Choose one of the following health outcome topics to discuss:
- Opioid overdose/death
- Suicide
- Heart attack and/or stroke
Task 2
Write a 2-6 (double-spaced) page paper that addresses the following:
- A brief overview of the health topic, including a description of the condition and incidence/prevalence trends in the U.S.
- A discussion about the relationship between race, gender, education, and economics and how these factors influence your chosen health outcome.
- A brief description of current policies or policy development addressing disparities for your chosen health outcome.
- Please include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
- Include at least 2 outside sources, properly cited using APA format.
Final Paper
| Final Paper |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Topic Overview |
| 15.0 to >12.0 pts
Exemplary
Student provides a thorough explanation as to what their health topic is, including current data related to the topic. |
12.0 to >10.0 pts
Adequate
Student provides a brief explanation of the health topic and includes some current data related to the topic. |
10.0 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student provides a limited or no explanation about their health topic OR health data is missing. |
|
15.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Determinants of Health |
| 50.0 to >42.0 pts
Exemplary
Student has thoroughly discussed at least 3 social determinants of health (e.g., race, gender, SES) and how they influence their chosen health topic. |
42.0 to >34.0 pts
Adequate
Student has discussed at least 2 social determinants of health (e.g., race, gender, SES) and provided a brief explanation of how they relate to their chosen health outcome. |
34.0 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student talks about 0-1 social determinants of health and either draws a brief connection between the SDOH and their chosen health topic, or they do not provide any connection. |
|
50.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePolicy |
| 15.0 to >12.0 pts
Exemplary
Student has researched and thoroughly discussed policies and/or policy proposals related to addressing disparities for the chosen health outcome. |
12.0 to >10.0 pts
Adequate
Student has included policies and/or policy proposals related to addressing disparities for the chosen health outcome; however there is a limited discussion explaining the policy. |
10.0 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student has not discussed policies and/or policy proposals related to addressing disparities for the chosen health outcome. |
|
15.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and Conclusion |
| 10.0 to >8.0 pts
Exemplary
The introduction provides the reader with a clear understanding of the paper’s purpose. The conclusion provides a clear summary of the points made in the paper. |
8.0 to >6.5 pts
Adequate
The introduction and conclusion paragraphs are included within the paper. The introduction provides a brief (1-2 sentence) explanation of the paper’s purpose and the conclusion provides a brief (1-2 sentence) summary of the paper. |
6.5 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Paragraphs are missing OR they are included but do not provide a clear understanding of the paper’s purpose nor a clear summary of the points made. |
|
10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Length |
| 2.0 pts
Full Credit
Paper meets 2-5 page requirement. |
0.0 pts
No Credit
Paper does not meet 2-5 page requirement. |
|
2.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Punctuation |
| 3.0 pts
Exemplary
Student has demonstrated masterful use of the English language. There are minimal (1-2) grammatical or punctuation errors. |
2.0 pts
Adequate
Student has demonstrated adequate use of the English language. There are several (approx 5) grammatical or punctuation errors. |
1.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student has not demonstrated masterful or adequate use of the English language. There are many grammatical or punctuation errors throughout the paper. |
|
3.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
Citations are to be complete using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and a reference list. |
| 5.0 pts
Exemplary
Student has included at least 2 outside resources. Resources are properly cited using APA format. |
3.0 pts
Adequate
Student has only included 1 citation and/or the citation is not properly cited. |
0.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student has not included citations. |
|
5.0 pts |
