Assignment 3: Health Screening Paper (12 Points)
Health screening is an integral component of health promotion and disease prevention. The student will write a scholarly paper that discusses a frequent complaint, disease or illness seen in a health clinical, an appropriate screening tool for the chosen topic, and discuss various aspects as outlined in the criteria.
Assignment Criteria:
1. Identify a frequent complaint, disease or illness seen in a health clinical. Include statistics (frequency, incidence, prevalence, at-risk groups, etc.).
2. Select an appropriate screening tool for the chosen topic.
3. Present supporting rationales for the tool selection.
4. Discuss factors specific to the selected tool to include its:
a. Reliability
b. Validity
c. Sensitivity
d. Specificity
5. Identify and discuss at least two potential ethical issues related to the use of the selected tool.
6. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 5 to 7 pages excluding the title and reference page.
7. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
8. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
9. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we†or ‘Iâ€) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
10. Include a minimum of six (6) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
11. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
12. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
13. Submit by the posted due date.
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Assignment Criteria 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
All topics/criteria addressed, and all questions fully answered. All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions fully answered. All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions partially answered. One or more topics/criteria not addressed or completely answered.
Quality/Accuracy of Information 4 points 3 points 1 point 0 point
Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It provides supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. A few details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic/criteria.
Organization 3 points 1.5 points 1 points 0 point
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. Information organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. There is an attempt at organization, but errors exist. No levels of heading. The information or overall structure appears disorganized.
Sources 1 point 0.5 points 0.25 point 0 point
All references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe, or a classic/ historical source. The majority of references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe or a classic/historical source. Some references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years. Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years.
Earned Points
Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style , spelling, and/or grammar.
Final Total
Assignment 3: Health Screening Paper (12 Points)
Health screening is an integral component of health promotion and disease prevention. The student will write a scholarly paper that discusses a frequent complaint, disease or illness seen in a health clinical, an appropriate screening tool for the chosen topic, and discuss various aspects as outlined in the criteria.
Assignment Criteria:
1. Identify a frequent complaint, disease or illness seen in a health clinical. Include statistics (frequency, incidence, prevalence, at-risk groups, etc.).
2. Select an appropriate screening tool for the chosen topic.
3. Present supporting rationales for the tool selection.
4. Discuss factors specific to the selected tool to include its:
a. Reliability
b. Validity
c. Sensitivity
d. Specificity
5. Identify and discuss at least two potential ethical issues related to the use of the selected tool.
6. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 5 to 7 pages excluding the title and reference page.
7. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
8. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
9. Write the paper in third person, not first person (meaning do not use ‘we†or ‘Iâ€) and in a scholarly manner. To clarify: I, we, you, me, our may not be used. In addition, describing yourself as the researcher or the author should not be used.
10. Include a minimum of six (6) professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
11. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
12. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
13. Submit by the posted due date.
Assignment 3: Health Screening Paper (12 points)
Assignment Criteria 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
All topics/criteria addressed, and all questions fully answered. All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions fully answered. All topics/criteria addressed, and most questions partially answered. One or more topics/criteria not addressed or completely answered.
Quality/Accuracy of Information 4 points 3 points 1 point 0 point
Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. It provides supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic/criteria. A few details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic/criteria.
Organization 3 points 1.5 points 1 points 0 point
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. Information organized with well-constructed paragraphs and levels of heading. There is an attempt at organization, but errors exist. No levels of heading. The information or overall structure appears disorganized.
Sources 1 point 0.5 points 0.25 point 0 point
All references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe, or a classic/ historical source. The majority of references are from a relevant professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal, within a 5-year timeframe or a classic/historical source. Some references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years. Majority of references are from non-peer-reviewed scholarly sources or older than 5-years.
Earned Points
Up to 10% of the assigned points (total points of assignment) can be deducted from the earned points for errors in APA style , spelling, and/or grammar.
Final Total
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