Research, identify, and describe a minimum of four resources currently available/providing services to/for your selected group. These may include any of the following: programs/ agencies which provide specialized services/interventions, or grant monies. Describe the programs and discuss how the availability/existence of the program/service is communicated to the selected population group i.e. how does the population find out about the availability of services or the existence of the organization/agency?
Please reword assignment this paper was used by myself at Ashford University. I did receive 22.16/25. I was not happy about the outcome so please fix all the aeras: This what the professor noted:
1.76 / 2) Health Problem
Proficient – Describes the population and selected health problem. Some relevant details are missing.
(2.64 / 3) Epidemiology/Demographic Data
Proficient – Defines the scope of the problem based on epidemiology/demographic data from the health department. Some relevant information may be missing.
(3.52 / 4) Four Resources
Proficient – Describes at least four resources that provide services for the selected group. Some minor details may be missing.
(3.52 / 4) Barriers
Proficient -Discusses the barriers to solving selected public health problem. Addresses multiple issues that may prevent the health problem from being solved. Some relevant details may be missing.
(3.52 / 4) Major Stakeholders
Proficient – Discusses the major stakeholders involved in solving public/community health problem, but some details describing their importance are missing.
(2.64 / 3) Three Recommendations
Proficient – Devises three recommendations to solve the identified public health problem. Recommendations are supported with evidence from the text and scholarly resources.
(0.55 / 0.62) Written Communication: Context and Purpose
Proficient -Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.
(0.55 / 0.62) Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues
Proficient – Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.
(0.56 / 0.64) Critical Thinking: Evidence
Proficient – Employs applicable information from credible source(s) to develop an analysis of the topic.
(0.55 / 0.62) Creativity: Connecting, Synthesizing, Transforming
Proficient – Conceives ideas or solutions into a coherent whole.
(0.56 / 0.64) Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.
(0.55 / 0.62) APA Formatting
Proficient -Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
(0.62 / 0.62) Page Requirement
Distinguished – The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
(0.62 / 0.62) Resource Requirement
Distinguished -Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.
Overall Score: 22.16 / 25
Final Project
For your Final Project, you will complete a public/community health problem analysis and prepare an eight to ten page paper or a ten to twelve slide PowerPoint presentation (exclusive of title and references pages/slides). Your Final Project should demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, as well as your own research and application of new knowledge; it must contain the following:
1. Identify a population based public/community health problem in your county and/or state. Your selection could be based on one of the following:
a. Cultural/ethnic group, e.g. Native Americans, Russians, Latinos, Black Americans, etc.
b. A disease/disability group, e.g. diabetics, persons with A.I.D.S. (P.W.A.), people with Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.
c. Health coverage category, e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal (California), Women, Infants, Children (W.I.C.) program, etc.
2. Provide a description of your selected health problem.
3. Obtain epidemiology/demographic data from your local county and/or state health department that documents the problem, provides parameters, and defines/illustrates the scope of the problem.
4. Research, identify, and describe a minimum of four resources currently available/providing services to/for your selected group. These may include any of the following: programs/ agencies which provide specialized services/interventions, or grant monies. Describe the programs and discuss how the availability/existence of the program/service is communicated to the selected population group i.e. how does the population find out about the availability of services or the existence of the organization/agency?
5. Identify and discuss the barriers to solving your selected public/community health problem in terms of the following:
a. services needed
b. access
c. communication challenges
d. regulatory/political issues
e. inter-agency scope of delivery and care
f. financing/economics/budgetary issues
g. population/human impact
6. Identify and discuss the major stakeholders that would be involved in solving your public/community health problem. Are there any agencies with conflicting agendas and/or crossovers of service provision?
7. Based on your analysis, make three recommendations to solve your identified problem. Provide data and reference citations to support and lend credibility to your recommendations.
The Final Paper:
1. Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length, excluding title and reference pages, and should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
The PowerPoint Presentation:
1. Must be ten to twelve slides (excluding title and reference slides).
2. Must include a title slide with the following:
a. Title of presentation Creative Commons
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
4. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
5. Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
6. Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.
7. In addition to the presentation, please submit a Word document containing the same information as the title slide. This document will be used for your instructor to provide you with feedback regarding your work. Submit this file along with the presentation in the assignment dropbox.
