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 Requirements:
• 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.
• Your presentation will be shared with class colleagues during the ZOOM
meeting.
• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Presentation Rubric
Presentation Rubric
Criteria Ratings
Po
int
s
Identificati
on 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
/4
pt
s
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
/4
pt
s
Demonstr
ates a
Conceptu
al
Understan
ding
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
/4
pt
s
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
/4
pt
s
Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
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
/4
pt
s
