Potential Health Problems of a Child with Down Syndrome

Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

EVALUATION

Evaluating one's own work, as well as the work of others, is every bit as important as conducting the work. Your systematic and honest attention to the evaluation process will validate the efforts expended in producing the required outcomes.

There are 4 different evaluations that you will complete. The results of these evaluations will determine your grade for this activity.

Individual Activities Assessment

1. Individual Expert Role Evaluation Rubric

Group Activities Assessment

2. Patient Education Material Evaluation Rubric

3. Presentation Evaluation Rubric

Collaboration Activities Assessment

4. Collaboration Evaluation Rubric

Each individual will, therefore, complete the following evaluations:

Each group will complete the following evaluations:

The following evaluation rubrics offer you specific details on how your performance will be evaluated as individuals and as team members. They are reproduced below for your information and to guide you as you complete your work on this activity. The official evaluation rubrics will be located in the Blackboard site, so that you can complete them and turn them in electronically. Your final grade will be comprised of an individual component and a group component.


1. Individual Expert Role Evaluation Rubric
 

Inadequate
0

Beginning
1

Developing
2

Accomplished
3

Exemplary
4

Score
Answering questions from assumed expert role

One or more questions are omitted

More than one response is inaccurate

Instructions are not followed (e.g., program other than Word is used)

One response is inaccurate

OR

Three of any of the following occurs in any combination:

  • A response is incomplete
  • A response needs more clarity
  • A response contains irrelevant or excess information

Responses are accurate from the expert role perspective

Two of the following occurs in any combination:

  • Responses are not well-organized
  • A response is incomplete
  • A response needs more clarity
  • A response contains irrelevant or excess information

Responses are accurate from the expert role perspective

One of the following issues is present:

  • Responses are not well-organized
  • A response is incomplete
  • A response needs more clarity
  • A response contains irrelevant or excess information

Responses are well-organized

Responses are accurate from the expert role perspective

Responses are comprehensive

Responses are clear

Responses are concise

Relevance of journal articles & web resources

Two or more resources are not relevant to topic

More than three resources are not relevant to assumed role

Either of the following or any combination of up to three infractions:

  • All resources are relevant to topic except one
  • Three resources have minor relevance to assumed role

All resources are relevant to topic

Two resources have only minor relevance to assumed role

All resources are relevant to topic

One resource has minor relevance to assumed role

All resources are relevant to topic

All resources are relevant to assumed role

Annotation of journal articles & web resources
No annotation

Either of the following:

  • Annotation is missing from one reference
  • Annotation detail is incomplete or unclear for three references

All references are annotated

Annotation detail is either incomplete or unclear for two references

All references are annotated

Annotation detail is either incomplete or unclear for one reference

All references are annotated

All annotation is clear

All annotation includes required detail

APA formatting of journal articles & web resources

More than 5 APA formatting errors

More than 5 grammatical or spelling errors

Either of the following or a combination of 5 errors:

  • 4-5 APA formatting errors
  • 4-5 grammatical or spelling errors

Either of the following or a combination of 3 errors:

  • 2-3 APA formatting errors
  • 2-3 grammatical or spelling errors

Either of the following:

  • 1 APA formatting error
  • 1 grammatical or spelling error

No APA formatting errors

No grammatical or spelling errors

Quality of journal articles & web resources

Either of the following:

  • More than three references lack quality
  • More than three references are from poor sources

Either of the following or a combination of three issues:

  • Three references do not meet criteria for being reputable
  • Three references are of limited quality

Either of the following or a combination of two errors:

  • Two references do not meet criteria for being reputable
  • Two references are of limited quality

Either of the following:

  • One reference does not meet criteria for being reputable
  • One reference is of limited quality

All references are from reputable sources

All references are high quality

TOTAL POINTS


2. Patient Education Material Evaluation Rubric
  Inadequate
0

Beginning
1

Developing
2

Accomplished
3

Exemplary
4

Score
Accuracy
Inaccurate information is provided to client / patient
Information is accurate but more than 4 items are either irrelevant to topic or open to misinterpretation
Information is accurate but 3-4 items are either irrelevant to topic or open to misinterpretation
Information is accurate but 1-2 items are either irrelevant to topic or open to misinterpretation
Information is accurate and persists on topic
Creativity
Not at all creative. Essentially a copy-and-paste of the work of others
Very little creativity. Document is more a hodge-podge than an intentionally designed document
Fairly creative. Builds on the information of others but choices of elements are not as well thought out or complementary
Moderately creative. Judicious use of elements builds on those of references identified for assignment
Excellent creativity. Ideas for combining and/or formatting information and images are original and imaginative
Readability
Very poor readability for audience because organization is absent and/or font is totally inappropriate

Readability problems for audience related to any two of the following:

  • Font choice has several indistinct letters
  • Font size too small
  • Rudimentary formatting

Readability problems for audience related to any one of the following:

  • Font choice has 1-2 indistinct letters
  • Font size too small
  • Lacks logical organization
Organized format with easily readable font. Though not tailored to the target group in the scenario, document is well-suited for general population
Organized format. Has a natural flow. Easily readable font. Consideration is given to any special needs of target group (if applicable) such as potential vision problems, literacy problems, or other concerns.
Cultural / Ethnic appropriateness
Potentially offensive to target population and/or is culturally inappropriate
Appropriate for general population. No apparent consideration of target group needs
More appropriate for general population rather than target group
Culturally/ethnically appropriate material , but has elements that may be more suitable to other populations
Completely culturally/ethnically appropriate material
Length
< 1/4 page *or* > 2 pages
1/4 page *or* 1 3/4 - 2 pages
1/4 - 1/2 page *or* 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 page
1/2 - 3/4 page *or* 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 page
1 page in length
Visually Appealing
Plain black unformatted and unembellished text
Plain text only *and* too many images of questionable relevance *and* poor color combinations
Problems with 2 of 3 areas: text, images, color
Problems with 1 of 3 areas: text, images, color

Visually appealing, excellent use of text, images, and color.

Any graphics or images contribute meaning.

Grammar and Spelling
More than 4 grammar and/or spelling errors
Four grammar and/or spelling errors
Three grammar and/or spelling errors
Only 1 or 2 grammar or spelling errors
All grammar and spelling are correct

TOTAL POINTS


3. Presentation Evaluation Rubric

Beginning
1

Developing
2

Accomplished
3

Exemplary
4

Score
Introduction
Does not give any information about what to expect in the presentation
Gives very little information
Gives too much information - more like a summary
Presents a concise lead-in to the presentation
Purpose/Problem
Does not address an issue related to infant sleeping position and/or SIDS
Addresses an infant sleeping position and/or SIDS issue which is unrelated to evidence-based clinical practice, diversity, and patient education
Addresses an infant sleeping position and/or SIDS issue somewhat related to evidence-based clinical practice, diversity, and patient education
Addresses a real infant sleeping position and/or SIDS issue directly related to evidence-based clinical practice, diversity, and patient education
Research
Does not answer any questions from the assigned expert roles
Answers some questions from the assigned expert roles
Answers some questions from the assigned expert roles and includes a few other interesting facts
Answers most questions from assigned expert roles and includes many other interesting facts
Procedure
Not sequential, difficult to follow how research was conducted
Some of the steps are understandable; most are confusing and lack detail
Most of the steps are understandable; some lack detail or are confusing
Presents easy-to-follow steps which are logical and adequately detailed
Findings
Findings presented are inaccurate
Findings presented contain minor inaccuracies
Findings presented are mostly accurate and somewhat compelling
Findings presented are totally accurate and convincing
Conclusion
Presents an illogical explanation for findings and does not address any of the assigned expert role questions
Presents an illogical explanation for findings and addresses few of the assigned expert role questions
Presents a logical explanation for findings and addresses some of the assigned expert role questions
Presents a logical explanation for findings and addresses most of the assigned expert role questions
Attractiveness
Illegible type size, poor color choices
Some problems with type size and/or some color combinations problematic
Mostly good type size and color choices; some use of images, illustrations, graphs, or figures
Legible type size, excellent color choices, excellent use of images, illustrations, graphs, or figures
Grammar and Spelling
Very frequent grammar and/or spelling errors
More than two errors
Only 1 or 2 errors
All grammar and spelling are correct
Engaging
Boring presentation
Some interesting content, but mainly read screen to audience
Good presentation with some interesting content
Novel presentation that was interesting and held audience's attention
 

TOTAL


4. Collaboration Evaluation Rubric

Beginning
1

Developing
2

Accomplished
3

Exemplary
4

Score

Contribute

Research and Gather Information
Does not collect any information that relates to the topic
Collects very little information - some relates to the topic
Collects some basic information - most relates to the topic
Collects a great deal of information - all relates to the topic
Share Information
Does not relay any information to teammates
Relays very little information - some relates to the topic
Relays some basic information - most relates to the topic
Relays a great deal of information - all relates to the topic
Be Punctual
Does not hand in any assignments
Hands in most assignments late
Hands in most assignments on time
Hands in all assignments on time

Take Responsibility

Fulfill Team Role's Duties
Does not perform any duties of assigned team role
Performs very little duties
Performs nearly all duties
Performs all duties of assigned team role
Participate in Group Presentation
Does not speak during the group presentation
Either gives too little information or information which is irrelevant to topic
Offers some information - most is relevant
Offers a fair amount of important information - all is relevant
Share Equally
Always relys on others to do the work
Rarely does the assigned work - often needs reminding
Usually does the assigned work - rarely needs reminding
Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded

Value Others' Viewpoints

Listen to Other Teammates
Is always talking - never allows anyone else to speak
Usually doing most of the talking - rarely allows others to speak
Listens, but sometimes talks too much
Listens and speaks a fair amount
Cooperate with Teammates
Usually argues with teammates
Sometimes argues
Rarely argues
Never argues with teammates
Make Fair Decisions
Usually wants to have things his/her own way
Often sides with friends instead of considering all views
Usually considers all views
Always helps team to reach a fair decision
 

TOTAL

 

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