HAP 746 George Mason University African Americans Maternal Mortality Presentation In an effort to make the Op Ed easier we have changed the format of the a

HAP 746 George Mason University African Americans Maternal Mortality Presentation In an effort to make the Op Ed easier we have changed the format of the assignment. You do not have to write a 750 word paper. You can pick from these two options.

1. Three slides PPT with 2 – 3 minutes of audio.

2. Video (Kaltura, UTube, or something similar) of you talking for 2 to 3 minutes. Nothing in writing.

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Professor Freeborne

The opinion editorial (OpEd) is a relatively brief (max 750 words) opinion article targeted at being published in a newspaper, journal or website for the purpose of reaching many people to “sway hearts, change minds and perhaps even reshape public policy… In the process, you may also earn recognition for yourself and your institution, all for less effort than it takes to write a professional journal article.” (Duke University, 2019)

Based on your policy analysis, prepare a 750 word (maximum) opinion editorial (word document) for submission to an identified communication venue (newspaper, newsletter, journal or website). Your OpEd may seek to engage the general public or a professional group and may be focused on a local or national/international communication venue. Utilize the information learned from your background research, WebQuest and Policy Analysis to put forward an opinion and support for a policy centric action. The default ‘style’ of your submission should be APA format. However, you may follow the writing format/instructions for authors required by your targeted publication venue in lieu of APA. Op Ed Rubric
Categories & Criteria
Expert (100-81)
Competent (80-60)
Lead (0-20)
Written with an outstanding lead to
bring the reader into the story.
Written with an interesting lead to
bring the reader into the story.
Issue/Background
(0-20)
Contains some background
Contains an abundant amount of
background information about the issue information about the issue.
(who, what, when, where, why, how).
Has a clearly stated opinion toward the Has an opinion that could be stated Has an opinion but it is somewhat Writer is very confused about his/her
beginning of the article which continues more clearly using better wording. confusing.
opinion on the issue or no opinion is
throughout.
present.
Writing does not contain any valid
Writing contains at least 2 outstanding, Writing contains at least 2 reasons Writing contains only one valid
reason for opinion given.
reasons for the given opinion.
distinct, logical reasons for the stated for stated opinion (distinct and
opinion. Factual support or knowledge logical reasons but not obvious).
of issue is clearly evident.
Compelling reasons are written to
Some of the writing would concern Very little of the article contains None of the article contains arguments
convince the appropriate audience.
or appeal to the intended audience. reasons that would concern or
and/or reasons that address the intended
Purpose has been achieved.
At times, the focus wanders from
appeal to the intended audience.
audience.
the intended audience.
Writing contains at least one vivid
Contains some attempts at rhetorical Attempts (some awkward) rhetoric Very little evidence of rhetorical devices,
examples of rhetorical devices,
devices, logical/emotional language, and logical/emotional language that logical/emotional language, and action
logical/emotional language, and action and action words.
often falls short or doesn’t propel words.
words.
the piece forward.
Writing lacks transitions, leading to a
The writer uses effective words
Some of the transitions are weaker, Some sections are too isolated –
not linked by transitions.
disjointed and confusing reading.
throughout the article to make
detracting from the writing and
transitions between ideas.
organization.
Ends the article giving at least one Ends the article without any clear
Ends the article giving very specific and Ends the article giving specific –
outstanding recommendations for the albeit conventional and obvious – ordinary recommendation for the recommendations for the reader to take
recommendations for the reader.
reader.
action. Concludes too abruptly.
reader to take action. Reader feels
compelled to act.
Opinion
(0-10)
Knowledge/Support for
Proposition
(0-20)
Audience
(0-5)
Rhetorical Devices
(0-10)
Transitions
(0-5)
Solutions/
Recommendations/
Conclusions
(0-10)
Total
Moving Toward Competent
Unsatisfactory (39-0)
(59-40)
Written with a lead but it needs to Written with a boring lead (or no lead at
be more interesting.
all) which does not encourage reader to
continue.
Contains very little information
Contains confusing and irrelevant
about the background information. background information (or none at all).

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