HSC7002 Critical Reading and Writing Skills, Assignment, Semester 1 RCL

Learning Outcomes Assessed: 

LO4: Process and present information in an appropriate format

You are required to submit an annotated reference list.  The annotated reference list should include four articles either from your literature review, or other articles that were not mentioned.
 
Examples:

1. Miller, D., & Anderson, R. (2019). The Influence of Social Support on Mental Health Outcomes in Elderly Populations: A Longitudinal Study. Aging & Mental Health, 29(3), 210-225.
   Miller and Anderson's longitudinal study investigates the relationship between social support and mental health outcomes in elderly populations. The research, spanning over five years, emphasizes the importance of social networks in promoting mental well-being among older adults. The authors found that individuals with strong social support networks exhibited lower rates of depression and reported higher life satisfaction. The study contributes valuable insights for healthcare professionals and caregivers working with elderly populations, emphasising the significance of fostering social connections to support mental health in later life.
2. Robinson, L., Green, S., & Williams, H. (2020). Promoting Cultural Competence in Health and Social Care: A Training Intervention for Practitioners. Diversity in Health and Social Care, 17(2), 85-98.
   Robinson et al.'s article focuses on a training intervention designed to promote cultural competence among health and social care practitioners. The study assesses the effectiveness of the intervention in enhancing practitioners' understanding of diverse cultural perspectives and improving their ability to provide culturally sensitive care. The findings indicate positive outcomes, with participants demonstrating increased cultural awareness and improved communication with clients from diverse backgrounds. This source is relevant for healthcare educators and practitioners aiming to enhance cultural competence within their organizations, emphasising the importance of ongoing training initiatives to address the diverse needs of patient populations.

* Please note that these are fictional examples, and you should replace the details with actual information from real articles when creating your annotated reference list. Additionally, ensure that you adhere to the specific Harvard referencing style guidelines provided by your instructor.

Learning Outcomes Assessed: 

LO1: Conduct a small-scale literature review and identify key studies and contemporary issues in your specific discipline 
LO2: Critically evaluate a range of relevant research journals and draw valid conclusions
LO3: Synthesise complex theories and practices in a complex way

You are required to submit a 4000-word literature review focused on a specific issue within your discipline 
Your literature review’s structure could be either Chronological, Thematic, Methodological or Theoretical.  Sample templates highlighting the outline and headings will be provided by your tutor.