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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PUBH6001: Health Policy and Advocacy
Assessment Assessment 1: Policy Brief
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1,500 words
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the following learning outcomes:
3. Analyse issues in contemporary Australian health care
policy
5. Develop processes for the evaluation of and
accountability for policy
Submission Due Sunday following the end of Module 2 at 11:55pm
AEST/AEDT*
Weighting 20%
Total Marks 100 marks
*Please Note: This time is Sydney time (AEST or AEDT). Please convert to your own time zone (eg.
Adelaide = 11:25pm).
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Instructions:
Consider the following quote:
A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and some
recommendations on the best option. It is aimed at government policymakers and others who are
interested in formulating or influencing policy.
—Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (2011, p. 141)
For this assessment, you will choose a policy issue for which you will write a policy brief intended for
government policymakers.
Write a 1,500-word policy brief that:
? Identifies a problem to be addressed by a health policy
? Discusses key issues regarding the policy problem
? Identifies common and alternative frameworks for viewing and understanding the problem
? Identifies key stakeholders involved in this problem
? Discusses alternative policy options for dealing with the problem
? Proposes policy recommendations for addressing this problem
? Suggests brief recommendations for assessing the effectiveness of this policy
References
? Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. (2011). Writing effective reports.
In Food Security Communications Toolkit. Retrieved from
http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/i2195e/i2195e03.pdf
? IDRC. (n.d.). How to write a policy brief. Retrieved from
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Resources/Tools_and_Training/Documents/how-to-write-a-policybrief.
pdf
Assessment Criteria:
? Knowledge and understanding of the health problem (15%)
? Analysis of the problem and frameworks for understanding the problem (15%)
? Critical reasoning, presentation of policy options and defence of specific
recommendations (20%)
? Application of knowledge about the policy process (20%)
? Identification of measures to assess the effectiveness of the policy (15%)
? Use of academic conventions including appropriate resources and referencing (15%)
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Marking Rubric
Assessment
Attributes
0-34
(Fail 2 – F2)
Unaccepta
ble
35-49
(Fail 1 – F1)
Poor
50-64
(Pass -P)
Functional
65-74
(Credit – CR)
Proficient
75-84
(Distinction – DN)
Advanced
85-100
(High Distinction –
HD)
Exceptional
Grade Description (Grading
Scheme)
Evidence of unsatisfactory
achievement of one or more
of the learning objectives of
the subject, insufficient
understanding of the
subject content and/or
unsatisfactory level of skill
development.
Evidence of
satisfactory
achievement of subject
learning objectives, the
development of
relevant skills to a
competent level, and
adequate
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a good
level of understanding,
knowledge and skill
development in
relation to the content
of the subject or work
of a superior quality on
the majority of the
learning objectives of
the subject.
Demonstration of a
high level of
interpretation and
critical analysis skills.
Evidence of a high
level of achievement
of the learning
objectives of the
subject
demonstrated in
such areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument, use
of methodology and
communication skills.
Evidence of an
exceptional level of
achievement of
learning objectives
across the entire
content of the course
demonstrated in such
areas as
interpretation and
critical analysis,
logical argument,
creativity, originality,
use of methodology
and communication
skills.
Knowledge and
understanding
Knowledge and
understanding of the health
problem
(15%)
Limited understanding of
required concepts and
knowledge
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Knowledge/understan
ding of the field or
discipline.
Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.
Often
conflates/confuses
assertion of personal
Thorough
knowledge/understand
ing of the field or
discipline/s. Supports
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
research/course
materials.
Highly developed
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Discriminates
between assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
robust evidence from
A sophisticated
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
between assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by
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opinion with
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
research/course
materials.
Demonstrates a
capacity to explain and
apply relevant
concepts.
the research/course
materials and
extended reading.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain
and apply relevant
concepts.
robust evidence from
the research/course
materials and
extended reading.
Mastery of concepts
and application to
new
situations/further
learning.
Critical reasoning,
presentation and defence of
an argument and/or position
Critical reasoning,
presentation of policy
options and defence of
specific recommendations
(20%)
Specific position
(perspective or argument)
fails to take into account the
complexities of the issue(s)
or scope of the assignment.
Makes assertions that are
not justified.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) begins to
take into account the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with arguments not
merely assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) or scope of the
assignment. Others’
points of view are
acknowledged.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-formed
arguments not merely
assertion.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is expertly
presented and
accurately takes into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with well-developed
arguments.
Specific position
(perspective or
argument) is
presented expertly,
authoritatively and
imaginatively,
accurately taking into
account the
complexities of the
issue(s) and scope of
the assignment.
Limits of position are
acknowledged.
Justifies any
conclusions reached
with sophisticated
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arguments.
Analysis and application
with synthesis of new
knowledge
Analysis of the problem and
frameworks for
understanding the problem
(20%)
Application of knowledge
about the policy process
(15%)
Identification of measures to
assess the effectiveness of
the policy (15%)
Limited synthesis and
analysis.
Limited
application/recommendatio
ns based upon analysis.
Demonstrated analysis
and synthesis of new
knowledge with
application.
Shows the ability to
interpret relevant
information and
literature.
Well-developed
analysis and synthesis
with application of
recommendations
linked to
analysis/synthesis.
Thoroughly
developed and
creative analysis and
synthesis with
application of
pretested models
and / or
independently
developed models
and justified
recommendations
linked to
analysis/synthesis.
Highly sophisticated
and creative analysis,
synthesis of new with
existing knowledge.
Strong application by
way of pretested
models and / or
independently
developed models.
Recommendations
are clearly justified
based on the
analysis/synthesis.
Applying knowledge
to new
situations/other
cases.
Use of academic and
discipline conventions and
sources of evidence
Use of academic conventions
including appropriate
resources and referencing
(15%)
*General assessment criteria
shown below
Poorly written with errors in
spelling, grammar.
Demonstrates inconsistent
use of good quality, credible
and relevant research
sources to support and
Is written according to
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary) and has
accurate spelling,
grammar, sentence
and paragraph
Is well-written and
adheres to the
academic genre (e.g.
with introduction,
conclusion or
summary).
Is very well-written
and adheres to the
academic genre.
Consistently
demonstrates expert
use of good quality,
Expertly written and
adheres to the
academic genre.
Demonstrates expert
use of high-quality,
credible and relevant
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develop ideas.
There are mistakes in using
the APA style.
construction.
Demonstrates
consistent use of
credible and relevant
research sources to
support and develop
ideas, but these are
not always explicit or
well developed.
There are no mistakes
in using the APA style.
Demonstrates
consistent use of high
quality, credible and
relevant research
sources to support and
develop ideas.
There are no mistakes
in using the APA style.
credible and relevant
research sources to
support and develop
appropriate
arguments and
statements. Shows
evidence of reading
beyond the key
reading
There are no
mistakes in using the
APA style.
research sources to
support and develop
arguments and
position statements.
Shows extensive
evidence of reading
beyond the key
reading
There are no mistakes
in using the APA
Style.
*General Assessment Criteria:
? Provides a lucid introduction
? Shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues
? Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to your chosen topic
? Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
? Shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading
? Justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments not merely assertion
? Provides a conclusion or summary
? Use of academic writing and presentation and grammar:
? Complies with normal academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical details (including reference list).
? Is written clearly with accurate spelling, grammar and sentence and paragraph construction
? Appropriate citation and referencing used (using APA style)
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