Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources
Aggregate for Cultural-Specific Groups 1
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
Read
Purnell, L. (2013).
Chapters 5, 6, 8, and 9
Supplemental Materials & Resources
Revell, M. A. (2012). Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the African American Culture. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 27(3), 55-59.
Slusher, I., Withrow-Fletcher, C., & Hauser-Whitaker, M. (2010). Appalachian women: health beliefs, self-care, and basic conditioning factors. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 17(3), 84-89.
Masho, S., & Archer, P. (2011). Does maternal birth outcome differentially influence the occurrence of infant death among African Americans and European Americans? Maternal & Child Health
Journal, 15(8), 1249-1256. doi:10.1007/s10995-010-0704-6
After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
The importance of effective communication that promotes cultural competence.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.) Due date Saturday same week after peer posts.
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
Distinguished – 5 points
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Excellent – 4 points
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
Fair – 2 points
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
Poor – 1 point
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.
5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished – 3 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
Excellent – 2 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
Fair – 1 point
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Poor – 0 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
3 points
Response to Posts of Peers
Distinguished – 2 points
Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.
Fair – 1 point
Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.
Poor – 0 points
Student provided no response to a peer’s post.
2 points
Total Points 10
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