DNP8100 Structure and Processes in Health Care Organizations and Health Care Policy
Position Paper
Purpose
The student will write a position paper. A position paper is an essay that presents an arguable opinion about an issue (health insurance, marijuana medicinal use, guns, etc.). Students can write on any topic of interest, but it should be related to healthcare (directly or indirectly). The student must share the selected topic of this week’s assignment and explain their position on the topic to their DNP mentor.
Course Outcomes
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes.
· Summarize a health-related issues, then take a position on the issue. (EOPSLO’s I, II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII)
· Integrate interprofessional collaboration and the DNP indirect care role across diverse healthcare settings. (EOPSLO’s II III, V, VI, VII, VIII)
· Utilize DNP leadership strategies for advancing healthcare policy in selected healthcare systems change. (EOPSLO’s II III, V, VI, VII, VIII)
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
I- Scientific Underpinnings
II-Develop Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking
III-Apply Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
V-Influence Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
VI-Employ Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes
VII-Synthesize Clinical Prevention and Population Health concepts for Improving the Nation’s Health
Leadership-Related Role Specific Professional Competencies
Effective Communication and Relationship Building
Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
Leadership
Professionalism
Business Skills
Due Date: Submit to the Moodle by Saturday of the end Week 6 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Points: This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
Requirements
à To complete this application, you will need to access the Miami Regional University virtual library database. Following databases: CINAHL Complete Database, MEDLINE Complete Database, LIRN, and so forth. Our Librarian is available to help on campus from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 9:00 pm & Saturday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Feel free to use the APA template provided for this assignment in Moodle week #6. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your professor or DNP mentor or post your question in the Q/A forum on Moodle. We are here to help.
à This assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. This assignment will be graded on the quality of information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria and rubric.
à APA format and effective writing are required for the paper. Use your APA manual or Purdue Owl to check and correct your formatting. Use Grammarly, Tutor Source, and the grammar and spelling check on your Word Processor and criteria for effective writing to assure that your paper has been well written.
à Create your manuscript using the version of Microsoft Word. You can tell that the document is saved as an MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
à Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
à The length of the project report is to be five pages, excluding the title page and reference pages.
à This paper will be submitted through Turnitin. A Turnitin similarity score of 20% or less is expected.
à A minimum of 6 current scholarly references that are 5 years old or less.
à The textbook required for this course may be used as a reference for this assignment but does not count towards the required minimum number of scholarly references.
Directions and Grading Criteria
|
Category |
Points |
% |
Description |
|
Introduction |
10 |
10 |
Your introduction has a dual
purpose: to indicate both the topic and your approach to it (your thesis
statement), and to arouse your reader’s interest in what you have to say. One
effective way of introducing a topic is to place it in context – to supply a
kind of backdrop that will put it in perspective. You should discuss the area
into which your topic fits, and then gradually lead into your specific field
of discussion (re: your thesis statement). |
|
Summarize the
counterclaims |
15 |
15 |
When you are summarizing opposing arguments, be
charitable. Present each argument fairly and objectively, rather than trying
to make it look foolish. You want to show that you have seriously considered
the many sides of the issue, and that you are not simply attacking or mocking
your opponents. |
|
Provide supporting
information for counterclaims |
15 |
15 |
It is usually better to consider one or two serious
counterarguments in some depth, rather than to give a long but superficial
list of many different counterarguments and replies. |
|
Refute the
counterclaims |
10 |
10 |
Once you have thought up some counterarguments, consider
how you will respond to them--will you concede that your opponent has a point
but explain why your audience should nonetheless accept your argument? Will
you reject the counterargument and explain why it is mistaken? Either way,
you will want to leave your reader with a sense that your argument is
stronger than opposing arguments. |
|
Give evidence for
argument |
15 |
15 |
Be sure that
your reply is consistent with your original argument. If considering a
counterargument changes your position, you will need to go back and revise
your original argument accordingly. |
|
Your Argument |
15 |
15 |
A. Assert point #1 of your claims 1. Give your
educated and informed opinion 2. Provide
support/proof using more than one source (preferably three) B. Assert point #2 of your claims 1. Give your
educated and informed opinion 2. Provide
support/proof using more than one source (preferably three) C. Assert point #3 of your claims 1. Give your
educated and informed opinion 2. Provide
support/proof using more than one source (preferably three) *You may have more than 3 overall points to your argument,
but you should not have fewer. |
|
Conclusion |
10 |
10 |
A. Restate your argument B. Provide a plan of action but
do not introduce new information The simplest and most basic
conclusion is one that restates the thesis in different words and
then discusses its implications. Recommendation of what the
reader should "do" with the information should be included. |
|
APA format, clarity of writing, & Use of a
minimum of six current scholarly references. |
10 |
10 |
All
information taken from another source (even if summarized) appropriately
cited in the report (including citation of interview) and listed in
references using APA (7th ed.) format 1. Document setup 2. Title and reference pages 3. Citations in the text and
references The student uses a minimum of six
scholarly articles for the assignment Use of standard English grammar and sentence
structure; no spelling errors or typographical errors; organized around the
required components using appropriate headers. |
|
Total: |
100 |
100 |
A
quality report will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
|
Assignment
Criteria |
Meets
Criteria |
Mostly Meets Criteria |
Partially
Meets Criteria |
Does
Not Meet Criteria |
|
|
Introduction 10 points |
Introduction
presents topic and purpose clearly. Effective
use of examples and supporting details. Introduction
presents clear understanding of topic. Thesis well developed. 8 - 10 points |
Introduction
presents topic and purpose clearly. Introduction presents general
understanding of topic. Thesis adequately presented. 6
- 7 points |
Introduction
does not present topic and purpose clearly. Introduction presents poor
understanding of topic. Thesis needs further development. 4
- 5 points |
Introduction
does not present topic and purpose clearly. Introduction
presents poor understanding of topic. Thesis
poorly developed. 0
-3 point |
|
|
Summarize the
counterclaims 15 points |
Excellent
counter arguments. Presents each argument fairly and objectively. Excellent
understanding of content. 12 - 15 points |
Sufficient
consideration of counter arguments. Presents most arguments fairly and
objectively. General understanding of content. 9- 11 points |
Lack
of consideration of counter arguments. Presents poor arguments. Little
understanding of content shown and lack of structure. 5 - 8 points |
No
consideration of counter arguments. Presents no or little arguments. Little
to no understanding of content shown and lack of structure. 0 – 4 point |
|
|
Provide supporting
information for counterclaims 15 points |
Supporting information well developed and found
persuasive against counterarguments. Excellent understanding of discussion. 12 - 15 points |
Multiple counterclaims discussed with some
evidence. Supporting information needs added development and structure for
persuasion against counterarguments. General understanding of discussion. 9- 11 points |
Multiple counterclaims discussed with lacking
evidence. Supporting information lacks insight, development, and structure. Little understanding of discussion shown. 5 - 8 points |
No counter claims discussed with lack of focus on
critical considerations. Supporting information lacks insight, development, and
structure. Little to no understanding of discussion shown. 0 – 4 point |
|
|
Refute the
counterclaims 10 points |
Appropriately considers counter arguments and
responds effectively gives greater persuasion for position / shows why
counterargument is mistaken. Refutation shows excellent understanding of
subject. 8 - 10 points |
Good considers counterarguments and responds;
gives little persuasion for position / provides some insight for how counterargument
is mistaken. Refutation shows general understanding of subject. 6
- 7 points |
Fair consider counter arguments in response; gives
poor persuasion for position / inadequate response for how counterargument is
mistaken. Refutation shows little understanding of subject. 4
- 5 points |
Does not consider counter arguments in response;
gives little to no persuasion for position / inappropriate response to how
counterargument is mistaken. Refutation shows no understanding of subject. 0
-3 point |
|
|
Give evidence for
argument 15 points |
Evidence
sufficiently accounts for potential counterarguments of position. 12 - 15 points |
Evidence
accounts for potential counterarguments of position but could use
strengthening. 9- 11 points |
Evidence
does not adequately account for potential counterarguments of position. 5 - 8 points |
Poor
evidence potential counterarguments of position. Original position needs to
be revised. 0 – 4 point |
|
|
Your Argument 15 points |
Argument asserts each point with well-educated and
informed opinions. Excellent use of support/proof through multiple sources
(6). Use of 3 or more overall points to argument. 12 - 15 points |
Argument asserts each point with generally
educated and informed opinions. Average use of support/proof through 4-5 sources. Use of 3 overall points to argument. 9- 11 points |
Argument asserts each point with inadequately
educated and informed opinions. Poor use of support/proof through 3-2 sources. Use
of 2-3 overall points to argument. 5 - 8 points |
Argument assertions are unclear and uninformed. Poor use of support/proof through 1 or no sources. Use of 2 or less overall points to argument. 0 – 4 point |
|
|
Conclusion (10 points) |
Thesis
statement rephrased; main points summarized. Recommendation
of what the reader should "do" with the information was included. 8 - 10 points |
Thesis
statement rephrased; main points could use additional depth in summarization.
Recommendation
of what the reader should "do" with the information was generally
expressed. 6
- 7 points |
Thesis
statement recited from introduction; main points summarized poorly. Recommendation
of what the reader should "do" with the information was
insufficiently presented. 4
- 5 points |
Thesis
statement recited from introduction; main points not summarized. No
recommendation of what the reader should "do" with the information. 0
-3 point |
|
|
APA
format, Clarity of writing & Use of a minimum of six current scholarly
references. (10 points) |
APA
format is correct with no more than 1–2 minor errors Use
of a minimum of six current scholarly references. Excellent
use of standard English showing original thought; no spelling or grammar
errors; well organized with proper flow of meaning 8 - 10 points |
Three to five errors in APA format
and/or 1–2 citations missing. Use
of a minimum of three to five current scholarly references. Some
evidence of own expression and competent use of language; no more than three
spelling or grammar errors; well organized thoughts and concepts 6
- 7 points |
Three to five errors in APA format
and/ or 3-4 citations missing. Use
of two to three current scholarly references; includes use of outdated. Poor
use of own expression and use of language; no more than four spelling or
grammar errors; thoughts and concepts require further organization 4
- 5 points |
APA formatting contains multiple
errors and/or several citations missing Use none to two scholarly
references; or use of outdated scholarly references. Language
needs development; four or more spelling and/or grammar errors; poorly
organized thoughts and concepts 0
-3 point |
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Total Points Possible = __100 points |
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