Research on developing, or future health technology or public health issue/topic
December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Discipline: Healthcare
The final research paper is to be an evidence-based discussion on a current, developing, or future health technology or public health issue/topic, with a defined target population, and provide ethical analysis and recommendation on this technology/public health issue (i.e., stem cell research, public health ordinances, and universal health care). Your paper will include the following elements:
• Overview of the public health issue (overview of your topic, rationale for topics (reasons you chose the topic), explain why the issue is a health issue, introduction of key terms) • Morality of the issue, explain using ethical theory if this technology or public health issue is justified. Address the applicable ethics theories; and emphasize the principles of healthcare ethics of; nonmaleficence, Beneficence, autonomy and justice. • Background information on the health problem that requires the technology or public health intervention (current facts and statistics, trends over time, who is affected or at risk). Include the severity and cause health problem and interventions (what is cur rently being done to address the issue, what health agencies or groups are involved and what are their key functions) • Target population (the “who” that is targeted with this technology or public health issue … make sure to address culture, group norms, individual values, social pressures, etc.) • Your Recommendations and conclusion (suggestions for addressing the problem, moral justification, alternative). Ethical rationale for the moral stand on the issue. • Remember, your papers should include an introduction and conclusion!
Your paper should be 6-8 pages, not including title page and references. It is to be completed in APA style and format and must include at least 3 peer-reviewed articles from peer-reviewed journals to support your thesis. The thesis statement must be highly developed and the rest of the paper should address the thesis. You will be graded on the ability to use examples that support the thesis statement.
RUBRIC: Issues and Ethics – Final Papers
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication
35to >20.0pts
High Mastery
An inviting introduction that leaves the reader with a sense of closure and resolution. There is a clear thesis statement. Uses appropriate variety of sources, which are well integrated and support the author’s thesis. Quotations, paraphrases, summaries and citations are used and cited according to APA format. Sequencing is logical and effective. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, voice and style are correct. Paragraphs are well-focused and coherent. Voice and style are appropriate for a research paper.
20to >10.0pts
Average Mastery
The paper has a recognizable introduction and conclusion, but the introduction may not create a strong sense of anticipation or the conclusion may not tie the paper into a coherent whole. There is a thesis statement but it is ambiguous or unfocused. Sources generally support the author’s point but more or a greater variety need to be cited. Quotations, paraphrases, and summaries generally work but occasionally interfere with the flow of the writing, seem, irrelevant or are incorrectly cited. Use of the proper format (APA) but there are occasional errors. Sequencing shows some logic, but it is not under complete control and may be so unpredictable that the reader finds it distracting. There are problems with grammar or usage, punctuation but they are not serious enough to distort meaning. Voice and style don’t quite fit with a research paper. Paragraphs occasionally lack focus or coherence.
10to >0pts
Low Mastery
There is no real lead-in to set up what follows and no real conclusions to wrap things up. There is no clear thesis. Connections between ideas are often confusing or missing. Quotations, paraphrases and summaries tend to break the flow of the piece, don’t seem to fit or are not cited. Frequent errors in format (APA) or incorrect format used. Sequencing seems illogical, disjointed or forced. There are frequent spelling, voice and style errors that distract and interfere with the meaning. Voice and style are not appropriate for a research paper. Paragraphs generally lack focus or coherence.
35pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking
45to >25.0pts
High Mastery
Critical Thinking The paper displays insight and originality of thought. There is sound and logical analysis that reveals clear understanding of the relevant issues The author goes beyond the obvious in constructing and interpreting the facts. Telling and accurate details are used to reinforce the thesis of the paper.
25to >10.0pts
Average Mastery
There are some original ideas, but many seem obvious or elementary. Analysis is generally sound, but there are lapses in logic or understands. The balance between the facts, interpretation and analysis seems skewed. Paper shows understanding of relevant issues but lacks depth. Generally accurate details are included but the reader is left with questions.
10to >0pts
Low Mastery
There are a few original ideas, most seem obvious or elementary. Analysis is superficial or illogical; the author seems to struggle to understand the relevant issues. There is a clear imbalance between factual reporting, interpretation and analysis and personal opinions. Author appears to misunderstand or omit key issues. There are few details or most details seem irrelevant.
45pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
70to >50.0pts
High Mastery
The paper addresses a current, developing, or future health technology or public health issue/topic. The paper is substantially complete, and includes the following areas: Rationale for topic, analysis of the issue using ethical theory, uses the principles of healthcare ethics consisting of; nonmaleficence, beneficence, autonomy and justice, provides background information, current facts and statistics, trends over time, who is affected or at risk, severity, cause health problem, and interventions Recommendations, conclusion using ethical theory The paper is complete and leaves no part of the paper not addressed. Appropriate significance is assigned to the information presented and irrelevant information is rarely included. Connections between the topic of the paper and the related subsections are made to enhance understanding.
50to >20.0pts
Average Mastery
The paper addresses a current, developing, or future health technology or public health issue/topic. The paper is substantially complete, but more than one important aspect of the topic is not addressed. The paper often used information in a way inappropriate to its significance or includes much irrelevant information.
20to >0pts
Low Mastery
The paper needs to be more closely related to a current, developing, or future health technology or public health issue/topic. Paper is clearly incomplete with many important aspects of the topic left out. The paper frequently uses information inappropriately or uses irrelevant information. The work seems to be a simple restatement of the assignment or text, overly broad answer to the question with little evidence or research or expertise on the part of the author.
70pts
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