AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma
- Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
- Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
- Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.
Submission Requirements:
- Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
- PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
- Incorporate a minimum of 4 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.
- Attention: Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Friday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Friday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Presentation Rubric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | Distinguished – 4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. | Excellent – 3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. | Fair – 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | Poor – 1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | 4 points |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems | Distinguished – 4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | Excellent – 3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. | Fair – 2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | Poor – 1 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | 4 points |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | Distinguished – 4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. | Excellent – 3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | Fair – 2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | Poor – 1 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | 4 points |
| Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature | Distinguished – 4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. | Excellent – 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. | Fair – 2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. | Poor – 1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. | 4 points |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting GuidelinesIncludes Speaker\\\’s Notes and the assigned Number of Slides | Distinguished – 4 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 – 3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. | Fair – 2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. | Poor – 1 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | 4 points |
| Total Points | 20 |
| Presentation Rubric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | 4 ptsDistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.3 ptsExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.2 ptsFairIdentifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.1 ptsPoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | / 4 pts |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms | 4 ptsDistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.3 ptsExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.2 ptsFairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.1 ptsPoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | / 4 pts |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | 4 ptsDistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.3 ptsExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.2 ptsFairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.1 ptsPoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | / 4 pts |
| Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature | 4 ptsDistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.3 ptsExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.2 ptsFairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.1 ptsPoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. | / 4 pts |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelinesview longer description | 4 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.3 ptsExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.2 ptsFairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.1 ptsPoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | / 4 pts |
| Total Points: 0 |
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