Create a small budget for a hypothetical state program based on priority health concerns from Healthy People 2020.
In addition, create a narrative (2-4 sentences) that identifies the most appropriate federal funding source for your proposed program.
20.0 % Budget Line Item Research No research was done for the budget. Very few items are filled in and not very well researched. Most items are filled in and researched. A substantial amount of the items are filled in and researched. All of the necessary items are filled in and thoroughly researched. 25.0 % Line Item Expense Projections No projections for expenses were made. Projections were made, but several projections are unrealistic. Projections were made. Most items have realistic expenses projections. Most expense projections are realistic. Expense projections of all items are well proposed and realistic. 25.0 % Narrative Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Narrative is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Narrative lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Narrative is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. Presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Narrative shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 20.0 % Presentation The piece is not neat or organized, and it does not include all required elements. The work is not neat and includes minor flaws or omissions of required elements. The overall appearance is general, and major elements are missing. The presentation is good. The overall appearance is generally neat, with a few minor flaws or missing elements. The work is well presented and includes all required elements. The overall appearance is neat and professional. 10.0 % Mechanics of Writing (Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and 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 (register), 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. 100 % Total Weightage
