The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.

Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.

Submission Requirements:

Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within 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 current APA style.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Presentation Rubric

Criteria
Ratings
Points

Identification of Main Issues/Problems

2 pointsDistinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.

1.5 pointsExcellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.

1 pointsFair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

0.5 pointPoor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.

2 points

Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems

2 pointsDistinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

1.5 pointsExcellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.

1 pointsFair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

0.5 pointPoor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.

2 points

Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

2 pointsDistinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

1.5 pointsExcellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

1 pointsFair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

0.5 pointPoor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.

2 points

Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature

2 pointsDistinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.

1.5 pointsExcellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

1 pointsFair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.

0.5 pointPoor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.

2 points

Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Includes Speaker’s Notes and the assigned Number of Slides

2 pointsDistinguished
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.

1.5 pointsExcellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

1 pointsFair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.

0.5 pointPoor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.

2 points

Total Points: 10

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