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Instructions

You have created a policy brief presentation that has theoretically caught the attention of a lawmaker. He/she would like more information about this. Write a formal paper, including title page, table of contents, executive summary, topic headings, in-text citations, and references about your selected health issue. Using the outline that you created last week for the presentation, write a formal Policy Brief with the sections outlined below as APA headings. Be sure each section is well developed and supported with in-text citations and logical discussion. Again, remember that your audience is a policymaker, not a medical professional.

· Title Page

· Table of Contents

· Executive Summary

· Introduction

· Background of the Problem

· Impact of the Problem

· Approaches/Options

· Proposed Solution to the Problem

· SWOT Analysis

· Results of the Analysis

· Recommendations

· Conclusion

· References

The paper should be 8-10 pages with at least 6 references. Length does not include the title and references pages.

Upload to your completed assignment to the ePortfolio from Unit 1 by Sunday night at midnight CT, for course objective #8. Failure to submit to your ePortfolio by the due date will result in a zero for this assignment.

Estimated time to complete: 10 hours

Rubric

NSG423 Paper Rubric 7

NSG423 Paper Rubric 7

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic

20 pts

Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses potentially significant aspects of the topic.

18 pts

Identifies a creative, focused and manageable topic that addresses important and notable aspects of the topic.

16 pts

Identifies a focused and manageable/ doable topic that appropriately addresses relevant aspects of the topic.

14 pts

Identifies a topic that while manageable/ doable, is too narrowly focused and leaves out relevant aspects of the topic.

12 pts

Identifies a topic that is far too general and wide-ranging as to be manageable and doable.

0 pts

Does not clearly identify a topics that is relative to the assignment.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExisting Knowledge, Research, and/or Views

15 pts

Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/ approaches.

13.5 pts

Examines in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.

12 pts

Explains in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/ approaches.

10.5 pts

Relates information from relevant sources representing limited points of view/ approaches.

9 pts

Relates information from irrelevant sources representing limited points of view/ approaches.

0 pts

Information is irrelevant to the topic. No clear point of view/approaches.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign Process

10 pts

All elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are skillfully developed. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be synthesized from across disciplines or from relevant sub-disciplines.

9 pts

Most critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be analyzed from across disciplines or from relevant sub-disciplines.

8 pts

Some critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed, however, more subtle elements are ignored or unaccounted for.

7 pts

Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are missing, incorrectly developed, or unfocused.

6 pts

Inquiry design demonstrates a misunderstanding of the methodology or theoretical framework.

0 pts

The design of the paper is not based upon a clear methodology or framework.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

20 pts

Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

18 pts

Organizes and analyzes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

16 pts

Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.

14 pts

Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.

12 pts

Describes evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

0 pts

Lists evidence, but it is not organized and/ or is unrelated to focus.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

15 pts

States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the inquiry findings.

13.5 pts

States a conclusion that is a logical interpretation of the inquiry findings.

12 pts

States a conclusion focused solely on the inquiry findings. The conclusion arises specifically from and responds specifically to the inquiry findings.

10.5 pts

States a general conclusion that, because it is so general, also applies beyond the scope of the inquiry findings.

9 pts

States an ambiguous or unsupportable conclusion from inquiry findings.

0 pts

States an illogical conclusion from inquiry findings.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitations and Implications

10 pts

Insightfully discusses in detail relevant and supported limitations and implications.

9 pts

Examines relevant and supported limitations and implications.

8 pts

Discusses relevant and supported limitations and implications.

7 pts

Presents relevant and supported limitations and implications.

6 pts

Presents limitations and implications, but they are unsupported.

0 pts

Presents limitations and implications, but they are irrelevant.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

10 pts

The paper exhibits a superior command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

9 pts

The paper exhibits a stronger command of written English language conventions. The paper has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impair the flow of communication.

8 pts

The paper exhibits command of written English language conventions. The paper has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.

7 pts

The paper exhibits a limited command of written English language conventions. The paper has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.

6 pts

The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The paper has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0 pts

The paper does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The paper has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA

10 pts

The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.

9 pts

The required APA elements are all included with minor formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

8 pts

The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

7 pts

The required APA elements are not all included. AND/OR there are major formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

6 pts

Several APA elements are missing. The errors in formatting demonstrate limited understanding of APA guidelines, in-text-citations, and references.