Requirements
The Silent Springs Critique paper is worth 260 points and will be graded on 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).
Create your manuscript using Microsoft Word, which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Health Professions documents.
Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
The length of the paper is to be no fewer than four and no greater than seven pages, excluding the title page and reference pages.
You must use APA format for both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headings (upper- and lowercase, centered, bold).
Note: Write an introduction to the Silent Springs textbook, but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Critique the Silent Springs thesis from diverse sociopolitical perspectives.
Critique the Silent Springs thesis from diverse ethical-legal perspectives.
Compare and contrast organization, structure, and function from national versus international perspectives related to
environmental health
Write a conclusion.
Preparing the Assignment
The following are best practices for preparing this paper.
When introducing the Silent Springs textbook, be sure to identify appropriate background information regarding the author, her work, and the context (who, what, where, when, and why).
When reflecting on the Silent Springs thesis, critique the author’s work from diverse sociopolitical perspectives, and be sure to fully describe the potential impacts of each perspective using current evidence and environmental health examples.
When reflecting on the Silent Springs thesis, critique the author’s work from diverse ethical-legal perspectives, and be sure to fully describe the potential impacts of each perspective using current evidence and environmental health examples.
When reflecting on the Silent Springs thesis, critique the author’s work from national versus international perspectives related to environmental health.
Submit any questions about this paper under the Q & A Forum.
Rubric
Silent Springs Critique
Silent Springs Critique
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction to Silent Springs textbook
Introduces the purpose of the paper and addresses all background information regarding the author, her work, and the context (who, what, where, when, and why).
20 pts
Meets All Criteria
Excellent introduction of Silent Springs textbook using paper guidelines (who, what, where, when, and why).
17 pts
Meets Most Criteria
General introduction and/or limited introduction to the Silent Springs author, work, and/or context or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
15 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Inadequate introduction to the Silent Springs textbook. Little original explanation or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
No introduction to the Silent Springs textbook. No original explanation and inappropriate emphasis on an area.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on Silent Springs thesis from diverse sociopolitical perspectives
Individually critique potential impacts from the author’s thesis from at least two diverse sociopolitical perspectives using current evidence. Use examples from the environmental health context to support your assertions.
60 pts
Meets All Criteria
Excellent reflection from at least two diverse sociopolitical perspectives using current evidence with examples provided from an environmental health context to support assertions.
52 pts
Meets Most Criteria
Basic reflection on one or more sociopolitical perspectives or limited reflection supported with current evidence or environmental health examples.
46 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Little or very general reflection on one or more sociopolitical perspectives and limited reflection supported with noncurrent evidence or unrelated environmental health examples.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
No reflection on one or more sociopolitical perspectives and no reflection supported with current evidence and unrelated environmental health examples.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on Silent Springs thesis from diverse ethical-legal perspectives
Individually critique potential impacts from the author’s thesis from at least two diverse ethical-legal perspectives using current evidence. Use examples from the environmental health context to support your assertions.
60 pts
Meets All Criteria
Excellent reflection from at least two diverse ethical-legal perspectives using current evidence with examples provided from an environmental health context to support assertions.
52 pts
Meets Most Criteria
Basic reflection on one or more ethical-legal perspectives or limited reflection supported with current evidence or environmental health examples.
46 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Little or very general reflection on one or more ethical-legal perspectives and limited reflection supported with noncurrent evidence or unrelated environmental health examples.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
No reflection on one or more ethical-legal perspectives and no reflection supported with current evidence and unrelated environmental health examples.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on Silent Springs thesis from national versus international perspectives
Reflect on organization, structure, and function from environmental perspective at national versus international levels.
60 pts
Meets All Criteria
Excellent reflection on organization, structure, and function from environmental perspective at national versus international levels.
52 pts
Meets Most Criteria
Basic reflection on organization, structure, and function from environmental perspective at national or international levels.
46 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Limited reflection on organization, structure, or function from environmental perspective at national or international levels.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
No reflection on organization, structure, or function and no reflection on national or international levels.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of the manuscript. Minor details are left out. Summarize the diverse sociopolitical and ethical-legal perspectives with your concluding positions on each.
21 pts
Meets All Criteria
Excellent understanding of Silent Springs thesis contributions to environmental health. The diverse sociopolitical and ethical-legal perspectives are summarized with concluding positions articulated.
18 pts
Meets Most Criteria
Basic understanding of Silent Springs thesis or limited summary of diverse sociopolitical and ethical-legal perspectives or concluding positions omitted.
16 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Inadequate understanding of Silent Springs thesis and limited summary of diverse sociopolitical and ethical-legal perspectives or concluding positions omitted.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
No understanding of Silent Springs thesis and no summary of diverse sociopolitical and ethical-legal perspectives and concluding positions omitted.
21 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of Writing
Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure demonstrating primary referencing and original thought. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.
26 pts
Meets All Criteria
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammatical errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.
22 pts
Meets Most Criteria
Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammatical errors. Generally organized thoughts and concepts.
20 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
Language needs development or lack of original thought evident. Four or five spelling and/or grammatical errors.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
Language lacks development and a lack of original thought is evident. Multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors.
26 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA format:
1. Document setup
2. Title and reference pages
3. Citations in the text and references
13 pts
Meets All Criteria
APA properly formatted with no more than one to two minor errors.
11 pts
Meets Most Criteria
Some APA errors in formatting with three to five errors and/or one to two citations missing.
10 pts
Partially Meets Criteria
APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or selected citations are missing.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Criteria
APA formatting contains multiple errors and selected citations are missing.
13 pts
