HCA415.W1A1.10.2015

Description:


Total Possible Score: 5.00

Describes and Defines the Four Major Categories and 10 Essential Services of Public Health

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Correctly describes and defines the four major categories and 10 essential services of public health.

Proficient -Describes and defines the 10 essential services of public health but not the four major categories.

Basic - Describes and defines half of the four major categories and 10 essential services of public health.

Below Expectations -Attempts to describe and define the four major categories and 10 essential services of public health.

Non Performance - The description of the four major categories and 10 essential services of public health is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies via an Internet Search a Real-Life Example of Each of the 10 Essential Services

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Correctly identifies via an internet search a real-life example of each of the 10 essential services.

Proficient - Identifies via an internet search a real-life example of each of at least 8 of the 10 essential services.

Basic - Identifies via an internet search a real-life example of each of at least 7 of the 10 essential services.

Below Expectations - Identifies via an internet search a real-life example of each of at least 6 of the 10 essential services; OR attempted to identify examples but the examples were incorrect or unclear.

Non Performance - The identification of real-life examples of the essential services is either nonexistent, or only half were included, or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes How each Example Relates to the Definition of the Essential Service

Total: 1.00

Distinguished -Effectively describes how each example relates to the definition of the essential service.

Proficient - Describes how each example relates to the definition of the essential service. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Describes how each example relates to the definition of the essential service. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how each example relates to the definition of the essential service; however, significant details are missing.

Non Performance - The description of how each example relates ot the definition of the essential service is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Includes the Links to the Websites Where the information for Each Example was Found

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Included all the appropriate links to the websites where the information for each of the 10 examples was found.

Proficient - Included the appropriate links to the websites where the information for eight of the 10 examples was found.

Basic - Included the appropriate links to the websites where the information for at least seven of the 10 examples was found.

Below Expectations - Included the appropriate links to the websites where the information for at least six of the 10 examples was found.

Non Performance - The links were either missing or only half were presented .


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.