Module 01 Course Project – Legislative Action Total Points Possible 100 Insufficient/Not Evident Progressing Competent Exemplary Earned Points Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence structure, transitions, and punctuation (5 Max Point Value) (0pts.) Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics were not used. (1-2 pts.) 6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing mechanics somewhat used. (3-4 pts.) 3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing mechanics mostly used. (5 pts.) 0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence structure, transitions, and punctuation. Paper meets minimum 2-page length requirement (5 Max Point Value) (0 pts.) Paper is not submitted. (1-2 pts.) Paper is less than 1 page in length (3-4 pts.) Paper is between 1-2 pages in length (5 pts.) Paper is at least 2 full pages in length. Included a memo highlighting the key points of each Legislative Action. (10 Max Point Value) (0-3pts.) Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate (4-6 pts.) Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. (7-8 pts.) Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. (9-10 pts.) Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. Transferrable Skills Communication: Discussed the purpose of each legislative action (15 Max Point Value) (0-4pts.) Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate (5-8 pts.) Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. (8-11 pts.) Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. (12-15 pts.) Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. Communication: Described the problem/problems each action is trying to solve or prevent (10 Max Point Value) (0-3pts.) Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate (4-6 pts.) Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes some inaccuracies. (7-8 pts.) Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and explanations. (9-10 pts.) Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an extraordinary understanding through rich examples and explanations. Communication: Discussed other viewpoints or opposing viewpoints of each action(10 Max Point Value) (0-3pts.) Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely inaccurate (4-6 pts.) Content shows a basic understandi ...

1. Module 01 Course Project – Legislative Action
Total Points Possible
100
Insufficient/Not Evident
Progressing
Competent
Exemplary
Earned Points
Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation
(5 Max Point Value)
(0pts.)
Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English
grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics
were not used.
(1-2 pts.)
6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics somewhat used.
(3-4 pts.)
3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics mostly used.
(5 pts.)
0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation.
Paper meets minimum 2-page length requirement (5 Max Point
Value)
(0 pts.)
Paper is not submitted.
(1-2 pts.)
Paper is less than 1 page in length
(3-4 pts.)

2. Paper is between 1-2 pages in length
(5 pts.)
Paper is at least 2 full pages in length.
Included a memo highlighting the key points of each Legislative
Action.
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Transferrable Skills
Communication:
Discussed the purpose of each legislative action (15 Max Point
Value)
(0-4pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(5-8 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(8-11 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.

3. (12-15 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
Described the problem/problems each action is trying to solve
or prevent (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
Discussed other viewpoints or opposing viewpoints of each
action(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.

4. (9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Information Literacy:
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 3 credible, academic sources. Used proper APA
format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted
material. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
No sources used. No elements of APA formatting used.
(4-6 pts.)
More than one of the required sources is missing from the
research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature.
Some elements of APA formatting used. Did not include in-text
citations for paraphrased or quoted material.
(7-8 pts.)
One of the required sources is missing from the research and/or
sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature. Most elements
of APA formatting used and/or did not include in-text citations
for paraphrased or quoted material.
(9-10 pts.)
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 3 credible, academic sources. Used proper APA
format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted
material.
Critical Thinking:
For the memo, discussed why legislative actions chosen best
coincide with the position and facility that they’ve chosen (10
Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)

5. Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Ethics and Professional Responsibility:
For the memo, discussed stance on the chosen legislative
actions and how they impact the core beliefs and ethics of the
organization. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
Writing exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and spoke
from an “employee to supervisor” point of view. Vocabulary
tied to the purpose of the research.
(10 Max Point Value)

6. (0-3 pts.)
Writing is inappropriate, does not use audience-specific tone
and vocabulary is not tied to the purpose of the research.
(4-6 pts.)
Writing is somewhat exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not
fully speak from the correct point of view. Vocabulary didn’t
properly represent the purpose of the research.
(7-8 pts.)
Writing is mostly exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not fully
speak from the correct point of view and/or vocabulary didn’t
properly represent the purpose of the research.
(9-10 pts.)
Writing exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and spoke
from an “employee to supervisor” point of view. Vocabulary
tied to the purpose of the research.
Communication:
Followed proper memo/business formatting guidelines and use
“block letter formatting (5 Max Point Value)
(0pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate. Didn’t include any of the memo formatting
guidelines
(1-2 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of memo formatting and
business writing guidelines. Some elements were still missing
(3-4 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors. Small elements of
memo letter format and business guidelines were missing.
(5pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows a
complete understanding memo formatting and business writing
rules and guidelines.

7. Total Points
______/______
Module 02 Course Project – The Myths of Lobbyists
Total Points Possible
100
Insufficient/Not Evident
Progressing
Competent
Exemplary
Earned Points
Described the specific interest of the lobbyist in each example
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Included an agenda that discussed each example and highlighted
whether the actions of lobbyists have a positive or negative
effect on healthcare legislation
(10 Max Point Value)

8. (0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English
grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics
were not used.
(4-6 pts.)
6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics somewhat used.
(7-8 pts.)
3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics mostly used.
(9-10 pts.)
0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation.
Paper meets minimum 4-page length requirement (10 Max Point
Value)

9. (0-3 pts.)
Paper is not submitted.
(4-6 pts.)
Paper is less than 2 pages in length
(7-8 pts.)
Paper is between 3-4 pages in length
(9-10 pts.)
Paper is at least 4 full pages in length.
Transferrable Skills
Communication:
Discussed position on whether the lobbyists’ actions are
positive or negative and supported arguments with details (15
Max Point Value)
(0-4pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(5-8 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(9-11 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(12-15 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Ethics and Professional Responsibility:
Discussed in detail the ethical issues and moral disputes for
each example. (15 Max Point Value)
(0-4pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate

10. (5-8 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(9-11 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(12-15 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Information Literacy:
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 5 credible souces with 3 being academic sources.
Used proper APA format and included in-text citations for
paraphrased or quoted material. (15 Max Point Value)
(0-4 pts.)
No sources used. No elements of APA formatting used.
(5-8 pts.)
More than one of the required sources is missing from the
research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature.
Some elements of APA formatting used. Did not include in-text
citations for paraphrased or quoted material.
(9-11 pts.)
One of the required sources is missing from the research and/or
sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature. Most elements
of APA formatting used and/or did not include in-text citations
for paraphrased or quoted material.
(12-15 pts.)
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 5 credible sources, with 3 being academic. Used
proper APA format and included in-text citations for
paraphrased or quoted material.
Communication:

11. Writing exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and spoke
from an “employee to supervisor” point of view. Vocabulary
tied to the purpose of the research.
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Writing is inappropriate, does not use audience-specific tone
and vocabulary is not tied to the purpose of the research.
(4-6 pts.)
Writing is somewhat exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not
fully speak from the correct point of view. Vocabulary didn’t
properly represent the purpose of the research.
(7-8 pts.)
Writing is mostly exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not fully
speak from the correct point of view and/or vocabulary didn’t
properly represent the purpose of the research.
(9-10 pts.)
Writing exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and spoke
from an “employee to supervisor” point of view. Vocabulary
tied to the purpose of the research.
Communication:
Followed proper agenda/business formatting guidelines and is
professional in appearance (5 Max Point Value)
(0pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate. Didn’t include any of the agenda formatting
guidelines
(1-2 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of agenda formatting and
business writing guidelines. Some elements were still missing
(3-4 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors. Small elements of
agenda format and business guidelines were missing.
(5pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows a

12. complete understanding agenda formatting and business writing
rules and guidelines.
Total Points ______/______
Module 03 Course Project –Medicaid and the Middle Class
Total Points Possible
100
Insufficient/Not Evident
Progressing
Competent
Exemplary
Earned Points
Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation

13. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English
grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics
were not used.
(4-6 pts.)
6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics somewhat used.
(7-8 pts.)
3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics mostly used.
(9-10 pts.)
0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation.
Paper meets minimum 4-page length requirement (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Paper is not submitted.
(4-6 pts.)
Paper is less than 1 page in length
(7-8 pts.)
Paper is between 2-3 pages in length
(9-10 pts.)
Paper is at least 4 full pages in length.
Included a one – page information sheet covering the important
information about the Medicare Program
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.

14. (7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Transferrable Skills
Communication:
Discuss the purpose of the Medicaid program (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
Describes other viewpoints of the program. (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes

15. some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Critical Thinking:
Discusses whether the program is effective and offer evidence
to support your rationale. (15 Max Point Value)
(0-4pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(5-8 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(9-11 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(12-15 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Information Literacy:
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 3 credible, academic sources. Used proper APA
format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted
material. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
No sources used. No elements of APA formatting used.
(4-6 pts.)

16. More than one of the required sources is missing from the
research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature.
Some elements of APA formatting used. Did not include in-text
citations for paraphrased or quoted material.
(7-8 pts.)
One of the required sources is missing from the research and/or
sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature. Most elements
of APA formatting used and/or did not include in-text citations
for paraphrased or quoted material.
(9-10 pts.)
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 3 credible, academic sources. Used proper APA
format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted
material.
Communication:
In the Information Sheet, there is enough information for the
staff to have an educated conversation with a patient about
Medicaid. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:

17. In the information sheet, used audience specific language,
clarity of voice, and pronunciation of words. (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Presentation is inappropriate, does not use audience-specific
tone and vocabulary is not tied to the purpose of the research.
(4-6 pts.)
Presentation is somewhat exhibits audience-specific tone. Did
not fully speak from the correct point of view. Vocabulary
didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.
(7-8 pts.)
Presentation is mostly exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not
fully speak from the correct point of view and/or vocabulary
didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.
(9-10 pts.)
Presentation exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and
spoke from an “employee to supervisor” point of view.
Vocabulary tied to the purpose of the research.
Communication:
For the information sheet, employ formatting features such as
proper use alignment, font and overall design to make a
professional document. (5 Max Point Value)
(0pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate. Didn’t include any information sheet formatting and
business writing guidelines.
(1-2 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of information sheet
formatting and business writing guidelines. Some elements were
still missing
(3-4 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors. Small elements of
information sheet formatting and business guidelines were
missing.

18. (5pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows a
complete understanding information sheet formatting and
business writing rules and guidelines.
Total Points ______/______
Module 04 Course Project – Health Care Reform in Two States
Total Points Possible
100
Insufficient/Not Evident
Progressing
Competent
Exemplary
Earned Points
Describes a minimum of three examples of similarities and
differences in health care reform policies in the two states (10
Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and

19. explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation
(5 Max Point Value)
(0pts.)
Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English
grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics
were not used.
(1-2 pts.)
6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics somewhat used.
(3-4 pts.)
3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics mostly used.
(5 pts.)
0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation.
Paper meets minimum 4-page length requirement (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Paper is not submitted.
(4-6 pts.)
Paper is less than 1 page in length
(7-8 pts.)
Paper is between 2-3 pages in length
(9-10 pts.)
Paper is at least 4 full pages in length.

20. Transferrable Skills
Communication:
Discuss the purpose of each state’s reform (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Information Literacy:
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 5 credible sources with 3 being academic. Used
proper APA format and included in-text citations for
paraphrased or quoted material. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
No sources used. No elements of APA formatting used.
(4-6 pts.)
More than one of the required sources is missing from the
research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature.
Some elements of APA formatting used. Did not include in-text
citations for paraphrased or quoted material.
(7-8 pts.)
One of the required sources is missing from the research and/or
sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature. Most elements
of APA formatting used and/or did not include in-text citations
for paraphrased or quoted material.

21. (9-10 pts.)
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 5 credible sources, with 3 being academic. Used
proper APA format and included in-text citations for
paraphrased or quoted material.
Critical Thinking:
Discusses if Rasmussen Healthcare Systems should expand to
the second state. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Ethics and Professional Responsibility:
Discusses in detail some of the ethical issues and moral disputes
in each state’s reform (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and

22. shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
Included a PowerPoint highlighting the specific policy changes
in each state’s reform/similarities & differences/final
recommendation
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
In the PowerPoint, used audience specific language, clarity of
voice, and pronunciation of words..(5 Max Point Value)
(0pts.)
Presentation is inappropriate, does not use audience-specific
tone and vocabulary is not tied to the purpose of the research.
(1-2 pts.)
Presentation is somewhat exhibits audience-specific tone. Did
not fully speak from the correct point of view. Vocabulary

23. didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.
(3-4 pts.)
Presentation is mostly exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not
fully speak from the correct point of view and/or vocabulary
didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.
(5 pts.)
Presentation exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and
spoke from an “employee to supervisor” point of view.
Vocabulary tied to the purpose of the research.
Digital Fluency:
For the PowerPoint, employ formatting features such as proper
use of design themes, transitions, animation, and photos/clipart
to produce professional presentation. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate. Didn’t include any PowerPoint formatting.
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of PowerPoint formatting.
Some elements were still missing
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors. Small elements of
PowerPoint formatting were missing.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows a
complete understanding of PowerPoint formatting.
Digital Fluency:
Used screen capture software such as Screencast-o-matic to
record video. Video captured both the student’s voice and
PowerPoint Slides. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)

24. Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Total Points ______/______
Module 05 Course Project – It’s All About the Parts
Total Points Possible
100
Insufficient/Not Evident
Progressing
Competent
Exemplary
Earned Points
Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Paper is not submitted or more than 10 errors in English
grammar and mechanics observed. Proper writing mechanics
were not used.

25. (4-6 pts.)
6-10 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics somewhat used.
(7-8 pts.)
3-5 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Proper writing
mechanics mostly used.
(9-10 pts.)
0-2 errors in English grammar and mechanics. Used proper
writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence
structure, transitions, and punctuation.
Paper meets minimum 4-page length requirement (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Paper is not submitted.
(4-6 pts.)
Paper is less than 1 page in length
(7-8 pts.)
Paper is between 2-3 pages in length
(9-10 pts.)
Paper is at least 4 full pages in length.
Included either a memo, agenda, information sheet, or
PowerPoint highlighting the Ryan White Act’s Parts
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)

26. Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Transferrable Skills
Communication:
Discuss the purpose of the five Parts in the Ryan White Care
Act. (15 Max Point Value)
(0-4pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(5-8 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(8-11 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(12-15 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
Discussed other viewpoints or opposing viewpoints of the Act.
(10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.

27. (9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Critical Thinking:
Discusses if there is a need for the Ryan White Care Act with
the Affordable Care Act. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Information Literacy:
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 3 credible, academic sources. Used proper APA
format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted
material. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
No sources used. No elements of APA formatting used.
(4-6 pts.)
More than one of the required sources is missing from the
research and/or sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature.
Some elements of APA formatting used. Did not include in-text
citations for paraphrased or quoted material.
(7-8 pts.)

28. One of the required sources is missing from the research and/or
sources aren’t academic or scholarly in nature. Most elements
of APA formatting used and/or did not include in-text citations
for paraphrased or quoted material.
(9-10 pts.)
Included a properly formatted APA reference page with a
minimum of 3 credible, academic sources. Used proper APA
format and included in-text citations for paraphrased or quoted
material.
Communication:
Discusses the reason for the communication format (5 Max
Point Value)
(0 pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate
(1-2 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of key ideas, yet includes
some inaccuracies.
(3-4 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors, is accurate and
shows a clear understanding through appropriate examples and
explanations.
(5 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows an
extraordinary understanding through rich examples and
explanations.
Communication:
In the communication format, used audience specific language,
clarity of voice, and pronunciation of words. (10 Max Point
Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Presentation is inappropriate, does not use audience-specific
tone and vocabulary is not tied to the purpose of the research.

29. (4-6 pts.)
Presentation is somewhat exhibits audience-specific tone. Did
not fully speak from the correct point of view. Vocabulary
didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.
(7-8 pts.)
Presentation is mostly exhibits audience-specific tone. Did not
fully speak from the correct point of view and/or vocabulary
didn’t properly represent the purpose of the research.
(9-10 pts.)
Presentation exhibits appropriate, audience-specific tone and
spoke from an “employee to supervisor” point of view.
Vocabulary tied to the purpose of the research.
Communication:
For the communication format, employ formatting features
appropriate for the format selected to create a professional
presentation. (10 Max Point Value)
(0-3 pts.)
Content was not included or incomplete, and/or extremely
inaccurate. Didn’t include any proper formatting corresponding
with communication format.
(4-6 pts.)
Content shows a basic understanding of proper formatting
corresponding with communication format. Some elements were
still missing
(7-8 pts.)
Content meets criteria with minimal errors. Small elements of
proper formatting corresponding with communication format
were missing.
(9-10 pts.)
Content meets or exceeds criteria, is accurate and shows a
complete understanding proper formatting corresponding with
communication format.

30. Total Points ______/______