Policy Brief

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%

2 Less than Satisfactory 75.00%

3 Satisfactory 79.00%

4 Good 89.00%

5 Excellent 100.00%

80.0 %Content

20.0 %Background Information

A discussion of background information is not included.

A discussion of background information is present but lacks detail or is incomplete. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.

A discussion of background information is present. Some subject knowledge is evident.

A discussion of background information is present, and subject knowledge is competent.

A discussion of background information is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

20.0 %Problem Statement

A problem statement is not included.

A problem statement is present but lacks detail or is incomplete. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.

A problem statement is present. Some subject knowledge is evident.

A problem statement is included, and subject knowledge is competent.

A problem statement is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

20.0 %Suggestions

Suggestions for addressing the issue are not included.

Suggestions for addressing the issue are present but lack detail or are incomplete. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.

Suggestions for addressing the issue are present. Some subject knowledge is evident.

Suggestions for addressing the issue is present, and subject knowledge is competent.

Suggestions for addressing the issue are thoroughly developed with supporting details.

20.0 %Impact

A discussion on the impact on the health care delivery system is not included.

A discussion on the impact on the health care delivery system is present but lacks detail or is incomplete. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.

A discussion on the impact on the health care delivery system is present. Some subject knowledge is evident.

A discussion on the impact on the health care delivery system is present, and subject knowledge is competent.

A discussion on the impact on the health care delivery system is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

5.0 %Argument Logic and Construction

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

5.0 %Format

2.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

3.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage