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Week 8 Assignment: Problem Solving Paper

12/24/22, 7:59 PM Week 8 Assignment: Problem Solving Paper
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Week 8 Assignment: Problem Solving Paper
Due Tuesday by 11:59pm Points 100
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Objective: Apply the steps of problem solving.
Instructions
Example Problem Situations:
The hospital is close to a military base, but it currently does not accept Tricare insurance.
The nursing home is not Medicare or Medicaid certified.
The assisted living facility is private pay only and has to turn away patients with insurance and/or
Medicare.
Choose one of the problems above and address it using the steps of problem solving discussed in your
text.
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An introduction describing and explaining your problem (why is it a problem?)
The completed chart below
An analysis of how well the problem solving steps work to address your problem
A conclusion addressing the question: Using this technique and your application of it, how quickly
and effectively can this problem be solved?
Create a one- to two-page paper in Ace homework tutors - APA Style, including a title page and a reference list. You must cite
and reference at least one scholarly source. You may use your textbook as a source.
See the rubric for specific grading criteria
Points: 100
Due Sunday, 11: 59 p.m. (Pacific time)
Problem Step Apply Your Problem
Problem identification
Problem investigation
Problem analysis
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HA_340_DE - Week 8 Rubric HA 340
External solution design
Internal solution design
Implementation
Monitoring and corrective action
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Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
60 pts
10 pts
Introduction 15 to >13.35 pts
Accomplished
The introduction to
the topic is
thoroughly and
expertly presented
with a clear and
relevant focus. The
central idea is
clearly
communicated with
supporting
evidence. The topic
and introduction are
narrowly and
concisely focused,
relaying the scope
of the assignment.
The table is
completed and well
organized.
13.35 to >10.8 pts
Satisfactory
The topic and
introduction are
thoroughly presented,
but the key point of the
assignment may be
missing in certain
areas. A focus is
present but may be
unclear. The paper
includes a few
thought-provoking
ideas or unique
insights to the topic.
The central idea is
clearly stated, but may
have gaps in
development. The
table is completed but
it may be slightly
disorganized.
10.8 to >8.85 pts
Approaches
Expectations
An introduction is
present but lacks
focus and connection
to the course
content. The topic is
not narrow enough
for the scope of the
assignment and does
not convey the
intention of the
assignment. The
central idea is
incomplete and
needs additional
development to
match the scope of
the assignment. The
table is incomplete or
may be very
unorganized.
8.85 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet
Expectations
The paper does
not demonstrate
an
understanding of
the concepts in
the assignment.
The topic and
introduction lack
any exploration
of the subject.
The topic is
unclear or too
broad for the
scope of the
assignment. The
table is not
included or is too
disorganized to
follow.
Compare
and
Contrast
(Analysis)
60 to >53.4 pts
Accomplished
The responses
fully address all
elements of the
writing prompt and
provide detail
and/or quality
examples. It is
clear from the
responses that the
student fully
understands and
can apply the
steps of problem
solving.
53.4 to >43.2 pts
Satisfactory
The responses
address all elements
of the writing prompt,
but they may be vague
or incomplete. Some
details or examples
may not support the
prompt very well. It is
clear from the
responses that the
student has a general
understanding and can
apply most of the
steps of problem
solving. Some
application may be
incomplete or slightly
incorrect.
43.2 to >35.4 pts
Approaches
Expectations
The responses do not
address some
components of the
prompt. Details and
examples may be
missing. It is clear
from the responses
that the student does
not understand and
cannot apply many of
the steps of problem
solving. Much of the
application may be
missing or incorrect.
35.4 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet
Expectations
The responses
are inaccurate or
unrelated to the
prompt and/or
several
components of
the prompt are
not addressed.
There are no
details or
examples. It is
clear from the
responses
provided that the
student cannot
apply the steps of
Ace homework tutors - APA S problem solving.
tyle 10 to >8.9 pts
Accomplished
8.9 to >7.2 pts
Satisfactory
7.2 to >5.9 pts
Approaches
Expectations
5.9 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet
Expectations
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Total Points: 100
Criteria Ratings Pts
15 pts
Uses Ace homework tutors - APA Style
accurately and
consistently. Meets
all formatting
requirements
(length and style) of
the assignment.
Ace homework tutors - APA Style is used,
but there are a 3–4
citation errors.
Meets most
formatting
requirements
(length and style) of
the assignment.
Reflects incomplete
knowledge of Ace homework tutors - APA
Style. Meets most
formatting
requirements
(length and style) of
the assignment.
Does not use Ace homework tutors - APA
Style, or there are
pervasive errors
throughout the
paper. Does not
meet formatting
requirements (length
and style) of the
Mechan assignment.
ics 15 to >13.35 pts
Accomplished
The writing
demonstrates a
sophisticated clarity,
conciseness, and
correctness;
includes thorough
details and
information; and is
extremely well
organized.
Punctuation,
spelling, and
capitalization are all
correct. There are
minimal to no errors.
13.35 to >10.8 pts
Satisfactory
The writing is
accomplished in terms
of clarity and
conciseness, sufficient
details are included,
and it is well
organized, but may
contain a few errors.
Punctuation, spelling,
and capitalization are
generally correct with
not many errors.
10.8 to >8.85 pts
Approaches
Expectations
The writing lacks
clarity or
conciseness,
contains numerous
errors, and lacks
organization. Errors
in punctuation,
spelling, and
capitalization
detract from the
readability of the
paper.
8.85 to >0 pts
Does Not Meet
Expectations
The writing is
unfocused,
rambles, or
contains serious
errors; lacks
detail, relevant
data, and
information; and
is poorly
organized. There
are many
distracting errors
in punctuation,
spelling, and
capitalization.