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HSC 0003, Introduction to Health Care Paper Rubric

(Rev. 2013 PL)

COURSE PROJECT: HEALTH CARE CAREER WRITTEN PAPER

GRADING RUBRIC

HSC 0003, INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

MEDICAL CAMPUS

20% of overall course grade

CONTENT AND APA FORMAT (90% of written paper grade)

I. JOB DESCRIPTION (18 points maximum)

Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA citations)

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 Not Covered

Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career. (used correct APA citations)

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 Not Covered

Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA citations)

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered 0 Not Covered

II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION (18 points maximum)

Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the program. (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

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HSC 0003, Introduction to Health Care Paper Rubric

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Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required using correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Identify the professional certification or registration required (using correct APA

citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

III. EMPLOYMENT (18 points maximum)

What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered 0 point Not Covered

Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other publication (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Is experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Salaries – Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 point Minimally Covered

0 point Not Covered

Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct

APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

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HSC 0003, Introduction to Health Care Paper Rubric

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IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (18 points maximum)

Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)

5 points Completely Covered, 3 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)

3 points Completely Covered, 2 points Partially Covered, 1 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Are continuing educational units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how many and how often (using correct APA citations)

5 points Completely Covered, 3 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)

5 points Completely Covered, 3 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN (18 points maximum)

Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession.

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

Describe a personal career plan for you to enter this field. Includes goals, objectives, and strategies.

12 points Completely Covered, 9 points Partially Covered, 3 points Minimally Covered, 0 point Not Covered

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HSC 0003, Introduction to Health Care Paper Rubric

(Rev. 2013 PL)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION (6% of written paper grade)

At least 6 substantial references are used. They may include: books; professional journal articles; and web sites. All references are correctly cited on the Reference page in correct APA 6th end format.

6 points Completely Covered, 4 points Partially Covered, 2 points Minimally Covered,

0 point Not Covered

ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING, GRAMMAR (4% of written paper grade)

Overall well organized, with each section containing appropriate content

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

Double spaced, 12-pt font size, left justification, 1” margins.

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

Body of paper 3 – 5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

Correct spelling and grammar

1 point Met, 0 point Not Met

________________________ TOTAL POINTS EARNEDFormat

 The required format is APA 6th ed.

o Using MS Word, the paper is to be neat, and well organized using correct spelling and grammar,

o Students need to use the information and resources located

MDC Learning Resources Website at http://www.mdc.edu/library. There you will at Search Resources, go to the Subject Guide, on the dropdown menu select Health and Medicine, then scroll down to HSC 0003 Health Care Career Paper.

There is an APA 6th ed style Microsoft Word Template for you to use for this paper.

 A Cover Page

o In APA 6th ed. format

o All pages are numbered

 Body of the Report

o In APA 6th ed. format

o No abstract or introduction

o The body length is three to five pages. No less than 3 and not to exceed 5 pages.

o New Times Roman, 12-point font

o One inch margins

o Double spaced

o Left justification

No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures

o Work is to be expressed in paragraph form only

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 References Page

o The title is References not Works Cited or Bibliography

o Indicate the exact source of the specific information used in the paper by citing all references on the reference page.

o Only references cited in the paper with in text citations are to be included on the reference page.

o Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).

o Wikipedia is not acceptable as a reference