Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma) Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence
Presentation: Interest Groups
The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.
- Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
- Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
- Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.
Submission Instructions:
- Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
- PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
- Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Presentation Rubric
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Presentation Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
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Identification of Main
Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a
sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 4 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an
accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 3 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an
acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrate an
unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 1 pts No Submission 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Analysis and Evaluation of
Issues/Probelms |
Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough
analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 4 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and
evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 3 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete
analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 2 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and
evaluation of issues/problems. 1 pts No Submission 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual
Understanding |
Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and
interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of
conceptual understanding. 4 pts Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive
responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual
understanding. 3 pts Fair Provides a competent responses to all
issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual
understanding. 2 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to
all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of
conceptual understanding. 1 pts No Submission 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings
and Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended
referencing. 4 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended
referencing. 3 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended
referencing. 2 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and
extended referencing. 1 pts No Submission 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Writing Mechanics and APA
Formatting Guidelines view longer description |
Full Marks Demonstrate a high level of clarity,
precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free
of grammar and spelling errors. 4 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity.
APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 3 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of
clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to
detail. 2 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and
communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious
attention. 1 pts No Submission 0 pts |
/4 pts |
