The importance of cultural competency in healthcare
Written Assignment: page paper discussing the importance of cultural competency in healthcare. Describe any “Ah Ha!” moments that you have experienced from the course materials so far. Use specific examples to make your point.
First Assignment: Essay Grading Rubric
Paper will be graded on the following criteria (3-5 pages): 100 points total
(Read your work out loud to yourself or others and you will catch simple errors).
Essay One – Grading Rubric
Full Credit
Three quarters to Half Credit
No Credit
Overall importance of “cultural competency: (25 pts)
Defines cultural competency and makes a compelling case of importance
Brief description of cultural competency or fails to demonstrate importance
Essay does not address cultural competency or provide reasons why healthcare professional should employ
Examples of cultural competency or lack of cultural competency (25 pts)
Clear examples based on course materials presented.
Some examples provided but either not good examples or not explicit.
Examples not provided.
Recommendations (20 pts)
Clear, concise recommendations to improve cultural competency AND healthcare
Few suggestions provided but more detail needed.
Suggestions or recommendations not provided.
“What if” scenario. Taking one example from one video and provide the “what if” a health provider acted differently. (20 pts)
Made the case to show how your changed scenario could possibly have worked better.
Could have explained the “what if” scenario with more detail.
Failed to provide and explain “what if” scenario.
Mechanics (10 pts)
No spelling or grammatical errors; proper citations
Few errors that would not have been found using ‘spell check’
Errors that should have been corrected for this level of work.
Information
Published: Monday, August 18, 2014 by Lacey, James
Deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2014 11:59 PM
Mandatory: Yes
Anonymous: No
Use groups: Do not use groups
