Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma) Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence

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Presentation: Interest Groups

The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.

  1. Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
  2. Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
  3. Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.

 

Submission Instructions:

  • Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
  • PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
  • Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
  • Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.

 Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Presentation Rubric

Presentation Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Points

Identification of Main
Issues/Problems

Distinguished

Identify and demonstrate a
sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

4 pts

Excellent

Identifies and demonstrate an
accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

3 pts

Fair

Identifies and demonstrate an an
acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

2 pts

Poor

Identifies and demonstrate an
unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

1 pts

No Submission

0 pts

/4 pts

Analysis and Evaluation of
Issues/Probelms

Distinguished

Presents an insightful, thorough
analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

4 pts

Excellent

Presents a thorough analysis and
evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

3 pts

Fair

Presents a superficial or incomplete
analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

2 pts

Poor

Presents unacceptable analysis and
evaluation of issues/problems.

1 pts

No Submission

0 pts

/4 pts

Demonstrates a Conceptual
Understanding

Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and
interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of
conceptual understanding.

4 pts

Excellent

Provides a competent and interpretive
responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual
understanding.

3 pts

Fair

Provides a competent responses to all
issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual
understanding.

2 pts

Poor

Provides an unacceptable response to
all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of
conceptual understanding.

1 pts

No Submission

0 pts

/4 pts

Use of Citations to Course Readings
and Additional Research/Literature

Distinguished

Effectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended
referencing.

4 pts

Excellent

Effectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended
referencing.

3 pts

Fair

Ineffectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended
referencing.

2 pts

Poor

Ineffectively uses the literature and
other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and
extended referencing.

1 pts

No Submission

0 pts

/4 pts

Writing Mechanics and APA
Formatting Guidelines

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Full Marks

Demonstrate a high level of clarity,
precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free
of grammar and spelling errors.

4 pts

Excellent

Demonstrate a high level of clarity.
APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

3 pts

Fair

Demonstrate a moderate level of
clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to
detail.

2 pts

Poor

Demonstrates issues in writing and
communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious
attention.

1 pts

No Submission

0 pts

/4 pts

 

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