Assignment Week 4: Promoting Positive Outcomes

Identify disparities in health among populations for a Healthy People 2020 health issue. For this assignment:

Describe the chosen Healthy People 2020 topic area and specific health issue.
Contrast causes of disparities related to this health issue within populations.
Propose a public health communication strategy to reduce disparity and promote health.
Outline a plan for the communication.
Describe an evaluation plan for the communication.
Create targeted communication for each population.
Reflect on learning through this project.
The paper is to be formatted per current APA, be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.

The paper is to be 5 – 7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style

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Identify disparities in health among populations for a Healthy People 2020 health issue. For this assignment:

1. Describe the chosen Healthy People 2020 topic area and specific health issue.

2. Contrast causes of disparities related to this health issue within populations.

3. Propose a public health communication strategy to reduce disparity and promote health.

4. Outline a plan for the communication.

5. Describe an evaluation plan for the communication.

6. Create targeted communication for each population.

7. Reflect on learning through this project.

Submission Instructions:

· The paper is to be formatted per current APA, be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.

· The paper is to be 5 – 7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.

· Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.

· Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style

· Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Final Essay/Paper Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Points

Identification of Main Issues/Problems

10 points Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

8 points Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

6 points Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

4 points Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

10 points

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems

10 points Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

8 points Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

6 points Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

4 points Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

10 points

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

10 points Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

8 points Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

6 points Fair

Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

4 points Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

10 points

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature

10 points Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

8 points Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

6 points Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

4 points Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

10 points

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

10 points Distinguished

Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

8 points Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

6 points Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

4 points Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.