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3804NRS: Community assessment (A1) Page 1
3804NRS Community Nursing Practice
Trimester 1, 2018
Assessment 1 (A1)
Written Assignment (Individual): Community assessment
1,500 words
Weighting 40%
Due Date: Monday 26th March 2018 at 17:00hrs
TASK AIM:
The aim of this assignment is to demonstrate your knowledge
and understanding of
community health nursing concepts and principles, specifically
community profile and needs
assessment, as well as community engagement. You will also
demonstrate your ability to
collect and analyse community-level data and plan a community
needs assessment.

This written assignment will address learning outcomes 1, 2 and
3.
CONTEXT:
You are a community nurse who works in a local community
health service. As part of your
role, you supervise undergraduate health students on their
community health placement.
Most of these students have never lived or worked in the area
where this service is located
and know very little about this local community. You believe it
would be helpful for students
to have more information about the community.
You decide to write a briefing paper that describes community
assessment. You plan to
include a description of the community and data summarising
the social determinants of
health and how to engage with the community to explore health
issues / unmet health needs.

TASK DESCRIPTION:
There are two parts to this task.
For Part A you are to create and populate a table with ABS
census data and present data for
your community, Queensland and Australia using 2016 census
data from the Australian
Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
For Part B you are to write a 1500 word essay in which you will
describe the process of
community assessment and explain your assessment of the
community of choice.
TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
Part A:
• Beenleigh
• Charters Towers
• Inala
• Longreach
• Miami
• Moreton
• Roma

• Warwick
population, and socio-
demographics. As part of this research you should review the
latest (2016) census
data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the
community, Queensland and
the nation.
AND then present as Two Tables for Part A, using the templates
provided on Pages 5 & 6.
1. Create and populate Table 1 with 2016 ABS census data and
present data for your
community, Queensland and Australia. You need to present
eleven characteristics in
total for Table 1 (the six provided plus five others of your
choice). Create and populate
Table 2 by analyzing the data determined from your community
data to outline three
inferences about the population characteristics (see example
Tables from workshops).
Part B:
Write a 1,500-word essay in which you describe the process of
community assessment

and explain your assessment of the community of choice. In
your essay, you must:
2. Introduce the task and include a thesis statement that argues
the importance of
undertaking community assessment
3. Discuss the purpose of community assessment and explain
this concept (what it is,
why it is undertaken, when and how it is performed), with
reference to scholarly
literature
4. Describe the key characteristics of your chosen community
5. Describe three social determinants of health in relation to the
community data for your
chosen community and identify a vulnerable community
subgroup that may have
health issues / unmet health needs

6. Discuss community needs assessment and describe how you
would engage with the
identified vulnerable community subgroup to explore their
health issues / unmet
health needs
7. Clearly summarise what was covered in the assignment and
conclude the task
without introducing any new information.
8. Reference throughout as per APA 6th edition
9. Ensure essay conforms to expected standards for academic
writing and presentation
OTHER ELEMENTS:
Guide
language
throughout your assignment.
This will assist

you to calculate the weightings of the sections for your
assignment and
provide a suggested word count for each section. Word lengths
provided for
each section are suggestions only.
paper, but must
reflect the marking criteria headings (without the numbers) for
each section.
present ABS
census data in a
table format. The table does not need to be in APA format but
should be
referenced. The table should be included before the body of the
assignment
as Part A.
inferences. The
table does not need to be in APA format but should be
referenced. The table
should be included before the body of the assignment as Part A.
assignment.

supported by at least eight and a maximum
of 15 quality,
relevant sources from the scholarly literature, which are from
2010 onwards
stated word count.
limits for assessment
items need to be strictly
adhered to. The word limit for an assessment item includes in
text citations, tables
and quotations. The word limit DOES NOT include the
reference list or the Tables.
Please note the marker will cease marking your submitted work
once they have
reached the allocated word limit.
table of data may show a
high text-match, but this will not be used as the basis of
reporting an academic
integrity concern. If you have text-matching identified in the
written section of the
assignment, this may be used as the basis for reporting an
academic integrity
concern.

instructions on your
[email protected] course site. [Submit in the ‘Assessment’ tab].
instructions on your
[email protected] course site. [Submit in the ‘Assessment’ tab].
Name the file eg.
your student name_3804NRS_Item 1_Final. Keep your Turnitin
receipt as evidence
of successful submission. Check you have submitted the correct
assignment file.
have a record of your
submission.
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writing-and-referencing-guide/
Table 1: Selected ABS census data
Community

Community name
State
Queensland
Country
Australia
Characteristic N % % %
People
Males
Females
ATSI
Age
0-14 years
> 65 years
Marital status
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Never married
Level of highest
educational attainment
Categories

Country of birth (COB)
Australia
Other top 3 COB
categories
Religious affiliation
Top 3 religious
affiliations
Note: Provide data for at least five other characteristics of the
community
Table 2: Inferences generated from community data
Category of data Summary
statement/measures
Inference

MARKING CRITERIA
A1 Community profile
POSSIBLE
MARKS
PART A
1. Presentation of Tables: (Not included in word count)
Preliminary analysis and synthesis of data which
accurate and
complete community, state (Queensland) and national data
(Australia) and is
presented in a way that facilitates comparison of the data.
data and lists

three inferences made from the data.
10
PART B:
2. Introduction: (Approx 150 words)
will be covered
in the assignment and provides a thesis statement (claims that
will be
supported later in the paper).
5
3. Demonstrates an understanding of community assessment:
(Approx 350 words)
explains
community
assessment and demonstrates an understanding of the concept
(what it is,
why it is undertaken, when and how it is performed).
20
4. Describes the community: (Approx 150 words)
community
e.g. location,

population, key features for which the area is known (e.g. local
industries,
tourism etc.).
10
5. Analysis of data and understanding of the community profile:
(Approx 300 words)
ty data by
describing three
social determinants of health and identifying a vulnerable
community
subgroup that may have health issues / unmet health needs.
10
6. Demonstrates understanding of community needs assessment:
(Approx 400 words)
understanding of
community needs assessment.
community

subgroup and explore their health issues / unmet health needs.
20
7. Conclusion: (Approx 150 words)
the assignment
and concludes the task without introducing any new
information.
5
8. Evidence and references:
signment is supported by at least eight and a maximum
of 15 quality,
relevant sources from the scholarly literature, which are from
2010 onwards
References
Edition
10
9. Academic writing and presentation:
-constructed sentences
and appropriate
paragraph structures

Guidelines
-word maximum length requirements
(excluding reference
list).
Note: Words over 1,500 will not be read or marked.
10
Total marks
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL MARK
100
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referencing-guide/apa-referencing-guidelines
referencing-guide/apa-referencing-guidelines
referencing-guide/Assignment-Presentation-Formatting-
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Guidelines

3804NRS Community Nursing Practice - Assessment 1 (A1):
Community assessment (40%) Marking rubric
Community assessment (A1): Marking rubric
Page 1
Criteria (Mark allocation) Excellent Very good Good
Satisfactory Poor / Needs improvement
1. Presentation of tables
Presents ABS census data in
Table 1 and includes accurate,
complete community, state
(Queensland) and national data
(Australia). Presented in a way
that facilitates comparison of the
data. (Part A)
Demonstrates analysis and
synthesis of the data and lists
inferences made from the
community profile data. (Part A)
Demonstrates a very accurate

and sophisticated analysis and
synthesis of the data. Generates
three original, well developed
and appropriate inferences.
Demonstrates an accurate and
very high standard of analysis
and synthesis of the data.
Generates three original and
appropriate inferences.
Demonstrates a mostly
accurate and high standard of
analysis and synthesis of the
data. Generates three
appropriate inferences, with
some omission of detail.
Demonstrates a mostly accurate
and satisfactory standard of
analysis and synthesis of the

data. Generates some
inferences but with insufficient
detail.
Limited analysis and poor
synthesis of the data. Does
not generate appropriate
inferences and details are
incorrect.
Maximum 10 marks 8.5 – 10.0 7.5 -8.0 6.5 – 7.0 5.0 – 6.0 <=
4.5
2. Introduction:
The first paragraph clearly
introduces the topic, outlines what
will be covered in the assignment
and provides a thesis statement
(what to expect in the
assignment). (Part B)
Excellent introduction. Engaging

first paragraph that clearly
introduces topic and outlines
what will be covered in the
assignment. Flags what to
expect in the assignment.
Very high standard of
introduction. First paragraph
clearly introduces topic and
outlines what will be covered in
the assignment. Provides a
thesis statement that flags what
to expect in the assignment.
High standard of introduction.
First paragraph introduces
topic and outlines some points
that will be covered in the
assignment.
Adequate attempt of introducing

the assignment but room for
improvement.
An inadequate attempt to
introduce the assignment.
Does not outline what will
be covered or provide a
thesis statement.
Maximum 5 marks 4.5 – 5.0 4.0 3.5 2.5 – 3.0 <= 2.0
3. Demonstrates an
understanding of community
assessment:
With support from scholarly
literature, discusses and explains
community assessment and
demonstrates an understanding of
the concept (what it is, why it is
undertaken, when it is performed).

As evidenced by a sophisticated
assessment and produces a
comprehensive, evidence-based
discussion of the concept.
As evidenced by a thorough
assessment and produces an
informative, evidence-based
discussion of the concept.
As evidenced by a sound
sound discussion of the
concept, with support from a
selection of relevant evidence.
As evidenced by a satisfactory

basic discussion of the concept,
with some support from relevant
evidence.
An inadequate attempt.
Needs further work to
demonstrate an
understanding of
community assessment
based on scholarly
literature.
Maximum 20 marks 17.0 – 20.0 15.0 -16.5 13.0 –14.5 10.0 –
12.5 <= 9.5
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4. Describes the community:
Describes the key characteristics
of the chosen community e.g.
location, population, key features
for which the area is known (e.g.
local industries, tourism etc.).
Produces a comprehensive
description of the key
characteristics of the community
evidenced by accurate use of
data and representation of the
community.
Produces a thorough description
of the key characteristics of the
community evidenced by
accurate use of data with

minimal errors in representation
of the community.
Produces a sound description
of several key characteristics
of the community evidenced
by accurate use of data with
minimal errors. Mostly
accurate representation of the
community.
Produces a basic but
satisfactory description of some
of the key characteristics of the
community evidenced by a lack
of relation to the data or
numerous errors in community
representation.
Does not satisfactorily
describe the key

characteristics of the
chosen community
evidenced by a lack of
relation to the data or
inaccurate representation of
the community data.
Maximum 10 marks 8.5 – 10.0 7.5 -8.0 6.5 – 7.0 5.0 – 6.0 <=
4.5
5. Further analysis of data and
understanding of the
community profile:
Demonstrates understanding of
the community profile data by
discussing three social
determinants of health and
identifying a vulnerable community
subgroup that may have health

Highly integrated discussion
relevant and appropriate to the
community, which includes three
social determinants of health and
identifies a vulnerable
community subgroup that may
have health issues / unmet
health needs. Demonstrates a
comprehensive understanding of
the community as evidenced by
accurate analysis of community
data and sophisticated
representation of community
needs in relation to that data.
Very high standard of discussion
relevant and appropriate to the
community which includes three
social determinants of health

and identifies a vulnerable
health needs. Demonstrated a
thorough understanding of the
community as evidenced by a
very high standard of analysis of
the community data and
High standard of discussion
appropriate to the community
that includes three social
determinants of health and
identifies a vulnerable
health needs. Demonstrates a

sound understanding of
community as evidenced by a
high standard of analysis of
community data and
Satisfactory standard of
discussion appropriate to the
community that includes three
social determinants of health
and identifies a community
subgroup that may have health
Demonstrates a satisfactory
understanding of the community
as evidenced by a satisfactory
analysis of the community data
and representation of the

community needs in relation to
that data.
Limited standard of
discussion of the
community. Limited
understanding of the
community as evidenced by
a limited analysis of the
community data and
representation of the
community needs in relation
to that data.
Maximum 10 marks 8.5 – 10.0 7.5 -8.0 6.5 – 7.0 5.0 – 6.0 <=
4.5
6. Needs assessment:
With support from scholarly
literature, demonstrates an
needs assessment.

Discusses a plan for how to
engage with the identified
vulnerable community subgroup
and explore their health issues /
unmet health needs.
Demonstrates a sophisticated
needs assessment. Produces a
comprehensive plan to engage
the identified community
subgroup and explore their
health issues / unmet health
needs as part of the community
assessment.
Demonstrates a thorough
thorough plan to engage the

identified community subgroup
unmet health needs as part of
the community assessment.
Demonstrates a sound
needs assessment. Produces
a sound plan to engage the
and explore their health issues
/ unmet health needs as part
of the community assessment.
satisfactory plan to engage the

unmet health needs as part of
the community assessment.
Does not demonstrates an
understanding of
community needs
assessment. Does not
produce a relevant plan to
engage the identified
community subgroup and
explore their health issues /
unmet health needs.
Maximum 20 marks 17.0 – 20.0 15.0 -16.5 13.0 –14.5 10.0 –
12.5 <= 9.5

7. Conclusion:
The last paragraph clearly
summarises what was covered in
the assignment and concludes the
task without introducing any new
information.
Excellent conclusion. The last
paragraph is a sophisticated
summary of what was covered in
the assignment. Concludes the
task without introducing any new
information.
Very high standard of
conclusion. The last paragraph
is a thorough summary of what
was covered in the assignment.

Concludes the task without
introducing any new information.
High standard of conclusion.
The last paragraph is a sound
summary of what was covered
in the assignment. Concludes
the task without introducing
any new information.
Adequate attempt at concluding
the assignment but room for
improvement.
An inadequate attempt to
conclude the assignment.
Does not summarise what
was covered in the
assignment. Introduces
new information.
Maximum 5 marks 4.5 – 5.0 4.0 3.5 2.5 – 3.0 <= 2.0

8. Evidence and referencing:
The assignment is supported by at
least eight and a maximum of 15
quality, relevant sources from the
scholarly literature, which are from
2010 onwards. References are
listed in a reference list on a
separate page. Referencing as per
APA Style 6th Edition.
Demonstrates a sophisticated
ability to synthesise high-quality
scholarly literature to provide an
evidence-base for points
discussed in the assignment.
Strictly adheres to APA Style 6th
Edition for referencing (in-text
citations and reference list
entries).

Demonstrates a very good
ability to research and
synthesise scholarly literature to
provide an evidence-base for
the points discussed in the
assignment.
Very good adherence to APA
Style 6th Edition for referencing
(in-text citations and reference
list entries).
Demonstrates a sound ability
to research; identifies many
appropriate scholarly sources
and uses evidence
appropriately to support
statements.
Good adherence to APA Style
6th Edition for referencing

however there is room for
improvement.
ability to research; identifies
several appropriate scholarly
sources and uses evidence to
support statements.
Satisfactory adherence to APA
Style 6th Edition for referencing
however there is room for
improvement.
Does not demonstrate a
satisfactory ability to find
and use sufficient scholarly
sources to support
statements in the
assignment.
Has not strictly adhered to

APA Style 6th Edition for
referencing.
Maximum 10 marks 8.5 – 10.0 7.5 -8.0 6.5 – 7.0 5.0 – 6.0 <=
4.5
9. Academic writing and
presentation:
Is well presented, with correct
spelling, grammar, well-
constructed sentences and
appropriate paragraph structures
and headings.
Uses academic language
throughout. Conforms to the
Assignment Presentation
Formatting Guidelines. Meets the
word length requirements -
excluding reference list and tables.
Assignment is exceptionally well

written and presented. Meets
the word length requirements.
Assignment is very well written
and presented. There were
some minor issues noted that
detracted from the presentation.
Meets the word length
requirements.
Assignment was well written
and presented. There were
several issues noted that
detracted from the
presentation.
Assignment was presented to a
satisfactory standard however
there were many issues that
detracted from the assignment
presentation. Meets a

satisfactory level of academic
writing however there is room for
improvement.
Assignment is not
presented to a satisfactory
standard. Does not follow
the assignment
presentation guidelines.
Major issues with academic
writing
Maximum 10 marks 8.5 – 10.0 7.5 -8.0 6.5 – 7.0 5.0 – 6.0 <=
4.5
TOTAL MARKS (out of 100) 85.0 – 100 75.0 – 84.5 65.0 –
74.5 50.0 – 64.5 <=49.5
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0.02*Q. The market supply curve is P = 10 + 0.03*Q.
a. Calculate the market equilibrium price and output under
perfect competition.
b. Determine consumer’s surplus at the market equilibrium.
Determine producer’s surplus at the market equilibrium.
c. Determine the arc elasticity of demand for a one dollar

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d. A single perfectly competitive firm operating in the market
described above has the following average total cost curve:
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