Proposal Paper

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

(140 pts)

Advanced 92-100%

Proficient 84-91.9%

Developing 1-83.9%

Not present

Introduction

27.6 to 30 points

The introduction clearly reflects an understanding of the epidemiology and the sociopolitical situation in the country chosen by the student. The student has incorporated data from the WHO country database and has provided sufficient background research upon which to provide an intervention proposal.

25.2 to 27.5 points

The introduction provides some evidence of knowledge about the subject area but is incomplete. The student may have consulted the WHO database but could better use the knowledge gained to establish a basis for the proposed primary healthcare intervention.

1 to 25.1 points

The introduction component is inadequately written to allow the reader to assess the level of student understanding. The basis for the student's primary healthcare proposal has no connection to the introduction.

0 points

The introduction component is missing.

Assessment

27.6 to 30 points

The student delineates the maternal and child health issues he or she feels are the most important to address and provides a clear reason for choosing those issues. Opinions must be substantiated from the literature and/or WHO data.

25.2 to 27.5 points

The student has chosen to address maternal and child issues but has not adequately linked his or her choices to the available literature.

1 to 25.1 points

The student has made little attempt to delineate the most important public health issues facing the maternal and child population in the chosen country.

0 points

An assessment has not been provided in the document.

Proposal

27.6 to 30 points

The student may elect to provide a more horizontal, comprehensive approach or a vertical, silo-type approach to addressing the need(s) identified in the assessment. The rationale for the student’s proposal has been clearly and concisely communicated. The student has defended his or her opinions using the available public health data.

25.2 to 27.5 points

The student has provided a proposal which is somewhat connected to the assessed needs, but it is inadequately communicated or defended.

1 to 25.1 points

The student's proposal is either inadequate to meet the maternal and child health care need(s) identified by the student's assessment, or it is too grandiose to be implemented with available funding. The student has not linked the proposal to best practices from the public health literature.

0 points

The proposal element is missing.

Budget

18.4 to 20 points

The student has provided a realistic budget proposal. Funding sources are clearly identified and well-linked with services and programming

16.8 to 18.3 points

The budget proposal appears reasonable, but the funding sources and linkage to services and programming need to be better defined.

1 to 16.7 points

The budget proposal is unrealistic. The effort to link the budget with services and programming needs to be greatly improved.

0 points

A budget for the proposal is missing.

References and citations

27.6 to 30 points

A minimum of 10 references from the recent peer-reviewed literature have used. The references are listed and cited using the correct AMA format.

25.2 to 27.5 points

A minimum of 10 references are used, but 1–2 formatting errors are present; or, the student has used the correct AMA format but is missing 1–2 articles.

1 to 25.1 points

The student has not met the requirement for the number or format of peer-reviewed articles. Non peer-reviewed articles will not receive credit. A 1-point deduction will be taken for each missing article or improperly formatted citation.

0 points

A reference section is missing.

Structure 30%

(60 pts)

Advanced 92-100%

Proficient 84-91.9%

Developing 1-83.9

Not present

Mechanics

27.6 to 30 points

The paper is well written and constructed to read smoothly with a clear, logical progression of thought. Paragraphs are well organized around clear themes. The transitions between paragraphs are easily followed. No errors in spelling or grammar are present. This paper would need minimal editing to be considered for publication.

25.2 to 27.5 points

The paper is generally good and contains no more than 10 errors in spelling or grammar. The construction of the paper could be improved for better readability and enhanced communication of ideas.

1 to 25.1 points

The paper contains multiple errors in grammar and spelling. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack a logical development of ideas

0 points

The paper contains excessive spelling and grammatical errors which make it difficult to read or understand.

Length

5 points

The proposal paper is at least 10 pages, excluding the title page, abstract, and references.

4 points

1-point deduction for each page short of length requirement. The proposal paper should be at least 10 pages, excluding the title page, abstract, and references.

1 to 3 points

1-point deduction for each page short of length requirement. The proposal paper should be at least 10 pages, excluding the title page, abstract, and references.

0 points

The proposal is less than 3 pages in length.

Title page

10 points

Title, name, date, course, and term/section are all provided on a separate title page.

9 points

2-point deduction for each missing component or a 1-point deduction if the information is not provided on a separate title page.

1 to 8 points

2-point deduction for each missing component or a 1-point deduction if the information is not provided on a separate title page.

0 points

A title page has not been provided.

Structured abstract

13.8 to 15 points

A structured abstract consistent with the format described in the AMA Manual of Style has been provided. The abstract is well crafted to provide a comprehensive overview of the proposal. The central components of the student's plan are readily apparent from reading the abstract alone.

12.6 to 13.7 points

An abstract is present and provides insight into the student's proposal. The format lacks the structure required of the assignment or the abstract may appear too long or too short to accomplish its purpose

1 to 12.5 points

The abstract is insufficient as a summary of the proposal.

O points

The abstract is missing entirely.

Total 200 points

184 to 200 points

168 to 183 points

1 to 167 points

0 points