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Poster Presentation & Exam – Comprehensive Lecture Notes Prescribing and Legislation for Midwives Assignment Presentation (Poster) 21 July 2025

Assignment Overview

  • Assessment type: Online poster presentation.
  • Word limit: 1000 \pm 10\% (absolute cut-off 1100 words). Anything over 1100 will not be marked.
  • Weighting: Assesses all five course Learning Outcomes (LO1–LO5). Must be passed in order to pass the paper.
  • Due date: 6 Oct, 16:00 (local time). Extensions follow standard policy.
  • Companion assessment: A 90-item MCQ examination (45 questions on LO2, 45 on LO3) – both assessments must be passed.

Poster Specifications

  • Recommended size: 29.7\,\text{cm} \times 42\,\text{cm} (A3, borderless).
    • Slightly smaller or larger is acceptable if the file still uploads to Canvas.
  • File size ceiling: \le 100\,\text{MB} (ample for typical designs).
  • File type: Submit as an editable document (e.g.
    • Word .docx,
    • PowerPoint .pptx,
    • PDF generated from one of the above).
    ✘ Do NOT upload screenshots or flat images (*.png, *.jpeg*); Turnitin cannot generate a similarity report from images.

Submission & Turnitin Similarity

  • A draft Turnitin portal is provided so you can test layout/size and preview similarity before final submission.
  • Similarity report must be visible to markers; otherwise you will be asked to re-enter all text manually.
  • Always confirm the file sits inside Canvas after upload (avoid last-minute panic).
    • If detection/fix occurs within minutes, no late penalty.
    • Errors discovered a week later are treated as late submissions.

Word-Count Rules

  • In-text citations count toward the limit.
  • Reference list does not count.

Referencing & Font

  • References must appear on the poster itself, not in a separate file.
  • No fixed minimum number, but LO questions naturally require several sources.
  • Font guidance:
    • Main text ≈ 11–12 pt.
    • References may be reduced modestly (≥ 8 pt recommended).
    • Avoid unreadable micro-fonts (≤ 6 pt leads to grade loss).

File/Design Tips

  • Heavy imagery = slower upload; test in advance.
  • Be creative, but guide the marker logically from section to section.
  • Headings or question labels help the assessor map answers to LO1–LO5.
  • Optional enhancers (1–3 sentences each):
    • Brief media case,
    • HDC decision,
    • Midwifery Council bulletin.
    Include hyperlink rather than full summary.

Learning Outcomes & Content Expectations

LO1 – Partnership & Cultural Safety

  • Show how you collaborate, ensure cultural safety, and remove barriers relevant to the legislative/prescribing scenario.

LO2 – Knowledge & Skills in Prescribing/Legislation

  • Apply national (and if useful, international) guidelines—emphasise NZ context.
  • Demonstrate accurate drug choice, dose, and legal authority.

LO3 – Integration of Evidence & Clinical Reasoning

  • Explain critical thinking that underpins decisions; link to midwifery practice reality.

LO4 – Communication

  • Clarity, informed choice, consent, and referrals should be evident throughout text, not as a separate heading.

LO5 – Professionalism & Scope of Practice

  • Declare scope boundaries; outline escalation/consultation plans when care moves outside scope.

Topic Allocation & Sensitivity

  • Topics pre-assigned via class list (scroll Canvas page).
  • If allocation is personally distressing, email the lecturer early to negotiate a change.

Example Poster (SUDI)

  • An archived SUDI poster is supplied only to illustrate layout, font size, and reference positioning.
  • Content is outdated; treat it as a structural model, not substantive template.
  • Historic grade ≈ mid-range C today because of outdated data.

Late / Upload Scenarios

  • <5-min error: email immediately—usually accepted as on time once fixed.
  • ≥1 week delay: viewed as late; formal process required.
  • Mirrors clinical documentation standards (must correct records within ≈ 24 h).

Examination Overview

  • Format: Online MCQ (same platform used recently).
  • Coverage: All modules except
    • Drugs & Breastfeeding (info module only),
    • Smoke-Free content within the Supplements session.
  • Exam stakes: Must pass LO2 & LO3 even if poster LOs are passed.
  • Practice bank: Sample MCQs will be released; use activity sheets within each module for revision.

Medication Knowledge Requirement

  • Unlike Complicated Birth paper, you must now include exact doses you are authorised to prescribe.
  • NZ Formulary (updated quarterly) is the gold-standard reference; double-check any local guideline pamphlets.

Resources & Study Workflow

  • Canvas module pages: contain PowerPoints, videos, activity sheets, extra readings—all examinable.
  • Recordings expand on slide bullets; revisit for nuance.
  • Activity sheets act as formative quizzes; answers released (e.g., antibiotics list on 25 Aug).

Ethical & Practical Implications

  • Academic integrity: similarity checks protect against plagiarism.
  • Professional integrity: accurate dosing and scope statements protect whānau and midwife.
  • Upload diligence parallels real-world documentation standards.

Action Checklist (Suggested Timeline)

  • Week 1–2: Verify topic, request change if sensitive.
  • Week 2–3: Sketch poster sections matched to LO1–LO5.
  • Week 4: Draft text (≤ 1000 words); embed citations.
  • Week 5: Design layout; test readability at 100% zoom.
  • Week 6: Upload to draft Turnitin; review similarity & file size.
  • Week 7: Edit, compress images, final proof.
  • Submit by 6 Oct 16:00; immediately confirm file presence.
  • Post-submission: Begin dedicated exam revision using activity sheets + sample MCQs.

Contact & Q&A Channels

  • Canvas discussion thread for poster/exam queries keeps info in one place.
  • Email lecturer for personal issues (e.g., topic sensitivity, upload glitch).