Health Care Delivery systems Case Study

Critical Elements

Proficient

1

Accomplished

0.8

Benchmark

0.7

Below Benchmark

0.5

Explanation of Issues

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated but description leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/or backgrounds unknown.

Issue/problem to be considered critically is stated without clarification or description.

Evidence

Selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion

Information is taken from the case with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis of expert viewpoints.

Information is taken from the case with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are analyzed and questioned

Information is taken from cases with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis.

Viewpoints of experts are taken as mostly fact, with little questioning.

Information is taken from cases without any interpretation/evaluation.

Limited sources from peer-reviewed journals Viewpoints of experts are taken as fact, without question.

Influence of Context and Assumptions

Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own (if applicable) and others' assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position. Is mindful of the contextual principles of the specific discipline for which the student is enrolled, applies cultural considerations in case analysis.

Identifies own and others' assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position. Is mindful of other’s assumptions and considers cultural considerations in understanding and analyzing cases.

Questions some assumptions. Identifies several relevant contexts when presenting a position. May be more aware of others' assumptions than of one's own (or vice versa).

Shows awareness of cultural considerations in analysis of case.

May make assumptions about contexts, without identifying influence on position. Awareness of the cultural influences of the case is not evident.

Conclusions and Related Outcomes (Implications and Consequences)

Conclusions and related outcomes (consequences and implications) are logical and reflect student’s informed evaluation and ability to place the evidence and perspectives discussed in priority order.

Conclusion is logically tied to a range of information, including opposing viewpoints; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly.

Conclusion is logically tied to information (because information is chosen to fit the desired conclusion); some related outcomes (consequences and implications) are identified clearly.

Conclusion is inconsistently tied to some of the information discussed; related outcomes (consequences and implications) are oversimplified.

Writing Mechanics Style

Paper is well organized with a compelling introduction, and well-developed body with analysis, and conclusion. Flow of Syntax is effective paragraph-to-paragraph, sentence-to-sentence.

Paper is well-organized and has a strong introduction, body, analysis, and conclusion.

Few syntactical errors that do not affect clarity

Paper is organized and has an introduction, body, and a conclusion. Flow of syntax may be choppy, with slight distraction of readability

Paper has an elementary organization with introduction, body, and conclusion; Several syntax errors that distract from readability

APA Formatting and

Demonstrates greater than 95% compliance with APA format and spelling and grammar rules. Attribution is well documented, indicates synthesis of several authors.

Report is within page-length criteria

Demonstrates 85%-95% compliance with APA format and spelling and grammar rules. Appropriately and accurately paraphrases and summarizes sources without distorting original meaning.

Report is within page-length criteria

Demonstrates 80-85% compliance with APA format and spelling and grammar rules. Distinguishes between common knowledge and information requiring attribution.

Report is within page-length criteria

Demonstrates less than 80% compliance with APA format and spelling and grammar rules.

Ineffective attribution; may have 20% or more direct quotations, might not distinguish common knowledge from information requiring attribution.

Report is less than 2 or more than 4 pages of writing