Population Health Advocacy

Human  trafficking, extreme poverty, preventable diseases, the opioid crisis  and the lack of adequate low-income housing are a few current societal  concerns worthy of social change. Nurses and healthcare leaders are in a  good position to shape and influence health care policy. 

Think  of a cause you believe in strongly. Access the website of your elected  officials either at the local, state, or federal level using the  following link: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/ or  use the website of your choice. Explore some of the issues and  committees your legislators are involved in and select at least one that  interest you or align with your beliefs. You may also contact your  legislator’s office and speak to his or her legislative assistant by  calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard operator at (202) 224-3121 for the  Senate and (202) 225-3121 for the House. Legislator assistants are very  knowledgeable about the legislator’s agenda and can provide a wealth of  information.  

This  assignment will be at least 1500 words or more. This week reflect on  advocacy, collaborative partnerships with other health care  practitioners and stakeholders, and the policy making process and write a  paper that addresses the following:

• Describe the policy issue, policy problem of interest or a particular bill that your legislator has introduced
• Elaborate on why the policy matters and what you can possibly do to strengthen the policy?  
• Briefly define the role you would play as an advocate for the healthcare consumer and healthcare professionals. 
• Explain how the policy impacts the public at large or a particular population.  
• What stakeholders would you collaborate with to promote the cause?  

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1500-2000 words in length

Structure:  Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not  count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.  Your essay  must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References:  Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all  resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2)  scholarly sources are required for this assignmen

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Please read carefully (Assignment worth 20 points)

Phase 4 is all about results, this part of the paper will be based on the hypothetical analysis.

 Meaning since we will not be implementing the process, the results described will be based on whatever the students would like the research results to be. You will need to provide results for all the statistical tools mentioned and provide descriptive data (demographics of the population, different descriptive data points, etc.). Make sure to also include research limitations to improve for future studies. No more than 6 pages including cover page and references.

*** Please note I am more concerned with quality of your writing as opposed to the quantity of your composition.

Grading Rubric for Phase 4 – Before Writing Your Assignment Please read the Research Paper Rubric Carefully

Outstanding                 20 points

Very Good            15 points

Good                      10 Points

Unacceptable        5 Points

Integration of Knowledge

12.5%

The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.

Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights.

The writer provides concluding remarks that  show analysis and synthesis of ideas

The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.

Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper

The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course

The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.

Topic Focus

12.5%

The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment.

A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis

The topic is focused but lacks direction.

The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position.

The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.

The topic is not clearly defined

Depth of Discussion

12.5 %

In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper.

In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper.

The writer has omitted pertinent content.

Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively.

Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections

Cohesiveness

12.5%

Ties together information from all sources.

Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings.

Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources

For the most part, ties together information from all sources.

Paper flows with only some disjointedness.

Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

Sometimes ties together information from all sources.

Paper does not flow.

Disjointedness is apparent.

 Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

Does not tie together information.

Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues.

Headings are necessary to link concepts.

Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationship

Spelling and Grammar 12.5%

Minimal spelling and/or grammar mistakes

Some spelling and or grammar mistakes.

Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.

Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes

Sources

12.5%

More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.

Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources.

Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited.

All web sites utilized are authoritative.

5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books.

All web sites utilized are authoritative.

Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.

Fewer than 5 current sources or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.

Citations

12.5%

Cites all data obtained from other sources.

APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography

Cites most data obtained from other sources.

APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.

Cites some data obtained from other sources.

Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect.

Does not cite sources.

Thank you everyone for adhering to the grading rubric guidelines. Please contact me if there are any questions.