As a nurse engaged in evidence-based practice, it is important to recognize how statistics and other data analysis tools are used to generate and assess evidence. Most nurses need only a foundational understanding of statistical tools and terminology to understand the majority of research studies. As a nurse, you should be able to recognize the most commonly used statistical tests, how and when they are used, and how significance is determined statistics and statistical tests. 

In this Discussion, you examine different types of statistics and statistical tests, when and why these particular tests would be selected for use, and, most importantly, what the results indicate. To this end, you will be assigned to a group by Day 1 of this week. Each group will be assigned one of the five chapters listed in this week’s Learning Resources and will develop a study sheet on their chapter that will be shared with the other groups.

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• Review the information in your assigned chapter.
• As a group, develop a 1-page study sheet that includes      the following: 
  • The key concepts of the chapter: Focus on the basic       concepts that are important for nurses to understand as they review       research studies.
  • A description of the statistical methods covered in       the chapter, what they measure, and under what circumstances they are       used. Identify examples of how the statistical methods have been used in       research studies.
  • An explanation of the key statistical tests and how       they measure significance (if applicable).

Note: This should be a collaborative effort, with each member of the group making contributions to the design and content of the study sheet. Use the Groups link on the left navigation bar to collaborate with your group. When you have developed your 1-page study sheet, select one member to post it to the Week 9 Discussion Forum so that the rest of your colleagues can access it.

To prepare:

Post your group’s study sheet. Discuss why it is important for nurses to understand the basics of these statistical methods. statistics and statistical tests

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NR‐222 HEALTH AND WELLNESS  REQUIRED UNIFORM ASSIGNMENT: HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT  PURPOSE  To apply concepts you have learned about health promotion concepts and strategies, enhance your written  communication skills, and demonstrate a beginning understanding of cultural competency. 

COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.  CO #1 Discuss the professional nurse’s role in health promotion activities. (PO #1 & 2)  CO #3 Discuss health promotion, illness prevention, health maintenance, health restoration, and  rehabilitation in relation to the nurse’s role in working with various populations. (PO #1 & 2)  CO #7 Identify health promotion strategies throughout the life span. (PO #1 & 2) 

DUE DATE  The Health Promotion Project (RUA) is due in Unit 5. However, refer to the Course Calendar for variations in  campus requirements and details. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment. 

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 100 Points  REQUIREMENTS 

1.  Identify a health problem or need for health promotion for a particular stage in the life span of a population  from a specific culture in your area (this might include age and gender population as well). Choose one of the  Leading Health Indicators (LHI) priorities from Healthy People 2020 (see the Healthy People.gov 2020 Leading  Health Indicators website link in the Assignment section for Unit 2 under “Web Links). Students in a cultural  concentration will use that specific cultural focus to complete this assignment. 

2.  Research a topic related to health and wellness associated with one of the Healthy People 2020 topic areas.  Students in a cultural concentration will use that specific cultural focus to complete this assignment. 

3.  Submit your topic to the instructor for approval at least 2 weeks prior to the assignment (during Unit 3) but  earlier if desired. All topics must be approved. 

4.  You will develop an educational health promotion project addressing the population/culture in your area. For  or example, if you are in the Hispanic concentration, your project might be educational interventions to  address how food choices are related to the high rates of diabetes among Latinos; or,  a community project  that addresses the statistic that Hispanics experience new HIV infections at more than twice the rate of whites;  or, finding opportunities to intervene with Puerto Ricans, a Hispanic subculture, who suffer asthma at twice  the rate of the general population (2020 LHI Topic Three: Environmental Quality: (see the Healthy People.gov  2020 Leading Health Indicators website link in the Assignment section for Unit 2 under “Web Links). 

5.  General expectations   All articles must be from nursing or scholarly journals and should include health promotion and wellness 

content. Articles must be published within the last five (5) years. If you are unsure whether the article is  appropriate, ask your instructor. You could lose significant points if the article is not from a scholarly  source and/or appropriate to the topic. 

 Please ask questions if you need clarification. 

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PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT  1.  Writing the Paper: You will explore the topic and explain the information in writing a 3‐4 page APA formatted 

paper.   

a.    Select a minimum of three (3) scholarly nursing or research article (published within the last 5 years) related  to your topic that include health promotion and wellness content. Students in a cultural concentration will  select at least one article specifically related to the cultural focus for this assignment. You may need to  evaluate several articles before you find appropriate selections. For more information on how to choose a  scholarly article, open the “Course Resources” tab under the “Course Home” Menu to the left of your  Learning Studio (eCollege) course page and open “What Is a Scholarly Source.” 

b.   Write a 3‐4 page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) using the following guidelines:   Write brief introduction of the topic and describe why it is important to health promotion in the 

specific cultural population in your area.   Include a description of the topic and the targeted sub culture or population (include statistics).   Explain how the project relates to the Healthy People 2020 topic area you have chosen.   Summarize the articles; include key points or findings from the articles.   Discuss how you used the information from the articles for your Health Promotion Project. Provide 

specific examples.   Describe the approach/approaches you developed to educate the target population about the topic. 

Include specific ways to promote lifestyle changes within the specified population relative to your  specific culture. The approach should be appropriate for your cultural concentration. 

 Write your conclusion and summary.   

c.  Your paper must follow APA format. Include a title page and a reference page. Use 12‐point Times New  Roman font and include in‐text citations (use citations whenever paraphrasing, using statistics, or quoting  from the article). Please refer to your APA manual as a guide for in‐text citations and sample reference  pages. 

  d.   Use TurnItIn in time to make any edits that might be necessary based on the Similarity Index prior to 

submitting your paper to your instructor. Consult with your instructor about the acceptable Similarity  Index for this paper. 

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DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA   

Assignment  Criteria 

Points  %  Description 

Articles and  Turn It In  Submission 

5 

5% 

 A minimum of three (3) scholarly articles is used as sources.   Articles meet criteria of being from scholarly journals and include health 

promotion and wellness content. Students will select at least one article  specifically related to the cultural focus for this assignment. 

 Submitted paper to TurnItIn; Necessary/Appropriate revisions made based on  originality report. 

Introduction  and Conclusion 

  15 

  15% 

 Establish the purpose of the paper   Create an effective conclusion that identifies the main ideas and major support 

points from the body of your report. Minor details are left out Obesity Among African American Adults. 

Relate Topic to  Target 

Population 

  25 

  25% 

 Description of topic and targeted cultural population.   Relationship to the Healthy People 2020 topic area.   Statistics to support the significance of the topic. 

Summary of  Articles 

20 

20% 

Summary of articles include:   Key points and findings of the article.   Discussion of how information from the articles is used in your Health Promotion 

Project (give specific examples). 

Health  Promotion  Project 

Discussion 

25 

25% 

 Description of approaches to educate the target cultural population about the  topic 

 Specify a culturally sensitive approach to promote lifestyle changes within the  specified population. 

APA Style and  Format 

10 

10% 

APA Style (Writing)     Correct use of Standard English grammar and sentence structure.   No spelling or typographical errors.   Organized around required components.   Information flows in a logical sequence that is easy for the audience to follow. 

APA Format 

 All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be cited and  listed on the Reference page using (APA 6th ed.) 

 Document setup: Title and Reference pages; Margins; Spacing; Use of Headers   Citations in the text and reference page. 

Total  100  100   

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Assignment  Criteria 

Outstanding or Highest Level Very Good or High Level of Competent or Satisfactory Poor, Failing or  of Performance  Performance  Level of Performance  Unsatisfactory Level of 

Performance  A (92–100%)  B (84–91%)  C (76–83%)  F (0–75%)

Articles and Turn It  In Submission 

5 

 A minimum of three (3) scholarly articles are used as sources.   Articles meets criteria of being from scholarly journals, includes health promotion and wellness content, 

and are current (published within the past 5 years).   At least one article is related to your chosen cultural group.   TurnItIn is used prior to submitting paper to instructor for grading. Necessary/Appropriate revisions made 

based on originality report.    Note:  This criterion is “all or nothing.” If you meet all of the criteria for the article and use TurnItIn, you will earn 

5 points.  5 points 

Article does not meet all criteria.  Or  TurnItIn is not used. 

0 points   

Introduction and  Conclusion 

15 

Introduction establishes the  purpose of the paper and  stimulates the reader’s interest.  AND  The main ideas and major support  points from the body of the paper  are presented in the conclusion. 

14‐15  points 

Introduction  establishes  the  purpose of the paper.  AND  The main  ideas and major support  points from the body of the paper  are presented in the conclusion.   

13 points 

The introduction and conclusion  provide very general information  related to the topic of the paper. 

12 points

The introduction and/or conclusion  are vague, does not relate to the  topic, and/or not evident. 

0‐11 points

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Thoroughly covers all required  elements; Demonstrates excellent  understanding of health promotion  concepts and applied them  consistently.  Required elements are:   Description of topic and target  cultural population. 

 Relationship to the Healthy  People 2020 topic area. 

Generally covers all required  elements; Demonstrates  general/basic understanding of  health promotion concepts and  applied them consistently.  Required elements are:   Description of topic and target  cultural population. 

 Relationship to the Healthy  People 2020 topic area. 

Generally covers all required  elements; Demonstrates limited  understanding of health promotion  concepts and/or did not apply the  concepts consistently.  Required elements are:   Description of topic and target  cultural population. 

 Relationship to the Healthy  People 2020 topic area. 

Missing some of the required  elements; Demonstrates very  limited understanding of health  promotion concepts and/or did not  apply the concepts consistently or  inappropriately.  Required elements are:   Description of topic and target  cultural population. 

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       Statistics to support the 

significance of the topic.   

23‐25 points 

 Statistics to support the  significance of the topic. 

  21‐22 points 

 Statistics to support the  significance of the topic. 

  19‐20 points 

 Relationship to the Healthy  People 2020 topic area. 

 Statistics to support the  significance of the topic. 

0‐18 points   

Summary of  Articles 

20 

Summary of articles includes:   All key points and findings from  the articles. 

 Comprehensive discussion of  how information from the  articles is used in the Health  Promotion Project with several  specific examples provided. 

  19‐20  points 

 Most key points and findings  from the articles are included. 

 Discussion of how information  from the articles is used in the  Health Promotion Project  included with specific examples  provided. 

17‐18 points 

 Some key points and findings of  the article are missing. 

 Limited discussion of how  information from the articles is  used in the Health Promotion  Project. Examples included, but  very general/not specific. 

  16 points 

 Little understanding of the key  points of the articles  demonstrated. 

OR   Discussion of how information  from the article could be used in  your Health Promotion Project  not included. 

0–15 points 

          Health Promotion  Project Discussion 

25 

Thoroughly covers all required  elements; Demonstrates excellent  understanding of health promotion  strategies and applied them  consistently.  Required elements are:   Description of approaches to  educate the target population  about the topic 

 Specific ways to promote lifestyle  changes within the specified  population. 

23‐25 points 

Generally covers all required  elements; Demonstrates  general/basic understanding of  health promotion strategies and  applied them consistently.  Required elements are:   Description of approaches to  educate the target population  about the topic 

 Specific ways to promote lifestyle  changes within the specified  population. 

21‐22 points 

Generally covers all required  elements; Demonstrates limited  understanding of health promotion  strategies and/or did not apply the  concepts consistently.  Required elements are:   Description of approaches to  educate the target population  about the topic 

 Specific ways to promote lifestyle  changes within the specified  population. 

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Missing some of the required  elements; Demonstrates very  limited understanding of health  promotion strategies and/or did  not apply the concepts consistently  or inappropriately.  Required elements are:   Description of approaches to  educate the target population  about the topic 

 Specific ways to promote lifestyle  changes within the specified  population. 

0‐18 points   

APA Style 

and Format 

APA Style (Writing)   Correct use of Standard English  grammar, paragraph, and  sentence structure. 

 No spelling or typographical  errors. 

APA Style (Writing)   One to three minor errors in use  of Standard English grammar,  paragraph, and sentence  structure. 

APA Style (Writing)   One major error or more than  four minor errors in use of  Standard English grammar,  paragraph, and sentence  structure. 

APA Style (Writing)   Language needs development.   More than four spelling and/or  grammar errors. 

 Poorly organized thoughts &  concepts.

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 Paper is clearly organized around  required components. 

 Information flows in a logical  sequence that  is easy for the  audience to follow. 

APA Format   All information taken from  another source, even if  summarized, must be cited and  listed on the Reference page  using. All elements of each  reference included in the correct  order. 

 Document setup includes title  and reference pages in correct  APA format. 

 Correct/Appropriate use of  margins, spacing, and headers. 

 Citation of sources included in  the body of the paper using  correct APA format 

 Sources cited correctly on the  reference page 

10 points 

 One to two spelling or  typographical errors. 

 Paper is organized; one required  component not clearly identified. 

APA Format   All information taken from  another source, even if  summarized, must be cited and  listed on the reference page. All  elements of each reference on  the reference page included.  Some elements not in the correct  order. 

 Document setup includes title  and reference page, with 1‐2  errors in APA format. 

 Use of margins, spacing, and  headers has 1 to 2 errors. 

 One source cited in the paper not  included on the references list  OR one source listed on the  Reference page not cited in the  paper. 

 9 points

 Three to four spelling or  typographical errors. 

 Paper is organized; one required  component not clearly identified. 

APA Format   All information taken from  another source, even if  summarized, must be cited.  Format for citations not correct.  Some references on the  reference page have elements  missing. 

 Document setup includes title  and reference page. Three or  more errors in APA format of the  title page. 

 Use of margins, spacing, and  headers has 3‐4 errors. 

 Two sources cited in the paper  not included on the references  list OR two or more sources  listed on the Reference page not  cited in the paper. 

8 points 

      APA Format  All information taken from  another source, even if  summarized, must be cited. Lacks  proper citations and/or does not  reference sources.  Document setup includes title  and reference page. Three or  more errors in APA format of the  title page. 

 Use of margins, spacing, and  headers has more than 4 errors. 

 Three or more sources cited in  the paper not included on the  references list OR three or more  sources listed on the Reference  page not cited in the paper. Obesity Among African American Adults

  0‐7 points 

Total Points Possible = 100 points 

Based on the feedback offered by the provider, identify the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation to accompany the teaching plan and present the information to your community. Select one of the following options for delivery of the presentation:

1. PowerPoint presentation – no more than 30 minutes
2. Pamphlet presentation – 1 to 2 pages
3. Poster presentation Community Teaching Experience

Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan:

1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion
2. Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population
3. Bioterrorism/Disaster
4. Environmental Issues

Complete the “Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.” This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment.

1. After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan with a community health and public health provider in your local community.
2. Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider.
3. Complete the “Community Teaching Experience” form.

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In 1,500-2,000 words, describe the teaching experience and discuss your observations. The written portion of this assignment should include:

1. Summary of teaching plan
2. Epidemiological rationale for topic
3. Evaluation of teaching experience
4. Community response to teaching
5. Areas of strengths and areas of improvement

 You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin 

Week 6: SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Presentation

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice intervention used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on substances such as tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs. The SBIRT model was incited by an Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendation that called for community-based screening for health risk behaviors. The purpose of this assignment is to integrate SBIRT into nursing practice to help stimulate positive change at the individual and population focused level of care.

Background information

SBIRT consists of three major components.

1. Screening—A healthcare professional assesses a patient for concerning behaviors using standardized screening tools. Screening can occur in any healthcare setting.

2. Brief Intervention—A healthcare professional engages a patient in a short conversation, providing feedback and advice regarding concerning behaviors.

3. Referral to Treatment—A healthcare professional provides a referral to resources and/or treatment options and additional services available (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], n.d.)

Directions

1. Prior to starting the presentation, you are to read the assigned training.

2. SBIRT Education. (n.d.). Overview of screening, assessment and brief intervention: a nursing response to the full spectrum of substance use. Retrieved from https://hospitalsbirt.webs.com/nursingsbirt.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Choose “Watch On Demand Recording”

· Start at minute 9:08/slide 12, end at 1hr 27 sec. (slide 80)

3. Or you may go directly to the YouTube video:

4. SBIRT Education. (2015, May 10). Overview of SBIRT: a nursing response to the full spectrum of substance use [Video File]. Retrieved from Overview of SBIRT: A Nursing Response to the Full Spectrum of Substance Use (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

5. Use this BNI checklist for the role play at the end: BNI Checklist (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. SBIRT Education. (n.d.). Brief negotiated interview checklist [PDF Document]. Retrieved from https://hospitalsbirt.webs.com/nursingsbirt.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. You are encouraged to review the assignment tutorial found at the end of the Academic Integrity Reminder.

6. Next, choose one addiction or problem to focus on for this assignment from the options below Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT).

· Opioid abuse

· Drug use (prescription or illicit)

· You must be specific to which drug you are choosing

7. You are required to use one of the problems listed above. Assignments that do not follow the current guidelines or use the required forms or templates will be evaluated for evidence of an academic integrity violation. After the due date, there will be no opportunity for revision or resubmission of assignments that have been uploaded to the submission area. It is your responsibility to submit the correct assignment to the correct submission area.

8. After you have chosen the addiction/problem, you are to research SBIRT training specific to that problem/addition. Before starting to work on the presentation, it is vital you understand how SBIRT is used with that particular addiction/problem. You must find at least two scholarly resources (other than readings assigned in the course) and one video resource. Search YouTube for one SBIRT training video from a reputable source that shows a provider using SBIRT with a patient. Watch this video so that you understand the steps of SBIRT.

9. You may choose to complete this assignment as a PowerPoint poster or PowerPoint multiple slide presentation. Download the SBIRT PowerPoint poster (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or slide presentation template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

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10. Length: The poster should be one page with all boxes on template complete. The slide presentation should be no more than twelve slides, not including the title and references slides Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT).

Guidelines

Below are the requirements needed for successful completion of the SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment presentation.

1. Introduction to the problem and/or addiction: Clearly identify the problem, and discuss specific statistics from your community related to this problem. You may use city or county data. For example, if you choose tobacco use, you should find the tobacco use rate in your city or county.

2. Problem description : Utilize one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe this problem/addiction. Discuss reasons why this may be a problem in your community. Cite all sources.

3. SBIRT description: Utilize at least one scholarly reference different from the one selected for the problem description above, and not assigned in this course, to describe how SBIRT is used with this specific addiction/problem. Identify specific steps and questions that are used.

4. Video: Locate and describe at least one video that demonstrates SBIRT related to the addiction you chose.

5. Citation: Cite all sources.

6. Community resources: Describe at least two available community resources to which you may refer people who have this problem or an increased potential for acquiring this problem. You are to provide the names of these resources and brief descriptions. You may use online resources if community resources are not available.

7. Conclusion/future implications for nursing: Provide a summary of your findings. Discuss the use of SBIRT in nursing practice.

8. References: Provide all references for all sources utilized. Use APA format, however, a hanging indent is not necessary.

Best Practices in Preparing PowerPoint

The following are best practices in preparing this presentation.

· Review directions thoroughly.

· We recommend that you use one of the linked templates. Replace the placeholder text with your own content. Use a black or colored font that is easy to read.

· Be creative. You may choose a design (from design tab) to enhance visual appeal.

· Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.

· Use short bullet points and large font for easier reading. For PowerPoint slides, use no more than eight lines per slide and no more than eight words per line.

· Do not use the notes are in the PowerPoint format (they are not visible in Canvas-Speedgrader)

· Cite all sources within the slides or poster with (author, year) as well as on the Reference slide or section.

· Proofread prior to final submission.

· Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

Reference

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (n.d.). SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment.

Week 6 SBIRT Assignment

Transcript

Rubric

NR443 SBIRT Presentation

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction to problem	25.0 ptsProblem is adequately identified and statistical data about the problem in student’s community is clearly presented.22.0 ptsProblem is adequately identified and statistical data presented, but data is not from the student’s community.20.0 ptsProblem is identified and statistical data is presented but data is not relevant to this problem10.0 ptsProblem is not clear or statistical data is not presented.0.0 ptsProblem is not identified and statistical data is not presented.	25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem support with scholarly literature and problem rationale.	45.0 ptsThoroughly presents at least one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe this problem and discusses relevant reasons why this is a problem in student’s community.40.0 ptsAdequately presents at least one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe this problem and discusses reasons why this is a problem in student’s community.36.0 ptsPresents a scholarly source that is not clearly relevant to problem and reasons for problem are described.17.0 ptsScholarly source is not presented or reasons for problem are not described.0.0 ptsScholarly source is not presented and reasons for problem are not described.	45.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSBIRT	55.0 ptsThoroughly addresses all of the following elements: • Utilizes at least one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe how SBIRT is used with this problem. • Identifies specific steps and questions that are used. • Describes at least one video that demonstrates SBIRT related to the problem discussed.48.0 ptsAdequately addresses all of the elements listed in the first column.44.0 ptsMissing one element listed in the first column.21.0 ptsMissing two elements listed in first column.0.0 ptsDoes not address any of the elements listed in first column OR is not on one of the assigned addiction/problems.	55.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunity Resources	40.0 ptsThoroughly addresses all of the following elements: • two relevant community resources that could be used as a referral identified • provides the names of these resources • includes brief description of each referral resource35.0 ptsAdequately addresses all of the elements listed in the first column.32.0 ptsMissing one element listed in the first column.15.0 ptsMissing two elements listed in the first column.0.0 ptsCommunity resources not addressed.	40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion and Future Implications	25.0 ptsThoroughly summarizes findings. Discusses the implications for the use of SBIRT in nursing practice.22.0 ptsAdequately summarizes findings and use of SBIRT in nursing practice20.0 ptsSummarizes findings but does not discuss use of SBIRT in nursing practice.10.0 ptsDiscusses use of SBIRT in nursing practice but does not summarize findings.0.0 ptsSummary and use of SBIRT in nursing practice not present.	25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and organization	20.0 ptsExcellent mechanics and organization with minimal errors of the following: • well organized and logical, • appealing to eye, • includes creativity, • font is easy to read (short bullet points rather than sentences or paragraphs), • correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, • professional wording is used.18.0 ptsGood mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. A few errors noted.16.0 ptsFair mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Some errors noted.8.0 ptsPoor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column. Many errors noted.0.0 ptsVery poor mechanics and organization considering the elements listed in the first column such that it is difficult to follow or understand.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA	15.0 ptsExcellent APA formatting with minimal errors of the following: • all sources cited on the slide or poster • all references listed in place provided in APA format • no more than one short quotation, and • length is no more than 12 slides for PowerPoint, excluding title and reference slides. For poster one page13.0 ptsGood APA formatting considering the elements listed in the first column. A few APA errors noted.12.0 ptsFair APA formatting considering the elements listed in the first column. Some APA errors noted.6.0 ptsPoor APA formatting considering the elements listed in the first column. Many APA errors noted.0.0 ptsVery poor APA formatting such that paper is difficult to read. Numerous APA errors noted.	15.0 pts
Total Points: 225.0