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Application of Statistics in Health Care (quality, safety, health promotion, leadership)

40 points

Criteria Description

Application of Statistics in Health Care (quality, safety, health promotion, leadership)

5. 5: Excellent

40 points

Application of statistics in health care is described in detail. The significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership is described thoroughly for all criteria. Strong information and rationale is provided to fully illustrate the application of statistics, and its significance, to health care and the specific areas.

Application of Statistical Knowledge to Organization or Specialty Area

30 points

Criteria Description

Application of Statistical Knowledge to Organization or Specialty Area

5. 5: Excellent

30 points

Application of statistical knowledge to organization or specialty area is thoroughly discussed. How statistical data are obtained, used in day-to-day operations, or applied in decision making is described in detail. The ability to understand and apply statistical data is clearly demonstrated.

Thesis Development and Purpose

7 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. 5: Excellent

7 points

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

Argument Logic and Construction

8 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. 5: Excellent

8 points

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

Mechanics of Writing

5 points

Criteria Description

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

5. 5: Excellent

5 points

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

Paper Format

5 points

Criteria Description

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

5. 5: Excellent

5 points

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources

5 points

Criteria Description

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

5. 5: Excellent

5 points

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

Total100 points