· Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsDH9SXKZtI. Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHZZVYS0qc&t=1620s · Muhammad Ali Clay · Professional Boxer · 16th July 1977 · Newcastle, UK · Citizens of Newcastle whom attend the interview · Interview broadcasted live on ESPN Channel · Muhammad Ali in Newcastle (1977) – Rare (2011, June 28). Retrieved January 31, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHZZVYS0qc&t=1620s Communicable Disease Chain Infectious Agent Microbes – All Types Pathogenicity Invasiveness Virulence Infective Dose Resistance Means of Transmission Direct Indirect Portal of Re-entry Same as Exit Portal of Exit Respiratory Integumentary Blood GI Sexual Susceptible Host Defense Mechanisms Immunity Natural Artificial Reservoirs Humans Animals Plant/Soil © 2011. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. DIRECTIONS In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Communicable Disease Selection Choose one communicable disease from the following list: 1. Chickenpox 2. Tuberculosis 3. Influenza 4. Mononucleosis 5. Hepatitis B 6. HIV Epidemiology Paper Requirements Include the following in your assignment: 1. Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). 2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease. 3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). 4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up). 5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease. A minimum of three references is required. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” and "Chain of Infection" for assistance completing this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. RUBRIC Epidemiology Paper 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 71.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 94.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 80.0 %Content 10.0 %Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of Interest Demographic of interest and clinical description are omitted or presented with many inaccuracies. Limited and or vague summary of demographic of interest and communicable disease is provided. Overview does not offer a clear r.

1. · Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsDH9SXKZtI.
Full interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHZZVYS0qc&t=1620s
· Muhammad Ali Clay
· Professional Boxer
· 16th July 1977
· Newcastle, UK
· Citizens of Newcastle whom attend the interview
· Interview broadcasted live on ESPN Channel
· Muhammad Ali in Newcastle (1977) – Rare (2011, June 28).
Retrieved January 31, 2017, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoHZZVYS0qc&t=1620s
Communicable Disease Chain
Infectious Agent
Microbes – All Types
Pathogenicity
Invasiveness

2. Virulence
Infective Dose
Resistance
Means of Transmission
Direct
Indirect
Portal of Re-entry
Same as Exit

3. Portal of Exit
Respiratory
Integumentary
Blood
GI
Sexual
Susceptible Host
Defense Mechanisms
Immunity
Natural
Artificial

4. Reservoirs
Humans
Animals
Plant/Soil
© 2011. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
DIRECTIONS
In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of
epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease.
Communicable Disease Selection
Choose one communicable disease from the following list:
1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV
Epidemiology Paper Requirements

5. Include the following in your assignment:
1. Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms,
mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the
demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and
prevalence).
2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those
factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the
communicable disease you have selected. Include the host
factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental
factors. (The textbook describes each element of the
epidemiologic triangle).
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding,
reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that
addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how
the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the
impact of disease.
A minimum of three references is required.
Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” and "Chain of
Infection" for assistance completing this assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is not required.
RUBRIC
Epidemiology Paper
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
71.00%
3

6. Satisfactory
75.00%
4
Good
94.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
80.0 %Content
10.0 %Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease
and the Demographic of Interest
Demographic of interest and clinical description are omitted or
presented with many inaccuracies.
Limited and or vague summary of demographic of interest and
communicable disease is provided. Overview does not offer a
clear representation of information necessary for
epidemiological study.
Overview of the demographic of interest and clinical
description of the communicable disease is presented with some
inaccuracies of the clinical descriptors.
Clinical description of the communicable disease and
demographic of interest is provided. Summary is brief but
accurate.
Overview describing the demographic of interest and clinical
description of the communicable disease is presented with a
thorough, accurate, and clear overview of all of the clinical
descriptors.
10.0 %Determinants of Health and Explanation of How
Determinants Contribute to Disease Development
Description of the determinants of health and their role in
disease development is omitted or presented with many
inaccuracies.
Paper partially describes the determinants of health in relation
to disease development.

7. Paper identifies the determinants of health in relation to the
communicable disease selected but does not include an
explanation of their role in the development of disease.
Paper describes each determinant of health with a
comprehensive discussion of their contribution to disease
development and progression.
Paper comprehensively discusses the determinants of health in
relation to the communicable disease, explains their
contribution to disease development, and provides evidence to
support main points.
25.0 %Epidemiologic Triangle (Host Factors, Agent Factors,
and Environmental Factors)
Description of the epidemiologic triangle is omitted or
presented with many inaccuracies.
The communicable disease is described with some inaccuracies
within the epidemiologic triangle. A visual description of the
factors and interaction is not present.
The communicable disease is described accurately and clearly
within the context of the epidemiologic triangle.
The communicable disease is described accurately within the
context of the epidemiologic triangle. A brief description of
factors and interaction is presented.
The communicable disease is described thoroughly, accurately,
and clearly within an epidemiological model. A visual
description of the model and how the components of the model
interact is included.
25.0 %Role of the Community Health Nurse
Discussion of the role of the community health nurse is omitted
or unclear.
Discussion of the role of the community health nurse is vague,
with no integration of case finding, reporting, data collecting,
data analysis, or follow-up skills.
Discussion of the role of the community health nurses is
limited, with a brief overview of skills associated with

8. community assessment and planning.
Discussion of the role of community health nurse is clear, with
a comprehensive description of skills associated with
community assessment and planning.
Discussion of the role of the community health nurse is clear,
comprehensive, and inclusive of the community nurse's
responsibilities to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection
and analysis, and follow up
10.0 %National Agency or Organization That Works to
Addresses Communicable Disease
Agency and description of contribution are omitted.
An agency or organization is identified, but discussion is vague
or inaccurate in relation to the communicable disease chosen.
An agency or organization is identified, but discussion
regarding efforts to address communicable disease is lacking.
An agency or organization is identified, but discussion
regarding efforts to address communicable disease is brief.
An agency or organization is identified. A clear and accurate
description of efforts to address communicable disease is
offered.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis is insufficiently developed and/or vague, purpose is not
clear.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. It is
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to
the purpose.
Thesis is comprehensive, contained within the thesis is the
essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the
paper clear.

9. 15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and
coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are
established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope.
Organization is disjointed.
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of
ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization and or in their relationships to
each other.
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent.
Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph
and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure
is seamless.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,
grammar, 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, 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

10. be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective
figures of speech are used.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
5.0 %Format
2.0 %Paper Format
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is
rarely followed correctly.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken,
lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some
minor errors may be present.
Template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
3.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and
direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as
appropriate to assignment)
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper.
Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors
may be present.
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited
sources. Documentation is appropriate and style guide is usually
correct.
In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The
documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage

11. Analysis
DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ONE BY ONE.
INCORPORATE THE ANSWERS INTO A FIVE-PARAGRAPH
ESSAY WITH A UNIFYING THESIS STATEMENT. Act as
Good Cop and as Bad Cop for your speaker and speech.
· What, do you speculate, were the characteristics of the
primary and secondary audiences? What brought them
together? What were their probable (related to the speech)
values? What do you think each audience expected from the
speech and speaker? (“Oh, for Pete’s sake. Another dull
speech about how we have the chance to remake the world.
This is just going to be a bunch of platitudes.”)
· How did the speaker adapt to that audience? Give at least four
SPECIFIC examples related to content, structure, nonverbal
communication (dress, voice, gestures), and other points of
delivery. (“She adapted her content by adapting to the
audience” not only does not count, but may LOSE you points!)
· What was the espn interviewthesis or argument of the speech?
· What were the supporting points?
· Is this speech “good” by your definition? Is it “great”? Why
or why not? (Again, support what you say.)

12. · What advice would you give this speaker (or this speaker’s
ghost) as Bad Cop? What improvements would you suggest?