1. Why is the legal regulation of health professions important? What competing interests must be balanced b

These are the primary criteria that will be used to evaluate your written assignments:

Relevance: Does the completed assignment pertain to the topic chosen? Is the topic clearly related to the scenario and research question(s)?
Definition and precision of terms: Have you clearly defined the meaning of the terms used and have you used them consistently throughout the assignment?
Use of evidence: Do you support arguments with evidence from reliable sources (e.g., peer reviewed, published research articles)? Have you given credit for the ideas of others through proper citations and references? Do the majority of your citations refer to original research articles or course material? Have you evaluated the strengths and limitations of the sources used?
Accuracy of information: Have you clearly distinguished between supportable facts and your own opinions? Have you clearly distinguished between your opinions and the opinions of other authors? Do you accurately present the ideas of others?
Logical consistency: Does the assignment flow coherently from beginning to end? Is there consistency through the different sections of the assignment? Is there a clear link between the literature and the topic you are addressing? Have conclusions been based on evidence?
Clarity and completeness: Have you provided enough information for the reader to understand your “train of thought”? Have you avoided assumptions and biases? Have you avoided broad generalizations? Have you provided enough detail for another person to understand the evidence without reading it for themselves? Have you used a clear and concise writing style? Have you followed the instructions for the assignments?
Separate rubrics accompany each assignment. Please review the rubrics and criteria before beginning assignments and consult them as you work on your papers to make sure that assignment expectations are being met. The rubrics align with the instructions for the assignments.

Assignment 1: Short Essay and Critical Reflection
You are asked to write a short essay and prepare a critical reflection in which you demonstrate your understanding of two key themes discussed in the Module 1: Canadians’ right to health care and the organization of health professionals in Canada. You can answer both elements of the assignment in the form of short essay or you can choose to produce a video reflection for the second element of the Assignment 1. It is important that you construct a substantive and well-developed argument to support a position adopted in each of the essays or in a video reflection.

In your essay you should support your answers with evidence and reference to the course materials, relevant literature, and case law. Cite all sources used in your answers, and include a reference list at the end.

This assignment is graded on a scale of 100 points. Students who receive 100 points will be assigned 20% of the final grade (10% for each part of the assignment). Up to 10% will be deducted for errors in grammar, spelling, incorrect or incomplete citations, and for errors in referencing according to APA style.

Level of achievement
Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Introduction to the topic of the essay
Student provides a clear and well written introduction to the topic of the essay

Student discusses the significance of the topic

Student links the topic to health care system and to the legal framework/s governing it

Student provides a mostly complete and correct introduction to the topic, but neglects some reflection on the topic significance Student provides unclear, incomplete, or incorrect introduction to the topic, neglects its important elements and linkages
Marks 21-25 17-20 13-16
Identification and discussion of different perspectives/ problems pertaining to the legal matter under investigation Student provides a thorough and complete discussion of different points of view and perspectives that are at play in the regulation of the legal matter taken up in the essay Student provides a mostly complete discussion of different points of view and perspectives that are at play, but neglects some key aspects Student provides unclear, incomplete, or incorrect discussion; neglects different points of view and perspectives that are at play
Marks 20-25 17-20 13-16
Argument Student provides a comprehensive discussion of the position that they adopt on the topic and supports it with reference to legal cases, law, and literature Student provides a mostly complete discussion of the position they adopt on the topic and supports it with references to legal cases, law, and literature, but neglects some minor aspects of it Student provides a mostly complete discussion of the position they adopt on the topic and supports it with a reference to legal cases, law, and literature, but neglects some key aspects of it
Marks 20-25 17-20 13-16
Reflective element Student provides well-reasoned, clearly articulated discussion of their reflections on the legal, social justice, and practical standing with respect to identified gaps or problems with the current regulation Student’s discussion is fairly well reasoned, but rather general in its reflective aspect Student’s discussion is general and demonstrates minimal reflection