Postcard

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PostcardRubric.pdf

You should review the USA Postcard slide presentation in the Postcard Module, which gives you clear instructions on what to include in your postcard and how to find the information. Your assignment must be submitted as a PowerPoint presentation. You can also review student postcard examples. The country you have been assigned is listed in Postcard Country Assignment.

You should provide, at a minimum, content for each of the 13 topics below in your presentation. (Refer to the Rubric on Canvas for the point value for each topic). Each of the following topics should have their own slide(s) and labeled the same as the criteria title in the rubric.

Postcards from the Edge Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Geographic Location Geographical location of the country and defining geographic characteristics (this is to be brief in order to orient the audience and to introduce geographical characteristics that are relevant to the country’s social service landscape, such as its bordering countries, natural resources, etc.).

5 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 2 Interesting & Lesser-Known Facts General media portrayals of the country, per Western sources, and 2 interesting lesser-known facts about the country that you discover

2 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demographic Characteristics Demographic characteristics (e.g., population, life expectancy, languages, education, household income, ethnic groups)

10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 10

pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Industry & Economic Characteristics Major industries and economic characteristics (e.g., GDP, labor make-up, foreign investment, foreign debt)

7 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 7 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Government & Political Characteristics Political characteristics (e.g., form of government and its structure; relevant historical context)

10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 10

pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Social Characteristics, Cultural Aspects of the Country, and Human Development Index Ranking Social Characteristics, Cultural Aspects of the Country, and Human Development Index Ranking

7 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 7 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Health Care Systems Health Care System—type of health care system; include strengths and weaknesses of system

10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 10

pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Ranking in WHO List of Health Care Systems Ranking in WHO list of Health Care Systems

2 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mental Health Systems Mental Health Systems—type of mental health care system; include strengths and weaknesses of system

10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 10

pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Major Social & Economic Problems Major social and economic problems of the country

8 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Methods Used to Support Specific Problems What methods have been used in countries to support (choose at least 3 of the following and examine in-depth): a) Hunger; b) Poverty; c) Healthcare (e.g., AIDS, Diarrhea, Tuberculosis, Malaria); d) Disaster Relief; e) Child Needs (e.g., street children, child soldiers, etc.); f) Violence against Women; g) Aging h) COVID-19

12 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 12

pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Creative Element to the Presentation A creative element was used in the presentation (which can be posters, artwork, costumes, food from the country, music, etc.)

15 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 15

pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome References References/sources were provided.

2 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks 2 pts

Total Points: 100