WEEK FINAL GCU

In 750-1,000 words, do the following:

1. Compare how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year. Does the U.S. spend comparatively more or less than other developed countries?

2. Explain what metrics are used to measure health. Where does the United States fall, according to those metrics?

3. Describe the rationale for the role of government in health care. To what extent is poverty a salient factor, in terms of government intervention?  Explain.

4. Describe how health care might be reformed to address high costs and limited coverage.

5. Discuss the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada.   

Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Rubric Criteria

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Healthcare

18 points

Criteria Description

Compare how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year. Does the United States spend comparatively more or less than other developed countries?

5. Target

18 points

Comparison of how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year is clear, concise, and includes a discussion if the United States spends comparatively more or less on healthcare than other developed countries supported by research.

4. Acceptable

15.66 points

Comparison of how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year is present, clear, and includes a discussion if the United States spends comparatively more or less on healthcare than other developed countries.

3. Approaching

14.22 points

Comparison of how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year is present and includes a discussion if the United States spends comparatively more or less on healthcare than other developed countries.

2. Insufficient

13.32 points

Comparison of how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year is vague and inconsistent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Comparison of how much the United States and Europe spend on healthcare every year is missing.

Metrics

18 points

Criteria Description

Explain what metrics are used to measure health. Where does the United States fall, according to those metrics?

5. Target

18 points

Explanation of what metrics are used to measure health is clear, concise, and includes where the United States falls according to those metrics and supported with current research.

4. Acceptable

15.66 points

Explanation of what metrics are used to measure health is present, clear, and includes where the United States falls according to those metrics.

3. Approaching

14.22 points

Explanation of what metrics are used to measure health is present and includes where the United States falls according to those metrics.

2. Insufficient

13.32 points

Explanation of what metrics are used to measure health is vague and inconsistent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Explanation of what metrics are used to measure health is missing.

Rationale

18 points

Criteria Description

Describe the rationale for the role of government in health care. To what extent is poverty a salient factor, in terms of government intervention? Explain.

5. Target

18 points

Description of the rational for the role of government in health care is clear, concise, and includes an explanation about poverty as a factor for government intervention.

4. Acceptable

15.66 points

Description of the rational for the role of government in health care is present, clear, and includes an explanation about poverty as a factor for government intervention.

3. Approaching

14.22 points

Description of the rational for the role of government in health care is present and includes an explanation about poverty as a factor for government intervention.

2. Insufficient

13.32 points

Description of the rational for the role of government in health care is vague and inconsistent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Description of the rational for the role of government in health care is missing.

Health Care Reformed

18 points

Criteria Description

Describe how health care might be reformed to address high costs and limited coverage.

5. Target

18 points

Description of how health care might be reformed to address high cost and limited coverage is clear, concise and supported by current research.

4. Acceptable

15.66 points

Description of how health care might be reformed to address high cost and limited coverage is present and clear.

3. Approaching

14.22 points

Description of how health care might be reformed to address high cost and limited coverage is present.

2. Insufficient

13.32 points

Description of how health care might be reformed to address high cost and limited coverage is vague and inconsistent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Description of how health care might be reformed to address high cost and limited coverage is missing.

Single-Payer System

12 points

Criteria Description

Discuss the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada.

5. Target

12 points

Discussion of the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada, is clear, concise, and supported with current research.

4. Acceptable

10.44 points

Discussion of the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada, is present and clear.

3. Approaching

9.48 points

Discussion of the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada, is present.

2. Insufficient

8.88 points

Discussion of the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada, is vague and inconsistent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Discussion of the prospective advantages and disadvantages of a single-payer system, like that of Canada, is missing.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

8.4 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target

8.4 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable

7.31 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

3. Approaching

6.64 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. Insufficient

6.22 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

9.6 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

5. Target

9.6 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable

8.35 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching

7.58 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient

7.1 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

Evidence

6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

5. Target

6 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

4. Acceptable

5.22 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. Approaching

4.74 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. Insufficient

4.44 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

Mechanics of Writing

6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable

5.22 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. Approaching

4.74 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient

4.44 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Format/Documentation

6 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target

6 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable

5.22 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching

4.74 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

2. Insufficient

4.44 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.