The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.
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Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
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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)
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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.
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
4 pts Distinguished Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 3 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 1 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
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Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms |
4 pts Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 3 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 2 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 1 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
4 pts Distinguished Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 3 pts Excellent Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 pts Fair Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 1 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
4 pts Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 3 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 1 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines view longer description |
4 pts 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. 3 pts Excellent Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 pts Fair Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 1 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
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