<p> Radford University School of Nursing NURS 451 – Community GRADING CRITERIA FOR HEALTH ISSUE PAPER POINTS</p><p>I. Identification of a health issue (5 points) 5 A. Concise statement of need or problem </p><p>II. Validation that it is an issue for a specific community or population group (15 points)</p><p>A. Definition of community by geographic area, age group, etc. 5</p><p>B. Documented by current literature 10</p><p>III. Implication of this health issue for those affected (25 points)</p><p>A. Consider both physical and psycho-social implications 10</p><p>B. Discussion of real and/or potential effects if health need/problem is not met/solved 15</p><p>IV. Consideration of the health need, problem, or issue from a health promotion or protection focus (35 points)</p><p>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</p><p>B. Proposal of creative, innovative approaches to address the need, problem, or issue 10</p><p>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</p>