Australian student, total 1200 words, APA style referencing. Introduction – The introduction includes an expertly constructed thesis, and provides an exceptional, clear, comprehensive and concise overview of all major concepts and issues to be addressed in the body of the work. Excellent, clear, concise, comprehensive discussion. Exceptional innovative, original, concise analysis of three leadership styles and how they could effectively be applied to promote patient safety instance in the hospital inpatient setting. Outstanding, clear, concise, conclusion, which includes original pertinent insights; draws upon all significant points raised in the essay and draws these together in an expert manner. Flawless referencing, with all references adequately and correctly given both in text and in final reference list according to designed APA style.

Carefully read and understand the student directions and the Marking Criteria and Standards: Assessment 2, that are provided to assist you in preparation and submission of your Essay. Use at least five (5) recent (i.e. from 2011) peer reviewed, academic, research /evidence-based iournal articles (preferably from nursing or midwifery management and leadership journals) to adequately support critical discussion points. The quality of your critical discussion will depend largely on the appropriateness and quality of references and how well these are used to provide evidence and support for that discussion.

In the construction of your written work use only academic literature. Further, it is not acceptable to copy any information from other sources, including Websites or other electronic sources, other students, books, journals, and present it as your own work (please see Student Academic Misconduct policy. The work is to conform to the conventions of academic writing, with logical flow of ideas, clarity and conciseness of expression, non- discriminatory use of language, and consistently accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph construction. Where you are discussing the relationship between leadership and patient safety and substantiating points from resources such as academic literature you will need to write in the third person in an appropriate academic style.

Resources - Examples may be available on the vUWS site. And there are a number of textbooks and resources available through the Western Sydney University Library that may assist you. Please refer to the unit's vUWS site for specific unit resources. Word count: There is a word limit of 1200 words. Use your computer to total the number of words used in your assignment. However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count. In-text citations will be included in the additional 10% word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop marking at 1200 words.