concepts relating to assignment task. Minimal attempt to relate theory and practice and develop a logical and informed argument. Minimal evidence of relevant reading. Numerous referencing errors.
Poor structure, use of language, grammar, and spelling poor.
Errors/presentation affects meaning of work.
Errors and omissions sufficient to constitute unsafe practice.

40-49 Adequate ability to identify and debate underpinning principles and concepts relating to assignment task. More description than analysis. Adequate approach to relating theory and practice. Some ability to judge and use appropriate evidence sources. Adequate use of resources. Some referencing errors. Basic structure evident but may be weak.
Use of language not always fluent. Meaning apparent although, grammatical and spelling errors.
Limited but safe practice.

50-59 Sound ability to identify and debate underpinning principles and concepts relating to assignment task. A reasonable proportion of analysis evident.
Sound approach to relating theory and practice and judging appropriateness of evidence sources. Sound use of resources. Few referencing errors.
Structure and flow of work appropriate and easy to understand. Grammatical and spelling errors but do not affect meaning of the work.
Safe and appropriate practice.

60-69 Comprehensive ability to identify and debate underpinning principles and concepts relating to assignment task. High standard of analysis evident. Comprehensive approach to relating theory and practice. Systematically judges appropriateness of a range of evidence sources using to inform decision making. Comprehensive use of resources. Very occasional referencing errors.
Clearly and appropriately structured with most ideas clearly expressed, minor grammatical and spelling errors.
Demonstrates a comprehensive approach to practice.

70-79 Excellent ability to identify and debate underpinning principles and concepts relating to assignment task. Excellent ability to analyse and critique. Excellent approach to relating theory and practice. Systematically judges appropriateness of evidence sources, and uses to inform decision making, across a range of issues.
Excellent use of resources. No referencing errors. Well structured, clear development of ideas. Majority of work is expressed clearly no grammatical and spelling errors.
Excellent approach to practice.

80-100 Demonstrates an analytical and critical approach to the assessment task, based on an enhanced ability to manipulate underpinning principles and concepts. Outstanding and rigorous approach to relating theory and practice, enabling engagement with theory/practice debates that inform decision making.
Outstanding use of academic style. Extensive selection and use of resources. Highly appropriate referencing throughout.
Well focused and structured approach no referencing or spelling errors.
Outstanding approach to practice.
Pass mark = 40%
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