Due Week 7 – Day 1.
Your final assessment will be to compare the US Healthcare system to that of another country (assigned to you by your instructor).
Information directly from Syllabus:Final Assessment [300 Points] Due Day 1Week 7. BOTHWritten paper [200 Points] and Narrated Power Point [100 Points] Due Day 1
It is said that, “… the U.S. healthcare system can benefit from looking at the successes and failures within other system”.Compare the current U.S. healthcare system with (1) the structure [government programs], (2) the successes and (3) the failures within the healthcare system of another country and the United States.
Prepare an informative comparison document and a narrated Power Point presentation, adhering to the guidelines found in the Final Assessment Grading Rubric. The Power Point will be critiqued by 3 of your peers.
a. Final Assessment Paper: As with all assignments; include an introduction, conclusion and 4-6 appropriateCURRENTscholarly peer-reviewed sources properly cited and referenced in-text. MAXIMUM length: 8 pages. NOTE: This assignment includes a narrated PowerPoint presentation with Peer review. As always, APA formatting is required. Specific details will be located in the weekly Materials Forum and Announcements.
Topic must be assigned or approved / assigned by instructor. You should have conducted research in various journals, the library, or appropriate websites to support the position you took on the issue using .org, .edu, or .gov websites only. For this course, .com websites should never be used for research. Student paper should have a cover page, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and reference page, all formatted in correct APA style. Most importantly, all references should be current, scholarly, professional, and peer reviewed.
b. Narrated Power Point:You will prepare an informative document and a narrated PowerPoint presentation, adhering to the guidelines found in the Final Assessment Grading Rubric.
c. Three [3] Peer Power Point Critiques [10 points EACH]. DueDay 4Week 7.You will be assigned 3 students. You are to critique their power point with feedback. The PPT critique rubric will be located in the Syllabus forum in the rubrics folder
Final Assessment:Informative paper [200 Points].
| Requirement |
Poor |
Fair |
Adequate |
Good |
| ContentSummary |
Explanation of the issue was missing major points.
Poorly organized paper.
Vague. No concrete depth of topic.
No clear introduction and/or Conclusion
(0-39 points) |
Presented a basic explanation of the issue.
Organization lacking.
Does not adequately focus on the major topic.
Did not take a position, or did not persuasively present it.
Did not use sources to support ideas.
Non-original introduction/conclusion
(40-59 Points) |
Presented a thorough explanation of the topic or issue.
Adequately organized
Paper adequately remains focused on topic. Original writing occurs most of the time.
Took a position on the issue.
Used sources to support ideas.
Adequate original introduction/conclusion
(60-79Points) |
Presented a thorough explanation of the topic or issue.
Well organized paper
Supported arguments or ideas with sources
Took a strong position and argued effectively for it.
Original Introduction/Conclusion
(80-90 Points) |
| Reasoning Knowledge |
No understanding of topic.
Novice thinking is evident. Unable to fluently convey major theory in writing.
No clear introduction. Poor topic presentation.
No significant research to support information presented.
(0-39 Points) |
Basic understanding of topic. Vague introduction.
Inconsistent writing most of the time.
Less than adequate knowledge of topic and unable to fluently convey major theory in writing.
Some statements made without credible research.
Unclear what specifically the paper is addressing. Some evidence of basic knowledge.
(40-55 Points) |
Adequate mastery of topic.
Adequate knowledge of topic and able to fluently convey major theory in writing most of the time.
Adequately addresses relevant aspects of topic.
(56-74 Points |
Mastery of topic is evident.
Good knowledge of topic and able to fluently convey major theory in writing.
Completelyaddresses relevant aspects of topic.
(75-85 Points) |
| Composition APA |
Did not follow directions.More than 10 spelling, grammar or basic composition errors.
Unable to follow information.
APA not used; or a valid attempt was made but there were more than 10 APA errors.
Effort reflects little understanding of APA.
Did not Follow assignment directions.
(0-9 points) |
Follow directions but 6-10 spelling, grammar, or basic composition errors
Information difficultto follow but manageable.
APA formatted; documented citations and references; 6-10 errors
Limited research to support information presented.
Followed a few assignment directions.
(10-14 points) |
Follow directions but 1-5 spelling, grammar, or basic composition errors
Able to adequately follow written Information.
APA formatted; documented citations and references; 1-5 errors.
Adequate research to support information presented.
Followed MOST assignment directions.
(15-19 points) |
Followed directions. No composition errors. All information is well written.
Information easily followed.
APA formatted; documented citations and references included; no errors.
Current scholarly research to support information presented.
Followed ALL assignment directions.
(20-25 points) |
Due Week 7 – Day 1.
Your final assessment will be to compare the US Healthcare system to another country (assigned to you by your instructor).
It is said that, “… the U.S. healthcare system can benefit from looking at the successes and failures within other system”. Compare the current U.S. healthcare system with the structure [government programs] the successes and the failures within the healthcare system of another country.
You will prepare an informative document and a narrated PowerPoint presentation, adhering to the guidelines found in the Final Assessment Grading Rubric.
Narrated Power Point Presentation [100 Points]
For the Narrated Presentation, the student will present their findings in a 3-5 minute oral/narrated 7-12 slide Power Point presentation not including Title and reference slides. Students will critique 3 peer power point presentations. Complete page 2 to explain why you gave your peer the score for each category.
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Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
| Organization |
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.
(0-5 Points) |
Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.
(6-11 Points) |
Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.
(12-17 Points) |
Student presentsattention-getting information in logical, interestingsequence which audience can follow.
(18-20 Points) |
| Subject Knowledge |
Student does not have grasp of information; Material presented is not relevant to topic [compare/contrast]
(0-5 Points) |
Student is uncomfortable with information and most of material is not relevant to topic.
(6-11 Points) |
Student is at ease with topic. Material is relevant but vague with limited detail.
(12-17 Points) |
Student demonstrates full knowledge of topic. Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose.
(18-20 Points) |
| Graphics |
Student uses superfluous distracting graphics that do not support text and presentation. No graphics
Slides crowded and very difficult to read
(0-5 Points) |
Student occasionallyuses distracting graphics that rarely support text and presentation.
Some Slides crowded and difficult to read
(6-11 Points) |
Student’s graphics/visual aids relate to screen text and presentation.
Slides crowded but easy to read.
(12-17 Points) |
Student’s graphics/visual aids appropriate, informative and reinforce screen text and presentation.
Slides easy to read. Not crowded.
(18-20 Points) |
| Mechanics |
Student’s presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. No Introduction or conclusion.
(0-5 Points) |
Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Conclusion does not summarize presentation
(6-11 Points) |
Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. Conclusion does not entirely summarize presentation
(12-17 Points) |
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Obvious conclusion summarizing presentation
(18-20 Points) |
| Elocution |
Student reads all of ppt.
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly or too fast to hear and/or understand.
(0-6 Points) |
Student reads most of presentation.
Student’s voice is low or too fast. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing/understanding presentation.
(7-12 Points) |
Student frequently returns to notes.
Student’s voice is clear and pronounces most words correctly. Audience can hear/understand presentation sometimes.
(13-17 Points) |
Student seldom returns to notes.
Student uses a clear slow voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that audience can hear/understand presentation.
(18-20 Points) |
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Maximum Points: |
100 |
