DNP 8100 week # 6

Category

Points

%

Description

Introduction

10

10

Your introduction has a dual purpose: to indicate both the topic and your approach to it (your thesis statement), and to arouse your reader’s interest in what you have to say. One effective way of introducing a topic is to place it in context – to supply a kind of backdrop that will put it in perspective. You should discuss the area into which your topic fits, and then gradually lead into your specific field of discussion (re: your thesis statement).

Summarize the counterclaims

15

15

When you are summarizing opposing arguments, be charitable. Present each argument fairly and objectively, rather than trying to make it look foolish. You want to show that you have seriously considered the many sides of the issue, and that you are not simply attacking or mocking your opponents.

Provide supporting information for counterclaims

15

15

It is usually better to consider one or two serious counterarguments in some depth, rather than to give a long but superficial list of many different counterarguments and replies.

Refute the counterclaims

10

10

Once you have thought up some counterarguments, consider how you will respond to them--will you concede that your opponent has a point but explain why your audience should nonetheless accept your argument? Will you reject the counterargument and explain why it is mistaken? Either way, you will want to leave your reader with a sense that your argument is stronger than opposing arguments.

Give evidence for argument

15

15

Be sure that your reply is consistent with your original argument. If considering a counterargument changes your position, you will need to go back and revise your original argument accordingly.

Your Argument

15

15

A. Assert point #1 of your claims

1. Give your educated and informed opinion

2. Provide support/proof using more than one source (preferably three)

B. Assert point #2 of your claims

1. Give your educated and informed opinion

2. Provide support/proof using more than one source (preferably three)

C. Assert point #3 of your claims

1. Give your educated and informed opinion

2. Provide support/proof using more than one source (preferably three)

*You may have more than 3 overall points to your argument, but you should not have fewer.

Conclusion

10

10

A. Restate your argument

B. Provide a plan of action but do not introduce new information

The simplest and most basic conclusion is one that restates the thesis in different words and then discusses its implications.

Recommendation of what the reader should "do" with the information should be included.

APA format, clarity of writing,

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Use of a minimum of six current scholarly references.

10

10

All information taken from another source (even if summarized) appropriately cited in the report (including citation of interview) and listed in references using APA (7th ed.) format

1. Document setup

2. Title and reference pages

3. Citations in the text and references

The student uses a minimum of six scholarly articles for the assignment

Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure; no spelling errors or typographical errors; organized around the required components using appropriate headers.

Total:

100

100

A quality report will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Structure and Processes in Health Care Organizations and Health Care Policy

DNP8100 – Week #3

Contributors from the DNP team: Dr. Coke, Dr. Anny Dionne, Dr. Karen Perez, Dr. Amarilys Gonzalez, Dr. Itzel Vega Crespo, Dr. Angel Garcia, David Trabanco.

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Assignment Criteria

Meets Criteria

Mostly Meets Criteria

Partially Meets Criteria

Does Not Meet Criteria

Introduction

10 points

Introduction presents topic and purpose clearly.

Effective use of examples and supporting details.

Introduction presents clear understanding of topic. Thesis well developed.

8 - 10 points

Introduction presents topic and purpose clearly. Introduction presents general understanding of topic. Thesis adequately presented.

6 - 7 points

Introduction does not present topic and purpose clearly. Introduction presents poor understanding of topic. Thesis needs further development.

4 - 5 points

Introduction does not present topic and purpose clearly.

Introduction presents poor understanding of topic.

Thesis poorly developed.

0 -3 point

Summarize the counterclaims

15 points

Excellent counter arguments. Presents each argument fairly and objectively. Excellent understanding of content.

12 - 15 points

Sufficient consideration of counter arguments. Presents most arguments fairly and objectively. General understanding of content.

9- 11 points

Lack of consideration of counter arguments. Presents poor arguments. Little understanding of content shown and lack of structure.

5 - 8 points

No consideration of counter arguments. Presents no or little arguments. Little to no understanding of content shown and lack of structure.

0 – 4 point

Provide supporting information for counterclaims

15 points

Supporting information well developed and found persuasive against counterarguments. Excellent understanding of discussion.

12 - 15 points

Multiple counterclaims discussed with some evidence. Supporting information needs added development and structure for persuasion against counterarguments.

General understanding of discussion.

9- 11 points

Multiple counterclaims discussed with lacking evidence. Supporting information lacks insight, development, and structure.

Little understanding of discussion shown.

5 - 8 points

No counter claims discussed with lack of focus on critical considerations. Supporting information lacks insight, development, and structure. Little to no understanding of discussion shown.

0 – 4 point

Refute the counterclaims

10 points

Appropriately considers counter arguments and responds effectively gives greater persuasion for position / shows why counterargument is mistaken. Refutation shows excellent understanding of subject.

8 - 10 points

Good considers counterarguments and responds; gives little persuasion for position / provides some insight for how counterargument is mistaken.

Refutation shows general understanding of subject.

6 - 7 points

Fair consider counter arguments in response; gives poor persuasion for position / inadequate response for how counterargument is mistaken.

Refutation shows little understanding of subject.

4 - 5 points

Does not consider counter arguments in response; gives little to no persuasion for position / inappropriate response to how counterargument is mistaken. Refutation shows no understanding of subject.

0 -3 point

Give evidence for argument

15 points

Evidence sufficiently accounts for potential counterarguments of position.

12 - 15 points

Evidence accounts for potential counterarguments of position but could use strengthening.

9- 11 points

Evidence does not adequately account for potential counterarguments of position.

5 - 8 points

Poor evidence potential counterarguments of position. Original position needs to be revised.

0 – 4 point

Your Argument

15 points

Argument asserts each point with well-educated and informed opinions. Excellent use of support/proof through multiple sources (6).

Use of 3 or more overall points to argument.

12 - 15 points

Argument asserts each point with generally educated and informed opinions.

Average use of support/proof through 4-5 sources.

Use of 3 overall points to argument.

9- 11 points

Argument asserts each point with inadequately educated and informed opinions.

Poor use of support/proof through 3-2 sources. Use of 2-3 overall points to argument.

5 - 8 points

Argument assertions are unclear and uninformed.

Poor use of support/proof through 1 or no sources.

Use of 2 or less overall points to argument.

0 – 4 point

Conclusion

(10 points)

Thesis statement rephrased; main points summarized.

Recommendation of what the reader should "do" with the information was included.

8 - 10 points

Thesis statement rephrased; main points could use additional depth in summarization.

Recommendation of what the reader should "do" with the information was generally expressed.

6 - 7 points

Thesis statement recited from introduction; main points summarized poorly.

Recommendation of what the reader should "do" with the information was insufficiently presented.

4 - 5 points

Thesis statement recited from introduction; main points not summarized.

No recommendation of what the reader should "do" with the information.

0 -3 point

APA format, Clarity of writing & Use of a minimum of six current scholarly references.

(10 points)

APA format is correct with no more than 1–2 minor errors

Use of a minimum of six current scholarly references.

Excellent use of standard English showing original thought; no spelling or grammar errors; well organized with proper flow of meaning

8 - 10 points

Three to five errors in APA format and/or 1–2 citations missing.

Use of a minimum of three to five current scholarly references.

Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language; no more than three spelling or grammar errors; well organized thoughts and concepts

6 - 7 points

Three to five errors in APA format and/ or 3-4 citations missing.

Use of two to three current scholarly references; includes use of outdated.

Poor use of own expression and use of language; no more than four spelling or grammar errors; thoughts and concepts require further organization

4 - 5 points

APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations missing

Use none to two scholarly references; or use of outdated scholarly references.

Language needs development; four or more spelling and/or grammar errors; poorly organized thoughts and concepts

0 -3 point

Total Points Possible = __100 points