Select an age group and develop a plan of how you might implement health promotion into your current practice or community. Write a 2-3 page essay about your plan.
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Name: Essay Rubric
Description: Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and check it again before you submit your essay.
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Focus & Details
Points:
20 (20.00%)
There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
Points:
15 (15.00%)
There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
Points:
10 (10.00%)
There is one topic. Main ideas are somewhat clear.
Points:
5 (5.00%)
The topic and main ideas are not clear.
Organization
Points:
20 (20.00%)
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
Points:
15 (15.00%)
The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
Points:
10 (10.00%)
The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included
Points:
5 (5.00%)
There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
Voice
Points:
20 (20.00%)
The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to audience. The author’s extensive knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.
Points:
15 (15.00%)
The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is some evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.
Points:
10 (10.00%)
The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are limited.
Points:
5 (5.00%)
The author’s purpose of writing is unclear.
Word Choice
Points:
20 (20.00%)
The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
Points:
15 (15.00%)
The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.
Points:
10 (10.00%)
The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.
Points:
5 (5.00%)
The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling
Points:
20 (20.00%)
All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Points:
15 (15.00%)
Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.
Points:
10 (10.00%)
Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding
Points:
5 (5.00%)
Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.
