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**## HEALTHCARERESEARCHPPT.docx**
HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PPT
If AI is used, please keep it minimal
Investigate best practices for effective presentations. Create a PowerPoint
(10-15 slides) or Poster to effectively convey your health care research to a specific audience. Prepare your presentation using effective report page design (backgrounds, fonts, headings, page layout, etc.). Include the following:
· Define the problem or barrier you are addressing:
**The problem will be patient having longer wait times.**
· Explain why your approach is an effective solution to the problem or barrier.
· Communicate the importance of your findings using a visual analysis of your research findings.
· Describe the resources needed.
· Propose your strategy.
APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting please on the last slide. Please use speaker notes as well!
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchPPT.pdf**
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Health Care Research Presentation – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion
1. 1:
Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
0 points
A presentation is not
submitted, or the
presentation submitted
does not include the
criteria required for the
assignment.
20.8 points
The presentation includes
some of the criteria
required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation contains
inaccuracies or lacks
significant information
presented in the research
paper. The presentation
does not effectively
articulate the findings of
the research paper.
24 points
The presentation includes
all criteria required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation is a general
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. Some information
or detail is needed. The
presentation adequately
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
27.2 points
The criteria for the
assignment are clearly
represented in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a good
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
32 points
The criteria for the
assignment are well
organized and clearly
established in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a strong
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
effectively articulates the
findings of the research
paper.
Presentation of Content
Presentation of Content
0 points
The content lacks a clear
point of view and logical
sequence of information.
Includes little persuasive
information. Sequencing of
ideas is unclear.
15.6 points
The content is vague in
conveying a point of view
and does not create a
strong sense of purpose.
Includes some persuasive
information.
18 points
The presentation slides are
generally competent, but
ideas may show some
inconsistency in
organization and/or in their
relationships to each other.
20.4 points
The content is written with
a logical progression of
ideas and supporting
information exhibiting a
unity, coherence, and
cohesiveness. Includes
persuasive information
from reliable sources.
24 points
The content is written
clearly and concisely. Ideas
universally progress and
relate to each other. The
project includes motivating
questions and advanced
organizers. The project
gives the audience a clear
sense of the main idea.
Layout
Layout
0 points
The layout is cluttered,
confusing, and does not
use spacing, headings, and
subheadings to enhance
the readability. The text is
extremely difficult to read
with long blocks of text,
small point size for fonts,
and inappropriate
contrasting colors. Poor
use of headings,
subheadings, indentations,
or bold formatting is
evident.
5.2 points
The layout shows some
structure but appears
cluttered and busy or
distracting with large gaps
of white space or a
distracting background.
Overall readability is
difficult due to lengthy
paragraphs, too many
different fonts, dark or
busy background, overuse
of bold, or lack of
appropriate indentations
of text.
6 points
The layout uses horizontal
and vertical white space
appropriately. Sometimes
the fonts are easy to read,
but in a few places the use
of fonts, italics, bold, long
paragraphs, color, or busy
background detracts and
does not enhance
readability.
6.8 points
The layout background and
text complement each
other and enable the
content to be easily read.
The fonts are easy to read
and point size varies
appropriately for headings
and text.
8 points
The layout is visually
pleasing and contributes to
the overall message with
appropriate use of
headings, subheadings,
and white space. Text is
appropriate in length for
the target audience and to
the point. The background
and colors enhance the
readability of the text.
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word
choice, etc.)
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word choice,
etc.)
0 points
Inappropriate word choice
and lack of variety in
language use are evident.
Writer appears to be
unaware of audience. Use
of primer prose indicates
writer either does not
apply figures of speech or
uses them inappropriately.
5.2 points
Some distracting
inconsistencies in language
choice (register) or word
choice are present. The
writer exhibits some lack of
control in using figures of
speech appropriately.
6 points
Language is appropriate to
the targeted audience for
the most part.
6.8 points
The writer is clearly aware
of audience, uses a variety
of appropriate vocabulary
for the targeted audience,
and uses figures of speech
to communicate clearly.
8 points
The writer uses a variety of
sentence constructions,
figures of speech, and
word choice in distinctive
and creative ways that are
appropriate to purpose,
discipline, and scope.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
0 points
Slide errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of
meaning.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting
to the reader.
3.4 points
Slides are largely free of
mechanical errors,
although a few may be
present.
4 points
Writer is clearly in control
of standard, written,
academic English.
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Documentation of
Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not
documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources
is inconsistent or incorrect,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, with
numerous formatting
errors.
3 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style,
although some formatting
errors may be present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely
and correctly documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is free of error.
© 2026. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchPPT.pdf**
4/29/26, 8:18 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Health Care Research Presentation – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion
1. 1:
Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
0 points
A presentation is not
submitted, or the
presentation submitted
does not include the
criteria required for the
assignment.
20.8 points
The presentation includes
some of the criteria
required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation contains
inaccuracies or lacks
significant information
presented in the research
paper. The presentation
does not effectively
articulate the findings of
the research paper.
24 points
The presentation includes
all criteria required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation is a general
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. Some information
or detail is needed. The
presentation adequately
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
27.2 points
The criteria for the
assignment are clearly
represented in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a good
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
32 points
The criteria for the
assignment are well
organized and clearly
established in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a strong
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
effectively articulates the
findings of the research
paper.
Presentation of Content
Presentation of Content
0 points
The content lacks a clear
point of view and logical
sequence of information.
Includes little persuasive
information. Sequencing of
ideas is unclear.
15.6 points
The content is vague in
conveying a point of view
and does not create a
strong sense of purpose.
Includes some persuasive
information.
18 points
The presentation slides are
generally competent, but
ideas may show some
inconsistency in
organization and/or in their
relationships to each other.
20.4 points
The content is written with
a logical progression of
ideas and supporting
information exhibiting a
unity, coherence, and
cohesiveness. Includes
persuasive information
from reliable sources.
24 points
The content is written
clearly and concisely. Ideas
universally progress and
relate to each other. The
project includes motivating
questions and advanced
organizers. The project
gives the audience a clear
sense of the main idea.
Layout
Layout
0 points
The layout is cluttered,
confusing, and does not
use spacing, headings, and
subheadings to enhance
the readability. The text is
extremely difficult to read
with long blocks of text,
small point size for fonts,
and inappropriate
contrasting colors. Poor
use of headings,
subheadings, indentations,
or bold formatting is
evident.
5.2 points
The layout shows some
structure but appears
cluttered and busy or
distracting with large gaps
of white space or a
distracting background.
Overall readability is
difficult due to lengthy
paragraphs, too many
different fonts, dark or
busy background, overuse
of bold, or lack of
appropriate indentations
of text.
6 points
The layout uses horizontal
and vertical white space
appropriately. Sometimes
the fonts are easy to read,
but in a few places the use
of fonts, italics, bold, long
paragraphs, color, or busy
background detracts and
does not enhance
readability.
6.8 points
The layout background and
text complement each
other and enable the
content to be easily read.
The fonts are easy to read
and point size varies
appropriately for headings
and text.
8 points
The layout is visually
pleasing and contributes to
the overall message with
appropriate use of
headings, subheadings,
and white space. Text is
appropriate in length for
the target audience and to
the point. The background
and colors enhance the
readability of the text.
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word
choice, etc.)
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word choice,
etc.)
0 points
Inappropriate word choice
and lack of variety in
language use are evident.
Writer appears to be
unaware of audience. Use
of primer prose indicates
writer either does not
apply figures of speech or
uses them inappropriately.
5.2 points
Some distracting
inconsistencies in language
choice (register) or word
choice are present. The
writer exhibits some lack of
control in using figures of
speech appropriately.
6 points
Language is appropriate to
the targeted audience for
the most part.
6.8 points
The writer is clearly aware
of audience, uses a variety
of appropriate vocabulary
for the targeted audience,
and uses figures of speech
to communicate clearly.
8 points
The writer uses a variety of
sentence constructions,
figures of speech, and
word choice in distinctive
and creative ways that are
appropriate to purpose,
discipline, and scope.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
0 points
Slide errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of
meaning.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting
to the reader.
3.4 points
Slides are largely free of
mechanical errors,
although a few may be
present.
4 points
Writer is clearly in control
of standard, written,
academic English.
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language use)
Documentation of
Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not
documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources
is inconsistent or incorrect,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, with
numerous formatting
errors.
3 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style,
although some formatting
errors may be present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely
and correctly documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is free of error.
© 2026. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)
**## HEALTHCARERESEARCHPPT.docx**
HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PPT
If AI is used, please keep it minimal
Investigate best practices for effective presentations. Create a PowerPoint
(10-15 slides) or Poster to effectively convey your health care research to a specific audience. Prepare your presentation using effective report page design (backgrounds, fonts, headings, page layout, etc.). Include the following:
· Define the problem or barrier you are addressing:
**The problem will be patient having longer wait times.**
· Explain why your approach is an effective solution to the problem or barrier.
· Communicate the importance of your findings using a visual analysis of your research findings.
· Describe the resources needed.
· Propose your strategy.
APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting please on the last slide. Please use speaker notes as well!
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchPPT.pdf**
4/29/26, 8:18 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Health Care Research Presentation – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion
1. 1:
Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
0 points
A presentation is not
submitted, or the
presentation submitted
does not include the
criteria required for the
assignment.
20.8 points
The presentation includes
some of the criteria
required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation contains
inaccuracies or lacks
significant information
presented in the research
paper. The presentation
does not effectively
articulate the findings of
the research paper.
24 points
The presentation includes
all criteria required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation is a general
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. Some information
or detail is needed. The
presentation adequately
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
27.2 points
The criteria for the
assignment are clearly
represented in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a good
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
32 points
The criteria for the
assignment are well
organized and clearly
established in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a strong
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
effectively articulates the
findings of the research
paper.
Presentation of Content
Presentation of Content
0 points
The content lacks a clear
point of view and logical
sequence of information.
Includes little persuasive
information. Sequencing of
ideas is unclear.
15.6 points
The content is vague in
conveying a point of view
and does not create a
strong sense of purpose.
Includes some persuasive
information.
18 points
The presentation slides are
generally competent, but
ideas may show some
inconsistency in
organization and/or in their
relationships to each other.
20.4 points
The content is written with
a logical progression of
ideas and supporting
information exhibiting a
unity, coherence, and
cohesiveness. Includes
persuasive information
from reliable sources.
24 points
The content is written
clearly and concisely. Ideas
universally progress and
relate to each other. The
project includes motivating
questions and advanced
organizers. The project
gives the audience a clear
sense of the main idea.
Layout
Layout
0 points
The layout is cluttered,
confusing, and does not
use spacing, headings, and
subheadings to enhance
the readability. The text is
extremely difficult to read
with long blocks of text,
small point size for fonts,
and inappropriate
contrasting colors. Poor
use of headings,
subheadings, indentations,
or bold formatting is
evident.
5.2 points
The layout shows some
structure but appears
cluttered and busy or
distracting with large gaps
of white space or a
distracting background.
Overall readability is
difficult due to lengthy
paragraphs, too many
different fonts, dark or
busy background, overuse
of bold, or lack of
appropriate indentations
of text.
6 points
The layout uses horizontal
and vertical white space
appropriately. Sometimes
the fonts are easy to read,
but in a few places the use
of fonts, italics, bold, long
paragraphs, color, or busy
background detracts and
does not enhance
readability.
6.8 points
The layout background and
text complement each
other and enable the
content to be easily read.
The fonts are easy to read
and point size varies
appropriately for headings
and text.
8 points
The layout is visually
pleasing and contributes to
the overall message with
appropriate use of
headings, subheadings,
and white space. Text is
appropriate in length for
the target audience and to
the point. The background
and colors enhance the
readability of the text.
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word
choice, etc.)
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word choice,
etc.)
0 points
Inappropriate word choice
and lack of variety in
language use are evident.
Writer appears to be
unaware of audience. Use
of primer prose indicates
writer either does not
apply figures of speech or
uses them inappropriately.
5.2 points
Some distracting
inconsistencies in language
choice (register) or word
choice are present. The
writer exhibits some lack of
control in using figures of
speech appropriately.
6 points
Language is appropriate to
the targeted audience for
the most part.
6.8 points
The writer is clearly aware
of audience, uses a variety
of appropriate vocabulary
for the targeted audience,
and uses figures of speech
to communicate clearly.
8 points
The writer uses a variety of
sentence constructions,
figures of speech, and
word choice in distinctive
and creative ways that are
appropriate to purpose,
discipline, and scope.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
0 points
Slide errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of
meaning.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting
to the reader.
3.4 points
Slides are largely free of
mechanical errors,
although a few may be
present.
4 points
Writer is clearly in control
of standard, written,
academic English.
4/29/26, 8:18 PM
Page 2 of 2about:srcdoc
language use)
Documentation of
Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not
documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources
is inconsistent or incorrect,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, with
numerous formatting
errors.
3 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style,
although some formatting
errors may be present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely
and correctly documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is free of error.
© 2026. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
[https://www.gce.com/](https://www.gce.com/)
**## HEALTHCARERESEARCHPPT.docx**
HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PPT
If AI is used, please keep it minimal
Investigate best practices for effective presentations. Create a PowerPoint
(10-15 slides) or Poster to effectively convey your health care research to a specific audience. Prepare your presentation using effective report page design (backgrounds, fonts, headings, page layout, etc.). Include the following:
· Define the problem or barrier you are addressing:
**The problem will be patient having longer wait times.**
· Explain why your approach is an effective solution to the problem or barrier.
· Communicate the importance of your findings using a visual analysis of your research findings.
· Describe the resources needed.
· Propose your strategy.
APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting please on the last slide. Please use speaker notes as well!
**## Rubric-HealthCareResearchPPT.pdf**
4/29/26, 8:18 PM
Page 1 of 2about:srcdoc
Health Care Research Presentation – Rubric Total 80 points
Criterion
1. 1:
Unsatisfactory
2. 2: Less than
Satisfactory
3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
Presentation of Research
Paper Findings
0 points
A presentation is not
submitted, or the
presentation submitted
does not include the
criteria required for the
assignment.
20.8 points
The presentation includes
some of the criteria
required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation contains
inaccuracies or lacks
significant information
presented in the research
paper. The presentation
does not effectively
articulate the findings of
the research paper.
24 points
The presentation includes
all criteria required for the
assignment. The
information covered in the
presentation is a general
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. Some information
or detail is needed. The
presentation adequately
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
27.2 points
The criteria for the
assignment are clearly
represented in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a good
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
articulates the findings of
the research paper.
32 points
The criteria for the
assignment are well
organized and clearly
established in the
presentation. The
information covered in the
presentation is a strong
representation of the
findings of the research
paper. The presentation
effectively articulates the
findings of the research
paper.
Presentation of Content
Presentation of Content
0 points
The content lacks a clear
point of view and logical
sequence of information.
Includes little persuasive
information. Sequencing of
ideas is unclear.
15.6 points
The content is vague in
conveying a point of view
and does not create a
strong sense of purpose.
Includes some persuasive
information.
18 points
The presentation slides are
generally competent, but
ideas may show some
inconsistency in
organization and/or in their
relationships to each other.
20.4 points
The content is written with
a logical progression of
ideas and supporting
information exhibiting a
unity, coherence, and
cohesiveness. Includes
persuasive information
from reliable sources.
24 points
The content is written
clearly and concisely. Ideas
universally progress and
relate to each other. The
project includes motivating
questions and advanced
organizers. The project
gives the audience a clear
sense of the main idea.
Layout
Layout
0 points
The layout is cluttered,
confusing, and does not
use spacing, headings, and
subheadings to enhance
the readability. The text is
extremely difficult to read
with long blocks of text,
small point size for fonts,
and inappropriate
contrasting colors. Poor
use of headings,
subheadings, indentations,
or bold formatting is
evident.
5.2 points
The layout shows some
structure but appears
cluttered and busy or
distracting with large gaps
of white space or a
distracting background.
Overall readability is
difficult due to lengthy
paragraphs, too many
different fonts, dark or
busy background, overuse
of bold, or lack of
appropriate indentations
of text.
6 points
The layout uses horizontal
and vertical white space
appropriately. Sometimes
the fonts are easy to read,
but in a few places the use
of fonts, italics, bold, long
paragraphs, color, or busy
background detracts and
does not enhance
readability.
6.8 points
The layout background and
text complement each
other and enable the
content to be easily read.
The fonts are easy to read
and point size varies
appropriately for headings
and text.
8 points
The layout is visually
pleasing and contributes to
the overall message with
appropriate use of
headings, subheadings,
and white space. Text is
appropriate in length for
the target audience and to
the point. The background
and colors enhance the
readability of the text.
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word
choice, etc.)
Language Use and
Audience Awareness
(includes sentence
construction, word choice,
etc.)
0 points
Inappropriate word choice
and lack of variety in
language use are evident.
Writer appears to be
unaware of audience. Use
of primer prose indicates
writer either does not
apply figures of speech or
uses them inappropriately.
5.2 points
Some distracting
inconsistencies in language
choice (register) or word
choice are present. The
writer exhibits some lack of
control in using figures of
speech appropriately.
6 points
Language is appropriate to
the targeted audience for
the most part.
6.8 points
The writer is clearly aware
of audience, uses a variety
of appropriate vocabulary
for the targeted audience,
and uses figures of speech
to communicate clearly.
8 points
The writer uses a variety of
sentence constructions,
figures of speech, and
word choice in distinctive
and creative ways that are
appropriate to purpose,
discipline, and scope.
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
language use)
Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar,
0 points
Slide errors are pervasive
enough that they impede
communication of
meaning.
2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors distract
the reader.
3 points
Some mechanical errors or
typos are present, but they
are not overly distracting
to the reader.
3.4 points
Slides are largely free of
mechanical errors,
although a few may be
present.
4 points
Writer is clearly in control
of standard, written,
academic English.
4/29/26, 8:18 PM
Page 2 of 2about:srcdoc
language use)
Documentation of
Sources
Documentation of Sources
(citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not
documented.
2.6 points
Documentation of sources
is inconsistent or incorrect,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, with
numerous formatting
errors.
3 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style,
although some formatting
errors may be present.
3.4 points
Sources are documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is mostly correct.
4 points
Sources are completely
and correctly documented,
as appropriate to
assignment and style, and
format is free of error.
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