iRubric: Written Assignment 1 rubric

The paper fails to clearly identify aspects of the definition of epidemiology that were present in the media article. It may present an extensive summary of the article alone or only touch on 1 or 2 components of the definition that were present.

The paper lists the components of the epidemiology definition presented in the article. It does not present a well developed presentation of each aspect of the definition and what is presented about each component.There is little or no explanation as to why this is important or what this information adds to the topic or article. It may not present additional cited material/research. Meets the minimum requirements.

The paper lists the components of the epidemiology definition presented in the article. It presents a detailed explanation of each component and what is presented in the article related to that element.

A summary of the topic is not presented in the paper or the information presented does not clearly describe the nature of the health topic. A topic is selected that has not a

The summary provides a brief overview of the health topic. The summary states what the health problem. It may present only the description of the health topic contained in the article. No additional information on the nature or importance of the health topic to public health are presented.

The topic summary states the nature of the health topic and describes its characteristics and the importance of the issue.

The paper fails to present any information or explanation about the role of epidemiology in the understanding of the health topic.

The describes the role of epidemiology in relation to the health issue. It presents an explanation of how epidemiology enhances knowledge of the extent of this health issue. However some of the statements may be not well developed or supported.

The paper describes the role of epidemiology in relation to the health issue. It presents a thorough, well developed explanation of how epidemiology enhances knowledge of the extent of this health issue.

Paper has substantial grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation errors. APA style is not consistently used or is used incorrectly.

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The quality of the writing (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) is appropriate for academic submission with few grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation errors. APA style is used with only a few errors. References and citations are usually used correctly.
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The quality of the posts (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) is appropriate for academic submission with no errors. APA style requirements are always followed and used correctly. No errors in references or citations.
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Late submission (-1 pt per day).