epidemiology
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criteriaformodule3.docxDue Date
Submit your completed application by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 3 as directed.
Requirements
1. The Descriptive Study Paper is worth 50 points and will be graded on use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria and rubric.
2. Create your exercise using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain University documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in .docx.
3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your assignment may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
4. The length of the exercise is to be no less than three pages and no greater than five pages, excluding title page and reference pages.
5. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headings (upper and lower case, centered, boldface):
Note: Introduction—Write an introduction but do not use "Introduction" as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Preparing Your Descriptive Study Paper
For the purpose of this exercise:
Write a one- to two-page summary answering the following questions:
· What is meant by the term health disparities?
· What do you think could be done about health disparity from the societal and public health points of view?
· The prevalence of hypertension has remained essentially unchanged for nearly a decade.
In a one- to two-page paper, propose a descriptive epidemiologic study to explore the reasons for this phenomenon.
Post questions about this assignment to the Q & A Forum.
Rubric
Descriptive Study Paper Grading Rubric
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Descriptive Study Paper Grading Rubric |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction: Introduces the purpose of the exercise—to gain an understanding of various concepts of epidemiology. |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Health Disparity: Assesses what health disparities are. |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Points of View: Speculates as to what could be done about health disparities from the societal and public health points of view. |
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9.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Descriptive Epidemiology: Infers why the prevalence of hypertension has remained essentially unchanged for nearly a decade. |
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6.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Descriptive Epidemiology Study Recommendation Proposes a descriptive epidemiologic study to explore the reasons for the prevalence of the hypertension phenomenon. |
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12.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary: Provides a summation of thoughts and understanding of various concepts of epidemiology. |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing: Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Format: All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA format. 1.Document setup 2.Title and reference pages Citations in the text and references |
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3.0 pts |
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Total Points: 50.0 |
