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Module 4 Assignment
Gynecological Health Care for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Individuals
The purpose of this paper is to better understand gynecological health care for lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.
· Define and describe for lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.
· Gender and sexuality concepts.
· Social and political context.
· Social determinants of health affecting lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.
· Barriers to health care.
· Health care disparities.
Submission Instructions:
· The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
· The paper is to be no shorter than 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title and references page.
· Your paper should be formatted per APA.
· Incorporate current practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment and a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
· Complete and submit by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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Essay/Paper Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished – 4 pointsIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. |
Excellent – 3 pointsIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. |
Fair – 2 pointsIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
Poor – 1 pointIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. |
4 points |
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Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
Distinguished - 4 pointsPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
Excellent - 3 pointsPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. |
Fair – 2 pointsPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
Poor – 1 pointPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. |
4 points |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished - 4 pointsProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. |
Excellent - 3 pointsProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
Fair – 2 pointsProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
Poor – 1 pointProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. |
4 points |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature |
Distinguished – 4 pointsEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. |
Excellent – 3 pointsEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
Fair – 2 pointsIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. |
Poor – 1 pointIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. |
4 points |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished - 4 pointsDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
Excellent - 3 pointsDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
Fair – 2 pointsDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. |
Poor – 1 pointDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. |
4 points |
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Total Points |
20 |
