Assignment Instructions
Review Healthcare Debates – MHA Online. You will see that there are examples of common debates in the medical field. Every argument has different sides.
Choose a debate in the medical field either from the Healthcare Debates – MHA Online page or another debate topic of your choice.
Using logical concepts and logical argumentative approaches, write a 500 -750-word paper that shows support for one side of the debate you have chosen.
Include the following in your paper:
A title page
A basic logical concept for your position on the debate
Valid points for your argument that are sound and from reliable sources
At least 2 references on a reference page (one being the book and one being an outside scholarly source)
Accompanying in-text citations where the references are used
The paper should be formatted in APA style. Use the provided template to start your paper as it is already in proper APA format. Be sure to remove the existing text in the template and replace it with your own.
Must be submitted as a Word file.
Please refer to the assignment rubric for specific details regarding the assignment criteria and expectations.
RUBRIC GRADING
PHIL415 Healthcare Debate Paper
PHIL415 Healthcare Debate Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLogical Concept for Position on Debate
30 pts
Excellent
The paper includes a comprehensive description of the student’s logical concept for his/her position on the debate. The paper demonstrates an in-depth understanding of this criteria through application of course content. This criteria is presented in the student’s own perception.
24 pts
Good
The paper includes an accurate and detailed description of the student’s logical concept for his/her position on the debate. The paper demonstrates an understanding of this criteria through application of course content. This criteria is presented in the student’s own perception.
18 pts
Satisfactory
The paper includes an adequate description of the student’s logical concept for his/her position on the debate. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of this criteria through application of course content This criteria is presented in the student’s own perception.
12 pts
Needs Improvement
The paper fails to provide an adequate description of the student’s logical concept for his/her position on the debate. The paper fails to demonstrate an understanding of this criteria through application of course content. This criteria is not presented in the student’s own perception.
0 pts
No Submission
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeValid Supporting Points
40 pts
Excellent
The paper includes a comprehensive description of valid points for the argument that are sound and from reliable sources. The paper demonstrates an in-depth understanding of this criteria through application of course content. This criteria is presented in the student’s own perception.
32 pts
Good
The paper includes an accurate and detailed description of valid points for the argument that are sound and from reliable sources. The paper demonstrates an understanding of this criteria through application of course content. This criteria is presented in the student’s own perception.
24 pts
Satisfactory
The paper includes an adequate description of valid points for the argument that are sound and from reliable sources. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of this criteria through application of course content This criteria is presented in the student’s own perception.
16 pts
Needs Improvement
The paper fails to provide an adequate description of valid points for the argument that are sound and from reliable sources. The paper fails to demonstrate an understanding of this criteria through application of course content. This criteria is not presented in the student’s own perception.
0 pts
No Submission
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Cohesiveness
10 pts
Excellent
The student effectively connects information from all sources. Paper smoothly flows from one topic to the next without the need for headings. Student’s writing expertly expresses a relationship between all sources. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize ideas.
8 pts
Good
For the most part, the student connects information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Student’s writing expresses a relationship between all sources. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize most ideas.
6 pts
Satisfactory
Sometimes the student connects information from all sources. Paper lacks a consistent flow. Student’s writing does not consistently express a relationship between all sources. The concluding remarks summarize and synthesize some ideas; not all concepts are supported in the infographic.
4 pts
Needs Improvement
The paper fails to connect information from all sources. Infographic does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Student’s writing shows a minimal understanding of the relationship between all sources. Concluding remarks do not adequately summarize ideas.
0 pts
No Submission
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics
5 pts
Excellent
Paper is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. The tone of the infographic is appropriate for the audience.
4 pts
Good
Paper contains minimal (1-2) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. In a few instances, the tone of the infographic becomes too informal.
3 pts
Satisfactory
Paper contains several (3-5) spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors. Infographic is not always written in an appropriate tone for the audience.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Paper contains significant errors (more than 5) in APA format, grammar, spelling and/or punctuation. The tone of the infographic is not appropriate for the audience.
0 pts
No Submission
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
10 pts
Excellent
Meets or exceeds the required number of current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative. Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.
8 pts
Good
Less than the number of required references and/or the references submitted were not from current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Most sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Most special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. Most web sites utilized are authoritative. Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.
6 pts
Satisfactory
Less than the number of required references and the references submitted were not from current sources, peer-review journal articles, and/or scholarly books. Not many sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Some special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. Some web sites utilized are authoritative. Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect.
4 pts
Needs Improvement
No references were included and/or does not cite sources.
0 pts
No Submission
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Guidelines
5 pts
Excellent
The paper is written following all APA guidelines to include a properly formatted title page, body, and reference page (as needed).
3 pts
Good
The paper contains minimal APA guideline formatting errors to include a properly formatting title page, body, and reference page (as needed).
2 pts
Satisfactory
The paper contains several APA formatting errors to include a properly formatting title page, body, and reference page (as needed).
1 pts
Needs Improvement
The paper is not properly formatted per APA.
0 pts
No Submission
5 pts
