Assignment 4: Epidemiologic Perspective Paper (16 Points)
The student will write a scholarly paper that presents an in-depth inquiry and discussion on a historical or present health problem with an epidemiological perspective. Students must submit references and a summary of the five required journal articles for this assignment by week 5 of the course for faculty approval. Topics will be provided by faculty.
Assignment Criteria:
1. Include the disease history (natural history) and background.
2. Include an epidemiologic perspective (incidence/prevalence rates, mortality/morbidity rates, and other statistics as needed).
3. Discuss cost factors, disease patterns, and disease dynamics (include graphs and/or charts).
4. Analyze the patterns of the disease/disorder and discuss the web of causation.
5. Explain the infectious, social, cultural, behavioral or genetic epidemiology involved in the health problem/disorder.
6. Explain how an advanced practice nurse would apply epidemiological concepts in evidence-based nursing practice.
7. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 5 to 8 pages excluding the title and reference page.
8. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.
9. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper.
10. 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.
11. Include a minimum of 5 professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal references to support the paper (review in Ulrich Periodical Directory) and be less than five (5) years old.
12. APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).
13. Submit the assignment to Turnitin prior to the final submission, review the originality report, and make any needed changes.
14. Submit by the posted due date.
Assignment 4: Epidemiologic Perspective Paper (16 Points)
Assignment Criteria 6 points 4 points 3 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 5 points 3 points 2 points 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 2 points 1 point 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 2 points 1 point 0.5 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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