To Prepare: Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted)

To Prepare:
Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.
Part 1: Legislation Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.
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Federal and State Legislation
Part 1: Legislation Grid
Based on the health- related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
• Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
• Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
• Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
• Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
The response clearly and accurately summarizes in detail the legislative intent of the health- related bill.
The response accurately identifies in detail the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.
The response accurately identifies in detail the populations targeted by the health-related bill.
The response clearly and thoroughly describes in detail the current status of the health- related bill.
28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
The response accurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill.
The response accurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.
The response accurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill.
The response accurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.
25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response vaguely or inaccurately summarizes the legislative intent of the health-related bill.
The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill.
The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies the populations targeted by the health-related bill.
The response vaguely or inaccurately describes the current status of the health-related bill.
0 (0%) – 24 (24%)
Summary of the legislative intent of the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
Identification of the proponents and opponents of the health-related bill are vague and inaccurate or is missing.
Identification of the populations targeted by the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
The description of the current status of the health- related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health- related bill you selected, develop a 1- page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
• Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
• Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
36 (36%) – 40 (40%)
Testimony clearly, accurately, and thoroughly provides statements that fully justifies a position for a health-related bill.
Response provides a detailed, thorough, and logical explanation of how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and includes one or more clear and accurate supporting examples.
32 (32%) – 35 (35%)
Testimony clearly and accurately provides statements that somewhat justifies a position for a health-related bill.
Response provides an accurate explanation of how to address opponents to the position for the health-related bill and may include at least one supporting example.
28 (28%) – 31 (31%)
Testimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague or inaccurate.
Explanation of how to address the opponents to the position for the health-related bill is vague or inaccurate, lacks logic, and/or the supporting examples are vague or inaccurate.
0 (0%) – 27 (27%)
Testimony used to justify a position for a health-related bill is vague and inaccurate, incomplete, or is missing.
Explanation of how to address the opponents to the position for the health-related bill is vague and inaccurate or is missing.
References
10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Response includes 3 or more course resources and 2 or more outside sources.
8 (8%) – 8 (8%)
Response includes 2-3 course resources and 2 outside sources.
7 (7%) – 7 (7%)
Response includes fewer than 2 course resources and/or fewer than 2 outside resources.
0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Response includes 2 or fewer resources.
Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, low logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas.
Sentences are carefully focused– neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive
3 (3%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
0 (0%) – 2 (2%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is incomplete or missing. Written Expression and Formatting: English Writing Standards Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 3 (3%) - 3 (3%) Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 0 (0%) - 2 (2%) Contains many (≥5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Written Expression and Formatting: The paper follows correct APA format for title page, font, spacing, indentations, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (5%) - 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors. 4 (4%) - 4 (4%) Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. 3 (3%) - 3 (3%) Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. 0 (0%) - 2 (2%) Contains many (≥5) APA format errors. Total Points: 100