UTPB School of Nursing NURS 4310-Social Determinants of Health
Selected Topics Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to select one of the five domains within social determinants of health and evaluate the collaborative efforts put forth by various workgroups toward specific objectives within the selected domain. The student will also identify if any health policies have helped or hindered their efforts.
Course Objectives
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:
· Describe the five domains of social determinants of health
· Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities, inequalities, and health related outcomes
· Examine the effects of health policies on global health outcomes
· Formulate strategies to promote effective collaborations across professions to enhance healthcare access
Module Objectives
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following module objectives:
· Describe the SDoH workgroup objectives
· Identify lead federal agencies that assist in addressing SDoH
Due Date
Submit your completed paper by the end of Week 7.
Requirements
1. This assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on the quality of writing, the 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/rubric.
2. Create your essay using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx”.
3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q&A Forum.
4. The length of the reflection is to be no less than 750 words and no greater than 1000 words, excluding the title and reference pages.
5. APA format is required with both a title page and a reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
a. Introduction
b. SDoH Domain including objectives
c. SDoH Workgroup objectives that apply to chosen domain
d. Are there any Policies that help or hinder progress?
e. Conclusion
Directions and Grading Criteria
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction
5
5
Introduces the purpose of the paper in a concise, well written manner.
SDoH Domain including objectives
20
20
Provides detailed description of the chosen SDoH Domain including objectives. Be sure to use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions.
SDoH Workgroup objectives that apply to chosen domain
25
25
SDoH Workgroup objectives evaluated in detail; student explains how the workgroup is making an impact toward the domain.
Policy
25
25
Identifies and describes any health related policies that help or hinder the workgroup’s progress. If no policies are discovered, identifies potential policies that could help.
Conclusion
5
5
An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out.
Clarity of writing
10
10
Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.
APA format
10
10
All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format:
1. Document setup
2. Title and reference pages
Citations in the text and references
Total:
100
100
A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
Meets Criteria
Partially Meets Criteria
Does Not Meet Criteria
Introduction
5 points
Short introduction of selected SDoH domain. Rationale is well presented and purpose fully developed.
4–5 points
Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area.
2–3 points
Little or very general introduction of selected SDoH. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area.
0–1 points
SDoH Domain including objectives
20 points
Excellent description of the selected SDoH domain and objectives. Current data is included describing whether objectives are being met or not.
15–20 points
Basic description of the selected SDoH domain and objectives. Some data is included describing whether objectives are being met or not.
8–14 points
Little or very general description of the selected SDoH domain and objectives. Little to no data is included describing whether objectives are being met or not.
0–7 points
SDoH Workgroup objectives that apply to chosen domain
25 points
SDoH workgroup objectives evaluated in detail; student explains how the workgroup is making an impact toward the domain..
16-25 points
SDoH workgroup objectives evaluated but lacks detail; impact is not addressed.
8-15points
SDoH workgroup objectives not evaluated; Little or very general description of impact is addressed.
0-7 points
Policy
25 points
Identifies and describes any health related policies that help or hinder the workgroup’s progress. If no policies are discovered, identifies potential policies that could help.
16-25 points
Student identifies policies but lacks description.
8-15 points
Little or very general description of policies or does not provide potential policies.
0-7 points
Conclusion
5 points
Excellent understanding of selected SDoH domain, objectives, and workgroup effectivess. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed.
4–5 points
Conclusion is included; lacks support and not fully developed.
2-3 points
Little to no original explanation.
0–1 point
Clarity of writing
10 points
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.
8–10 points
Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts.
5–7 points
Language needs development. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
0–4 points
APA format
10 points
APA format correct with no more than 1–2 minor errors.
8-10 points
3–5 errors in APA format and/or 1–2 citations are missing.
5-7 points
APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing.
0-4 points
Total Points Possible = 100 points
NURS 4310 Selected Topics Guidelines.docx MG 8/6/2022