AGENDA COMPARISON GRID AND FACT SHEET

Criteria Ratings Pts

20 pts

25 pts

30 pts

Part 1: Agenda Comparison GridExplain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue. Identify the allocations of resources that the two presidents dedicated to this issue.

20 to >17.0 pts Excellent

The response clearly and accurately explains how the presidential administrations approached the issue and identifies the resource allocations dedicated to the issue.

17 to >15.0 pts Good

The response accurately explains how the presidential administrations approached the issue and identifies the resource allocations dedicated to the issue.

15 to >13.0 pts Fair

The response is vague or partially inaccurate in its explanation of how the presidential administrations approached the issue, and/or in the identification of the resources allocated to the issue.

13 to >0 pts Poor

The response is missing or inaccurate in its explanation of how the presidential administrations approached the issue, and/or in the identification of the resources allocated to the issue.

Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis- Address the following:Which administrative agency would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected? Why is this agency most helpful?How do you think your selected healthcare issue might get on the agenda? How does it stay there?Who would you choose to be the entrepreneur/ champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue you selected and justify your selection.

25 to >22.0 pts Excellent

The response clearly and accurately identifies an administrative agency most likely to be responsible for addressing the selected healthcare issue and why that agency is most helpful. ...Response clearly and accurately explains how the healthcare issue gets on the agenda and remains there. ...The response clearly and accurately identifies and justifies the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue selected.

22 to >19.0 pts Good

The response identifies an administrative agency most likely to be responsible for addressing the selected healthcare issue and why that agency is most helpful. ...Response clearly and accurately explains how the healthcare issue gets on the agenda and remains there. ...Identification and justification of the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue is included.

19 to >17.0 pts Fair

The identification of an administrative agency responsible for addressing the selected healthcare issue is vague or inaccurate and justification is inaccurate or misaligned for why that agency is most helpful. ...Explanation of how the healthcare issue gets on the agenda and remains there is vague or inaccurate. ...Identification and/or justification of the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue selected is inaccurate or does not align with the healthcare issue.

17 to >0 pts Poor

Identification of an administrative agency responsible for addressing the selected healthcare issue is missing. ...Explanation of how the healthcare issue gets on the agenda and remains there is inaccurate or missing. ...Identification and/or justification of the entrepreneur/champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue selected is inaccurate or missing.

Part 3: Fact SheetBased on your Agenda Comparison Grid for the healthcare issue you selected, develop a 1- 2-page narrative that you could use to communicate with a policy- maker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue.Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation.Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues

30 to >26.0 pts Excellent

Creates an accurate and thorough fact sheet. ...Using sufficient evidence, the response provides an accurate synthesis of evidence on why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. ...Response accurately justifies the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

26 to >23.0 pts Good

Creates an accurate fact sheet. ...Using sufficient evidence, the response provides an accurate summary evidence on why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. ...Response accurately justifies the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

23 to >20.0 pts Fair

Creates a fact sheet that is partially accurate or incomplete. ...Response provides an incomplete or inaccurate summary of evidence on why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. ...Response partially or inaccurately justifies the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues.

20 to >0 pts Poor

Creates a fact sheet that is inaccurate or incomplete. ...Response provides an inaccurate summary of evidence or evidence is missing on why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. ...Response justifying the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues is inaccurate and incomplete or missing.

Total Points: 100

Criteria Ratings Pts

10 pts

5 pts

5 pts

5 pts

Resources 10 to >8.0 pts Excellent

Response includes 3 or more course resources and 2 or more outside sources.

8 to >7.0 pts Good

Response includes 2-3 course resources and 2 outside sources.

7 to >6.0 pts Fair

Response includes fewer than 2 course resources and/or fewer than 2 outside resources.

6 to >0 pts Poor

Response includes 2 or fewer resources.

Written Expression and Formatting: ParagraphParagraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused-- neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 to >3.0 pts Good

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%-79% of the time.

2 to >0 pts Poor

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

Written Expression and Formatting: English Writing StandardsCorrect grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation.

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts Good

Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair

Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

2 to >0 pts Poor

Contains many (≥5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, indentations, parenthetical/in- text citations, and reference list.

5 to >4.0 pts Excellent

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.0 pts Good

Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors.

3 to >2.0 pts Fair

Contains several (3-4) APA format errors.

2 to >0 pts Poor

Contains many (≥5) APA format errors.