Description
Topic: utilization of herbal medicine within the Western African region
Health project Paper Rubric and instructions
Review/research the selected population and health practice using a minimum of FIVE recent publications. This could include: journal articles and/or textbooks.
Provide an overview of the culture, population or region and the selected practice providing essential historical and social context.
Provide an overview of the selected health practice and the history of the practice in the select population
Compare the health practice in the selected population/region to the state of this practice in the US.
Describe the implications for health care providers of this health practice in the context of contemporary medicine practiced in the US.
Close with a strong but brief conclusion that pulls all of the information and reflections together.
General requirements:
Paper length: 6-8 pages excluding title and reference pages
Paper should be in APA format. This includes title page page set-up, correct use of headings, in-text citations, and list of references.
Writing style: Please submit your paper after proofreading for grammar and spelling errors. Your paper should be organized and flow of information has to be logical.
Paper should be submitted to the group page
Criteria Value Exceptional Above Average Average Limited Poor
Introduction:Provide one or two paragraphs describing the health practice and your selected population/region 10 9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 0-2
Overview of selected culture/population including:
Geography
Economic & Political information
Historical info
Society & Religion
Health care system 40 30-40 20-29 10-19 5-9 0-8
Overview of the health practiceincluding:
Historical overview of this practice in selected population/region
Prevalence of this practice currently 40 30-40 20-29 10-19 5-9 0-8
Compare the health practice in the selected population/region to the state of this practice in the US 30 25-30 20-24 15-19 10-14 0-9
Implications for health care providers of this health practice in the context of contemporary medicine practiced in the US
40
Conclusion: Short paragraph 10 9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 0-2
Writing:
Objectivity/organization
Clarity/grammar/spelling
APA format
20 16-20 11-15 6-10 3-5 0-3
References:
Recency (last 5 years)
APA format 10 9-10 7-8 5-6
Grading Rubric for Group Health Project-Presentation
Group Health Project Objectives Value Exceptional Above Average Average Limited Poor
Describes the topic and the most recent findings on it’s benefits and hazards 20 18-20 15-17 12-14 9-11 8 or less
Describes in detail how the practice is applied in the region or population (both in the past and present) 20 18-20 15-17 12-14 9-11 8 or less
Provide examples of how this practice is used – what illnesses and conditions are treated or prevented by using this health practice? 20 18-20 15-17 12-14 9-11
As a provider, how can you advocate for a patient who wants to continue using this practice either as a replacement or an adjunct to western medicine – (provide examples of when the practice can be helpful and when it can be harmful) 20 18-20 15-17 12-14 9-11 8 or less
Power Point Presentation using OrganizationCreativityClarityGraphics & PicturesAPA format reference 10 9-10 7-8 4-5 2-3 1 or less
ReferenceProvide FIVE peer reviewed journal articles and other credible sources 5 5 4 3 2 1
5 5 4 3 2 1
