MHA620.W6A1.05.2015

Description:


Total Possible Score: 30.00

Chooses Four Policy Analysis Processes and Applies Each One to a Policy Case

Total: 8.00

Distinguished - Chooses four policy analysis processes and appropriately applies each one to a policy.

Proficient - Chooses four policy analysis processes and appropriately applies each one to a policy. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Chooses four policy analysis processes and appropriately applies each one to a policy. Minimally addressing at least two of the components. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Chooses policy analysis processes and appropriately applies each one to a policy; however, fewer than four are chosen and significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of the four policy analysis processes and appropriately applies each one to a policy is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes How Other Policy Processes That Were Not Utilized in The Research Could Be Applied and Why They Would Be Applicable

Total: 8.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes how other policy processes that were not utilized in the research could be applied and why they would be applicable.

Proficient - Describes how other policy processes that were not utilized in the research could be applied and why they would be applicable. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially describes how other policy processes that were not utilized in the research could be applied and why they would be applicable. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe how other policy processes that were not utilized in the research could be applied and why they would be applicable; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The description on how other policy processes that were not utilized in the research could be applied and why they would be applicable is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides a Conclusion That Summarizes the Key Aspects of Health Policy

Total: 8.00

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive conclusion that summarizes the key aspects of health policy.

Proficient - Provides a conclusion that summarizes the key aspects of health policy. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Provides a limited conclusion that summarizes the key aspects of health policy. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Provides a conclusion that attempts to summarize the key aspects of health policy; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The conclusion that summarizes the key aspects of health policy is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

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


Critical Thinking: Evidence

Total: 1.50

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: 0.75

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: APA Formatting

Total: 0.75

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.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.75

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

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


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.75

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.