Final Paper: Policy Analysis
This assignment is an analysis of local, state, or federal health policy. Florida
1. Select a state health policy reform innovation
2. Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers,
passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical
data are available) its impact. ethical outcome based on evidence.
3. Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting,
Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms
Submission Requirements:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper
grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper is to be formatted per current APA style, 5-7 pages in length,
excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism with Turnitin.
• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly
journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your
work.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Poi
nts
Identificati
on of Main
Issues/
Problems
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/
problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of
issues/problems.
8 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.
6 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems.
4 pts
/10
pts
Analysis
and
Evaluation
of Issues/
Probelms
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
10 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
8 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/
problems.
6 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 pts
/10
pts
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.
10 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and
shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
8 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 pts
/10
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.
10 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
8 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
6 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An
unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
4 pts
/10
pts
Writing
Mechanic
s and APA
Formattin
g
Guidelines
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.
10 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.
8 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.
6 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention.
4 pts
/10
pts
