Short papers are between 1000 and 1200 words (excluding references). The short papers’ function is to permit you to synthesize facts that you have learned in the course and apply critical reasoning to those integrated facts.
The topics selected are at the student’s discretion. Must be healthcare-related. Be sure to focus on a specific topic rather than just a general one, and go in depth
It is recommended that you select a topic that interests you.
APA format is required (where applicable)
Rubric
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Selection
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| 4 pts
Full Marks (the maximum award in an examination or assessment)
Identifies a creative, focused, and manageable topic that addresses potentially significant yet previously less- explored aspects of the topic.
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3 pts
Milestones (an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development)
Identifies a focused and manageable/ doable topic that appropriately addresses relevant aspects of the topic.
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2 pts
Milestones (an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development)
Identifies a topic that while manageable/ doable, is too narrowly focused and leaves out relevant aspects of the topic.
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1 pts
Benchmark (a point of reference from which measurements may be made)
Identifies a topic that is far too general and wide-ranging as to be manageable and doable.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExisting Knowledge, Research, and/or Views
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| 4 pts
Full Marks
Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.
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3 pts
Milestones
Presents in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches.
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2 pts
Milestones
Presents information from relevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.
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1 pts
Benchmark
Presents information from irrelevant sources representing limited points of view/approaches.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign Process
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| 4 pts
Full Marks
All elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are skillfully developed. Appropriate methodology or theoretical frameworks may be synthesized from across disciplines or from relevant subdisciplines.
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3 pts
Milestones
Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are appropriately developed, however, more subtle elements are ignored or unaccounted for.
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2 pts
Milestones
Critical elements of the methodology or theoretical framework are missing, incorrectly developed, or unfocused.
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1 pts
Benchmark
Inquiry design demonstrates a misunderstanding of the methodology or theoretical framework.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
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| 4 pts
Full Marks
Organizes and synthesizes evidence to reveal insightful patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.
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3 pts
Milestones
Organizes evidence to reveal important patterns, differences, or similarities related to focus.
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2 pts
Milestones
Organizes evidence, but the organization is not effective in revealing important patterns, differences, or similarities.
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1 pts
Benchmark
L ists evidence, but it is not organized and/or is unrelated to focus.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
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| 4 pts
Full Marks
States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the inquiry findings.
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3 pts
Milestones
States a conclusion focused solely on the inquiry findings. The conclusion arises specifically from and responds specifically to the inquiry findings.
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2 pts
Milestones
States a general conclusion that, because it is so general, also applies beyond the scope of the inquiry findings.
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1 pts
Benchmark
States an ambiguous, illogical, or unsupportable conclusion from inquiry findings.
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4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLimitations and Implications
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| 4 pts
Full Marks
Insightfully discusses in detail relevant and supported limitations and implications.
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3 pts
Milestones
Discusses relevant and supported limitations and implications.
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2 pts
Milestones
Presents relevant and supported limitations and implications.
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1 pts
Benchmark
Presents limitations and implications, but they are possibly irrelevant and unsupported.
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4 pts
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Total Points: 24
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