NS60247X Driving Innovation Through Evidence Assessment Brief 2026 | UWL

NS60247X Assessment Brief

Dissertation – mini literature review on a perceived clinical gap (identified during practice), and justification of gap needing to be resolved. Leadership/service improvement/risk included.

(LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)

9000 words

Assessment Guidelines

The guidance below is provided to help you develop your summative assessment if you feel you need the additional support. You may use a different approach, as long as this is discussed and agreed with your module tutor and/or supervisor.  You may address the Learning Outcomes in either part of the dissertation, although the sections where they are most commonly met have been highlighted for your guidance. The suggested word counts are provided to help you plan your work, manage the overall word limit, and ensure that you meet all the Learning Outcomes effectively.

Overview of Part A (The mini literature review)

Part A involves producing a focused literature review, with advisory word count of approximately 5,000 words. The suggested structure for this section is outlined below:

Introduction – Begin by providing background information on your chosen topic, explaining the context and highlighting its significance within nursing practice. Clarify why you have selected this particular area, reflecting on its importance to clinical practice and the potential for innovation. You may, where appropriate, include personal but professional motivations for your interest, such as experiences from your own practice (but continue to write in the third person). However, please consult your academic supervisor for guidance on the inclusion of personal insights.

Literature Review – Conduct a critical review of literature in a systematic manner relevant to your selected topic, ensuring it is connected to nursing practice in your field of nursing and includes an innovative idea. Your review must be logically organised, thoroughly referenced, and clearly presented

Recommendations or innovation ideas for practice – Based on your critical analysis and synthesis, propose recommendations or innovative ideas that could improve practice (service/ quality) improvement. Ensure these suggestions are clearly linked to your literature review findings and provide a robust rationale for their adoption, drawing on both the evidence reviewed and the clinical need identified.

Overview of Part B (Critical discussion of leadership and change management)

Part B involves a critical discussion and examination of leadership and change management that demonstrates discuss how service improvement is implemented in practice.  The advisory word count for this part is approximately 4,000 words.

The purpose of Part B is to critically examine relevant leadership, management, and change theories within health and social care. You will apply these theories to discuss how the recommendations or innovative ideas identified in your literature review (Part A) can be successfully implemented in practice as service/ quality improvement. Structure your work logically, ensuring each part clearly builds on the previous one.

Introduction – Begin with a concise introduction that states the aim of this part in relation to the relevant module learning outcomes and your chosen topic. Briefly outline how you will explore and critically examine leadership, service improvement, and risk management, and explain your approach to discussing the translation of recommendations or innovation ideas from Part A into clinical practice.

Rationale and overview – Provide a brief overview of the topic area explored in your literature review, referencing your key findings from Part A. Clearly state the recommendations for practice or innovative ideas you have identified. Then, outline which leadership, management, and change theories and strategies are most relevant to facilitating the implementation of these recommendations (innovation idea) in practice.

Main discussion for Part B – Critically analyse the leadership, management, and change theories, perspectives, and frameworks you have studied in the module and through your own research. Explore and apply how these can be used to develop effective strategies for implementing your recommendations or innovation ideas in practice. Structure this discussion logically, using evidence from literature and relevant evidence to support your arguments and demonstrating critical thinking throughout.

Conclusion – Summarise the main points from Part B’s critical analysis, emphasising the importance of leadership and management theories in driving change and innovation in practice. Conclude by commenting on the implications for future newly qualified staff nurses, highlighting how they can contribute to influencing and improving practice.

Support Resources

At the outset of the module, you will be notified of the specific member of academic staff assigned as your academic supervisor. Engaging with your academic supervisor and seeking their guidance throughout the module can enhance your chances of achieving a pass; however, it is important to note that this support does not guarantee success. It is essential that students only consult their designated academic supervisor for advice and refrain from approaching other academic supervisors involved in the module. In addition to academic supervision, the University’s Study Support Team and the Library provide a wide array of generic resources. These resources are available to all students and can be particularly beneficial when working on this module’s assessment. Utilising these support services can further aid your learning and assessment preparation.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)

You may use AI tools to support your

• Thinking, such as Microsoft Copilot, clarifying concepts or generating initial ideas. However, any use of AI must be ethical, transparent, and aligned with academic integrity. You are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and critical thinking and synthesis demonstrated in your work.
• Studiosity at UWL: Studiosity provides fast, AI-powered writing feedback online or via a live chat to help you strengthen your academic work. The feedback you receive is personalised and there is no limit to the number of times you can submit drafts or sections of your work. Your online feedback is returned, usually within just a few minutes. Studiosity is available 24/7 on all 365 days of the year, meaning support is available whenever you need it and from wherever you are, so long as you have internet access.
• Reference management & organisation: EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley – not AI tools in the generative sense, but essential for managing references and integrating with Word.
• Writing support (ethical use only): Word Editor (Microsoft 365) – built-in AI suggestions for clarity and structure.
• Planning & project management: Notion AI – for structuring ideas, planning timelines, and organising notes.
• Formative assessment: You can use AI Conversation tool on the module site on Blackboard, to practise pitching your innovation idea and get some feedback to improve until it is due for presentation.

Academic Supervision Arrangements

Academic supervision for this module is designed to be flexible, with various formats available to accommodate the needs of both students and supervisors. Supervision may take place face to face on an individual basis or in group settings, or remotely through methods such as email discussions, Microsoft Teams, or Blackboard Collaborate. It is considered good practice to determine, in consultation with your supervisor, which form of supervision best suits both parties.

While academic supervisors may offer specific dates and times for supervision sessions, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to schedule appointments, act upon advice and feedback received, and submit draft work as required.

Arrangements for tutorials or written feedback will be made by the academic supervisor within two working weeks from the date your request is received. If you do not receive a reply within this timeframe, you should contact the Module Leader and/or Course Leader for further guidance.

It is important to note that academic supervision will not be available during the week preceding the module submission dates. Therefore, you should plan your work schedule, accordingly, allowing time for necessary amendments based on the feedback or advice provided by your academic supervisor.  Manage your time effectively.

Feedback on draft work will be directly linked to the module’s assessment criteria. Academic supervisors might use a standard template when providing this feedback, ensuring consistency and clarity.

Students are expected to keep records of the advice and feedback received during tutorials. It is considered good practice for academic supervisors to acknowledge in writing that these notes accurately reflect the guidance provided.

If you have an Individual Support Plan (ISP), you should inform your academic supervisor and agree on an approach for working together, guided by the recommendations set out in your ISP.

When submitting a draft for comment, it is not sufficient to simply ask whether your work is ‘on the right lines.’ Academic supervisors require clarity on the specific areas where you are seeking feedback. For example, you might ask whether you have effectively linked theory to practice, cited a direct quotation accurately, or demonstrated critical analysis and synthesis of key concepts. Posing specific questions will enable your supervisor to provide targeted and meaningful feedback.

Guidelines for Presentation and Submission

The module assessment is exempt from the University’s requirement for anonymous marking and so you will be required to show your name and student number on the front cover of the work.  Your final dissertation must be submitted electronically via Turnitin.

Important parts and things to remember about producing a dissertation

• Choosing an effective dissertation title Selecting the right title for your dissertation is of utmost importance. A title that is too vague can result in a dissertation that lacks focus or cohesion, which may prevent your work from making any significant or noteworthy points. It is essential to construct a title that compels you to focus on a particular aspect, pose a specific question, or draw a clear comparison. One effective approach is to use a two-part title. In this structure, the main title can be brief and perhaps somewhat general, while the second part is sharply focused, highlighting a particular element of the main title. Alternatively, you may choose to make the main title enigmatic, cryptic, or even apparently contradictory, followed by a subtitle that begins to clarify the subject matter. This journalistic style can be highly effective in capturing the reader’s attention from the very beginning.  Keep in mind that your title serves as an overarching theme for both components of your dissertation assessment. For this reason, simply using the focused question from your literature review as your title may not be sufficient. Your title should provide a comprehensive umbrella that encompasses the entirety of your work.
• Planning is a vital first step, and the quality of your planning will directly shape the final outcome. Assessment structure: This assessment is divided into two parts to guide your approach:
• Part A: Mini literature review.
• Part B: Critical examination of leadership/ service improvement/risk included to inform innovation strategies to translate the recommendations or innovation ideas from Part A into practice.

Time management, a dissertation requires more sustained effort than an essay… it is a marathon and not a sprint! Estimate the time needed for each part, write it down, and allow extra time for unforeseen delays (e.g., unavailable resources, rearranged appointments). Begin early and build in contingency time to stay on track. Deadlines, identify the submission date and aim to finish at least two weeks before the deadline. This ensures time for proofing and final adjustments.  Weekly balance, allocate tasks around your other commitments and keep referring to your plan. Writing down your schedule will help maintain motivation and steady progress.  Effective planning provides structure, flexibility, and momentum. Success ultimately depends on consistent effort, will‑power, and dedication.

• Reading The more reading you can do the better understanding you will have of your chosen field and of the range of opinion on or research done about it.
• Title page which will read (title of dissertation) being a dissertation in partial fulfilment of the degree of (BSc (Hons) in Adult/ Children/ Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health Nursing) in the University of West London (date). You name will be on the front/ cover sheet of your work as the assessment for this module is exempt from anonymous marking. Possibly an acknowledgements and/or dedication page which thanks those who have helped you in all kinds of ways to compose your dissertation.  This is a suggested structure that you could use:
• Abstract (see below)
• List of sections and their page numbers
• List of any abbreviations, acronyms or other specialist terminology or references (if any)
• List of Figures, Tables and/or photographs (if any)
• List of appendices
• The main body of the dissertation (Part 1 & 2), with each section titled and started on a new page in chapters
• A reference list
• Appendices (to include the Research Ethics and Integrity Risk Assessment Form and others)

Abstract.  This is a short summary, approx. 300 words in length, of the contents of the whole dissertation and perhaps its conclusions. It is a separate sheet of paper at the beginning of your dissertation before your contents page.  Even though it is placed at the beginning of the work, it is much easier – and will save you a great deal of trouble – if it is written last of all; that way, you can ensure that the contents of the abstract exactly match the contents of the dissertation. This does not count towards the word count.

References.  A reference list is a list of all the works from which you have cited or which you have specifically referred to in the dissertation.

Research Ethics and Integrity Risk Assessment Form download form from the module site on Blackboard.  Ethics form to be filled in by each student and supervisor and for student to submit this completed form via Turnitin and submission box is found under the Assessments tab on Blackboard.  This completed and signed Research Ethics and Integrity Risk Assessment Form complement your dissertation; it needs to be presented as one of the appendices.  If you do not submit your completed and signed Research Ethics and Integrity Risk Assessment Form, this will be classified as an Academic Offence. All submitted Research Ethics and Integrity Risk Assessment Forms will be downloaded from Turnitin by the Module Leader and presented to the CNMH Ethics panel. Don`t forget to fill the form with your name and student number as indicated below.  When you save your Research Ethics and Integrity Risk Assessment Form e.g. on to your desktop as a PDF document: Label/name it like this (just replace the example name here with your own name and put down your student ID):  First name_ last name12345678.  For example: Taylor_swift32321155 OR Joe_bloggs12345678

• Proofing and editing are vital steps in preparing work for submission. Proofing is to check carefully for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax.  Editing is to refine style, tone, and clarity, and ensure accuracy of content.  Important reminder, always save your work in multiple electronic locations, back it up! Losing a USB stick or experiencing computer failure is not accepted as mitigating circumstances, yet students often lose work due to poor backup practices.

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