Policy Analysis
Policy Analysis
This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy.
- Select a state health policy reform innovation
- Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. ethical outcome based on evidence.
- Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms
Submission Requirements:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be formatted per current APA style, 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 5 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.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Final Essay/Paper Rubric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | Distinguished – 10 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. | Excellent – 8 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. | Fair – 6 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | Poor – 4 points Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | 10 points |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems | Distinguished – 10 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | Excellent – 8 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. | Fair – 6 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | Poor – 4 points Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | 10 points |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | Distinguished – 10 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. | Excellent – 8 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | Fair – 6 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | Poor – 4 points 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 | Distinguished – 10 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. | Excellent – 8 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. | Fair – 6 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. | Poor – 4 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. | 10 points |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines | Distinguished – 10 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. | Excellent – 8 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. | Fair – 6 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. | Poor – 4 points Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | 10 points |
| Total Points | 50 | ||||
| Final Essay/Paper Rubric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | 10 ptsDistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.8 ptsExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.6 ptsFairIdentifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.4 ptsPoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | / 10 pts |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms | 10 ptsDistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.8 ptsExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.6 ptsFairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.4 ptsPoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | / 10 pts |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | 10 ptsDistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.8 ptsExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.6 ptsFairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.4 ptsPoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | / 10 pts |
| Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature | 10 ptsDistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.8 ptsExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.6 ptsFairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.4 ptsPoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. | / 10 pts |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines | 10 ptsFull MarksDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.8 ptsExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.6 ptsFairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.4 ptsPoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | / 10 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||
Requirements: 6 pages
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