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Millennium Development Goal Project
This is a two-part individual project. Each student selects a Millennium Development Goal (MDG) to address in a paper and also does a presentation of the MDG to the class. The paper should be an explanation of the MDG with an example provided to its use.
Elements to incorporate in the paper include:
What are MDGs and how did they come about?
Why are they important?
What implications do MDGs have for global health outcomes?
Explain the selected MDG.
What is its goal?
Where is it in terms of achievement at this date?
Provide an example of where the MDG has been incorporated and show its progress.
Appropriate references should be used in the paper relating to the MDG and its application example. These include the text, scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles 5 years old or less in publication date. The WHO MDG website may be used as a reference but cannot be the entire basis of the supportive explanation or documentation for the MDG.
The paper is to be completed in APA format (title page, header, reference page, etc.). No abstract is necessary. The body of the paper should be between 6 – 10 pages in length.
The MDG rubric will be used to grade the MDG paper.
Millennium Development Goal Rubric
Levels of Achievement
Criteria
Superior
Average
Below Average
Unacceptable
Comments
Addresses MDG criteria
(23 to 30 points)
All MDG criteria addressed thoroughly and comprehensively.
(15 to 22 points)
All MDG criteria addressed adequately, most addressed comprehensively.
(7 to 14 points)
All MDG criteria addressed, but only one or two addressed comprehensively.
(0 to 6 points)
MDG criteria not addressed or minimally addressed.
Analysis & Content
(23 to 30 points)
Rich in content and details with full development of thought; displays excellent understanding of selected MDG. Uses relevant information in analysis with original ideas. Appropriate language for audience. Factually correct, reflective, and substantive contribution.
(15 to 22 points)
Content is substantial yet lacks detail and depth OR full development of concept/thought in selected MDG. Provides a moderate amount of insight, understanding, and reflective thought; provides original ideas.
(7 to 14 points)
Incompletely explains ideas or does not effectively use supporting evidence for selected MDG; information is inappropriate for intended audience. Repeats ideas or does not provide original ideas. Provides only minimal understanding or reflective thought.
(0 to 6 points)
Content is off-topic or irrelevant for selected MDG; presents information in a style which is inappropriate for audience. Provides little to no understanding or reflective thought; does not provide any original ideas.
Organization
(23 to 30 points)
Well organized paper. Transitions are clear and easy to follow. Uses a consistent organizational structure that groups related information.
(15 to 22 points)
Transitions are present. Uses some organizational structure; information easy to follow.
(7 to 14 points)
Loose organization. Uses a loosely defined organizational structure; weak transitions.
(0 to 6 points)
Fails to follow essay organization guidelines. No consistent organizational structure or transitions; information is difficult to follow.
References & Support
(23 to 30 points)
Demonstrates good comprehension of the selected MDG with insight and reflection to reference documentation. Includes additional relevant information to support important points.
(15 to 22 points)
Demonstrates partial understanding of the selected MDG and reflection to reference documentation. Includes a little relevant information to support important points.
(7 to 14 points)
Incorporates some references to selected MDG and other supporting elements.
(0 to 6 points)
Incorporates no references for selected MDG nor other relevant material.
Clarity & Writing Mechanics
(23 to 30 points)
Excellent writing mechanics. Explains all ideas clearly and concisely with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Adheres to all APA guidelines, format, and requirements.
(15 to 22 points)
Satisfactory writing mechanics with only minor errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Closely follows APA guidelines and format with only minor errors.
(7 to 14 points)
Some errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling which distract or impair readability. Some errors in APA citations or paper format.
(0 to 6 points)
Fails to explain ideas clearly; numerous errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling which distract the reader and impair readability. Does not follow APA guidelines or format.
POINTS
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