Assignment Requirements - Follow all instructions exactly!
MAPP Process
The MAPP process was developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials to assist communities in assessing health needs and developing health improvement plans. Select a location from the website:
Read through the assessment and plan and answer the following questions:
- How did the community go about identifying its priority health needs?
- What strategies did the community use to address their priority health needs?
- Visit the website of the Local Health Department that conducted the needs assessment and plan and report on any updates or progress reports on the plan.
Writing Requirements:
3-4 pages
Written Assignments: Double-space, 12 pt font. Cite references in APA Style
General Grading Rubric for Written Assignments (for assignments without a specific rubric)
Each written assignment will be evaluated in the following manner:
- 10% for proper use of grammar and spelling. Students should aim for having perfect spelling and grammar.
- 30% for organization. The paper should have a logical organization for the concepts and arguments presented. There should be a thesis statement or several statements outlining the goals of the paper and the achievement of these goals should be apparent throughout the final text.
- 10% for APA format. Please use this format for the title page, citations and reference lists. Contact the Benedictine University's Student Success Center for writing assistance.
- 50% for content and clarity. The content of the paper should be clear and it should be apparent to the reader that the questions posed or the defined task has been undertaken as described by the original instructions. It should also be clear that students utilized the information referenced from the sources cited and the textbook readings. Vague and generalized statements should be avoided.