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PSW 163
Written Comfort Basket Assignment (due week 10)

Due: March 16th, 2020 by 2400 hrs (midnight)

Value: This assignment is worth 10% of your final mark in PSW 163

Length: 4 pages maximum for written assignment – title and reference pages extra

Format: Essay, including at least 3 referenced resources

Purpose:

Basket of Comfort Measures: A collection of items/ideas that Personal Support Workers can use

to decrease a dying person’s discomfort and provide support. Avoid the use of medical

interventions eg. medications.

Content:

 Select 6 symptoms experienced by the dying person from the list below

 Discuss 2 possible causes for each of the 6 symptoms chosen

 Identify 2 items/ideas you could put into your ‘Comfort Basket’ to alleviate each of the

chosen symptoms

 Describe how each item/idea put into the Comfort Basket helps to alleviate the symptom

and provide comfort to the dying person

Common symptoms experienced by the dying person:

 Pain

 Nausea and Vomiting

 Fatigue

 Difficulty Breathing

 Delirium

 Dehydration

 Decreased Appetite

 Mouth Discomfort

 Changes in Bowel and Bladder Function

 Anxiety

 Depression

Formatting:

• This assignment should be stapled together in the top left hand corner and should contain a
title page including the teacher’s name, course and section number, the date of submission and
the full name of the student.
• Typed, single sided, double spaced, font size 12
• Must demonstrate proper grammar, sentence structure and spelling
• APA 6th ed. for references to be used
• Submit Turnitin originality report with this assignment – showing percentage score.
• The penalty for late submission of assignments is a deduction of 20% per day late from your
original assignment mark (weekends count as two days). Assignment submitted after 2400
hours (midnight) on Monday March16th will be considered late.

NOTE: Instructions for creating a Turnitin account will be provided by week 8.

Student Name: _________________________ PSW 163 Section: _____________________________

PSW 163 Grading Rubric – Written Assignment – Comfort Basket Assignment

Assignment Criteria Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Below
Accepted
Standard

Mark

1) Discusses 2
possible causes for
each of the 6
symptoms chosen.

(12)

Clearly discusses in detail 2
possible causes for each of
the 6 symptoms chosen.

(12)

Discusses possible causes
for each of the 6 symptoms
chosen.

(9)

Somewhat discusses
possible causes for each
of the 6 symptoms
chosen.

(6)

Minimally discusses
possible causes for
each of the 6
symptoms chosen.

(3)

Little or no
necessary
content.

(0)

/12

2) Discusses 2
items/ideas that can be
put into the Comfort
Basket for each of the
6 symptoms chosen
and describes how
each item chosen
helps to alleviate the
symptom and provide
comfort to the dying
person.

(24)

Clearly discusses in detail 2
items/ideas that can be put
into the Comfort Basket for
each of the 6 symptoms
chosen and describes in
detail how each item chosen
helps to alleviate the
symptom and provide
comfort to the dying person.

(24)

Discusses 2 items/ideas
that can be put into the
Comfort Basket for each of
the 6 symptoms chosen
and describes how each
item chosen helps to
alleviate the symptom and
provide comfort to the dying
person.

(18)

Somewhat discusses 2
items/ideas that can be
put into the Comfort
Basket for each of the 6
symptoms chosen and
somewhat describes how
each item chosen helps
to alleviate the symptom
and provide comfort to
the dying person.

(12)

Minimally discusses 2
items/ideas that can be
put into the Comfort
Basket for each of the 6
symptoms chosen and
minimally describes
how each item chosen
helps to alleviate the
symptom and provide
comfort to the dying
person.

(6)

Little or no
necessary
content
presented.

(0)

/24

4) APA 6th ed. format
utilized and minimum 3
referenced resources
included. Turnitin
originality report with
percentage submitted.

(3)

APA correct; correct
margins, double spaced, title
& reference pages,
numbered pages, correct in-
paper citations, stapled only,
no folders, rubric sheet.
Minimum 3 referenced
resources included. 0 errors.
Turnitin originality report with
percentage submitted.

(3)

Mostly correct application
of APA, meets most
criteria. Minimum 2
referenced resources
included. 1-5 errors.
Turnitin originality report
with percentage submitted.

(2.25)

Some correct application
of APA, meets some
criteria. Some referenced
resources included. 6- 8
errors. Turnitin
originality report with
percentage submitted.

(1.5)

Minimal application of
APA with many
mistakes. Minimal
referenced resources
included. 9 – 10 errors.
Turnitin originality
report with percentage
NOT submitted.

(0.5)

Little or no
attempt at
APA
formatting. No
references or
descriptions.

(0)

/3

5) Spelling &
grammar/punctuation:

(3)

Perfect spelling and
grammar. Grammar and
spelling appropriate to
college level writing
expectations.
0 errors.

(3)

Mostly correct spelling and
grammar with only a few
mistakes. Meets college
level writing expectations.
1-5 errors.

(2.25)

Several spelling and
grammar mistakes.
Below college level
writing expectations.
6-8 errors.

(1.5)

Numerous spelling and
grammar errors. Well
below college level
writing expectations.
9 – 10 errors.

(0.75)

Little or no
attempt at
correct
spelling and
grammar.

(0)

/3

PSW 2020 MUST SUBMIT THIS RUBRIC WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENT Total Mark: ________/42

PSW 163
Written Comfort Basket Assignment (due week 10)

Due: March 16th, 2020 by 2400 hrs (midnight)

Value: This assignment is worth 10% of your final mark in PSW 163

Length: 4 pages maximum for written assignment – title and reference pages extra

Format: Essay, including at least 3 referenced resources

Purpose:

Basket of Comfort Measures: A collection of items/ideas that Personal Support Workers can use

to decrease a dying person’s discomfort and provide support. Avoid the use of medical

interventions eg. medications.

Content:

 Select 6 symptoms experienced by the dying person from the list below

 Discuss 2 possible causes for each of the 6 symptoms chosen

 Identify 2 items/ideas you could put into your ‘Comfort Basket’ to alleviate each of the

chosen symptoms

 Describe how each item/idea put into the Comfort Basket helps to alleviate the symptom

and provide comfort to the dying person

Common symptoms experienced by the dying person:

 Pain

 Nausea and Vomiting

 Fatigue

 Difficulty Breathing

 Delirium

 Dehydration

 Decreased Appetite

 Mouth Discomfort

 Changes in Bowel and Bladder Function

 Anxiety

 Depression

Formatting:

• This assignment should be stapled together in the top left hand corner and should contain a
title page including the teacher’s name, course and section number, the date of submission and
the full name of the student.
• Typed, single sided, double spaced, font size 12
• Must demonstrate proper grammar, sentence structure and spelling
• APA 6th ed. for references to be used
• Submit Turnitin originality report with this assignment – showing percentage score.
• The penalty for late submission of assignments is a deduction of 20% per day late from your
original assignment mark (weekends count as two days). Assignment submitted after 2400
hours (midnight) on Monday March16th will be considered late.

NOTE: Instructions for creating a Turnitin account will be provided by week 8.

Student Name: _________________________ PSW 163 Section: _____________________________

PSW 163 Grading Rubric – Written Assignment – Comfort Basket Assignment

Assignment Criteria Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Below
Accepted
Standard

Mark

1) Discusses 2
possible causes for
each of the 6
symptoms chosen.

(12)

Clearly discusses in detail 2
possible causes for each of
the 6 symptoms chosen.

(12)

Discusses possible causes
for each of the 6 symptoms
chosen.

(9)

Somewhat discusses
possible causes for each
of the 6 symptoms
chosen.

(6)

Minimally discusses
possible causes for
each of the 6
symptoms chosen.

(3)

Little or no
necessary
content.

(0)

/12

2) Discusses 2
items/ideas that can be
put into the Comfort
Basket for each of the
6 symptoms chosen
and describes how
each item chosen
helps to alleviate the
symptom and provide
comfort to the dying
person.

(24)

Clearly discusses in detail 2
items/ideas that can be put
into the Comfort Basket for
each of the 6 symptoms
chosen and describes in
detail how each item chosen
helps to alleviate the
symptom and provide
comfort to the dying person.

(24)

Discusses 2 items/ideas
that can be put into the
Comfort Basket for each of
the 6 symptoms chosen
and describes how each
item chosen helps to
alleviate the symptom and
provide comfort to the dying
person.

(18)

Somewhat discusses 2
items/ideas that can be
put into the Comfort
Basket for each of the 6
symptoms chosen and
somewhat describes how
each item chosen helps
to alleviate the symptom
and provide comfort to
the dying person.

(12)

Minimally discusses 2
items/ideas that can be
put into the Comfort
Basket for each of the 6
symptoms chosen and
minimally describes
how each item chosen
helps to alleviate the
symptom and provide
comfort to the dying
person.

(6)

Little or no
necessary
content
presented.

(0)

/24

4) APA 6th ed. format
utilized and minimum 3
referenced resources
included. Turnitin
originality report with
percentage submitted.

(3)

APA correct; correct
margins, double spaced, title
& reference pages,
numbered pages, correct in-
paper citations, stapled only,
no folders, rubric sheet.
Minimum 3 referenced
resources included. 0 errors.
Turnitin originality report with
percentage submitted.

(3)

Mostly correct application
of APA, meets most
criteria. Minimum 2
referenced resources
included. 1-5 errors.
Turnitin originality report
with percentage submitted.

(2.25)

Some correct application
of APA, meets some
criteria. Some referenced
resources included. 6- 8
errors. Turnitin
originality report with
percentage submitted.

(1.5)

Minimal application of
APA with many
mistakes. Minimal
referenced resources
included. 9 – 10 errors.
Turnitin originality
report with percentage
NOT submitted.

(0.5)

Little or no
attempt at
APA
formatting. No
references or
descriptions.

(0)

/3

5) Spelling &
grammar/punctuation:

(3)

Perfect spelling and
grammar. Grammar and
spelling appropriate to
college level writing
expectations.
0 errors.

(3)

Mostly correct spelling and
grammar with only a few
mistakes. Meets college
level writing expectations.
1-5 errors.

(2.25)

Several spelling and
grammar mistakes.
Below college level
writing expectations.
6-8 errors.

(1.5)

Numerous spelling and
grammar errors. Well
below college level
writing expectations.
9 – 10 errors.

(0.75)

Little or no
attempt at
correct
spelling and
grammar.

(0)

/3

PSW 2020 MUST SUBMIT THIS RUBRIC WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENT Total Mark: ________/42