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1. ASSIGMENT 1 W2
In a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing
research to a communicable disease. Communicable Disease Selection Choose one
communicable disease from the following
list: ChickenpoxTuberculosisInfluenzaMononucleosisHepatitis BHIV Epidemiology Paper
Requirements Include the following in your assignment: Description of the communicable
disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the
demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).Describe the
determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this
disease.Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you
have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and
environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic
triangle).Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data
collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).Identify at least one national agency or organization
that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s)
contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease. A minimum of three references is
required. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain” and “Chain of Infection” for assistance
completing this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found
in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. The topic I
choose is TUBERCULOSIS RUBRICS: 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00%2 Less than Satisfactory
71.00%3 Satisfactory 75.00%4 Good 94.00%5 Excellent 100.00%80.0 %Content 10.0 %
Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of
InterestDemographic of interest and clinical description are omitted or presented with
many inaccuracies.Limited and or vague summary of demographic of interest and
communicable disease is provided. Overview does not offer a clear representation of
information necessary for epidemiological study.Overview of the demographic of interest
and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with some inaccuracies of
the clinical descriptors.Clinical description of the communicable disease and demographic
of interest is provided. Summary is brief but accurate.Overview describing the demographic
of interest and clinical description of the communicable disease is presented with a
thorough, accurate, and clear overview of all of the clinical descriptors.10.0 % Determinants
of Health and Explanation of How Determinants Contribute to Disease

2. DevelopmentDescription of the determinants of health and their role in disease
development is omitted or presented with many inaccuracies.Paper partially describes the
determinants of health in relation to disease development.Paper identifies the determinants
of health in relation to the communicable disease selected but does not include an
explanation of their role in the development of disease.Paper describes each determinant of
health with a comprehensive discussion of their contribution to disease development and
progression.Paper comprehensively discusses the determinants of health in relation to the
communicable disease, explains their contribution to disease development, and provides
evidence to support main points.25.0 % Epidemiologic Triangle (Host Factors, Agent
Factors, and Environmental Factors)Description of the epidemiologic triangle is omitted or
presented with many inaccuracies.The communicable disease is described with some
inaccuracies within the epidemiologic triangle. A visual description of the factors and
interaction is not present.The communicable disease is described accurately and clearly
within the context of the epidemiologic triangle.The communicable disease is described
accurately within the context of the epidemiologic triangle. A brief description of factors
and interaction is presented.The communicable disease is described thoroughly, accurately,
and clearly within an epidemiological model. A visual description of the model and how the
components of the model interact is included.25.0 % Role of the Community Health
NurseDiscussion of the role of the community health nurse is omitted or unclear.Discussion
of the role of the community health nurse is vague, with no integration of case finding,
reporting, data collecting, data analysis, or follow-up skills.Discussion of the role of the
community health nurses is limited, with a brief overview of skills associated with
community assessment and planning.Discussion of the role of community health nurse is
clear, with a comprehensive description of skills associated with community assessment
and planning.Discussion of the role of the community health nurse is clear, comprehensive,
and inclusive of the community nurse’s responsibilities to primary, secondary, and tertiary
prevention through tasks such as case finding, reporting, data collection and analysis, and
follow up10.0 % National Agency or Organization That Works to Addresses Communicable
DiseaseAgency and description of contribution are omitted.An agency or organization is
identified, but discussion is vague or inaccurate in relation to the communicable disease
chosen.An agency or organization is identified, but discussion regarding efforts to address
communicable disease is lacking.An agency or organization is identified, but discussion
regarding efforts to address communicable disease is brief.An agency or organization is
identified. A clear and accurate description of efforts to address communicable disease is
offered.15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 5.0 % Thesis Development and
PurposePaper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.Thesis is
insufficiently developed and/or vague, purpose is not clear.Thesis is apparent and
appropriate to purpose.Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. It is
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.Thesis is
comprehensive, contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the paper clear.15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 5.0 %
Paragraph Development and TransitionsParagraphs and transitions consistently lack unity
and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions

3. are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.Some paragraphs and
transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness.
Some degree of organization is evident.Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may
show some inconsistency in organization and or in their relationships to each other.A
logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity,
coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to
purpose.There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress
and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph
structure is seamless.15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 5.0 % Mechanics of Writing
(includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)Surface errors are pervasive
enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or
sentence construction are used.Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice, sentence structure, and or word choice are
present.Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the
reader. Correct sentence structure and audience appropriate language are used.Prose is
largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence
structures and effective figures of speech are used.Writer is clearly in command of standard,
written, academic English.5.0 %Format 2.0 % Paper Format Template is not used
appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.Template is used, but
some elements are missing or mistaken, lack of control with formatting is
apparent.Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be
present.Template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.All format
elements are correct.3.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct
quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment) No
reference page is included. No citations are used.Reference page is present. Citations are
inconsistently used.Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources
are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.Reference page is
present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and style
guide is usually correct.In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The
documentation of cited sources is free of error.100 % Total Weightage Rubric: This is
the contents of the rubric, please check it in its entirely. THIS IS HOW YOUR
PAPER/POINTS ARE GRADED. Its at the top right of the assignment link . View
Rubrics Comprehensive Description of a Communicable Disease and the Demographic of
Interest Determinants of Health and Explanation of How Determinants Contribute to
Disease Development Epidemiologic Triangle (Host Factors, Agent Factors,
and Environmental Factors) Role of the Community Health Nurse National Agency or
Organization That Works to Addresses Communicable Disease Thesis Development and
Purpose Paragraph Development and Transitions Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use) Paper Format: Template Research Citations (In-
text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and
formatting, as appropriate to assignment)