Canada
Some provinces in Canada, including British Columbia, currently ban the purchase of private insurance for medically necessary services that are already covered by the public system. Do you agree or disagree with this policy? Should citizens be permitted to purchase private health insurance for services covered by the public system? Should they be permitted to make additional payments to providers on top of the amounts paid by the public health insurance plan for covered services? What was the intent of the policy? What are the unintended consequences of prohibiting private payments? What do you believe would be the outcome if individuals were permitted to pay privately?
Upper Division Writing Papers
Three papers will make up the remaining 150 points (one-third) of your course grade. While there will be four paper topics available, you only need to complete three papers. (If you choose to complete four, your lowest score will be dropped.) The papers will be critical thinking papers worth 50 points each. You will be given the opportunity for feedback and revision and may earn back up to 10 missed points from your initial submission. Papers must be submitted electronically to Canvas by 11:00pm on the day they are due. Since you have four paper options, late work is not accepted. Failure to submit your work as a result of technological failure will not grant you an extension. Submitting your work on time is your responsibility. Extra credit cannot be applied to Upper Division Writing Papers or to satisfy the University’s “C-” requirement.
This course satisfies the University’s Upper Division Writing requirement. In order to fulfill FSU’s Upper-Division Writing requirement, the student must earn a “C-” or higher in the course, and earn at least a “C-” average on the required writing assignments. If the student does not earn a “C-” average or better on the required writing assignments, the student will not earn an overall grade of “C-” or better in the course, no matter how well the student performs in the remaining portion of the course.
Rubric
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNormative Position |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpposing Views
You should also consider opposing views and trade-offs associated with your position. Consider down-sides and why others may have opposing viewpoints. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEconomics
You should be familiar and demonstrate an appropriate understanding of introductory economic concepts such as opportunity cost, secondary effects, supply and demand as well as resource constraints. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClass
You should incorporate class discussions and materials into your paper as appropriate. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure
Academic papers should be clearly structured with an introduction, body, and conclusion. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
Cite yours sources using MLA formatting. Be sure to support your positive statements with your credible sources. Acceptable sources include widely known news outlets and their editorials (e.g. The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist), research institutions and think tanks (e.g. The Kaiser Family Foundation, The Cato Institute, The American Medical Association), and peer-reviewed research journals. Unacceptable sources include Wikipedia, Obamacarefacts.com, websites without verifiable or credible authors, and blog posts. Please feel free to ask for clarification. Failing to appropriately cite your sources is a violation of the academic honor code http://registrar.fsu.edu/bulletin/undergrad/info/acad_regs.htm. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
You must cite at least two credible outside sources. Course materials and the textbook are not considered outside sources, but you are encouraged to incorporate them and appropriately cite them as needed. Avoid direct quotes and cite yours sources using MLA formatting. Failing to appropriately cite your sources is a violation of the academic honor code http://registrar.fsu.edu/bulletin/undergrad/info/acad_regs.htm. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
I encourage you to visit FSU’s writing center for writing assistance and to have another student proofread your paper before you submit it to Canvas. https://wr.english.fsu.edu/reading-writing-center. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
Your papers should be 700 – 1000 words (approximately 3 pages). Your name, title and works cited are not included in the word count. Please double space and use 12 point font. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTone
Your tone is your overall attitude toward your reader. Your tone should in all circumstances be consistent and respectful. Problems with tone arise most often from the use of slang expressions and the second person which you must avoid in academic writing. |
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5.0 pts | |||
| Total Points: 50.0 |
