Write a research report outlining the population-focused initiatives that exist in a particular community of interest.
Write a research report outlining the population-focused initiatives that exist in a particular community of interest.Consider the population-focused interventions that are present within a selected community. Identify one specific population health intervention and investigate that intervention to determine accessibility, levels of prevention, and social determinants of health that are addressed. Identify one gap that is present and propose one recommendation to enhance population health outcomes.
In a 2–4 page paper, address the elements listed below. Include a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See the rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper.
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Present a succinct synopsis of the population health intervention that was selected, and the specific population health risks and disparities that are addressed through that intervention.
Describe the accessibility, levels of prevention, and social determinants of health that are addressed through the identified strategy.
Consider one gap that is present and include one recommendation for change to enhance health outcomes.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
Assignment Instructions
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
Sources older than 5 years may not be used without the permission of the class instructor.
Title page, pagination, subheadings, body of paper, citation of sources, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the most current edition of the manual.
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure are followed and consistent with formal, scholarly writing as noted in the most current edition of the APA Manual.
No more than one short direct quote (15 words or less) may be used in this assignment.
First person may not be used in the assignment.
Please note: If you do not receive a proficient rating in any major content category, you can re-submit your assignment with revisions in those content categories to receive a better grade. You have one additional opportunity to revise after the initial submission in order to make improvements. The initial submission must be a complete paper; rough drafts will not be graded. All revisions must be submitted no later than Sunday of Week 7 at 11:59 p.m. MT (You cannot revise your graduate-level writing style for a higher grade in that category.).
Assignment Criteria
Assessment Criteria
Points
%
Descriiption
Introduction
21
14%
This section includes the following.
General statements regarding the importance of population-focused interventions
Identification of one population health intervention to be critiqued
Identification of the sections of the paper
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Overview of Population Health Intervention
30
20%
This section includes the following.
Succinct synopsis of one population health intervention within the community
Discussion regarding the specific population health risks and/or disparities addressed through the intervention
Critique of Selected Population Health Intervention
33
22%
This section includes the following.
Appraisal of the accessibility of the intervention to the population served
Appraisal of the levels of prevention addressed through the intervention
Appraisal of the social determinants of health that are addressed through the intervention
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Recommendation for Enhancement
30
20%
This section includes the following.
Recommendation for one enhancement to improve population health outcomes
Rationale for the recommended enhancement
Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented
Conclusion
21
14%
Conclusion includes the following.
Concluding statements regarding the importance of population health interventions
Implications for advanced nursing practice to support population health outcomes
Graduate-level Writing Style
15
10%
Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure
Clarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas within writing
Scholarly, professional writing tone with no use of first person
Synthesis of information is present with no more than one short direct quote (15 words or less)
Correct APA format for the following.
Page numbering
Font style and size
Margins and spacing
Headings; subheadings
Citation and referencing sources
Mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers)
Quality of Literature Support
It is an expectation that a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, current within 5 years, are integrated within the assignment.
If the above expectation is not met, 3 points shall be deducted.
Assignment Length Criteria
It is an expectation that the paper is a minimum of 2 pages in length, and a maximum of 4 pages (not including the title or reference pages).
If the above expectation is not met, 3 points shall be deducted.
Total
150
100%
A quality assignment will meet or exceed the above requirements.
