Radford University School of Nursing NURS 451 – Community GRADING CRITERIA FOR HEALTH ISSUE PAPER POINTS

I. Identification of a health issue (5 points) 5 A. Concise statement of need or problem

II. Validation that it is an issue for a specific community or population group (15 points)

A. Definition of community by geographic area, age group, etc. 5

B. Documented by current literature 10

III. Implication of this health issue for those affected (25 points)

A. Consider both physical and psycho-social implications 10

B. Discussion of real and/or potential effects if health need/problem is not met/solved 15

IV. Consideration of the health need, problem, or issue from a health promotion or protection focus (35 points)

A. Identification of current approaches to meet the need 1. Inclusion of community resources in target community 10 2. Discussion of the role of the nurse 5 3. Identification of gaps in the service structure 10

B. Proposal of creative, innovative approaches to address the need, problem, or issue 10

V. Format (15 points) A. Sentence structure, grammar, and spelling 4 B. Appropriate use of APA style 6 C. References: at least 7 current sources, 3 from professional journals 6 D. Length is 7-10 pages 2 E. Grading guide attached to paper 2 _____ TOTAL 100