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Task 1

Choose one of the following health outcome topics to discuss:

  • Opioid overdose/death
  • Suicide
  • Heart attack and/or stroke

Task 2

Write a 2-6 (double-spaced) page paper that addresses the following:

  1. A brief overview of the health topic, including a description of the condition and incidence/prevalence trends in the U.S.
  2. A discussion about the relationship between race, gender, education, and economics and how these factors influence your chosen health outcome.
  3. A brief description of current policies or policy development addressing disparities for your chosen health outcome.
  4. Please include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
  5. Include at least 2 outside sources, properly cited using APA format.

Final Paper

Final Paper

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Topic Overview

15.0 to >12.0 pts

Exemplary

Student provides a thorough explanation as to what their health topic is, including current data related to the topic.

12.0 to >10.0 pts

Adequate

Student provides a brief explanation of the health topic and includes some current data related to the topic.

10.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student provides a limited or no explanation about their health topic OR health data is missing.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Determinants of Health

50.0 to >42.0 pts

Exemplary

Student has thoroughly discussed at least 3 social determinants of health (e.g., race, gender, SES) and how they influence their chosen health topic.

42.0 to >34.0 pts

Adequate

Student has discussed at least 2 social determinants of health (e.g., race, gender, SES) and provided a brief explanation of how they relate to their chosen health outcome.

34.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student talks about 0-1 social determinants of health and either draws a brief connection between the SDOH and their chosen health topic, or they do not provide any connection.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePolicy

15.0 to >12.0 pts

Exemplary

Student has researched and thoroughly discussed policies and/or policy proposals related to addressing disparities for the chosen health outcome.

12.0 to >10.0 pts

Adequate

Student has included policies and/or policy proposals related to addressing disparities for the chosen health outcome; however there is a limited discussion explaining the policy.

10.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student has not discussed policies and/or policy proposals related to addressing disparities for the chosen health outcome.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and Conclusion

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Exemplary

The introduction provides the reader with a clear understanding of the paper’s purpose. The conclusion provides a clear summary of the points made in the paper.

8.0 to >6.5 pts

Adequate

The introduction and conclusion paragraphs are included within the paper. The introduction provides a brief (1-2 sentence) explanation of the paper’s purpose and the conclusion provides a brief (1-2 sentence) summary of the paper.

6.5 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Paragraphs are missing OR they are included but do not provide a clear understanding of the paper’s purpose nor a clear summary of the points made.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Length

2.0 pts

Full Credit

Paper meets 2-5 page requirement.

0.0 pts

No Credit

Paper does not meet 2-5 page requirement.

2.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Punctuation

3.0 pts

Exemplary

Student has demonstrated masterful use of the English language. There are minimal (1-2) grammatical or punctuation errors.

2.0 pts

Adequate

Student has demonstrated adequate use of the English language. There are several (approx 5) grammatical or punctuation errors.

1.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student has not demonstrated masterful or adequate use of the English language. There are many grammatical or punctuation errors throughout the paper.

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations

Citations are to be complete using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and a reference list.

5.0 pts

Exemplary

Student has included at least 2 outside resources. Resources are properly cited using APA format.

3.0 pts

Adequate

Student has only included 1 citation and/or the citation is not properly cited.

0.0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student has not included citations.

5.0 pts