Task Assignment- Choose any of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease discussed in your textbook(chapter 15) (for example: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS – 2002-2003), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)- 2015-2018), Avian influenza, H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic – 2009-2010, Novel Avian influenza A (H7N9) Virus 2013-2017, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Escherichia

Category

Points

Description

Introduction

(general)

5

The
introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of brief
summary of the intent of your paper.

Introduction
of the disease / problem

5

1. Fully
   describe the disease / problem you are addressing (explain most
   recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how,
   consequences).

Signs
and symptoms and diagnosis of the disease

10

Describe
signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it
(diagnostic tests).

Contributing
Factors

10

Mention
and explain factors that may have contributed to the emergence or
reemergence of this infectious disease.

Goals
of Health People 2020 / Prevention and Control of Disease

10

2. Mention
   the goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection /
   Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control
   recommendation / guidelines.

3. CDC
   Response

10

Mention
and describe the CDC priority
for public health response to this specific infectious disease.

Emerging
Antibiotic -Resistant Microorganisms

10

Identify
antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States (support your
answer with evidence-based research literature (no more than 7
years old). Describe your thought about emerging antibiotic
-resistant microorganisms.

4. Community
   Health Nurse’s Role

10

Describe
your role as a community health nurse. Integrate community-level
intervention(s) / program (s). Explain its importance.

5. Research
   studies

15

Mention
research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles) that
validate the information presented through your paper.

Conclusion

5

Summarize
the key points you made within your paper. Avoid introducing any
new information in this section.

APA
formatting, scholarly writing

10

Follow
APA 7^th
Ed. formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without
grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc.

Total

100

A quality paper
will exceed all of the above requirements.

Assignment Criteria

A

Outstanding
or highest level of performance

B

Very
good or high level of performance

C

Competent
or satisfactory level of performance

F

Poor
or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance

Introduction

5
points

Introduction
is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the
paper. A formal purpose statement is included.

5
points

Introduction
is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal
purpose statement is included.

4
points

Introduction
includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose
statement is included.

3
points

Introduction
is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is
not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose is
unclear.

0-2
points

Introduction
of the disease / problem

5
points

The
disease / problem being addressed is fully described (most recent
outbreak is fully explained – answering the questions where,
when, how, consequences). Includes strong support of scholarly
evidence.

5
points

The
disease / problem being addressed is partially described (explain
most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how,
consequences. Includes support of evidence.

4
points

The
disease / problem being addressed is partially described
(partially explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions
where, when, how, consequences. Includes support of evidence.

3
points

The
disease / problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to
ascertain. The answer to questions where, when, how, consequences)
is unclear or incomplete. Does not include support of evidence.

0-2
points

Signs
& symptoms / Diagnosis of the disease

10
points

Signs
and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it
(diagnostic tests) are fully describe

8-10
points

Signs
and symptoms of the disease and / or how to diagnose it
(diagnostic tests) are partially describe

6-7
points

Signs
and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it
(diagnostic tests) are partially describe

4-5
points

Signs
and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it
(diagnostic tests) are unclear
or difficult to ascertain

0-3
points

Contributing
Factors

10
points

Mention
and explain in details factors (at least 3) that may have
contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious
disease

8-10
points

Mention
and explain in details factors (at least 2) that may have
contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious
disease

6-7
points

Mention
and explain factors (at least 2) that may have contributed to the
emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease

4-5
points

Fails
to mention
/ explain factors (or explain only 1) that may have contributed to
the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease.
Information is unclear
or difficult to ascertain

0-3
points

Goals
of Healthy People 2020 / Prevention and Control of Disease

10
points

Provides
a detailed description of goals
of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and
control of the disease / Infection control recommendation /
guidelines.

8-10
points

Generally,
provides description of goals
of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and
control of the disease / Infection control recommendation /
guidelines.

6-7
points

Provides
partial description of goals
of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and
control of the disease / Infection control recommendation /
guidelines.

4-5
points

Fails
to provide goals/
description of healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection /
Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control
recommendation / guidelines. Information is unclear
or difficult to ascertain

0-3
points

6. CDC
   Response

10
points

Mention
and describe the CDC priority
for public health response to this specific infectious disease.

8-10
points

Mention
and partially describe the CDC priority
for public health response to this specific infectious disease.

6-7
points

Mention,
but not describes the
CDC priority
for public health response to this specific infectious disease.

4-5
points

Fail
to mention and describe the
CDC priority
for public health response to this specific infectious disease.

0-3
points

Emerging
Antibiotic -Resistant Microorganisms

10
points

Correctly
and concisely identify
antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States (answer was
supported with evidence-based research literature (within
last 7 years). .
Describe your thought about it. Provides
details.

8-10
points

Identify
antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States,but fails
to be concise (answer
was supported with evidence-based research literature (within
last 7 years).
Describe
your thought, but not in details.

6-7
points

Identify
antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States, but fails
to be concise. Did not describe
your thought or provides
details.

4-5
points

Fails
to identify
antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States. Did
not describe
your thought or provides
details.

Information
is unclear
or difficult to ascertain

0-3
points

Community
Health Nurse’s Role

10
points

Describe
your role as a community health nurse. Integrate community-level
intervention(s) / program (s). Explain its importance. Provide
details.

8-10
points

Describe
your role as a community health nurse. Integrate community-level
intervention(s) / program (s). Explain its importance, but
fails to be concise / do not provide details.

6-7
points

Describe
your role as a community health nurse. Integrate community-level
intervention(s) / program (s), but
may have one or two elements incorrect / or missing elements.

4-5
points

Fails
to state your
role as a community health nurse / Integrate community-level
intervention(s) / program (s), and/or
may have three or more elements incorrect / or missing.

Information
is unclear
or difficult to ascertain

0-3
points

Research
studies

15
points

Provides
at least 3 research studies that support your paper.

(peer-reviewed
journal articles)

12-15
points

Provides
2 research studies that support your paper.

(peer-reviewed
journal articles)

8-11
points

Provides
1 research study that supports your paper.

(peer-reviewed
journal articles)

4-7
points

Fails
to provide research studies that supports your paper. (No
peer-reviewed journal article)

0–3
points

Conclusion

5
points

Concisely
summarizes key points made within the paper.

5
points

Includes
summarization of points made in paper, but might not be concise.

4
points

Provides
conclusion with brief overview of primary points made in the
paper. Does not remain concise.

3
points

Fails
to summarize key points made in the paper. Might include new
information or conclusion that is unclear/unfocused.

0-2
points

APA
formatting, scholarly writing

10
points

Writes
in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or syntax errors.
Follows the rules of APA formatting.

9-10
points

Writes
in a scholarly manner with minimal grammar, spelling, or syntax
errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.

8
points

Writes
in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or syntax
errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting.

7
points

Does
not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in grammar,
spelling, and syntax. Does not follow APA format.

0–6
points

Total
Points Possible =
100
points