Determinants of health

Construct a 3-page decision memorandum to be distributed within the City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to argue in favor of pivoting towards a social determinants of health framework in order to achieve health equity for the homeless population in the city. Define social determinants of health and explain why addressing the specific social determinants of this population’s poor health would improve their health outcomes, and thus should become a priority for the department.

Your goal is to effectively express a succinct thesis and subsequent analysis to advance a clear argument (and address potential counterarguments) to this defined audience using the format guidelines provided, while properly citing assigned readings thus far.

All work must follow the template below:

• Title Page (APA)
• 12 pt. Times New Roman font
• 1” margins on all sides
• Double spaced
• APA citation

rubric attached

Grading Rubric for Health Policy Memorandum
Grading Rubric for Health Policy Memorandum
Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeExecutive
Summary
20 to >14.0 pts
14 to >9.0 pts
9 to >0 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
The one-paragraph executive
summary provides a concise
and clear overview of the main
issues and recommendations
with a succinct conclusion
summarizing the main points.
The executive summary
adequately provides an
overview of the main issues
with some recommendations
and a partial conclusion
summarizing the main points.
The executive summary is vague
and lacks clarity in presenting
the main issues and
recommendations, and does not
effectively provide a conclusion
summarizing the main points.
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeProblem
Description
Pts
20 to >14.0 pts
14 to >9.0 pts
9 to >0 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Clearly identifies and
thoroughly explains the
problem with extensive
research and factual
information, free from
biases.
Adequately identifies and
explains the problem with some
supporting research with minor
factual information; minor
biases or values may be present.
Vaguely identifies and lacks
thorough explanation or
supporting research. It contains
unclear or biased descriptions
that hinder understanding.
20 pts
20 pts
Grading Rubric for Health Policy Memorandum
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeOptions and
recommendations to
the policymakers
30 to >24.0 pts
24 to >17.0 pts
17 to >0 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Provides well-reasoned policy
alternatives backed up by
significant research and
evidence. Thoroughly considers
counterarguments and
potential consequences.
Presents minimal policy
options with some research
and evidence. Considers
counterarguments and
potential consequences but
lacks depth or strong evidence.
Presents policy options without
clear recommendations or
sufficient research and
evidence. Superficially
addresses counterarguments
and potential consequences.
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeAudience
10 to >7.0 pts
7 to >5.0 pts
5 to >0 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Effectively addresses the
needs and interests of the
specific audience, aligning
with their obligations and
expectations.
Adequately addresses the
needs and interests of the
specific audience, mostly
aligning with their obligations
and expectations.
Fails to address the needs and
interests of the specific audience
effectively. Does not align with
their obligations and
expectations.
30 pts
10 pts
Grading Rubric for Health Policy Memorandum
Criteria
Ratings
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeOrganization,
Style, Mechanics
15 to >10.0 pts
10 to >5.0 pts
5 to >0 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Excellently organized, with wellconstructed paragraphs, smooth
transitions, and clear
subheadings. Well-written
sentences with variety. No
grammatical, spelling, or
punctuation errors.
Well-organized with clear
paragraphs, transitions, and
subheadings. Well-written
sentences with some variety.
Minor grammatical, spelling,
or punctuation errors.
Lacks appropriate organization,
with poorly formed paragraphs,
abrupt transitions, or
ambiguous subheadings.
Numerous grammatical,
spelling, or punctuation errors
5 to >3.0 pts
3 to >1.0 pts
1 to >0 pts
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Includes a minimum of five
high-quality sources, correctly
formatted using APA style.
Highly relevant, credible, and
significantly contribute to the
arguments and
recommendations.
Includes a minimum of five
sources, correctly formatted
using APA style. Relevant and
credible, contributing to the
arguments and
recommendations. Some
sources may lack significance or
quality.
Includes fewer than five
sources or fails to correctly
format them using APA style.
Sources lack relevance,
credibility, or sufficient
contribution to the arguments
and recommendations.
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeSources
Pts
15 pts
5 pts
Grading Rubric for Health Policy Memorandum
Criteria
Total Points: 100
Ratings
Pts