BenchMark - U.S. Health Care System

Benchmark - U.S. Health Care System - Rubric

Role of Characteristics in the U.S. Health Care System 35 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of the role of each selected characteristic with a focus on the impact on

the current health care system.

5. Target 35 points

The role of each selected characteristic with a focus on the impact on the current

health care system is explained thoroughly.

4. Acceptable 29.75 points

The role of each selected characteristic with a focus on the impact on the current

health care system is explained in detail.

3. Approaching 26.25 points

The role of each selected characteristic with a focus on the impact on the current

health care system is explained but lacks detail.

2. Insufficient 22.75 points

The role of each selected characteristic with a focus on the impact on the current

health care system is incorrect or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The role of each selected characteristic with a focus on the impact on the current

health care system is not included.

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Trends and Driving Forces in Health Care (B) (B) 52.5 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of two current trends and driving forces within those characteristics that

impact the current health care system. (C5.1) (C5.1)

5. Target 52.5 points

Two current trends and driving forces within those characteristics that impact the

current health care system are explained thoroughly.

4. Acceptable 44.63 points

Two current trends and driving forces within those characteristics that impact the

current health care system are explained in detail.

3. Approaching 39.38 points

Two current trends and driving forces within those characteristics that impact the

current health care system are explained but lack detail.

2. Insufficient 34.13 points

Two current trends and driving forces within those characteristics that impact the

current health care system are incorrect or incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Two current trends and driving forces within those characteristics that impact the

current health care system are not included.

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Management of Trends and Issues 35 points

Criteria Description

Explanation of the appropriate skills needed to manage trends and issues within the

scope of practice, while considering various principles of the Christian worldview.

5. Target 35 points

Appropriate skills needed to manage trends and issues within the scope of practice,

while considering various principles of the Christian worldview, are explained

thoroughly.

4. Acceptable 29.75 points

Appropriate skills needed to manage trends and issues within the scope of practice,

while considering various principles of the Christian worldview, are explained in

detail.

3. Approaching 26.25 points

Appropriate skills needed to manage trends and issues within the scope of practice,

while considering various principles of the Christian worldview, are explained but

lack detail.

2. Insufficient 22.75 points

Appropriate skills needed to manage trends and issues within the scope of practice,

while considering various principles of the Christian worldview, are incorrect or

incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate skills needed to manage trends and issues within the scope of practice,

while considering various principles of the Christian worldview, are not included.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 12.25 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 12.25 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 10.41 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 9.19 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 7.96 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 12.25 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 12.25 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 10.41 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 9.19 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 7.96 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 10.5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 10.5 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 8.92 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 7.88 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 6.83 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 10.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 10.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 8.92 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 7.88 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 6.83 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 7 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 7 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 5.95 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 5.25 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 4.55 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 175 points

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