Cost or Quality. Which is the Right Focus for Health Policy: Week 2 Assignment 1: Cost or Quality? Which is the Right Focus for Health Policy? Instructions Reflecting on the information found in the videos from Week 1 Learning Materials write a two-page paper about the fact the current health policy discussions are focused so heavily on cost and relatively little on quality.
Writing Assignment Rubric Writing Assignment Rubric – 100 Points CRITERIA Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Inadequate Total Points Content Demonstrates an understanding of the subject matter and the assignment. Clearly connects to analysis, case studies, and other illustrations of the subject or topic. Robust incorporation of relevant evidence. 60 points demonstrated moderate understanding of the subject matter and objectives of the assignment. Somewhat confusing connection to analysis, case studies, or other illustrations of the subject or topics.
Limited incorporation of relevant evidence. 53 points demonstrate some understanding of the subject matter and objectives of the assignment. Somewhat confusing connections to analysis, case studies, or other illustrations of the subject or topics. Moderate incorporation of relevant evidence. 47 points demonstrated cursory understanding of the subject matter and objectives of the assignment. Very confusing connections to analysis, case studies, or other of the subject or topics. Minimal incorporation of relevant evidence. 41 points60OrganizationFocuses on ideas and concepts within paragraphs. Sentences are well-connected and meaningful. Each topic logically follows the objective.
The introduction clearly states the objective or ideas leading to the purpose of the paper, and there is a sound conclusion that draws the ideas together. 15 points focus on ideas and concepts within paragraphs but at times is confusing. Topics/content are not organized in a logical manner in some areas. Transitions from one idea to the next are sometimes disconnected and/or uneven. 13 points paragraphs minimally focus around a central point, and concepts are somewhat disjointedly introduced or not well-defended. Logical flow is sometimes or often lacking.
Transitions are sometimes disconnected and/or uneven. 11 points paragraphs do not focus around a central point, and concepts are disjointedly introduced or poorly defended. Logical flow is often lacking. Transitions are often disconnected and/or uneven. 10 points15Clarity and Style (Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation)Few to no errors in writing mechanics, spelling, and grammar. 15 pointsFew to several errors in writing mechanics, spelling, or grammar. 13 points several to many errors in writing mechanics, spelling, or grammar. 11 points many errors in writing mechanics, spelling, or grammar.
10 points15APA FormatFew to no errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references, according to the specified citation manual. 10 pointsFew to several errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references, according to the specified citation manual. 8 points several to many errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references, according to the specified citation manual.
7 points many errors in APA formatting, including margins, spacing, pagination, headings, headers, citations, and references, according to the specified citation manual. 6 points10Total points100