Description
Requirements
Research Topic: Your course faculty will supply you with a topic for this assignment.Identify your target population (for instance, age or other demographic, aggregate population); this must be in your city or state.Discuss population-based health education interventions for your target population that is aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality for the problem. Be sure to review the research literature and HP2020 for interventions.Identify how and what data for interventions is being tracked.In a four (4) page paper, address the following. Refer to rubric for expanded details related to grading expectations.Identify the problem in the introduction section.Provide an overview of the problem in your state/national.Review of descriptive epidemiological and demographic data on mortality/morbidity and risk.HP2020: Present the goal, overview and objectives of Healthy People 2020 for the paper topic.Population level prevention and health promotion review. Describe population and/or primary health care focused interventions. Use of scholarly literature and HP2020 is required. There should be direct correlation to evidence for all strategies.
Best Practices in Preparing the Project
Review directions and rubric through carefully.Follow submission requirements.Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included. Organize the paper using the rubric sections and appropriate headings to match the sections.Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal, scientific writing.Title page, running head, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section of the paper except for the introduction where no heading is used.Ideas and information that come from scholarly literature must be cited and referenced correctly.A minimum of three (3) scholarly literature references must be used. Not all references should be from scholarly web sites. You may use your textbook, but this will not count towards the three (3) scholarly literature references.Length: Papers not adhering to the page length may be returned to you for editing to meet the length guidelines.Adhere to the Chamberlain College of Nursing academic policy on integrity as it pertains to the submission of your own original work for assignments.
Rubric
NR503_HP2020_Sept19
NR503_HP2020_Sept19
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Content Possible Points = 100 PointsIntroduction of the Problem (no heading)
1. Problem is clearly stated.
2. General introduction to the problem supports its importance as a population health issue with data and general statement of scope of problem.
3. Focus of the paper is stated succinctly.
(3 critical elements)
5.0 pts
Excellent
All bullet items (content) included with depth and consistent connection, validation, by evidence.
4.0 pts
V. Good
All content included but limited clarity or depth OR Content is missing one critical element.
3.0 pts
Satisfactory
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements Or 2. Writing lacks clarity, depth
2.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements 2. Clarity 3. Problem is unsupported 4. Writing is largely unsupported
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Section missing
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion: Overview, Background and Significance of the Problem1. Provide background and significance of the problem.
2. This includes risks and impact of disease.
3. Data: State and National: Incidence, prevalence, mortality, breakdown by gender/race/religion as appropriately related
(3 critical elements)
25.0 pts
Excellent
All critical elements (content) included with depth and consistent connection, validation by evidence.
23.0 pts
V. Good
All content included but limited clarity or depth OR Content is missing one critical element.
21.0 pts
Satisfactory
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements Or 2. Writing lacks clarity, depth
12.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements 2. Clarity 3. Writing is largely unsupported
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Section missing
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEpidemiological Analysis of the Problem1. Using descriptive epidemiology (provide description of term) analyze health problem
2. Include demographic and related epidemiological data
3. Include characteristics of at-risk population using HP2020 specified criteria
(3 critical elements)
30.0 pts
Excellent
All critical elements (content) included with depth and consistent connection, validation by evidence
27.0 pts
V. Good
All content included but limited clarity or depth OR Content is missing one critical element.
25.0 pts
Satisfactory
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements Or 2. Writing lacks clarity, depth
15.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements 2. Clarity 3. Writing is largely unsupported
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Section missing
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of HP 20201. Identify HP2020 goals and objectives
2. Relate HP2020 goals and objectives to health concern topic
3. Identify guidelines and a screening method related to health concern
4. Review validity (predictive power) of screening tool method to include what population the tool is applicable to use with (for instance, adult, child, culture)
(4 critical elements)
20.0 pts
Excellent
All critical elements (content) included with depth and consistent connection, validation by evidence
18.0 pts
V. Good
All content included but limited clarity or depth OR Content is missing one critical element.
17.0 pts
Satisfactory
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements Or 2. Writing lacks clarity, depth
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements 2. Clarity 3. Writing is largely unsupported
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Section missing
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePopulation Level Planning Interventions1. Investigate what is being done at the population health level related to prevention and health promotion for the health problem at the national and state level
2. Identify what and how outcomes are being tracked related to said interventions.
3. Utilize HP2020, CDC, state public health department, research, etc. as resources for interventions and data.
(3 critical elements)
20.0 pts
Excellent
All critical elements (content) included with depth and consistent connection, validation by evidence
18.0 pts
V. Good
All content included but limited clarity or depth OR Content is missing one critical element.
17.0 pts
Satisfactory
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements Or 2. Writing lacks clarity, depth
10.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content missing: 1. Two critical elements 2. Clarity 3. Writing is largely unsupported
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Section missing
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Format Possible Points = 25 PointsAPA
1. All content accurately utilizes APA format for citations and table formatting per APA current edition.
2. Reference list is formatted per APA current edition.
Cover page, running heads, font size and type, reference list and headings per APA current ed.
15.0 pts
Excellent
No APA errors
14.0 pts
V. Good
1-2 APA errors
12.0 pts
Satisfactory
3-4 APA errors
8.0 pts
Needs Improvement
5-6 APA errors
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
7 or more APA errors
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Syntax, Spelling1. Grammar, writing voice, and spelling are in accordance with APA 6th edition.
2. Scientific prose/voice is consistent.
3. Writing has precision and clarity
4. See APA 6th edition, 3, Writing Clearly and Concisely
10.0 pts
Excellent
Written work is free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
9.0 pts
V. Good
Written work is largely free of grammatical, spelling or syntax errors. (Approximately 1-2).
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
Written work includes some grammatical, spelling or syntax errors that distract the reader. (Approximately 3-4).
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Written work contains numerous grammatical, spelling or syntax errors that distract the reader (Approximately 5-6).
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
7 or more errors
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate Penalty DeductionsStudents are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
0.0 pts
Deduction of points
0.0 pts
Deduction of points
