Problem within current health policy that can be addressed through a proposed health policy plan.
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[u02a1] Unit 2 Assignment 1
Topic and Problem Statement
Resources
· Topic and Problem Statement Scoring Guide.
· Writing Feedback Tool.
For this assignment, submit the topic and problem statement for your course project.
This 1–2 page section should introduce the topic of your proposed new health policy. Include your problem statement and describe the background behind the problem.
This section should show the reader why this issue is important, the rationale as to why the new policy is needed, and what you intend to accomplish with this new policy. Be sure to provide an overview of the theoretical and practical support for your proposed policy.
While working on this part of your project, begin your review of the literature, to assist you in completing your outline in Unit 3.
Note:Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful writing information.
Please pay attention to the scoring guidejTopic and Problem Statement Scoring Guide
Due Date: End of Unit 2.
Percentage of Course Grade:5%.
Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click on the linked resources for helpful writing information.
| CRITERIA | NON-PERFORMANCE | BASIC | PROFICIENT | DISTINGUISHED |
| Describe a health policy topic to be explored through various perspectives. 20% | Does not identify a health policy topic to be explored through various perspectives. | Identifies a health policy topic to be explored through various perspectives. | Describes a health policy topic to be explored through various perspectives. | Describes a health policy topic to be explored through various perspectives, and justifies the need for exploration based upon existing gaps. |
| Define a problem within current health policy that can be addressed through a proposed health policy plan. 20% | Does not state a problem within current health policy that can be addressed through a proposed health policy plan. | States a problem within current health policy that can be addressed through a proposed health policy plan. | Defines a problem within current health policy that can be addressed through a proposed health policy plan. | Defines a problem within current health policy that can be addressed through a proposed health policy plan, and explains the expected results. |
| Explain why proposed health policy plan is necessary to address the issues with the current health policy. 20% | Does not state why proposed health policy plan is necessary to address the issues with the current health policy. | States why proposed health policy plan is necessary, but does not explain rationale. | Explains why proposed health policy plan is necessary to address the issues with the current health policy. | Justifies why proposed health policy plan is necessary to address the issues with the current health policy. |
| Use appropriate analysis tools to explain how the proposed health policy plan will be accomplished. 20% | Does not use appropriate analysis tools to explain how the proposed health policy plan will be accomplished. | Uses analysis tools but does not provide rationale for choice or provide clear explanation about how plan will be accomplished. | Uses appropriate analysis tools to explain how the proposed health policy plan will be accomplished. | Discusses how appropriate analysis tools will explain how the proposed health policy plan will be accomplished. |
| Communicate clearly and in a professional manner. 20% | Does not communicate clearly and in a professional manner. | Communicates with a lack of clarity or unprofessionally. | Communicates clearly and in a professional manner. | Consistently communicates clearly and in a professional manner |
