10.0 %Sources No outside academic sources were used to support major points. Few relevant sources beyond assigned readings were used to support major points. Important relevant sources were neglected. Quoted material and paraphrasing were overused. Sources were adequate, relevant and extended beyond assigned readings. Quoted material and paraphrasing are included to support major points and writer's idea development. Sources are academic, current and/or relevant to support major points. Quoted material and paraphrasing is used effectively and consistently to support the major points and writer's idea development. Sources are academic, comprehensive, current and/or relevant. Quoted material and paraphrasing expertly support, extend, and inform ideas, but do not substitute for the writer's own idea development. Sources are well synthesized to support major points.

10.0 %Mechanics of Writing (Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Language Use and Audience Awareness (Includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.) Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of "primer prose" indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately. Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately. Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part. The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly. The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

10.0 %Conclusion Conclusion is either not present or not evident to the reader. Conclusion is insufficiently developed and/or vague and lacks any discernible purpose. Conclusion is present, but statements lack depth of understanding. Summarizes the major points. Conclusion is clear and identifies the major points and recommendations for the implementation of specific policies to address the health care issue. Conclusion is comprehensive and summarizes the major points and provide recommendations for the implementation of specific policies to address the health care issue.

20.0 %Analysis Analysis of the arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions is outlined poorly or missing. Project ignores or superficially evaluates the arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions and draws unwarranted or fallacious conclusions. Evaluation of criteria is missing one or more of the components. Surface-level evaluation of the arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions is offered. Minimal support for each component is presented. Analysis is direct, competent, and appropriate of the arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions. Claims and ideas are supported. Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions from a critical perspective and draws warranted, judicious, nonfallacious conclusions. Information and evidence are accurate, appropriate.

15.0 %Background The information has minimally been addressed and/or is vague. The information provided is mostly complete, but lacks some specific information necessary to assist in understanding the policy's importance. A portion of the assignment criteria has not been addressed. Details are lacking. The information provided is appropriate and provides specific information necessary to assist in understanding the policy's importance. Most of the assignment criteria has been addressed. Minimal details have been provided. The information provided is complete and clear and provides specific information necessary to assist in understanding the policy's importance. All of the assignment criteria has been addressed with some detail. The information provided is comprehensive and provides specific information necessary to assist in understanding the policy's importance. All of the assignment criteria has been addressed in-depth and with detail.

15.0 %Recommendations Recommendations for improvement are missing. Subject knowledge is not evident. A limited amount of viable recommendations are present. Insufficient details are provided. Little subject knowledge is evident. Presents an outline of several recommendations for addressing the issue. Some details are present. Sources used are credible. Presents detailed recommendations for addressing the issue. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Most sources are authoritative. Clearly and convincingly presents recommendations in a distinctive and compelling manner. Recommendations are supported. Subject knowledge is excellent. All sources are authoritative.

1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 85.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 10.0 %Introduction Introduction is either not present or not evident to the reader. Introduction is insufficiently developed and/or vague. Purpose is not clear, and paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Introduction is present, but lacks clarity and/or depth. Introduction is clear, outlines the health care problem, history, and social context of the public health condition. Introduction is comprehensive; reader clearly understands the health care problem, which includes the history and social context of the public health condition.